Category: Press Releases

Williams County Parks announces 2025 camping season information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2025 For more information, contact: Williams County Parks Department Phone: 701-577-4554 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

Statement from Williams County Sheriff’s Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us   Statement from Williams County Sheriff’s Office  WILLISTON, N.D. (February 13, 2025): On January 22, 2025, a subject was taken into custody at the Williams County Correctional Center for driving under suspension and then held on a detainer for U.S. Immigration and Customs … Continued

Youth Ice Fishing Derby presented by Williams County Parks returns for 5th year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2025 For more information, contact: Gabby Brown Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) gabbyb@co.williams.nd.us   Youth Ice Fishing Derby presented by Williams County Parks returns for 5th year   WILLISTON, N.D. (January 9, 2025): Williams County Parks, in collaboration with the United Sportsmen of Williston and the Blacktail Dam … Continued

Williams County updates Fire Emergency and Burn Restrictions, effective immediately through November 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Mike Smith Williams County/Williston Emergency Management 701-577-7707 mikesm@co.williams.nd.us   Williams County updates Fire Emergency and Burn Restrictions, effective immediately through November 30   WILLISTON, N.D. (October 12, 2024): Williams County/Williston Emergency Management has updated the Williams County Fire Emergency and Burn Restriction, previously declared on February 6, 2024, … Continued

Williams County declares State of Emergency, details response to Ray area grass fires

Edit: the release will continue to be updated as any additional information is received. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Mike Smith Williams County/Williston Emergency Management 701-577-7707 mikesm@co.williams.nd.us Williams County declares State of Emergency, details response to Ray area grass fires  WILLISTON, N.D. (October 8, 2024): The Williams County Board of County Commissioners has … Continued

Situation Update: Ray Area Fires – October 6, 2024 @ 11:45 AM CT

UPDATE 10/8/2024: The individual who had previously been reported as suffering from a critical injury has been identified as Edgar Coppersmith, 47, of Tioga, and he has succumbed to his injuries.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Detective Dan Ward Williams County Sheriff’s Office danielw@co.williams.nd.us 701-609-0774   Situation Update: Ray Area Fires – … Continued

Williams County Assessor’s Office receives the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2024 For more information, contact: Williams County Communications 701-577-4547 communications@co.williams.nd.us Jarron Paronto International Association of Assessing Officers (816) 701-8100 Williams County Assessor’s Office receives the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) and … Continued

Locally-led Corrections Officer Basic Academy graduates first class

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us   Locally-led Corrections Officer Basic Academy graduates first class WILLISTON, N.D. (August 28, 2024): This month signifies the first time that the Williams County Sheriff’s Office was able to offer the Corrections Officers Basic Academy here at home in Williston. Previously, Corrections … Continued

Jennifer May, RN of the Williams County Correctional Center receives the Civilian Employee of the Year award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This press release has been issued by The American Jail Association for immediate release. For more information, contact: Detective Daniel Ward Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us   Jennifer May, RN of the Williams County Correctional Center receives the Civilian Employee of the Year award WILLISTON, N.D. (May 7, 2024): The American … Continued

Local entities promote Mental Health Awareness Month through CredibleMind

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2024 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman, Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator 701-577-4547 lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us   Local entities promote Mental Health Awareness Month through CredibleMind WILLISTON, N.D. (May 1, 2024): In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Upper Missouri District Health Unit (UMDHU) and Williams County will be promoting virtual … Continued

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