Category: Press Releases

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

Williams County Commissioners extend 2023 Burn Restriction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2023 For more information, contact: Mike Smith Williams County/Williston Emergency Management Phone: 701-577-7707 (office) mikesm@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Commissioners extend Burn Restriction WILLISTON, N.D. (August 1, 2023): The Williams County Board of County Commissioners has extended the Williams County Burn Restriction through December 31, 2023. The restriction will be in effect … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office seeks information about unreported sexual crimes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2023 For more information, contact: Sgt. Detective Caleb Fry Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-713-3546 calebf@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Sheriff’s Office seeks information about unreported sexual crimes WILLISTON, N.D. (July 6, 2023): On June 30, 2023, 47-year-old Clinton Thomas McKinney of Williston was arrested after the Williams County Sheriff’s Office investigated … Continued

Williams County Update Regarding Atlas Power Data Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2023 For more information, contact: Helen Askim, County Administrator 701-577-4547 (office) helena@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Update Regarding Atlas Power Data Center WILLISTON, N.D. (June 29, 2023): Based on status updates delivered by the Development Services Department and FX Solutions at the June 29, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, … Continued

Williams County Parks Department announces 2023 Summer Concert Series lineup

Click to download photo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2023 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Parks Department announces 2023 Summer Concert Series lineup WILLISTON, N.D. (May 24, 2023): The Williams County Parks Department is excited to release the 2023 Summer Concert Series Dates! These … Continued

Williams County releases community resource, “Where in Williams County?”

Click to download photo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2023 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County releases community resource, “Where in Williams County?” WILLISTON, N.D. (May 12, 2023): Williams County is excited to release a new resource for potential residents, newcomers, as well as current … Continued

Changes to the Homestead Property Tax Credit Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2023 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Expansion of the Homestead Tax Credit for 2023 WILLISTON, N.D. (May 12, 2023): On April 27, 2023, Governor Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1158 into law. This legislation broadens the eligibility requirements and maximum … Continued

Williams County announces first round of grant awardees for 2023

Click to download image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2023 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County announces first round of grant awardees for 2023 WILLISTON, N.D. (May 8, 2023): In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Economic Development Week, and National Tourism Week, Williams County is … Continued

Williams County Commissioners declare 2023 Fire Emergency and set Burn Ban

Click to download image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2023 For more information, contact: Mike Smith Williams County/Williston Emergency Management Phone: 701-577-7707 (office) mikesm@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Commissioners declare 2023 Fire Emergency and set Burn Ban WILLISTON, N.D. (May 2, 2023): The Williams County Board of County Commissioners has declared a Fire Emergency and set the … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office engages in highway pursuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2023 For more information, contact Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Sheriff’s Office engages in highway pursuit WILLISTON, N.D. (May 1, 2023) – On April 29, 2023, at approximately 9:42 am, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report that an individual had located their stolen trailer … Continued