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Police Dept. adds two new officers
With a growing number of residents, the Watford City City Council and the Watford City Chief of Police decided it was time to add another police officer to the department.
Posted 2/16/11 (Wed)read more »
Watford City to host annexation open house
During the Dec. 13 meeting of the Watford City City Council, it was approved to add just over 700 acres to Watford City through annexation. The annexation will include tracts of property to the north, south, east and west of the current Watford City city limits.
Posted 2/09/11 (Wed)read more »
Grazing Assoc. has beef with new pasture requirement
A new U.S. Forest Service scoping document that would create a new requirement for high grass structure on three pastures of the Little Missouri National Grasslands has members of the McKenzie County Grazing Association up in arms over potential grazing cuts.
Posted 2/09/11 (Wed)read more »
City, school fight to receive more oil revenue
Watford City is located smack in the middle of an oil boom, and unless you’ve experienced the good and the bad of it, it’s difficult to understand why city and school district officials are fighting to keep more of the oil tax revenues here in Watford City.
Posted 2/02/11 (Wed)read more »
Wildlife struggle through third hard winter in a row
It may sound like a broken record, but North Dakota’s weather in February and March will once again be critical to the health of the state’s wildlife populations, with McKenzie County being no exception.
Posted 2/02/11 (Wed)read more »
Ice dams can cause structural damage and make messes
In North Dakota, winter isn’t thought of as a rainy season, but for some area home and business owners, last week’s above average temperatures had it raining indoors. The problem of the indoor moisture caused by ice dams on the roofs.
Posted 2/02/11 (Wed)read more »
City’s sales tax helps fuel economic development
It’s hard to believe that a penny could go very far, but for the Watford City Roughrider Fund, the pennies have added up, making Watford City and its surrounding communities a great place to live.
Posted 1/26/11 (Wed)read more »
Drovdal working to ensure funding for oil impacted areas
After serving in the North Dakota Legislature for the past nine legislative sessions, David Drovdal, District 39 Representative and North Dakota Speaker of the House, knows that things don’t happen fast in the North Dakota Legislature, nor do they always follow what some people would think of as the most logical path.
Posted 1/26/11 (Wed)read more »
A growing community has 911 dispatchers stretched to the max
With the county growing at an unusually rapid pace, many offices and departments are continually getting busier without any slowdown in sight. Area law enforcement and emergency personnel are firsthand witnesses to just how busy the county has become.
Posted 1/19/11 (Wed)read more »
School enrollment numbers continue to rise
When school started last August, it came as no surprise to school faculty that there were a lot of new students. The surprise for some teachers and parents is just beginning to surface as the number of new students continues to grow at a steady pace for some county schools.
Posted 1/19/11 (Wed)read more »
City needs $18 million in infrastructure improvements
The growth of a city doesn’t come without significant financial cost.
Posted 1/19/11 (Wed)read more »
City’s crime on the rise
Watford City’s population is growing, and with the increase in residents, the Watford City Police Department has also noticed an increase in crime.
Posted 1/12/11 (Wed)read more »
Wellness Center fund drive tops halfway point
Thanks to several large donations, a new wellness center in Watford City is an even closer reality than fundraisers expected it to be.
Posted 1/12/11 (Wed)read more »
72 apartment units planned for Watford
Progressive Commercial Development, an Oregon-based company hopes that its plans for 72 apartment units will not only help with the area’s rental shortage, but the company also hopes to offer the apartments at an affordable market value.
Posted 1/05/11 (Wed)read more »
Oil activity will only grow in 2011
Throughout 2010, McKenzie County residents have watched the oil industry grow.
Posted 1/05/11 (Wed)read more »
Drovdal: State sees need to help oil impacted areas
Oil and gas, water, and of course, money, along with many other issues will be discussed when the 62nd session of the North Dakota Legislature convenes in Bismarck on Jan. 4.
Posted 1/05/11 (Wed)read more »
City’s taxable sales up 55 percent in third quarter
After posting a very vigorous 45.96 percent increase in taxable sales and purchases in the second quarter of 2010, the third quarter of this past year was even better.
Posted 1/05/11 (Wed)read more »
Social Services struggles to deal with a dramatic caseload increase
County office sees big increase in child protection, foster care cases
Posted 12/29/10 (Wed)read more »
Watford City to host family friendly New Year’s Eve Party
New Year’s Eve can be a fun time, but it can also be a scary time, especially for parents. However, one Watford City group has decided to make this New Year’s Eve a little safer for everyone.
Posted 12/29/10 (Wed)read more »
Watford City on pace for record snow
Area’s snow total already stands at a record 48.9 inches
Posted 12/29/10 (Wed)read more »
