Category: County News

Williams County Parks reopens Kota Ray Dam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 For more information, contact: Williams County Parks Department Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) parks@co.williams.nd.us   Williams County Parks reopens Kota Ray Dam WILLISTON, N.D., (June 6, 2025) – Construction has completed at Kota Ray Dam. As of Friday, June 6, 2025, the park is now open for day use. Camping and … Continued

Williams County to Hold Public Information Meeting to Support Roadway Safety Action Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2025 For more information, contact: Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) communications@co.williams.nd.us Williams County to Hold Public Information Meeting to Support Roadway Safety Action Plan WILLISTON, N.D. (June 5, 2025): A public information meeting for the Williams County Roadway Safety Action Plan (RSAP) will be held on Tuesday, June 17 … Continued

Restrictions Lifted

Effective Immediately, 7:00am (CST) Friday 5/23/2025 – the Rain and Oversize Restrictions have been lifted on all zones in Williams County and all Township gravel and chip seal roads will now go back to “By Legal Weight”.

Rain Restriction Update

Thursday 5/22/2025 – Effective immediately, 3:00pm (CST) 5/22/2025 – all zones are now restricted to the 7-ton axle weight – 105,500 LBS GVW until further notice. All zones in Williams County and Township gravel and chip seal roads will be restricted to “NO OVERSIZE TRAVEL”.  This refers to no over height, no over length, and … Continued

Rain Restriction

Wednesday 5/21/2025 – Williams County is continuing to have all zones in Williams County and all Township gravel and chip seal roads to be restricted to the 20,000 LBS GVW until further notice. Any permits that were approved prior are now VOID. Roads will be re-evaluated throughout the day.   Effective 8:00AM (CST) today, Monday … Continued

Public Asked to Avoid 15000 Block of Hwy 1804 in Buford Township

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us   UPDATE 5/13/2025 @ 6:00 PM: With the assistance of the Williams County SWAT Team and the Northwest Crisis Negotiations Team, Ian Patrick Stewart, 36, has been taken into custody. He will be transported to the Williams County Correctional Center. Charges are … Continued

Williams County to Develop Roadway Safety Action Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2025 For more information, contact: Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) communications@co.williams.nd.us Williams County to Develop Roadway Safety Action Plan WILLISTON, N.D. (May 8, 2025): The Williams County Highway Department is kicking off the development process for a countywide Roadway Safety Action Plan (RSAP). Funding for the plan comes … Continued

Williams County Parks Presents 2025 Summer Concert Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2025 For more information, contact: Gabby Brown Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4547 (office) communications@co.williams.nd.us   Williams County Parks Presents 2025 Summer Concert Series WILLISTON, N.D. (May 6, 2025): Williams County Parks Department will be once again offering a fun and family-friendly outdoor concert series this summer. Each concert is … Continued

Rain Restriction Update

Effective immediately, 2:40pm (CST), 4/28/25 – rain restrictions in all zones are lifted and restrictions will go back to “by legal weight” unless otherwise posted. Effective 1:00pm (CST), 4/2825, the rain restriction in – zone 2 only – will be lifted and will go back to restrictions of “by legal weight” unless otherwise posted. Effective … Continued

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