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Harvest in full swing
McKenzie County farmers seeing close to average yields
Killdeer man faces handful of charges after high-speed chase
Robert Cox led Sheriff’s deputies on a 25-mile chase, narrowly missing two semi trucks on U.S. Highway 85
City enacts new building fee standards
Larger building projects will be subject o additional project review fee
Sheriff sent on the street to find jurors
“No-show” jurors force judge to find seven citizens to fill jury seats
World’s top cowboys, bulls come to Watford City on Saturday
PBR Fire Fighter’s Challenge to be held at fairgrounds arena on Aug. 8
Expansion of city golf course underway
City hires Contractor Manager At Risk to oversee expansion of Fox Hills Golf Course from 9 to 18-holes
Study to look at four lanes for U.S. 85 south of Watford
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is evaluating the four-laning along approximately 67 miles of U.S. Highway 85 from the south side of Watford City to Interstate 94 near Belfield, N.D.
Ribs take center stage at Ribfest
Car show, music, and games to fill Watford City’s Main Street on Friday
Watford gearing up for Ribfest
Main Street to be filled with ribs, street vendors, antique cars and games on Aug. 7
Raddest race in the baddest place
Over 350 mountain bikers set to compete in Maah Daah Hey 100
Bakken oil play here to stay
North Dakota produced over one million barrels of oil daily during April
Post Office looking to relocate
Postal Service hopes to open new 7,000- square foot replacement facility in 2016
County landfill growing to meet increased demands
Landfill received 66,400 tons of municipal waste in 2013
Watford schools brace for record enrollment
With over 680 elementary students pre-enrolled, school district expands number of modular classrooms
Former Arnegard Police Chief cleared of charges
Blanchard faced four felony charges
County leads state in oil, gas production
During the month of May, McKenzie County produced 13,243,028 barrels of oil and 22,330,958 MCF of natural gas, which represents 35.6 and 44.3 percent, respectively, of the state’s production totals.
Crime on the rise in county
McKenzie County quickly on its way to filing 2,240 cases by the end of 2015
Alexander to host Bakken Rocks CookFest
Final preparations are being made for the 7th Annual Bakken Rocks CookFest, which this year will be held in Alexander on July 14.
Building boom continues in Watford
Building permits top $79.6 million during the first six months of 2015
Watford’s taxable sales continue solid growth
In spite of slowdown in oil patch, Watford City sees a 10 percent growth in taxable sales in the first quarter of 2015
Arnegard to host 4th of July Celebration
City to host “old-time” celebration with parade, barbecue, games and fireworks
It’s going to be a summer of road detours
Multiple major construction projects slated for city, county and state roads this summer
County pledges $2 million for new healthcare facility
Construction on new replacement facility begins this week
Homefest music to fill Main Street
Free concert, street dance, Long X Art Show on tap for Homefest 2015
Oil production drops in April
County continues to lead state in oil, gas production
Watford City gears up for Homefest weekend
Concerts and street dances to feature Kat Perkins and Jessie Veeder & Outlaw Sippin’
Officer fires on fleeing vehicle
On May 31, McKenzie County Sheriff’s Deputy Corporal Travis Bateman was nearly struck by a vehicle, resulting in Bateman defensively firing four shots at the vehicle’s tires.