UPDATE – November 1, 2022 On November 1, 2022, the North Dakota Medical Examiners Office contacted the Williams County Sheriff’s Office to report that the unidentified body found north of Williston on October 28, 2022 has been confirmed as 51-year-old Leonard Higdon. Dental records were used for the positive identification of Higdon. Manner of death … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2022 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County announces 2022 Tourism Grant recipients Williston, N.D., (October 24, 2022) – The Williams County Board of County Commissioners has selected the first ever Tourism Grant recipients. A total of $60,000 was … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2022 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Mitch Melberg City of Williston Communications Director Phone: 701-713-3800 mmelberg@ci.williston.nd.us Williams County to put renewal of 1% Public Safety Sales Tax on the November 2022 ballot Williston, N.D., (September 28, 2022) – Williams … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2022 For more information, contact Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Sheriff’s Office apprehends suspect after vehicle, foot pursuit WILLISTON, N.D. (September 12, 2022) – On Sunday, September 11, 2022, at approximately 8 am, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to assist the Williston Police Department with … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2022 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Askim named Williams County Administrator Williston, N.D., (August 16, 2022) – Helen Askim has been named Williams County’s first County Administrator. Askim’s role as the Director of HR, GIS, and Communications has evolved … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2022 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County announces Tourism Grant Program Williston, N.D., (July 20, 2022) – Williams County is excited to announce the rollout of a new Tourism Grant Program. The Williams County Board of County Commissioners had … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2022 For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Williston, N.D., (June 21, 2022) – The Williams County Sheriff’s Office received a call on June 19, 2022, regarding an incident involving a shooting in rural Williams County. Upon arrival on the scene, Deputies found that Leslie Anne … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2022 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Parks launches online reservations for campsites at Blacktail Dam; Kota Ray Dam and Epping/Springbrook Dam coming soon Williston, N.D., (June 15, 2022) – Following the release of an online reservation system … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2022 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Parks launches online reservations for Little Egypt campground Williston, N.D., (May 20, 2022) – In response to feedback from the public and the Williams County Park Board, the Williams County Parks Department … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2022 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Parks Department announces 2022 Summer Concert Series lineup The Williams County Parks Department has released the list of dates for the 2022 Summer Concert Series, adding more dates and more bands … Continued
