Category: County News

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 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

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

Williams County Assessor’s Office receives the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2024 For more information, contact: Williams County Communications 701-577-4547 communications@co.williams.nd.us Jarron Paronto International Association of Assessing Officers (816) 701-8100 Williams County Assessor’s Office receives the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) and … Continued

Estimated 2024 Property Tax Statements have been mailed

The Estimated Property Tax Statements for the 2024 Tax Year have been mailed. Required by North Dakota Century Code (NDCC), estimated tax statements provide an approximate look at what property taxes will be for that year. Taxing Districts are still finalizing their budgets and final budgets are used to calculate the annual tax bill, which … Continued

Locally-led Corrections Officer Basic Academy graduates first class

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us   Locally-led Corrections Officer Basic Academy graduates first class WILLISTON, N.D. (August 28, 2024): This month signifies the first time that the Williams County Sheriff’s Office was able to offer the Corrections Officers Basic Academy here at home in Williston. Previously, Corrections … Continued

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