Good morning, Grand Forks.

Former UND basketball player Deng Mayar drowned on Saturday near Blackridge Reservoir in Utah while he was with a friend — he was set to join Nebraska-Omaha as a graduate senior.

On August 17, police arrested Breanna Huff after a man called 911 reporting that she struck him, bit his bicep and resisted arrest during a domestic assault—officers carried her down three flights of stairs.

Donald Bartlette—charged for the murder of Tony Kiehl after surveillance footage showed him at the scene—is set to stand trial today while co-defendant Nicholas Wride-Arnold faces a conspiracy charge and will appear in court again on Thursday.

Gas prices in Grand Forks are between $2.60 and $2.75 a gallon, which is lower than the state average of $2.85 and the national average of $3.09 according to GasBuddy.com—this comes after a recent rise of one cent statewide.

The Grand Forks School Board discussed guidelines for new school boundary lines to address increased enrollment and evolving economic conditions—district officials reviewed a draft implementation plan intended to update the boundaries.

A NDHP trooper was hit twice in the past 18 months—raising safety concerns as officials plan to review safety measures to protect staff.

Officials in charge of choosing new Ethics Commission members said they will ask each candidate about what job the group should have in government—a question state leaders have long debated.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, and the Senate Minority Leader will pick three commissioners from 39 applicants by a consensus vote.

Monthly Film Premiere: Space Tour

1-2:40 p.m. — Chester Fritz Library — Free entry — Experience the latest cinematic adventure with friends and family at this monthly film debut event.

Portland State vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks Football

6-9 p.m. — Alerus Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks as they take on Portland State in the Potato Bowl.