Category: County News

Williams County commits $5 million in matching funds for Williston Basin School District #7’s CTE grant application

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2021 For more information, contact: Amanda Denevan Williston Basin School District #7 701-609-0252 amanda.denevan@willistonschools.org Lindsey Harriman Williams County 701-577-4557 lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County commits $5 million in matching funds for Williston Basin School District #7’s CTE grant application Williston, N.D., (November 17, 2021) – Williston Basin School District #7 (WBSD7) has … Continued

Williams County to provide support for Cerilon GTL ND to bring gas-to-liquids plant to area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2021 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County to provide support for Cerilon GTL ND to bring gas-to-liquids plant to Williams County Williston, N.D., (November 2, 2021) – By unanimous vote of the Board of County Commissioners during their regular … Continued

Williams County Redistricting Board to hold Public Hearing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2021 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Redistricting Board to hold Public Hearing The Williams County Redistricting Board will hold a public hearing to present alternative plans for redistricting County Commission Districts based on the 2020 decennial Census on Monday, November 15, … Continued

Williams County Parks to host Open Houses for Master Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2021 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Communications Department Phone: 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Parks to host Open Houses for Master Plan Williston, N.D., (October 26, 2021) – The Williams County Parks Department and Park Board are taking the next step in the Master Plan process by … Continued

2020 Census Data Results Released

The results are in! The population of Williams County grew by 83% between 2010 and 2020! Nearly doubling the population, Williams County went from 22,398 residents in 2010 to 40,950 in 2020. Data collection for the 2020 Census began in mid-March 2020 and ended in mid-October 2020. For the first time ever, residents were able … Continued

Survey now open to gather public input on a Williams County Park System Master Plan

Update (7/19): The survey will remain open until 5 pm CT on Friday, July 23rd. Williston, N.D., (July 1, 2021) – The Williams County Park Board and Parks Department, in collaboration with design and consulting firm WSB, have opened a survey to gather public input for a Williams County Park System Master Plan. Williams County … Continued

Important dates for 2021 4th of July at Blacktail Dam

Planning on camping at Blacktail Dam for 4th of July weekend? Here’s what you need to know: All campers (excluding seasonal) must vacate their campsite by 5 pm on Sunday, June 20th Check-in for 4th of July holiday camping will begin on June 21 at 9 am. Campers are limited to a 14 night stay … Continued

Williams County receives CUP amendment applications relating to TENORM disposal

The Williams County Planning and Zoning Division has recently received two applications related to the disposal of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). WISCO, Inc and Secure Energy Services USA, LLC have each submitted an application to amend their existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for their Special Waste Landfills in operation. The amendment would … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office announces participation in NDTip

In partnership with the North Dakota Department of Human Services and the North Dakota Sheriff’s and Deputies Association, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce its participation in a new anonymous tip system to connect citizens with law enforcement. Read the full press release here or visit the Sheriff’s Office NDTip webpage.

Williams County Announces Behavioral Health Grant Awards

The Williams County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to make available a total of $1 million dollars in one-time grants for the purposes of adding, enhancing, and increasing behavioral health services in Williams County. The grant program is funded by the County’s net proceeds from the 1% Public Safety Sales Tax. In response … Continued