Restrictions Lifted
Effective Immediately, 7:00am (CST) Friday 5/23/2025 – the Rain and Oversize Restrictions have been lifted on all zones in Williams County and all Township gravel and chip seal roads will now go back to “By Legal Weight”.
Category: Press Releases
Public Asked to Avoid 15000 Block of Hwy 1804 in Buford Township
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us UPDATE 5/13/2025 @ 6:00 PM: With the assistance of the Williams County SWAT Team and the Northwest Crisis Negotiations Team, Ian Patrick Stewart, 36, has been taken into custody. He will be transported to the Williams County Correctional Center. Charges are … Continued
Williams County to Develop Roadway Safety Action Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2025 For more information, contact: Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) communications@co.williams.nd.us Williams County to Develop Roadway Safety Action Plan WILLISTON, N.D. (May 8, 2025): The Williams County Highway Department is kicking off the development process for a countywide Roadway Safety Action Plan (RSAP). Funding for the plan comes … Continued
Williams County Parks Presents 2025 Summer Concert Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2025 For more information, contact: Gabby Brown Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) communications@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Parks Presents 2025 Summer Concert Series WILLISTON, N.D. (May 6, 2025): Williams County Parks Department will be once again offering a fun and family-friendly outdoor concert series this summer. Each concert is … Continued
Kota Ray Dam reopens Memorial Day weekend; Blacktail Dam and Kota Ray Dam camping reservations go online May 19
5/19/2025: The Williams County Parks Department is excited to re-open Kota Ray Dam, but the recent rain has slowed the progress in putting the final touches on the park. A new opening date and date for making campsite reservations will be announced at a later time. 5/6: Correction – nine, not ten, electric campsites will … Continued
Williams County Launches Builder | Buyer Housing Incentive Program to Boost New Home Construction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2025 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator Phone: 701-577-4547 grants@co.williams.nd.us Williams County launches Builder | Buyer Housing Incentive Program to boost new home construction WILLISTON, N.D. (April 15, 2025): Williams County has launched the Builder | Buyer Housing Incentive Program, a dual incentive program designed … Continued
Williams County adds video series to Where in Williams County? community guide initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2025 For more information, contact: Gabby Brown Williams County Communications Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) communications@co.williams.nd.us Williams County adds video series to Where in Williams County? community guide initiative WILLISTON, N.D., (April 9, 2025) – Williams County is launching a new video series as part of the Where in Williams County? community … Continued
Williams County releases 2025 Tourism Grant Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2025 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) grants@co.williams.nd.us Williams County releases 2025 Tourism Grant Program WILLISTON, N.D., (March 18, 2025) – The Williams County Board of County Commissioners has approved the 2025 Tourism Grant Program, which supports projects and initiatives that attract … Continued
Williams County Commissioners announce 2025 Burn Restrictions; declare Fire Emergency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2025 For more information, contact: Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4547 communications@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Commissioners announce 2025 Burn Restriction WILLISTON, N.D. (March 18, 2025): During their March 18, 2025, regular meeting, the Williams County Board of County Commissioners declared a fire emergency and implemented burn restrictions for the remainder of … Continued
Williams County Parks announces 2025 camping season information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2025 For more information, contact: Williams County Parks Department Phone: 701-577-4557 parks@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Parks announces 2025 camping season information WILLISTON, N.D. (February 21, 2025): Beginning Monday, March 3, 2025, campers will be able to reserve campsites at Epping/Springbrook Dam and Little Egypt for the 2025 camping season. The … Continued