Category: County News

Williams County Parks launches online reservations for campsites at Blacktail Dam; Kota Ray Dam and Epping/Springbrook Dam coming soon

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

Williams County Parks launches online reservations for Little Egypt campground

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

Williams County Parks Department announces 2022 Summer Concert Series lineup

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

Williams County Commissioners Declare Winter Storm Emergency

UPDATE 5/3/2022: The Williams County Board of County Commissioners have extended the emergency declaration beyond its initial seven day period until further notice. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2022 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 Winter Storm Emergency Williams County has declared a … Continued

DMV and Drivers License Offices Closed May 4th-6th, 2022

Upgrades to the computer system used for all motor vehicle and drivers license services across North Dakota will limit available services May 4th-8th, 2022. Beginning at 3pm on May 4th (Wednesday) through May 6th (Friday) the Williams County Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Registrations will be closed for system modernization and staff training. Drivers License … Continued

Williams County & Township gravel road update 6:00am (CST) 4/27/22

*NO LONGER VALID* – current information available at 2022 Williams County Frost Law Restriction Map – Williams County, ND (williamsnd.com) 6:00am (CST) 4/27/2022 Williams County gravel roads will be opened for travel by permitted overweight (over axle and over gross) and oversize loads from 6:00am-11:00am on 4/27/2022. Permits are available through LoadPass https://www.loadpasspermits.com/ Effective … Continued

Candidates for County Elected Positions Finalized

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2022 For more information, contact: Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4500 communications@co.williams.nd.us Candidates for County Elected Positions Finalized Williston, N.D., (April 11, 2022) – Williams County Auditor Beth Innis released a list of candidates who filed petitions to have their names placed on the ballot for County elected offices in … Continued

Williams County Commissioners declare 2022 Fire Emergency and set Burn Ban

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2022 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 2022 Fire Emergency and set Burn Ban The Williams County Burn Ban is in effect beginning April 5, 2022, through December 1, 2022, when the North Dakota Rangeland Fire Danger Rating … Continued

2022 Blacktail Dam Seasonal Campsite Lottery Now Open!

The lottery for seasonal campsites at Blacktail Dam is NOW OPEN! This year, five seasonal campsites are available at Blacktail Dam. The season will last from May 1st through September 30th and each site costs $1,750. Only RVs and campers are permitted to apply for the seasonal sites. Lottery entries are due by 5 pm … Continued

Williams County/Williston Emergency Management to hold public meeting for update to Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2022 For more information, contact: Mike Smith Williams County/Williston Emergency Management Director mikesm@co.williams.nd.us 701.577.4511 Williams County/Williston Emergency Management to hold public meeting for update to Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Williston, N.D., (January 10, 2022) – Officials from Williams County are starting the process of updating the County’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation … Continued