Sorted by date Results 74 - 98 of 392
On July 6 at approximately 9:30 p.m. CT at the intersection of 2nd St. East and 2nd Ave. East, Williston, ND, there was an injury crash. A 2021 Dodge Durango patrol vehicle, driven by a 28-year-old male, (Williston PD Officer) was traveling eastbound on 2nd St. East. A 2015 Ford Escape driven by a 17-year-old female, Williston, ND, was traveling south on 2nd Ave. East. The Ford failed to yield at the intersection marked with a stop sign. The Ford struck the patrol vehicle. The backseat passenger of the patrol vehicle suffered minor injuries...
On June 20 at approximately 10:45 p.m. CT there was an injury crash within Williston city limits. A 1994 GMC Sierra, driven by a 16-year-old male, Williston, ND, was traveling westbound on 54th St NW near 11th Ave E, pedestrian Alex Vasquez, was on the north side of the roadway. Vasquez was struck by the GMC, and then transported to CHI St. Alexius, Williston, ND. He was later flown to Sandford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. The driver of the GMC Sierra was uninjured. At the time of the crash the road conditions were dry and it was cloudy, dark...
On June 8 at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Richland County Sheriff Office received information that Williams County North Dakota Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high-speed pursuit of vehicle occupied by two individuals. They were requesting assistance should the suspect vehicle travel into Richland County, MT. Suspect vehicle was subsequently stopped in Richland County south of Fairview on CR # 356. The suspect driver identified as John Lee Tester, 50, a North Dakota resident was subsequently taken into custody by the Richland County S...
On June 8, 2023 at approx. 8:30 PM, The Richland County Sheriff Office received information that Williams County North Dakota Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high-speed pursuit of vehicle occupied by 2 individuals. They were requesting assistance should the suspect vehicle travel into Richland County Montana. Suspect vehicle was subsequently stopped in Richland County South of Fairview on County Rd. #356. The suspect driver identified as John Lee Tester 50 years of age, a North Dakota Resident was subsequently taken into custody by the R...
On Friday, May 12 approximately 4:20 p.m. CDT there was a two-vehicle head on collision 25 miles east of Williston. A 2008 Ford F350 was traveling westbound on Hwy. 1804 near mile marker 283 being driven by David Seiferd, a 49-year-old male, Williston, ND. A 2010 Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash. The Toyota was driven by Robert Ndahigwa, a 40-year-old male, Dickinson, ND, and had Ronald Nanan, a 57-year-old male passenger, Hedgesville, WV. The Ford failed to negotiate a slight curve in the road and crossed into...
On Friday, May 12 approximately 4:20 p.m. CDT there was a two-vehicle head on collision 25 miles east of Williston. A 2008 Ford F350 was traveling westbound on Hwy. 1804 near mile marker 283 being driven by David Seiferd, a 49-year-old male, Williston, ND. A 2010 Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash. The Toyota was driven by Robert Ndahigwa, a 40-year-old male, Dickinson, ND, and had Ronald Nanan, a 57-year-old male passenger, Hedgesville, WV. The Ford failed to negotiate a slight curve in the road and crossed into...
On April 4 at approximately 8:17 p.m. CT, a 2004 silver Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling east on 57th St. NW, Williston. 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...
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phoenix Capital Group Holdings, LLC, doing business as Phoenix Capital Group, is excited to announce it has acquired more than 560 net mineral acres for a purchase price that exceeds $6 million. The mineral interests are all located in Williams County, ND, and more specifically in township 158N range 96W. This most recent acquisition helps to expand Phoenix Capital Group’s geographic reach across the state of North Dakota while also further diversifying its expansive mineral portfolio. Williams County is a highly d...
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 then 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...
The first annual Eastern Montana Women's Conference was held March 31 and April 1, in Sidney. It was by the Montana Farmers Union. All attendees were invited to tour the Eastern Ag Research Facility on Thursday. Friday night dinner with keynote speaker Courtney Kibblewhite, spoke on the Western Culture and the Stories that Shape Us. "Stories have power. Especially, the stories we tell ourselves, we have to tell the stories to our next generation. Let's focus on the silver linings. What are you...
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...
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...
Sugar beet growers across the region are finding themselves having to make some tough decisions. Approximately 32,000 acres throughout McKenzie, Williams, Roosevelt and Richland counties have been previously dedicated to sugar beet production, and the recent announcement of Sidney Sugars' closing will impact all of them. The next closest sugar beet factories are located in Billings or Hillsboro, ND, however federal sugar allotment is tied to the factories themselves, making switching crops growe...
On Sunday, March 26, 5:30 a.m. CT, on ND HWY. 1804 near MM 290 there was injury crash in Williams County. A 2016 Volvo semi-tractor and trailer, driven by a 35-year-old female, 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 Highway 1804 to another approach on the south side. As the semi was getting turned around onto the highway to go back west, a 2017 GMC Sierra, driven by a 43-year-old male, Logan,...
The Brodie Gorder Memorial Iron Eagle Wrestling Duals & Invitational tournament was held March 11 and 12 at the Sidney High School. Brodie Gorder Memorial Iron Eagle 2023Tournament Results Girls Tot - 40 Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Aurora Markle of Glasgow Wrestling Club 2nd Place - Johanna Unterseher of Team Champs Round 1 Aurora Markle (Glasgow Wrestling Club) won by fall over Johanna Unterseher (Team Champs) (Fall 0:09) Round 2 Aurora Markle (Glasgow Wrestling Club) won by fall over...
Williston, N.D. – The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, Williams County, and Western Region Economic Development are once again partnering to host a Legislative Forum on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in the Williams County Commission Room. The 68th Legislative Assembly began in January and the first forum was held at the end of that month. This upcoming forum is an opportunity for the public from Districts 1, 2, and 23 to hear an update from their local legislators about what has transpired over the past two months and what to expect in the f...
Williston, N.D., (Jan, 17) - The Williams County Board of County Commissioners have approved a loan of $10 million to Cerilon GTL ND for the purchase of land in the Marley Crossing area to construct a 24,000 barrel per day Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) plant with carbon capture and sequestration as a key component. The loan carries a 2.5% simple interest rate to be paid annually, which must be paid back within four years. The loan is secured by the property that is being purchased as well as farm and...
The 70th Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show is scheduled in Williston at the Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center, 3601 2nd Ave. W. on Feb. 1. The schedule begins with an Ag Appreciation Breakfast at 7 a.m. sponsored by American State Bank & Trust Beau Anderson, Williams County Commissioner; Dusty Berwick, Williams Co. Commodity Elections president and Kelly Leo, Williams Co. ag & national resources agent will welcome attendees at 8 a.m. Daryl Ritchison will present the Weather Outlook...
Steven Edwardson Steven Edwardson has served as Executive Administrator of the North Dakota Barley Council since April 2004. Steve and the North Dakota Barley Council directors work together in developing markets for barley in malting, human food, pet food, and livestock applications. Alliances with U.S. Grains Council, universities, and barley suppliers collectively assist in a balanced market development program. Steve has experience in international trade and has conducted business in Japan,...
(Sidney) - A new year gives us all a fresh chance to reflect on the prior year and create new goals and benchmarks moving forward. The Sidney-Richland County Library is celebrating the library's successful year, generous community support, and wonderful patrons. Although modern-day libraries have evolved to encompass much more than books, our summary will ultimately begin and end at its core...books. This year SRCL truly embraced a variety of platforms to widen its collection beyond the...
On Wednesday, Jan. 18 at approximately 6:25 a.m. CST on Hwy 2 near mile marker 37, approximately 12 miles north of Williston, ND there was a fatality crash. A 2014 Ford F350 driven by Brendon Molloy a 20-year-old male, Wildrose, ND, was traveling eastbound on Highway 2. A 2011 Peterbilt truck driven by Enrique Santiesteban a 61-year-old male, Watford City, was traveling in the eastbound driving lane with its hazard lights illuminated slowing down to make a turn at an upcoming intersection. The Ford struck the rear of the trailer being pulled...
The 70th Annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show is scheduled in Williston at the Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center, 3601 2nd Ave. W. on Feb. 1. The schedule begins with an Ag Appreciation Breakfast at 7 a.m. sponsored by American State Bank & Trust Beau Anderson, Williams County Commissioner; Dusty Berwick, Williams Co. Commodity Elections president and Kelly Leo, Williams Co. ag & national resources agent will welcome attendees at 8 a.m. Daryl Ritchison will present the Weather Outlook...
On Monday, Dec. 26 at approximately 6:29 p.m. CST on Hwy 85-mile marker 177 approximately 6 miles south of Williston, ND there was a head on collision that resulted in a fatality. A 2008 Ford F-150, driven by Betty Lee, a 61-year-old female, Sidney, MT, was traveling northbound on Highway 85. The Ford lost control as it negotiated the curve. The Ford entered the southbound lanes and struck a 2021 Ram 5500, driven by Michael Deck, a 31-year-old male, McPherson, KS, that was traveling southbound. The driver of the Ford was ejected and pronounced...
On Monday, Dec. 26 at approximately 6:29 p.m. CST on Hwy 85 mile marker 177 approximately 6 miles south of Williston, ND there was a head on collision that resulted in a fatality. A 2008 Ford F-150, driven by Betty Lee, a 61-year-old female, Sidney, MT, was traveling northbound on Highway 85. The Ford lost control as it negotiated the curve. The Ford entered the southbound lanes and struck a 2021 Ram 5500, driven by Michael Deck, a 31-year-old male, McPherson, KS, that was traveling southbound. The driver of the Ford was ejected and pronounced...
