Category: Press Releases

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

Renewal of vector control fee for City of Williston residents up for vote

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2024 For more information, contact: Williams County Communications Department communications@co.williams.nd.us Renewal of vector control fee for City of Williston residents up for vote Williston, N.D., (April 10, 2024) – On the June 11 Primary Election ballot the Williams County Vector Control District #1 Board will be asking City of Williston … Continued

Williams County Commissioners seek to extend County Sales Tax

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2024 (UPDATED April 8, 2024) For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications 701-577-4547 lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Commissioners seek to extend County Sales Tax WILLISTON, N.D. (February 7, 2024): During the February 6, 2024, regular Williams County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Commissioners unanimously agreed to place a ballot measure … Continued

Williams County Parks Department announces 2024 Summer Concert Series lineup

Click to download photo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2024 For more information, contact: Haylee Redfield Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) hayleer@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Parks Department announces 2024 Summer Concert Series lineup Williston, N.D., (March 7, 2024) – The Williams County Parks Department is excited to announce the 2024 Summer Concert Series! Each … Continued