Insight from WFPD

A question many people are asking is, "Will this winter ever end?" Although the weather may not be cooperating now, the warm sunshine and severe weather will eventually come. With...

As the spring melt kicks into high gear, potentially dangerous conditions can rapidly develop. Ponded water held back by ice and snow dams or plugged drainage systems can suddenly be...

Preparing for and anticipating the arrival of a large-scale flood can be distressing. You may worry about extensive water damage to your home, neighborhood and community. You may face uncertainty...

North Dakota leads the nation in many categories of agricultural production and a variety of industrial applications. North Dakota also is ranked high in several surveys relating to quality of...

As our calendar moves closer to summer the power of the sun becomes more evident. Noticeable melting occurs even when air temperatures remain below freezing. Surfaces exposed to the sun...

The West Fargo Police Department recently added another reverse dialing telephone notification system to alert the public of emergency situations. A Child is Missing is a Florida based non profit...

A West Fargo woman and her passenger were thrown from their sport utility vehicle when the vehicle slid then flipped on an ice covered roadway. They were not wearing their...

Recent armed robberies have occupied the news for days. It is somewhat of a relief to see the extended media coverage. The media's intense interest can be seen as an...

During the 2011 North Dakota Legislative Session members of the West Fargo Police Department are actively involved in monitoring and making recommendations to our local legislative leaders. Police personnel review...

The City of West Fargo is protected from river flooding by the Horace and West Fargo branches of the Sheyenne diversion. The Horace branch utilizes the existing Sheyenne River channel...

With the passage of the 'do not call' legislation most people assumed they would no longer receive unwelcome telephone calls asking you to take a survey, buy a product or...

The West Fargo Police Department has responded to fifty-six traffic crashes during the first fourteen days of 2011. Only a few minor injuries have been reported. Excessive speed, ice covered...

A portion of the material in this article is repeated from a previous edition due to recent storm conditions that have resulted in questions from residents relating to warnings, road...

As 2010 ends and we begin to enter into 2011, now is a good time to take an inventory. Look around to see what has changed in your life, in...

With the recent heavy snowfall, people are scrambling to find places to put snow. The West Fargo Street Department works hard to try to keep the streets clear. After the...