Category: Press Releases

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

Williams County releases 2024 Tourism Grant Program application

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2024 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County releases 2024 Tourism Grant Program application Williston, N.D., (February 12, 2024) – The 2024 Williams County Tourism Grant Program application is now open for projects that will promote and encourage visitation to … Continued

Williams County Parks to host 2024 Youth Ice Fishing Derby at Blacktail Dam

Click to download photo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2024 For more information, contact: Haylee Redfield Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) hayleer@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Parks to host 2024 Youth Ice Fishing Derby at Blacktail Dam Williston, N.D., (January 25, 2024) – Williams County Parks, in collaboration with the United Sportsmen of Williston, will … Continued

Sex Offender Compliance Check Conducted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JOINT PRESS RELEASE WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND WILLISTON POLICE DEPARTMENT November 14, 2023 For more information, contact: Sgt. Detective Caleb Fry | Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-713-3546 | calebf@co.williams.nd.us Ofc. Heather Cook | Williston Police Department 701-577-1212 Ext. 5683 | cook@ci.williston.nd.us Sex Offender Compliance Check Conducted WILLISTON, N.D. (November … Continued

Joshua Brock Martinez named in vehicle pursuit, shooting situation from August 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JOINT PRESS RELEASE WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND WILLISTON POLICE DEPARTMENT August 21, 2023 For more information, contact: Sgt. Detective Caleb Fry | Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-713-3546 | calebf@co.williams.nd.us Ofc. Heather Cook | Williston Police Department 701-577-1212 Ext. 5683 | cook@ci.williston.nd.us Joshua Brock Martinez named in vehicle pursuit, shooting … Continued

Upper Missouri River Regional Dispatch Center (UMRRDC) transitioning to Williams County Dispatch Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2023 For more information, contact: Helen Askim Williams County Administrator Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) helena@co.williams.nd.us Upper Missouri River Regional Dispatch Center transitioning to Williams County Dispatch Center WILLISTON, N.D. (August 2, 2023): During their August 1, 2023, regular meeting, the Williams County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of … Continued