DEVELOPING STORY: Death of Foster Child on Spirit Lake Reservation SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We’re working on more information regarding the weekend arrests of foster parents and the death of …
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HORROR IN SPIRIT LAKE: Man Charged with Murdering Sister & Niece in Brutal Shooting
Tokio, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A horrifying tragedy unfolded on the Spirit Lake Reservation last week when Johnnie Jay Gaking allegedly went on a shooting rampage, killing his sister and her 3-year-old daughter while severely injuring his mother. According to a criminal complaint filed in federal court on March 10, the attack took place on March 4… Continue reading HORROR IN SPIRIT LAKE: Man Charged with Murdering Sister & Niece in Brutal Shooting
Tragic Double Homicide Claims Lives of Mother and Daughter on Spirit Lake Nation
ST. MICHAEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An obituary has now been released for a mother and daughter murdered near St. Michael, North Dakota this week. Killed were Tiana Walking Eagle and her daughter Lokia. Tiana’s mother, Kristy Gaking was also shot in the incident. The last word on Friday from the tribe was that she remained in… Continue reading Tragic Double Homicide Claims Lives of Mother and Daughter on Spirit Lake Nation
UPDATE: One Survivor of Spirit Lake Triple Shooting Awaits Federal Charges
SPIRIT LAKE NATION, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We’re still awaiting federal charges in a Tuesday morning, triple shooting on the Spirit Lake Nation in North Dakota. One of the 3 shooting victims survives.
BREAKING: Spirit Lake Tribe Corrects Shooting Death Toll – One Survivor in Critical Condition!
St. Michael (trfnews.i234.me)— The Spirit Lake Tribal Council has issued a correction regarding the fatal shooting that took place on Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Mission District of St. Michael. Initially, officials reported that three individuals had lost their lives in the incident involving four members of the Spirit Lake Tribe, including the… Continue reading BREAKING: Spirit Lake Tribe Corrects Shooting Death Toll – One Survivor in Critical Condition!
Triple Murder Shocks Spirit Lake Nation—Suspect in Custody, Charges Pending
Spirit Lake Nation (trfnews.i234.me) — Suspect Captured After Triple Murder on Spirit Lake Reservation A tragic triple homicide rocked Spirit Lake Nation on Tuesday morning, March 4, when three members of a family—a grandmother, her daughter, and her young grandchild—were found murdered south of St. Michael. Authorities were alerted to the crime at 9:30 a.m.,… Continue reading Triple Murder Shocks Spirit Lake Nation—Suspect in Custody, Charges Pending
Spirit Lake County Horror: Triple Homicide Shocks Community
St. Michael (trfnews.i234.me) — Spirit Lake County, ND Grieves After Brutal Triple Homicide A horrifying scene unfolded in Spirit Lake County early Tuesday morning, March 4, as three members of the Spirit Lake Tribe were gunned down in a shocking act of violence in St. Michael. The Bureau of Indian Affairs alerted the tribe at… Continue reading Spirit Lake County Horror: Triple Homicide Shocks Community
Identifying Victims of Triple Murder on Spirit Lake Nation
SPIRIT LAKE NATION, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The victim’s of a triple murder on the Spirit Lake Nation in North Dakota Tuesday morning have been identified.
New Title: Suspect in Custody after 3 Family Members Killed in Spirit Lake Shooting
SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Spirit Lake officials now confirming 3 people are dead and the suspect is in custody, following a Tuesday morning shooting near St. Michael, North Dakota.
BREAKING: Mass Shooting Reported on Spirit Lake Reservation – Suspect at Large!
Spirit Lake Reservation (trfnews.i234.me) – BREAKING NEWS: A developing situation is unfolding on the Spirit Lake Reservation in North Dakota, where multiple people may have been shot at a residence near St. Michael. Law enforcement radio traffic has indicated that as many as three individuals were shot in the incident, which occurred south of Devil’s… Continue reading BREAKING: Mass Shooting Reported on Spirit Lake Reservation – Suspect at Large!
UPDATE: Suspect in Spirit Lake Shooting Arrested by Authorities
SPIRIT LAKE NATION, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The suspect in a Tuesday morning shooting incident on the Spirit Lake Nation in North Dakota has been captured.
UPDATE: Several People Injured in Shooting Incident at Spirit Lake Nation, North Dakota
SPIRIT LAKE NATION, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a report of multiple people shot on the Spirit Lake Nation, south of Devils Lake, North Dakota this Tuesday morning.
St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
ST. MICHAEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A St. Michael man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple child abuse charges that led to the tragic death of a 1-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. Case Overview 
Date of Incident: February 18, 2023
Location: St. Michael, ND – Spirit… Continue reading St. Michael Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Infant’s Death on Spirit Lake Reservation
Spirit Lake Tribe Opposes Grand Forks Casino Proposal, Citing Economic and Sovereignty Concerns
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Spirit Lake Tribe has formally opposed Senate Bill 2376, which would authorize a new casino permit in Grand Forks County, citing economic concerns and lack of tribal consultation in the legislative process. The opposition was submitted in a letter from Spirit Lake Tribe Chairwoman Lonna Street, who emphasized that while… Continue reading Spirit Lake Tribe Opposes Grand Forks Casino Proposal, Citing Economic and Sovereignty Concerns
Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
NORTH DAKOTA — A Spirit Lake man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison on Thursday, February 6, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a man over a $40 dispute. Austin Cody Littlewind Jr., 22, admitted to stabbing the victim in November 2023 in Fort Totten, North Dakota. The case… Continue reading Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
Two Killed on Spirit Lake Reservation
Double-Homicide On Spirit Lake Reservation FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We’ve had an apparent double-homicide at Fort Totten, North Dakota on the Spirit Lake …
Couple Charged in Connection with Child Death and Injury at Spirit Lake, ND
Couple Charged In Connection To Death & Injury Of Children At Spirit Lake, ND SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Tammy and Erich Longie Jr. has been charged ini U.S. Federal Court in connection to the death of 1 child and injury of 3 other children.
Spirit Lake Tribe Offers $20,000 Rewards for Information on Missing Individuals
FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The Spirit Lake Tribe has announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of two individuals who have been missing for nearly a year. Jemini Posey was last seen on January 7, 2024, and Isaac Hunt on March 8, 2024. Tribal Chairwoman Lonna Jackson-Street confirmed the reward is… Continue reading Spirit Lake Tribe Offers $20,000 Rewards for Information on Missing Individuals
Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A 30-year-old woman from Tokio, North Dakota, has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter and child neglect after a fatal car crash on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Tierra Lynn Scott was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 16, following her initial appearance in federal court where she faced charges of involuntary manslaughter and… Continue reading Deadly Wheels: Tokio Woman Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter on Spirit Lake Reservation
Woman Arrested for Deadly Pedestrian Accident at Spirit Lake Nation
SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman in now facing criminal charges in Federal Court for allegedly running over and killing a man on the Spirit Lake Reservation last August.
St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A 29-year-old St. Michael man, Collin Delorme, has pleaded guilty to child abuse in the tragic death of a one-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The incident occurred in February 2023 when Delorme’s co-defendant called 911 to report the child was unresponsive. The child was rushed to a hospital in Devils Lake… Continue reading St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
UPDATE: Investigation Continues Into Two Deaths on Spirit Lake Nation
UPDATE: 2 Deaths On Spirit Lake Nation Remains Under Investigation WARWICK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The FBI says the deaths of a man and woman at Warwick, North Dakota on the Spirit Lake Nation on …
Three Young Lives Lost in Spirit Lake Nation Accident
3 Young People Killed In Spirit Lake Nation Crash SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Obituaries have now identified 3 young people killed in a crash last week on the Spirit Lake Nation in North Dakota.
Exclusive Video from the Scene of FBI Investigation into Child Death and Injury in Spirit Lake, ND
Exclusive Video From Scene Of FBI Investigation Into Child Death & Injury At Spirit Lake, ND TOKIO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We have exclusive video and information from the scene of an FBI investigation into the death of 1 child and injury of another on the Spirit Lake Nation at Tokio, North Dakota.
Petition to Permit Alcohol at Spirit Lake Casino on Devils Lake
Petition To Allow Booze At Spirit Lake Casino On Devils Lake DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A petition to allow alcohol sales at the Spirit Lake Casino is circulating on the Spirit Lake Nation.
Child Abduction on Spirit Lake Reservation: Update – Suspect in Custody, Child Found Safe
Child Abduction On Spirit Lake Reservation UPDATE *SUSPECT IN CUSTODY, CHILD SAFE! SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Officials are reporting a child abduction on the Spirit Lake Reservation by Devils Lake, North Dakota on this Sunday evening. *Benson County Sheriff now says the suspect is in custody and child is safe.
SPIRIT LAKE: Father Reports Death of 5-Year-Old Daughter and Hospitalization of 6-Year-Old Son
SPIRIT LAKE: Man Says His (5) Daughter Is Deceased & (6) Son Hospitalized SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A man says he was told by Tribal Social Services his 5-year old daughter is deceased and his 6-year old son is hospitalized, but he’s not getting any answers as to what happened.
Five-Year-Old Tragically Killed in Dog Attack on Spirit Lake Reservation
Five-Year Old Killed In Dog Attack On Spirit Lake Nation FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A 5-year old was killed in a dog attack at Fort Totten, North Dakota Sunday. * Check back later for more details.
Man Charged in Fatal Crash Killing Three on Spirit Lake Nation
Man Charged In Driving Death Of 3 On Spirit Lake Nation ST. MICHAEL, ND (TRF News.,TV) A St. Michael, North Dakota man is now facing criminal charges in connection to an August 11th crash that killed 3 people.
FBI Probes Shooting Incident on Spirit Lake Reservation
FBI Investigating Shooting On Spirit Lake Reservation SPIRIT LAKE NATION, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The FBI is investigating a Sunday night shooting on the Spirit Lake Reservation that hospitalized 1 man.
Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation
ST. MICHAEL, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – The family of 46-year-old William “Billy” Foote is making an emotional appeal for justice following his tragic death. Foote’s body was discovered on May 29, concealed in brush near the Spirit Lake Reservation, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run crash. His last known location was St. Michael Catholic Church, where… Continue reading Family Demands Justice for William ‘Billy’ Foote After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Spirit Lake Reservation
North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kenzie Rose Baker, 27, of St. Michael, North Dakota, has pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact, child abuse, and child neglect in connection with the death of a 1-year-old on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Her sentencing is scheduled for January 22, 2025. In February 2023, emergency responders were called… Continue reading North Dakota Woman Pleads Guilty in Tragic Death of 1-Year-Old on Spirit Lake Reservation
Shocking Discovery: Unattended Toddler Found on Isolated Road at Spirit Lake Nation
SPIRIT LAKE NATION, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A deeply unsettling incident unfolded Sunday night on the Spirit Lake Nation in North Dakota when a passerby discovered a young child, estimated to be around two years old, alone on a remote gravel road near Fort Totten. The witness, who was driving through the area around 9:00 PM,… Continue reading Shocking Discovery: Unattended Toddler Found on Isolated Road at Spirit Lake Nation
Tragedy Strikes Spirit Lake Nation: Fatal SUV Pedestrian Crash Claims One Life
SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Late Saturday night, a tragic incident occurred on the Spirit Lake Nation, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The fatal crash happened around 11:00 p.m. in the Rolling Hills neighborhood, located about six miles southeast of Fort Totten. According to reports, a male pedestrian was struck and killed by… Continue reading Tragedy Strikes Spirit Lake Nation: Fatal SUV Pedestrian Crash Claims One Life
Fatality in SUV-Pedestrian Accident at Spirit Lake Nation
SPIRIT LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) We had a fatal SUV-pedestrian crash on the Spirit Lake Nation lates Saturday night. * Check back later for more details.
Burning Car Discovered on Spirit Lake Nation Tuesday Morning
ST. MICHAEL, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An abandoned, burning car was found near St. Michael, North Dakota. It’s under investigation.
Grand Cities Celebration Brings Fun and Community Spirit to Downtown Square
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Grand Cities Celebration is currently underway at the Downtown Square in Grand Forks and will continue until 8 PM this Tuesday evening. The event, which started at 5:30 PM, offers a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. Highlights include live music by the Downtown Horns, food trucks,… Continue reading Grand Cities Celebration Brings Fun and Community Spirit to Downtown Square
Fort Totten Man Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge After Spirit Lake Reservation Lockdown
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kolby Jae McKay, a Fort Totten resident, is facing a second-degree murder charge following an incident that led to an April lockdown on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Authorities announced a search for McKay on April 4, and he surrendered by April 8, according to a statement from the Spirit Lake… Continue reading Fort Totten Man Faces Second-Degree Murder Charge After Spirit Lake Reservation Lockdown
Court sets trial date in death of 3-year-old child from Spirit Lake, ND
FORT TOTTEN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Federal trial date of June 25th has been set in connection to the death of 3-year old Ariana McKay. Her father, Austin Lester and his girlfriend, Krissy Hinsley are facing charges in connection to the death of the child.