Werner Kunkel, convicted of murder in 1995, is asking to be released immediately to live with family while prosecutors decide whether to appeal, retry or dismiss his case.

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KFGO) – A judge has ordered a new trial for a man who has spent more than 30 years in prison for a murder ...

Defense lawyer believes the order vacating Werner Kunkel's 1995 murder conviction might be the first in North Dakota history. After finding favorable evidence was suppressed, judge ordered new trial.

A federal investigation has led to the closure of the Royal Inn in Phoenix, a hub for criminal activity, ushering in a new sense of safety and community restoration.