Category: Press Releases

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

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