CHRISTINA VAUGHN
Lions Club members hold vision screenings
Horace, ND (WDAY TV) - Vision testing in area schools may be more important than you think. Today, elementary students in Horace got their eyes checked. The Lions Club did this screening for the first time in April of 08. That year out of the 200 kids tested, 22 per cent had vision problems.
By Christina Vaughn , November 19, 2009
Parents help point the school district in the right direction
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - In a series of meetings hosted by the Board of Education, different groups of people are being brought in to offer feedback, giving members an idea about the future of Fargo Public Schools. Today, it was parents turn to give input.
By Christina Vaughn , November 18, 2009
Judge grants custody to slain dentist's brother
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A judge has awarded custody of the 3-year-old daughter of a slain Fargo dentist to her uncle and his wife. The attorney for Roy Gattuso, of Gretna, La., said Gattuso and his wife were granted temporary emergency custody of Kennedy Gattuso. Attorney DeAnn Pladson said Tuesday's ruling was only one step in a long process.
November 17, 2009
Despite financial concerns, ice arena project gets underway
Fergus Falls, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Despite opposition to a proposed ice arena in Fergus Falls, the city council is going ahead with phase one of the project tonight. The city will now commit almost 100 thousand dollars, to draw up plans. City leaders are going into this without a guarantee that it'll move forward.
By Christina Vaughn , November 16, 2009
Draining Devils Lake raises concerns downstream
Valley City, ND (WDAY TV) - North Dakota's water commission today approved giving a 15 million dollar upgrade to the Devils Lake outlet that drains floodwaters into the Sheyenne River. It'll move up to 6 inches of water off the flooded lake under ideal conditions. While it's good news for Devils Lake, some people downstream in Valley City are worried about more water coming their way.
By Christina Vaughn , November 12, 2009
Local runners shed some light on the night
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - As the days get shorter, the local running community is doing what it can to shed some light on the night. Beyond Running in downtown Fargo has group runs a few times a week, but tonight's jog was different. It wasn't about getting a personal best, instead, it centered on safety, and how it's a runner's responsibility to make themselves visible.By Christina Vaughn , November 10, 2009
Dilworth city leaders want representation for flood diversion decision
Dilworth, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Dilworth city leaders are encouraged, but still say there needs to be more progress to be made. During last week's metropolitan flood management work group meeting, four members from the city council were invited to sit in. Tonight, those four talked about the meeting with the rest of the council.
By Christina Vaughn , November 09, 2009
Farmers at the mercy of Mother Nature
(WDAY TV) - Area farmers can't seem to get a break. Between last fall, spring, and now this wet October, it's been a struggle to pull off a good crop. In Wilkin County, farmers are fighting a major battle with soggy fields.By Christina Vaughn , November 06, 2009
Crews promise to cover cost of sewage backup
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - City leaders are re-assuring people today, they will pick the tab for damage caused by Wednesday’s sewer backup in north Fargo. A surprise back up flooded about 30 basements, one homeowner who spent the day hauling out his family's possessions.
By Christina Vaughn , November 05, 2009
"No" vote paves the way for budget cuts at Moorhead schools
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - The cuts are coming, but the question is where. That's the message Moorhead school leaders are giving today after a majority of voters said no to an operating levy. Without the levy, the district now has to trim off 1.3 million dollars worth of expenses. More on what that could mean for teachers, students and their education.
By Christina Vaughn , November 04, 2009
Gattuso's father-in-law is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and burglary
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Late this evening police announced they've made a second arrest in Philip Gattuso's murder and it's Gattuso's father in law. 63-year old Gene Kirkpatrick is Gattuso's late wife's father. He's charged with conspiracy to commit murder and burglary. As you know, Gattuso was found dead in his ransacked home in south Fargo a week ago tonight.
By Christina Vaughn and Stephanie Goetz , November 02, 2009
Mayors warn people not to over react about flooding
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The Red River is on the rise again. By this Tuesday, it's expected to be above flood stage, cresting at 20 feet. Now come the questions: who and what will be affected, and does the city need to do anything to prepare?By Christina Vaughn , October 30, 2009
Hundreds wait in line for vaccine
Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - As we speak, the area's first H1-N1 vaccine clinic is going on at MSUM's Nemzek Hall. Clay County is hosting the clinic until 7 tonight. Already we've seen there is a shoulder to shoulder crowd of people, waiting to get the vaccine.
By Christina Vaughn , October 29, 2009
West Fargo school district launches its own Twitter page
West Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The West Fargo school district is embracing the social networking world, launching its own Twitter page this week. It's the first district in the metro to have one.
By Christina Vaughn , October 29, 2009
West Fargo Police host a free self defense workshop
West Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Being physically or sexually assaulted is something many women think can never happen to them, but statistics show it can and does happen, nearly every minute of every day. Here at home, West Fargo Police are helping women fight back, hosting a free self defense workshop tonight.
By Christina Vaughn , October 27, 2009
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