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A 2025 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on ND Highway 23 at 3:36 a.m. and rear ended a 2012 Kenworth truck that was eastbound on ND Highway 23 also. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado, Rance Bennett, El Dorado, KA, died from injuries on the scene. The driver of the Kenworth truck, Augustin Solis Munoz, Westport, WA, was uninjured. The driver of the Silverado was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Other agencies involved in the crash were Three Affiliate Tribes Police,...
Amy Dalrymple, https://northdakotamonitor.com Heat from natural gas flares combined with high winds and dry vegetation caused two of the October wildfires in western North Dakota, according to the state fire marshal. Investigations into an Oct. 5 fire near Keene and a fire the same day near New Town found that both originated with flares at oil and gas wells next to agricultural land with stubble or dry grass, according to investigative reports. The McKenzie County fires occurred in the hours...
Watford City has a full day of holiday excitement planned for its community this Nov. 29. The Parade of Lights will begin at 6:30 p.m., after the Watford City High School Student Council lights the community Christmas tree by Door 204 on Watford’s Main Street at 6:15 pm. The parade’s theme is “Christmas Around the World” and will start at the old Fairgrounds and head west on 4th Avenue, turn south on Main Street, and be followed by fireworks. Bakken Oil Rush Ministries will be accepting donated items for their winter clothing drive during...
A 2025 Chevrole6 Silverado was traveling eastbound on ND Highway 23 at 3:36 a.m. and rear ended a 2012 Kenworth truck that was eastbound on ND Highway 23 also. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado, Rance Bennett, El Dorado, KA, died from injuries on the scene. The driver of the Kenworth truck, Augustin Solis Munoz, Westport, WA, was uninjured. The driver of the Silverado was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Names will be released pending next of kin notification. Other agencies...
Events in Watford City, Alexander & Williston, Central Time. Now-Jan. 4, 2025 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Onesti Krieger - The 11” X 14” Show - Krieger is a visual artist working in oil & acrylics & paints abstract expressionistic paintings. Long X Arts Foundation Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Nov. 27 & Dec. 4 1-3 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Free play with library materials, LEGOs & giant games provided by the library. Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. Wed., Nov. 27 & Dec. 4; Thurs., Dec. 5 11-12 a.m. - P...
Thank you to everyone that came out for our grand opening and ribbon cutting. We truly live in the best community and are so lucky to have the amenities that we do. A huge thank you to McKenzie County, the McKenzie County Commissioners, and the McKenzie County JDA for funding this beautiful, safe, daycare center. Without them, we would still be busting at the seams of our Badlands location and not able to take new enrollees. With opening this additional location, we are able to take on an extra...
Watford City's vibrant park system is a key quality-of-life feature that draws both newcomers and longtime residents. As the Watford City Parks Department approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026, Superintendent Robin Arndt remains dedicated to preserving its legacy while pursuing ambitious improvements for the future. Sunshine Park Spring of 2024 saw the completion of a playground addition at Sunshine Park. This new feature expands the offerings of Sunshine Park, alongside an existing...
Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at 12 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church, Watford City, ND, with Pastor John Brady officiating. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Following the luncheon, Cameron will be laid to rest beside his dad, Gregg Schuetze, in McKenzie County, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Cameron L...
Events in Watford City, Alexander & Williston, Central Time Now-Jan. 4, 2025 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Onesti Krieger - The 11” X 14” Show - Krieger is a visual artist working in oil & acrylics & paints abstract expressionistic paintings. Long X Arts Foundation Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Nov. 13 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Kids Book Club - Listen to some awesome stories through chapter books, reading chapter of the books each week. McKenzie County Public Library, Watford City. For more info call 701-444-3785 or email librari...
The senior class of Alexander, ND, led by Amber Severson, Alexander Public School social sciences teacher, want their classmates and community to understand not only how important voting is, but every factor in the process. Working in 5 separate teams, they put together slideshows to show their classmates, which varied depending on grade level, and had the Alexander School bus to take them and any interested community members to the Cartwright, ND, voting station Nov. 5. Team Who, consisting of William Richards, Jordan Hernandez, and Paiten Ive...
Since Oct. 5, McKenzie and Williams County have battled fire, some only being fully contained in the last few days. Watford City, Mandaree, Ray, Arnegard, Tioga, and surrounding areas now face the devastation left behind on the over 22,000 scorched acres. Two men, Ed Coppersmith and Nicolaas van Eeden, lost their lives working to save livestock. Tioga and Ray producers were hit the hardest, some losing the majority of their herd. The livestock that were lost are yet to be totaled, and more will...
Events in Sidney, Fairview, East Fairview, Savage, Glendive & Froid, Mountain Time Now-Mon., Dec. 2 5 p.m. - Notice Of Taxes Due - The 1st half of all Real Property taxes are due on or before 5 p.m., Dec. 2. The 2nd half of the Real Property taxes will be due on or before 5 p.m., June 2. If not paid on or before these dates there will be interest added. Taxes are to be paid at the Richland County Treasurer’s Office, 201 W. Main, Sidney, MT. Now-Sat., Jan. 11 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 34th Annual MDHC Miniature Art Show - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3...
Funeral Services are Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 12:00 pm at the Assembly of God Church in Watford City, North Dakota with Pastor John Brady officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Following the luncheon, Cameron will be laid to rest beside his dad, Gregg Schuetze, in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, North Dakota is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the...
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and McKenzie County celebrated the completion of the U.S. Highway 85 four-lane project, from Watford City to the Long X Bridge, and adjacent shared-use path Friday, Oct. 25. Chad Orn, NDDOT deputy director for planning, State Senator Brad Bekkedahl, and other state and local officials were in attendance to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony. "The successful completion of this Highway 85 four-lane project is a major win f...
Every two years, November is a flurry of action with Election Day. This year, there are several new measures proposed in North Dakota as amendments to the state constitution. While each of these measures has its own set of benefits and challenges, measure #4 stands out as the one that will affect schools the most. Measure #4 directly states: “This initiated measure would amend sections 1, 14, 15, and 16 and repeal sections 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 of Article X of the North Dakota Constitution. It would prohibit political subdivisions from beyond t...
Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Ruby will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. A luncheon will follow services for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation will be Friday Nov. 1, 2024, from 1-5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and...
The senior class of Alexander, ND, led by Amber Severson, Alexander Public School social sciences teacher, want their classmates and community to understand not only how important voting is, but every factor in the process. Working in 5 separate teams, they put together slideshows to show their classmates, which varied depending on grade level, as well as arranged for the Alexander school bus to take them and any interested community members to the Cartwright, ND, voting station this coming Nov....
Lloyd Lester 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday Oct. 12, 2024, at St. Rose Care Center, Lamoure, ND with family by his side. Lloyd's memorial service is at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at the Community Presbyterian Church, Fairview, MT, with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Inurnment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons....
Events in Watford City, Willison & Alexander, Central Time. Now - Sat., Nov. 2, 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - Beneath These Western Skies Exhibit - Featuring art of Afton & Trish Stevenson - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City Wed., Oct. 23 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - Ages 2 & 3. Read stories, sing songs, dance, play games, & engage in social play. Williston Community Library, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. 12-2 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. 3:30-5 p.m. - Workplace Wise -...
Funeral Services will be Saturday November 2, 2024, at 10:00am at the Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Ruby will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. A luncheon will follow services for a time of fellowship and sharing. Visitation will be Friday November 1, 2024, from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances...
Amy Dalrymple - North Dakota Monitor - https://northdakotamonitor.com North Dakota's top oil regulator says companies voluntarily agreed to pump less oil to limit fire risk, with more production cuts possible if wildfire conditions worsen. Wildfires that began Saturday in North Dakota's oil-producing region have burned an estimated 110,000 acres as of Thursday. Causes of the fires are under investigation. Oil activity has not been linked to the fires, but oil regulators have been part of the...
Events in Watford City, Williston & Alexander, Central Time Now - Sat., Nov. 2, 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - Beneath These Western Skies Exhibit - Featuring art of Afton & Trish Stevenson - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Oct. 16, 23 12-2 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive. Wed., Oct. 16, 23, Tues., Oct. 22 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - Ages 2 & 3. Read stories, sing songs, dance, play games, & engage in social play. Williston Community Library, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston....
Lloyd Lester 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday October 12, 2024, at St. Rose Care Center in Lamoure, ND with family by his side. Lloyd's memorial service is at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Community Presbyterian Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Inurnment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
State, local, federal and tribal firefighters and emergency responders spent the weekend battling large wildfires in western North Dakota, with the fire response expected to continue for days. The fires prompted evacuations and caused at least one death and one critical injury in northwest North Dakota. Johannes Nicolaas Van Eeden, 26, South Africa, died from injuries attributed to a fire in the Ray area in northwest North Dakota, the Williams County Sheriff's Office said. Another person with a...