Today in History revisits the May 21, 1921 morning edition of the Obituary and highlights a story on Alton J. Cheede, a Richland County farmer, was kidnapped by robbers after trying to arrest them, then released after a rainy night following their store and post office robbery. Richland County Man Returns After Having Been Kidnapped… Continue reading Today in History: May 21, 1921 – Richland County man kidnapped, Penn farmer paralyzed by fall from horse – Obituary
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Tragic Grain Bin Death Shocks Waseca County: New Richland Farmer Dies in Horrific Accident – trfnews.i234.me
New Richland, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A devastating incident has shaken the rural community of New Richland, Minnesota. On Monday, 75-year-old farmer Michael Sapala tragically lost his life after becoming trapped inside a corn-filled grain bin on his property. According to the Waseca County Sheriff’s Office, Sapala’s wife contacted 911 when she hadn’t heard from him… Continue reading Tragic Grain Bin Death Shocks Waseca County: New Richland Farmer Dies in Horrific Accident – trfnews.i234.me
Richland County Teacher Scandal: Hankinson Educator Resigns Amid Shocking Student Message Allegations
Hankinson, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) – In a startling development from Richland County, Zach Nelson, a science teacher at Hankinson High School, has resigned following allegations of inappropriate messaging with a student. The Hankinson School Board accepted his resignation during a special meeting on Monday. Superintendent Chad Benson stated, “To avoid harming that investigation, I am unable… Continue reading Richland County Teacher Scandal: Hankinson Educator Resigns Amid Shocking Student Message Allegations
Richland County: Bus Driver Changing Sweatshirt Causes I-29 Ditch Incident with Fargo Shanley Baseball Team
Richland County (trfnews.i234.me) — On the morning of Friday, April 11, 2025, a bus transporting the Fargo Shanley High School baseball team veered off Interstate 29 near the Wahpeton exit in Richland County, North Dakota. The incident occurred when the bus driver attempted to remove his sweatshirt while driving, leading to the vehicle leaving the… Continue reading Richland County: Bus Driver Changing Sweatshirt Causes I-29 Ditch Incident with Fargo Shanley Baseball Team
Richland County: Team Bus Crashes on I-29 Near Wahpeton—Athletes Stranded Roadside!
Richland County (trfnews.i234.me) — On Friday morning, a team bus carrying athletes veered off Interstate 29 just north of the Wahpeton exit in Richland County, landing in a roadside ditch. Social media footage from the scene shows the bus tilted in the ditch with team members standing nearby, their luggage scattered along the roadside. Fortunately,… Continue reading Richland County: Team Bus Crashes on I-29 Near Wahpeton—Athletes Stranded Roadside!
Wahpeton, Richland County: Terrance L. Cusey Busted for Meth Trafficking – Cash, and Drugs Seized
Wahpeton, Richland County (trfnews.i234.me) — Terrance L. Cusey of Wahpeton has been arrested and is now facing serious drug trafficking charges. According to court documents, the End of the Woods Drug Task Force was actively searching for Cusey on March 18th due to outstanding warrants from South Dakota. Officers located Cusey’s vehicle at 407 3rd… Continue reading Wahpeton, Richland County: Terrance L. Cusey Busted for Meth Trafficking – Cash, and Drugs Seized
Richland County: Deer Crash Sparks Fiery Wreck on I-29 – 2024 Subaru Outback DESTROYED!
Richland County (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking and unusual accident occurred early Monday morning along I-29 near mile post 23, just north of the South Dakota border. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 5:39 a.m., a 2024 Subaru Outback traveling southbound struck a deer that suddenly jumped onto the roadway. The driver, identified… Continue reading Richland County: Deer Crash Sparks Fiery Wreck on I-29 – 2024 Subaru Outback DESTROYED!
FedEx Driver Simone Bachmeier Cited After Collision in Richland County
HANKINSON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at approximately 5:55 PM, a collision occurred on County Road 21, south of Hankinson in Richland County. A FedEx truck operated by Simone Bachmeier, 30, of Wayzata, failed to yield and struck a pickup truck driven by James Kath, 44. The impact caused the pickup to… Continue reading FedEx Driver Simone Bachmeier Cited After Collision in Richland County
Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 23, 2025, Anthony Kruger, 35, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, was sentenced to five years and ten months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A federal grand jury indicted Kruger in May 2023 for possessing a firearm on or about January 5, 2023. Due… Continue reading Anthony Kruger Sentenced to Nearly Six Years for Federal Firearm Possession in Richland County
Northbound I-29 Pursuit Culminates in Arrest in Richland County
On December 27, 2024, at approximately 12:04 a.m., a 2008 Lincoln MKZ was pursued northbound on Interstate 29 (I-29) from Roberts County, South Dakota, into Richland County, North Dakota. The pursuit was initiated by a Roberts County Sheriff’s Deputy. Law Enforcement Response The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) responded to assist and assumed control of… Continue reading Northbound I-29 Pursuit Culminates in Arrest in Richland County
End Of Watch 2024-12-23 15:34:00 – K9 Bumi, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina
Bumi K9 Bumi was shot and killed while apprehending a juvenile fleeing from a stolen car after a short pursuit. At 2:30 a.m., deputies pursued a stolen vehicle with three juveniles who would not pull over for a traffic stop. When the car crashed after deputies deployed stop sticks at Alida Street and Wilkes Road… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-12-23 15:34:00 – K9 Bumi, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina
Car Found Submerged in Richland County, North Dakota
HANKINSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency responders were on the scene of a submerged car near Hankinson, North Dakota Friday night.
Fire in Richland County near Mooreton, ND on Saturday evening
MOORETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Emergency responders called to an outbuilding fire near Mooreton, North Dakota Saturday night.
End Of Watch 2024-10-11 13:17:00 – K9 Kodak, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina
Kodak K9 Kodak succumbed to injuries he sustained while tracking a fleeing suspect on October 5, 2024. A driver in a stolen vehicle fled from deputies in a wooded area near Leesburg Road. K9 Kodak was tracking the suspect and became trapped in razor wire fencing. It took two K9 deputies to release K9 Kodak… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-10-11 13:17:00 – K9 Kodak, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina
End Of Watch 2024-06-27 09:13:53 – K9 Wick, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina
Wick K9 Wick was struck and killed by a vehicle while pursuing the suspect of a stolen vehicle around 1:00 a.m. Richland County deputies attempted to pull over a van that had been reported stolen the day prior. When the subject did not stop, a vehicle pursuit ensued. After using stop sticks on Interstate 77,… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-06-27 09:13:53 – K9 Wick, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, South Carolina
Crash and Vehicle Fire – Richland County near Walcott
Incident Summary What: A vehicle left the roadway and caught fire Where: 5500 block of 167th Ave SE – 4 miles north of Walcott When: June 8th, 2024 @ approximately 7:30 pm Conditions: Dry roads, clear skies Agencies Involved North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) Walcott Fire Department (FD) Kindred Fire Department (FD) Details Vehicle: 2012… Continue reading Crash and Vehicle Fire – Richland County near Walcott