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Editors note: The following arrests were made by the Williston Police Department and information was obtained through affidavits released by the Williston Police Department. Read moreWilliston Police Department makes several arrests last week

WILLISTON — A $12 million pledge toward a year-round indoor ice facility was approved Tuesday morning (April 15) by the Williams County Commissioners.  Read moreCommission approves $12M pledge for ice facility

Williams County has launched the Builder | Buyer Housing Incentive Program, a dual incentive program designed to support the construction and purchase of new single-family homes. Read moreWilliams County launches Builder/Buyer Housing Inventive program

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston’s hospital and clinic employees started their Easter Food Drive again this April and were able to collect enough food for 30 families to receive complete Easte… Read moreCHI St. Alexius Health Williston employees donate Easter dinners to 30 families

The third tangle of brush to grab and remove the old camo stocking cap from my head was the final sign I needed to abandon all hope in the depths of the shadowy valley, concede my exploratory … Read moreOur Outdoors: Expectations & Reality

Fairview Prom was held this last weekend which means a Queen and King were crowned! Read moreFairview Prom royalty crowned

The Richland County Spelling Bee took place at Westside Elementary School on Saturday, April 12, 2025. There were 123 spellers from across the County participating. Winners by grade are: Read moreRichland County Spelling Bee winners announced

Expected cuts of between 70,000 to over 80,000 workers from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to bring staffing down to 2019 levels by the end of August have some North Dakota veterans conce… Read moreProposed VA staffing cuts have local veterans worried

On April 12, 2025, the Williston Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the 500 Block of 7th Avenue West in connection to an individual known to have active warrants. Read moreMan with multiple warrants arrested following search warrant

The Williston Fire Department held its monthly meeting where Deputy Chief Mat Ekblad announced his retirement from active duty firefighting after serving 23-years with the department, accordin… Read moreWFD Deputy Chief Ekblad announces retirement

Wilkinson Elementary School principal Reo Boston began his first of many laps at Cutter Field on Thursday (April 10) afternoon as he endeavored a 24-hour fundraising run. The proceeds from thi… Read moreReady, set, run! Wilkinson principal raises money in 24-hour run

Watford City, ND — The Watford City Police Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded two generous grants totaling $15,500 to enhance officer preparedness and community safety. Read moreGrants to support medical readiness awarded to Watford City PD

The Williston Basin School Board District #7 met in regular session Monday, April 7 discussing a number of topics. Read moreWBSD 7 approves new boundary lines, hears project updates

TRENTON — A man was arrested Monday (April 7) after he was found to be in possession of a number of drugs, including methamphetamine, while on school property. Read moreMan busted for possessing drugs on school property

TIOGA — When a package arrived from the North Dakota State Library on March 22, Sandy Clark was only slightly caught off guard.  Read moreTioga library receives Star Award

On April 4, 2025 at approximately 8:00 P.M. Officers from the Watford City Police Read moreWatford City man arrested on multiple charges

WILLISTON — To address parking issues at the Williston Basin International Airport (XWA), an additional parking lot will be constructed this year.  Read moreAirport to build additional parking lot

WILLISTON — A boat in the middle of the Williston Community Library's snow-dusted parking lot was a sight to see last week. Read moreFourth graders explore keelboat's role in Fort Union's history

SIDNEY — A request for proposal from Interstate Engineering, Inc. for Downtown Master Planning Services for the city was approved at the Sidney City Council's meeting on Monday evening (April 7). Read moreCity council approves RFP for master plan