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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...
Houston, Sept. 19 - PRNewswire/ -- Summit Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: SMLP) ("Summit", "SMLP" or the "Partnership") announced recently that its wholly owned subsidiary, Summit Midstream Holdings, LLC ("SMP Holdings"), signed and closed on the sale of Bison Midstream, LLC ("Bison Midstream"), its gas gathering system in Burke and Mountrail Counties, North Dakota to Steel Reef Infrastructure Corp. ("Steel Reef" or the "Company" through its wholly owned subsidiary Steel Reef US Corp.), an integrated owner and operator of associated gas capture,...
Monday, Oct. 10, Williston police officers showed up to investigate a report of possible narcotics. What they found brought stress and additional problems to the surrounding residents for the rest of the week. According to press releases, at about 3:54 p.m. Williston Police officer’s showed up at the apartments on the 3600 block of 7th St. W. Upon investigating, they found an estimated 1,471 lbs. of explosive items in one of the occupied apartments. They evacuated the building where the items were found out of precaution. At that point, the M...
On Friday, Oct. 14 at approximately 4:20 p.m. CST there was a one vehicle rollover about 17 miles west of Williston, ND. A 1995 Chevrolet Astro driven by Elmer Pariseien, Belcourt, ND, was traveling southbound on 153rd Ave. NW, County Road 5. The Chevrolet lost control, entered the ditch, struck a tree, rolled and came to rest on its wheels. A female passenger, Theresa Parisien, Belcourt, ND, was transported by ambulance to CHI St. Alexius, Williston. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both the driver and passenger had their...
Williston, ND - Williston Economic Development (WED) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) held their annual awards banquet on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Old Armory, Williston. About 200 people attended the celebratory event. The partnership between the two organizations goes back to 2015 when the City of Williston Center for Development opened its doors at 113 4th St. E. The city renovated the office located in Downtown Williston into a one-stop-shop for services provided by WED, SBDC,...
On Friday, Oct. 14 at approximately 4:20 p.m. CST there was a one vehicle rollover about 17 miles west of Williston, ND. A 1995 Chevrolet Astro driven by Elmer Pariseien, Belcourt, ND, was traveling southbound on 153rd Ave. NW, County Road 5. The Chevrolet lost control, entered the ditch, struck a tree, rolled and came to rest on its wheels. A female passenger, Theresa Parisien, Belcourt, ND, was transported by ambulance to CHI St. Alexius, Williston. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both the driver and passenger had their...
On Oct. 5, at approximately 8:54 a.m. CDT a 2012 Ford F-150 driven by Luis Peralta a 36-year-old, male, Williston, ND, was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of 52nd St NW and Hwy 85N bypass approximately 1 mile west of Williston. The 2020 Dodge Durango, Williams County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle, driven by Charles Stafford a 31-year-old male, Williston, ND, was traveling westbound on 52nd St. NW and failed to come to a stop and rear ended the Ford. Both drivers were not injured in the crash. Stafford was charged with f...
On Sept. 21 at approximately 3:26 p.m. CDT a 2002 Ford F350 pickup, driven by Kyle Henson, 31-year-old male, Minot, ND, hauling a gooseneck trailer was traveling eastbound on Highway 2 near mile marker 49, west of Ray. A John Deere 4430 tractor, driven by Thomas Daniel, 67-year-old male, Ray, ND towing a bailer was traveling eastbound in the same area. Henson failed to see the slow-moving tractor and struck the rear end of the tractor. Daniel was ejected from the tractor and suffered serious injuries as a result. After striking Daniel, Henson...
Memorial Services for Dale Selmer Rosaaen, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at the Richey Senior & Community Center, Richey, MT with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the Richey Senior & Community Center. Visitation for Dale will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 with family receiving friends from 5-6 p.m., at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Masonic services, open to the public, will be held at 6 p.m. at the...
On Sept. 2 at approximately 10:13 p.m. CST on Hwy 50 mile marker 17, 10 miles east of Grenora there was a 2 vehicle crash involving a 2006 Honda motorcycle driven by Dominic Cunahan, Zahl, ND, and a 2013 Freightliner Semi, driven by Jarig Op De Hoek, Scobey, MT. The motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Highway 50 near Zahl. The semi was turning left onto Highway 50 from 139th Ave NW. The motorcycle struck the trailer of the semi as the semi was making its turn to go westbound. Cunahan the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased on...
On Aug. 20 at approximately 3:32 p.m. CDST, a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Lonnie Paul Brannin, Williston, ND, was northbound on ND 1804, near mile marker 335, approximately 5 miles west of Trenton, ND. Brannin, lost control while passing other traffic. The motorcycle entered the north ditch and overturned and he was ejected off the motorcycle. Brannin was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet. At the time of the crash the road conditions were dry, concrete, good summer driving conditions, and there was a...
On Aug. 27 at approximately 4:20 p.m. CST, there was a fatality crash on HWY 1804 near mm 332, approximately 1 mile west of Trenton, ND. A 2007 Ford F250, driven by a Lester Lafollette wearing a seatbelt, Williston ND, was traveling westbound on Hwy 1804 near mm 332. A 2004 Nissan Xterra, driven by Kassandra Cote, unrestrained, Williston, ND, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 1804. The Nissan crossed into the westbound lane of travel. The Ford attempted to avoid the Nissan. The Nissan and Ford struck head on. Both vehicles came to rest in the...
On Aug. 20 at approximately 3:32 p.m. CST, a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Lonnie Paul Brannin, Williston, ND, was northbound on ND 1804, near mile marker 335, approximately 5 miles west of Trenton, ND. Brannin, lost control while passing other traffic. The motorcycle entered the north ditch and overturned and was ejected off the motorcycle. Brannin was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet. At the time of the crash the road conditions were dry, concrete, good summer driving conditions, and there was a mostly...
