Leader-News - News
Storm shutters schools
Washburn and Wilton schools both closed their doors to cold weather Monday and Tuesday, extending the Thanksgiving holiday vacation for students and staff.
Stolen vehicles located in county
An influx of stolen vehicles has hit the county recently, with authorities reporting four instances within the period of three days.
Clothing collected for veterans
In an effort to reach a goal of collecting 50,000 pieces this year, Farmers Insurance of Bismarck is turning to surrounding communities to donate suits for soldiers returning to the workforce.
Alzheimer’s, a family’s journey: for Luella
When a family member has a disease that has no known cure, it’s sometimes difficult to find something to be thankful for during holidays like Thanksgiving.
Track owners press forward
Owners of a go-kart track in Washburn were directed toward the Planning and Zoning board after requesting clarification from the city commission Monday.
MRAP arrives in county
The McLean County SWAT team has added a new vehicle to their specialized fleet, hoping it can help them maneuver in both inclimate weather and sensitive situations.
Chase ends without injury
A driver on the run blasted through two sets of spike strips before finally rear-ending a patrol car and coming to a stop in Washburn Monday afternoon.
Stanton station to be demolished
The Great River Energy Stanton Power Plant will be closing next spring and demolished soon after, an official confirmed at a meeting last week.
New firetruck arrives
The Washburn Volunteer Fire Department got a major upgrade recently when its new pumper arrived on site, replacing an older firetruck that will be sold.
Group planning community Thanksgiving
In an effort to bring the community together and help those in need, a local group is hosting an open-door Thanksgiving in Washburn this year.
