The Bismarck Police Department welcomes all the State Class A basketball fans and players to Bismarck. Traffic will be heavy this weekend, especially in the area of the Event Center.

Please be alert, and drive carefully. Watch for pedestrians crossing streets. Be aware that people from out of town may be unfamiliar with our streets. Give them some courtesy and a little extra space.

And wherever you park - at a hotel, Event Center, or mall parking lot - don't leave valuables in your vehicle. They're too easily ripped off there. Lock them securely in the trunk, or better yet leave them at home.