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Ranchers should make plans for moving feed and livestock to higher ground before flooding this spring, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists. The latest flood forecast shows a high probability of moderate to major spring flooding along the Red River Basin, as well as minor to moderate flooding potential along portions of the Souris River. In addition to riverine flooding, there is the potential for overland flooding due to snowpack across the state. The risk of...
Retained placenta in a cow is typically defined as failure to expel the fetal membranes within 24 hours after following parturition or birth of the calf. Under normal circumstances, expulsion of the placenta occurs within eight hours after the calf has been born. The point as which nourishment from the cow is passed to the fetus through the placenta is called a placentome. This placentome is made of the joining of the cotyledon (fetal side) and the caruncle (cow side). When the placenta is retained, the cotyledons do not detach from the...
On April 3, 5:30 a.m. CT, there was a serious injury crash on ND HWY 1804 near MM 290. A 2016 Volvo semi-tractor and trailer, driven by Amber Yarber, Carrollton, GA, loaded with frac sand was traveling eastbound on HWY 1804, near MM 290, the semi pulled into an approach on the north side attempting to turn around. The semi than backed across HWY 1804 to another approach on the south side. As the semi was getting turned around onto the highway to go back west, the 2017 GMC Sierra pickup, driven by Kristofer Vonseggern, Logan, IA, traveling...
On April 4 at approximately 8:17 p.m. CT, a 2004 silver Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling east on 57th St. NW. The Dodge approached a marked railroad crossing (no arms). The Dodge failed to yield to the Amtrak train coming from Williston going to Stanley. The Amtrak train collided with the Dodge, pushing the Dodge down the train tracks for a short distance before the dodge was pushed off the tracks. The Dodge was occupied by 3 males, 17-year-old male driver in critical condition that was transferred to Trinity Hospital, Minot, a 15-year-old male...
(Updated 4-6-23) The following story has been updated to include the name of the driver of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. On April 3 at approximately 11:44 p.m. CT there was a single vehicle rollover. A 2012 silver Chevrolet Silverado was westbound on HWY 2, when the driver, Whitney Adams, 34 of Williston, ND, lost control of vehicle due to ice on the roadway, entered the median, and overturned. Adams and both occupants were ejected as none of them were using seatbelts. One juvenile came to rest on the roadway, where she was subsequently struck...
At Martha's request there are no services planned at this time. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Martha Blanch Scott Simard went home to the Lord and all her family, friends, husband and loved ones on March 23, 2023. Martha was born March 18, 1933 to Margaret Basso Scott and Clarence Scott. She joined older brother, Ole Scott; sister, Katherine Scott Harstsfield;...
On April 4, at approximately 11:33 p.m., the McKenzie County Sheriff's Office assisted the Watford City Police Department in responding to a report of suicide threats in the 1200 block of 6th Ave NE, Watford City, ND. Upon arrival law enforcement encountered an armed suspect. One Sheriff's office deputy discharged their weapon at the armed suspect. Law enforcement rendered medical care to the suspect for gunshot related injuries until paramedics could arrive on scene. The suspect was transported for medical care by paramedics. The identity and...
Williston Basin School District #7 is reeling from the loss of four students who were involved in two separate vehicle accidents last night. The sudden loss of our students is an unimaginable tragedy for all, not just for our district, but for our entire community. We have mobilized our crisis team to provide support and counseling at Williston High School and Bakken Elementary for our students and staff that are undoubtedly affected by this. We will continue to provide support as we deal with the aftermath of this. Please keep all of the...
On April 8 at approximately 6:50 p.m. SCT on the 1200 block of Main St., Watford City there was a fatality crash. A 2012 Toyota Tundra driven by Julian Castro Montoya, Watford City, was traveling in a parking lot of an apartment complex. The Toyota came around a section of garages and struck a 6-year-old juvenile male, Watford City, that was riding his bicycle in the area. The juvenile male was pronounced deceased on scene. The agencies that responded to the crash were North Dakota Highway Patrol, Watford City Police Department, McKenzie...
