Category: Press Releases

Williams County releases community resource, “Where in Williams County?”

Click to download photo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2023 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County releases community resource, “Where in Williams County?” WILLISTON, N.D. (May 12, 2023): Williams County is excited to release a new resource for potential residents, newcomers, as well as current … Continued

Changes to the Homestead Property Tax Credit Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2023 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Expansion of the Homestead Tax Credit for 2023 WILLISTON, N.D. (May 12, 2023): On April 27, 2023, Governor Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1158 into law. This legislation broadens the eligibility requirements and maximum … Continued

Williams County announces first round of grant awardees for 2023

Click to download image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2023 For more information, contact: Lindsey Harriman Williams County Community Engagement Coordinator 701-577-4557 (office) lindseyh@co.williams.nd.us Williams County announces first round of grant awardees for 2023 WILLISTON, N.D. (May 8, 2023): In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Economic Development Week, and National Tourism Week, Williams County is … Continued

Williams County Commissioners declare 2023 Fire Emergency and set Burn Ban

Click to download image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2023 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 2023 Fire Emergency and set Burn Ban WILLISTON, N.D. (May 2, 2023): The Williams County Board of County Commissioners has declared a Fire Emergency and set the … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office engages in highway pursuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2023 For more information, contact Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Sheriff’s Office engages in highway pursuit WILLISTON, N.D. (May 1, 2023) – On April 29, 2023, at approximately 9:42 am, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report that an individual had located their stolen trailer … Continued

Effective immediately, 4/12/23 – 74th St NW Road Closure

Effective immediately, 4/12/23, Rainbow Township is reopening 74th St NW from 124th Ave NW going east 1 mile to CR 42 (123rd Ave NW) Effective immediately, Rainbow Township is closing 74th St NW from 124th Ave NW going east 1 mile to CR 42 (123rd Ave NW) due to water over the road.

Williams County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating missing person case from nearly a decade ago

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2023 For more information, contact Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating missing person case from nearly a decade ago WILLISTON, N.D. (March 13, 2023) – Williams County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are hopeful that advances in technology and an increase in the number of … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office assists with vehicle pursuit on Hwy 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2023 For more information, contact Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Williams County Sheriff’s Office assists with vehicle pursuit on Hwy 2 WILLISTON, N.D. (March 9, 2023) – At approximately 8:05 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023, the Williston Police Department initiated a traffic stop in Williston. The driver then fled … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office apprehends murder suspect, Jacob Long

UPDATE 12/16/2022 @ 3:00 PM: The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Megan Lindquist of Washington. She had been living in Williston with the suspect, Jacob Long, and is believed to have been married to him. An autopsy will be completed by the North Dakota State Medical Examiners Office. Long is currently being held at … Continued

Williams County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect, Jacob Long

UPDATE 12/15/2022 @ 10:00 PM: Suspect has been apprehended. Please refer to the most recent press release for updated information. UPDATE 12/15/2022 @ 11 am: The Williams County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for Murder (AA Felony) for Jacob Long. Long remains at-large and we continue to request the public’s assistance with obtaining … Continued