JASON VINCENT
Steps to take that could save your life if your vehicle is submerged
The tragic story of three Dickinson State college students drowning in their car is raising the question, how do you survive a vehicle sinking into water? WDAY 6 Reporter Jason Vincent talks with a water rescue expert and shows you six simple tips to walk away alive.By Jason Vincent , November 05, 2009
Discussions held on Fargo high school graduation requirements
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The future education of your student at Fargo schools is at the discussion table for the next month. Various groups in the community are giving their input on the direction the school board is taking.
By Jason Vincent , November 05, 2009
Clay County Commissioners put support behind North Dakota diversion
(WDAY TV) - Another push today for a North Dakota diversion to be the answer to our regions flooding problems, but this latest endorsement is far from a final answer that will get any project moving forward.
By Jason Vincent , November 03, 2009
Annual Fill the Dome food drive sets lofty goals
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Another year of a student led food drive campaign is now underway in the region. Today, students from across Cass and Clay County kicked off the third annual Fill the Dome food drive.
By Jason Vincent , October 29, 2009
The Corps releases permanent flood control options
(WDAY TV) - It's a flood fight that not only riveted our area, but the nation. It's also a fight that's lead to a fast track plan to get the region permanently protected for the next 500 years. The Army Corps of Engineer’s options were released today for the first time and it has revealed the work that's still ahead.
By Jason Vincent , October 19, 2009
Moose in Fargo is tranquilized and transported to a wildlife refuge
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - For the third time in about a year, a moose was on the loose in Fargo! The latest happened this morning near 45th Street and Interstate 94. Fargo Police started getting calls just before 6 o'clock from people who spotted the young bull moose wandering around. It finally cornered itself in the courtyard of the Mainstay Suites.
By Jason Vincent , October 14, 2009
Ohio man tours the states promoting blood donation
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Donating blood, it's simple, quick and many times painless, but for one Ohio man, it's become his retirement mission to keep giving. Every two seconds, someone in the nation needs blood.
By Jason Vincent , October 12, 2009
School leaders get an idea of what residents think about referendum
West Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The West Fargo school board has a better idea of what people want and are thinking for a school referendum. The district is gathering opinions after a failed vote in June.
By Jason Vincent , October 06, 2009
Change in ordinance could leave homeowners with more time to shovel
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - We hate to talk about it, but snow is coming and changes could also be coming to the city of Fargo’s sidewalk snow removal ordinance. It could allow you more time to shovel.
By Jason Vincent , September 30, 2009
September 24th proclaimed Free Thought Day
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Many days are proclaimed holidays and you may not even know it. In fact today, September 24th is National Punctuation Day. A day set aside to celebrate the importance of proper punctuation. Closer to home, right here in Fargo, did you today is Free Thought Day?
By Jason Vincent , September 24, 2009
2 Fargo Men Arrested in Kentucky for Kidnapping
Fargo, ND (WDAY-TV) - Two Fargo men are behind bars in Kentucky, for allegedly trying to kidnap a 14-year-old middle school girl so she could marry a 14-year-old Fargo boy. Police in Bowling Green, KY say they’ve never seen anything like it. Officers arrested Dragan Jovanovic and Elvis Tahirovic when they tried to sign the girl out from her school on Monday.
By Chastity Walberg , September 23, 2009
Death sentence upheld in Dru Sjodin abduction case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence of a convicted rapist for the 2003 kidnapping and killing of a University of North Dakota student in a case that led Minnesota and North Dakota to toughen their sex-offender laws.
By STEVE KARNOWSKI , September 22, 2009
ND Blues fined $30K for marketing violations
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm fined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Dakota $30,000 for understating its administrative costs and neglecting to provide the agency with a copy of the insurer's provider contract with doctors.
By DALE WETZEL , September 17, 2009
ND reports 86 suicides last year
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State officials say 86 North Dakotans died as a result of suicide last year and the state ranks 15th in its rate of suicide deaths. The figures released by Gov. John Hoeven's office come as a new government study shows more than 8 million Americans seriously consider suicide each year.
September 17, 2009
9/11 tragedy still fresh in people's minds
(WDAY TV) - 8-years ago today, our nation went through the worst terrorist attack ever, but as WDAY 6 Reporter Jason Vincent tells us, it's a tragedy that's still remembered, and fresh in people's minds.By Jason Vincent , September 11, 2009
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