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The Badlands Search and Rescue Service held its second annual conference in Watford City and throughout McKenzie County from Aug. 6-9. This year's event included ground, water, and K9 skill venues with attendees coming from Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Held in partnership with the McKenzie County Sheriff's Office, the first day started at the law enforcement center before dividing up into those partaking in ground search basics,...
Watford City Chamber annual Best of the West Ribfest begins Friday, Aug. 9, taking over Main Street from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Their slogan, "Come for the Ribs, Stay for the Music" promises delicious eats and great entertainment. The street fair will open at 10 a.m. with food and shopping vendors. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Car Show will run, with registration from 10-11 a.m. and awards presented at 4:30 p.m. Awards will include People's Choice, Best Truck, Best Paint, Best GM, Best Ford, Best...
The Long X Arts Foundation and The Merc at Long X, Watford City, invite you to an open house for Williston area artist Daphne JohnsoClark's exhibit "Badlands" on Saturday, Aug.10 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Make plans to visit The Merc at the Long X Visitor Center and meet Williston Area Artist Daphne Johnson Clark and tour her exhibit titled "Badlands", currently on display at the Gallery in the lower level of the Long X Visitor Center. Enjoy a complimentary scoop of ice cream, coffee and select Pride...
John B. Driscoll, Democratic Candidate for Montana US House District 2 (East) visited the Richland County Fair on Aug. 2. Driscoll spoke to voters in the old commercial building at the Richland County Fairgrounds....
Bordertown Fest Inc. (BFI) is excited to host a Back To School Bash from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 on Ellery Avenue in Fairview. The street will be closed for a fun-filled evening of food, games and live music, all to raise awareness of the group’s efforts to resurface the courts in Sharbono Park. You’re sure to find something to satisfy your taste buds at one, or more, of the food trucks on site. Purchase a 50/50 ticket and enjoy live music by Van Haren out of Williston. Cornhole is always fun so, register your team for the Cornhole Tourn...
(Miles City, MT) Stockman Bank has announced the conversion of Rocky Mountain Bank branches located in Kalispell, Bigfork and Plains to Stockman is complete. Systems were converted and building signage was replaced over the weekend, with the bank doors opening as Stockman on Monday, July 22, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Rocky Mountain Bank’s employees and customers to the Stockman family,” said Bill Coffee, CEO of Stockman Bank. “We are a family-owned, Montana community bank committed to serving the financial needs of everyone in our com...
HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in 2023. The property tax rebate is a rebate of up to $675 of property taxes paid on a principal residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months of 2023 and paid the property taxes on that residence. Properties owned by an entity and irrevocable trusts are not e...
Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, Alexander, held a Living History Event Aug. 4 as part of their “A Day At The Museum” highlighting the history of the Alexander community. Each room represented different lifestyles of the settlers....
A 1998 Honda motorcycle was westbound on Hwy. 23 at approximately 12 a.m., when the 55-year-old male driver lost control of the motorcycle. The driver was wearing a helmet but was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced deceased on scene. The name will be released pending next of kin notification. The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Other agencies involved in the crash were: McKenzie County Sheriff’s office, Three Affiliated Tribes Police, Keene Rural Fire Department, and McKenzie County A...
On Monday, Aug. 5, 8:29 p.m. CT, a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling north bound in the 400 block of 32nd Ave. West, Williston. The motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control while negotiating a slight left-hand curve. The driver, Derek Wehrman, lost control of the motorcycle and struck the east curb. The motorcycle struck the fire hydrant and came to rest in the roadway. The driver sustained serious injuries. The driver was transported by ambulance to CHI St Alexius, Williston and later flown to Trinity Hospital,...
From July 31-Aug. 3 the Richland County Fair & Rodeo invites you to join in the festivities celebrating the theme of Back Roads & Tractor Shows. Get ready for four days packed with excitement, entertainment, and the best of rural Montana culture. CowTown USA invites visitors of all ages to experience the charm of rural life with a petting zoo open all day. From cuddly farm animals to interactive exhibits, there’s plenty to delight animal lovers and there’s even pony rides! Plus, don’t miss Rollo strolling around and Leapin’ Louie’s captivati...
This year's National Night Out will be Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4-7 p.m. at Kent Pelton Nature Park, 501 7th St. SE, Watford City. This community block party will include free food, bounce houses, music, activities for kids, face painting, meet the local First Responders and more. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the...
Sidney graduate MaKayla Sparks won the 2025 Miss Montana Teen Volunteer pageant in Glendive on July 19. Sparks competed in interview, talent, fitness and wellness in activewear, evening gown and job readiness phases of competition to be crowned by last year's winner Kelly McCloskey. Her platform is mental health awareness. Sparks will take home at least $1,200 in scholarship money for her win in Montana's contest. The Miss Volunteer America Program is a nationwide, service-oriented scholarship...
On July 22, the McKenzie County Sheriff's Office was investigating a completely different event when they were challenged to a motor vehicle race with a 2010 Chevrolet Impala occupied by a male driver and a female passenger. The 2010 Chevrolet ended up stopping a short time after the pursuit began. The male driver exited the vehicle and began running and was soon apprehended. The male driver, Richard Rodriquez, Jr., was located and taken into custody for burglary, DUS/DUR (4th or subsequent...
The Fairview Chamber held a ribbon cutting for ZOAT LLC on July 25. ZOAT specializes in signs, vinyl graphics, auto glass and detailing. They are located at 602 Ellery Ave., Fairview. They can be reached by phone at 406-480-4047 or visit their website zoatllc.com...
“Preserving Our Past, Building Our Future” has been the chosen theme for the 2024 Roosevelt County Fair scheduled for Tuesday-Friday, Aug. 6-9 at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, Culbertson, MT. The fair opens Tuesday, Aug. 6 with the Youth Horse Show at the Saddle Club Grounds at 9 a.m. The fair officially opens Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. with a special stage show. The Lego Contest follows up at 2 p.m., Kid’s Farmer’s Market at 4 p.m. and Kid’s Money in the Straw at 5 p.m. A small animal show will be held in the arena at 5:30 p.m., 6:3...
"We are deep-rooted in our community and want to focus mainly on connecting local customers to our local ranches." claims C.J. Thorne and Luke Taylor, Watford City. "We both live near Watford City and chose to form a partnership," they stated. "Our families have always had our custom processing done locally and we know how handy that is to help the farmers and ranchers," Thorne chimes in. The young entrepreneurs purchased Yellowstone River Beef, 6 E. Dakota Parkway, Williston, in May and were...
On Wednesday, July 10, 2013, the Moore family was expecting it to be a normal average day in Sidney, Montana. However, they didn't count that July 10 would have changed their lives forever. David Moore was on his way to Lambert for a job when he spotted what looked like a gray pickup a few hundred yards off the road that had rolled. When arriving at the location of his job he calls his wife, Terri Moore, asking if anyone in the family had spoken to Janae. Expressing how he saw a truck that...
Savage teen Emma McPherson was crowned Miss Montana's Teen 2024 in Billings at the MSU Billings Petro Theatre on July 13. McPherson is the daughter of Adam and KaCee McPherson and will be entering her sophomore year at Savage School this fall. McPherson, Miss Richland County's Teen, was crowned the 2024 Miss Montana's Teen by Julia Kunau, the 2023 titleholder. McPherson, who is 15 years old, not only took home the crown but also won the Overall Talent, Evening Gown, and Health & Fitness Awards....
Richland Economic Development Corp (REDC) is pleased to announce that the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Committee has awarded its twenty-second loan for the opening of a business in Sidney. Amy & Ira Lake were approved for a loan to open "Cattlemen's Cafe", a diner located at the Sidney Livestock Market Center. Amy & Ira completed an application in partnership with their lead lender, Veronica Melby, Stockman Bank of Sidney, and presented this project to the RLF committee for review. The funding...
Two males sustain life-threatening injuries after a residential fire on July 7 at approximately 7:37 p.m. (CDT) the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residential structure fire north of Arnegard, ND. The reporting parties indicated the residence was fully engulfed and two individuals had sustained significant burns to their bodies, while three other family members were able to exit the residence without injuries. Upon arrival of the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, two males were located and identified as Dustin Ceynar, 48; and...
Richland County Health Department is excited to announce they have been selected to receive an inaugural Coordinated School and Community Partnerships Scholarship by School Services of Montana, a nonprofit education organization serving Montana’s schools. The scholarship is awarded through the School Service of Montana’s Montana Safe and Healthy Schools Project, supported by a “STOP School Violence” grant award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The project takes a multi-faceted approach to preventing school violence through profess...
Bismarck – North Dakota Dollars for Scholars recently awarded a scholarship to Grace Dragseth, Watford City, received a $2,000 EducateND Scholarship. “The North Dakota Dollars for Scholars chapter and the local Dollars for Scholars chapters work together to provide scholarships to North Dakotans. Local volunteers should be commended for the excellent work maintaining scholarship levels in a challenging year,” states North Dakota Dollars for Scholars State Director Rachel LaForce. North Dakota Dollars for Scholars awarded a total of $239,...
BOZEMAN — The Montana 4-H Foundation recently announced that it has awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 45 graduating 4-H members and alumni. The recipients, from 28 Montana counties and tribal areas, can use the scholarships for post-secondary education during the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarship recipients were recognized July 11 at the 2024 Montana 4-H Congress held on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman. Jane Wolery, Montana 4-H Foundation executive director, said the foundation and its donors are looking forward to s...
