BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Here are the top stories that dominated the news during the past week, curated by the KX News digital staff: 1: Bismarck woman accused of taking $38,000 from church where she worked. A Bismarck woman allegedly took $38,000 from the church where she worked and made unauthorized purchases using the church credit card. 2: Williston Police Department responds to unattended death. A woman was pronounced dead after what is currently believed to be an accidental fall on the afternoon of Sunday, December 22. 3: Ice and fog making travel tough in many areas. The last full week of December is starting out on the slippery and foggy side. The North Dakota Highway Patrol said in a post to their Facebook page around 9:45 a.m., that there were seven commercial motor vehicles being pulled out from ditches near Sterling on I-94. 4: Minot restaurant open 24 hours on Christmas, welcomes all. Finding a Christmas meal: that's what many folks can often find challenging on Christmas who aren't visiting family or friends for the holidays. With many restaurants taking Christmas off, 47-year-old Schatz Crossroads in Minot takes a different approach. 5: A father with a heart of gold: Kevin Burkhard. "We just believe that God doesn't make mistakes. Children with Down Syndrome add much to our society if given a chance. And having children that are a tangible example of unconditional love. 'Cause they remember. They were older when we adopted them. They remember when they didn't have parents." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW