KX News: Williams County, ND

Ag Show Attracts Crowd

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:16:00 GMT

It started as a chance for farmers to show off their crops from the previous year. But the National Hard Spring Wheat Show in Williston has developed into much more. It's now considered the top educational conference of the year for farmers in the Mon-

The Bakken Continues to Deliver

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:50:00 GMT

You've undoubtably noticed it at the pump when you fill up. The price for a gallon of gas has slowly been ticking upward the past few months. The reason, oil prices are on the rise and that has meant busy courthouses in western North Dakota. That is wh

Body Found Near Williston

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:51:00 GMT

Williams County authorities are investigating the death of a Williston man. A railroad crew found the body of 55-year-old Leonard Peltier Thursday afternoon. Sheriff Scott Busching says Peltier was not hit by a train, and authorities believe Peltier

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Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:05:00 GMT

Two Wahpeton-area mission workers who survived the Haiti earthquake have returned home. Wahpeton nurse Brenda Marzigliano (mar-ZIG'-lee-AWN'-oh) and Georgia Dufault, a former Breckenridge, Minn., resident who now works in Moorhead, were statione

Body found near Williston

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:42:00 GMT

Williams County authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Scott Busching says a railroad crew traveling the tracks spotted the body of a man believed to be in his mid-50s, near a bar west

Missing Williston Man Found Dead

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:14:00 GMT

A Williston man missing since early Thursday morning has been found dead. The body of 82-year-old Ellsworth Enget was discovered this afternoon in the yard of an abandoned farmstead northwest of Crosby.

Missing Williston Man

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Williams County officials are asking for your help in locating a missing Williston man. 82-year-old Ellsworth Enget was last seen by his family about 6pm Wednesday when he said he was headed for Powers Lake to visit a relative. He was next seen by a Div

Watford City Chief Retiring

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:35:00 GMT

He's been in charge of Watford City's police force for more than three decades, but Daryl Vance is retiring soon. Vance began his law enforcement career with the Williams County Sheriff's department. He took a job as a patrol officer in Watford City in

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Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:48:00 GMT

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a Wing woman is dead following a rollover crash two miles east of Bismarck. A news release issued by the patrol says the driver of a westbound vehicle on Interstate 94 lost control and slid through a median

Longtime ND police chief retiring

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:35:00 GMT

Longtime Watford City Police Chief Daryl Vance is retiring. Vance says he is stepping down March 15 after 35 years in the post for health reasons. Vance began his law enforcement career working part time for the Williams County Sheriff's O

ND man accused of sex crime to get trial

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:33:00 GMT

A Williston man is headed to trial over allegations he had sexual contact with another man who was passed out. Troy Black Dog is charged with gross sexual imposition and unlawful delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person younger than 21. He p

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Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:13:00 GMT

A storm system that moved eastward across the Plains brought dangerously cold weather to the Dakotas. The National Weather Service on Wednesday morning said the combination of cold temperatures and wind made it feel as cold as 40 below zero in s

Man Arrested After Stabbing in Grenora

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:17:00 GMT

A Grenora man is charged with stabbing two people yesterday, leaving one in critical condition. The Williams County Sheriff's Office says 46-year-old Elzie Hall stabbed the two men at a home in Grenora on Tuesday. One of the victims Carlos Pedrasa

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Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:12:00 GMT

A 46-year-old Grenora resident is in custody after stabbings at a residence that sent two people to the hospital. The Williams County sheriff's office says Elzie Hall is jailed in Williston on aggravated assault charges. One of the people

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:47:00 GMT

The North Dakota Class A all-state [[kxtopic:football:t[Football]:t]] team, as selected by the state's coaches. First-team offense QB Trey Jacobson, [[kxtopic:watford-city-nd:t[Watford City]:t]], and Jon Mack, [[kxtopic:velva-nd:t[Velva]:t]];

Watford City Preview

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT

The high school football playoffs move into their semi-final round this weekend and in the class "A" division, it's a battle of unbeatens in one semi-finals as the Watford City Wolves travel to Velva to take on the Velva Aggies. The two teams haven't fa

Watford Class A

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:23:00 GMT

In another Class A quarterfinal matchup we head down to Watford City where the Undefeated and defending state AA champion Watford City Wolves and Fred Fridley play host to last years 9 man runner up Williams County Firestorm. The Firestorm come into the

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:23:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL 9-Man Quarterfinal Hankinson-Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah 55, South Border 36 Parshall-White Shield 14, Wells County 13 Towner-Granville-Upham 26, Central McLean 20 Class 1A Quarterfinal Langdon-Munic

Watford City Football

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:38:00 GMT

In Class A football Quarterfinals tomorrow the Watford City Wolves are at home taking on the Williams County Firestorm. Last year the Wolves won the AA State Championship while the Firestorm were runner up in the 9 man title game. Wolves coach Fred Fr

Watford City Football

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:23:00 GMT

HARVEYFB

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:52:00 GMT

The class "A" football playoffs move into their quarterfinal round this Saturday. In Velva the 2nd ranked and undefeated Aggies will meet up with Harvey in a re-match of last year's semi-final game. The Hornets are the two time state champions but it was

Velva Football Preview

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:24:00 GMT

The class "A" football playoffs move into their quarterfinal round this weekend. In Velva it's a rematch again between the 2nd ranked and undefeated Aggies and the Harvey Hornets. The teams met a couple of weeks ago in the final game of the regular season

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:44:00 GMT

By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL 9-Man Second Round Central McLean 26, St. John 6 Hillsboro 62, Thompson 36 Wells County 32, Kenmare-Bowbells-Burke Central 6 Wyndmere-Lidgerwood 38, Kidder County 12 Class 1A First Round Cavali

Kidder County Headed for Round Two

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:59:00 GMT

It came down to the last minute in the postseason opener, but Kidder County survived with a 2-point win... and for their efforts, they've earned a trip to Wyndmere-Lidgerwood for the second round of the Class 9-Man playoffs. The Pirates have two goals

Woodchucks Gear Up For Trojans

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:36:00 GMT

The 9 man football playoffs move into their 2nd round tomorrow across the state. The St. John Woodchucks were just a yard away from reaching the Dakota Bowl last year and will meet up with Central McLean. The Woodchucks haven't loss since the second g

Amtrak Train Delayed by Accident

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Amtrak's Empire Builder westbound train was delayed more than two hours today after a semi trailer truck slid into its path east of Williston. No injuried were reported on the train or to the truck driver. An Amtrak official says the train was delayed a

ND football polls

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:23:00 GMT

By The Associated Press The Class AAA and Class AA football polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. First-place votes are in parentheses, followed by records, total points and last week's rank

Failed Williston Jail Escape

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:30:00 GMT

An attempted jail escape by four Williston prisoners was foiled after authorities learned of their plan. Williams County Sheriff Scott Busching says the plan began with one inmate stabbing himself, in an attempt to lead guards to believe several inmates

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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:05:00 GMT

The Williams County sheriff's office says four prisoners in the Williston jail failed in their attempt to escape. Detective Lt. Verlan Kvande (KWON'-dee) says the inmates planned to stab one another with makeshift knives so they would be brought

Williston jail foils escape attempt

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:05:00 GMT

Delivery truck explodes west of Williston

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:55:00 GMT

Williams County authorities are estimating about $100,000 in total damage after a delivery truck exploded near a house just off U.S. Highway 2. No one was hurt. Sheriff's Lt. Verlan Kvande (QWAN'-dee) said the driver of the Schwan's truck heard

9 Man

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT

In Berthold tonight the Bombers hosted 5th rated Williams County in a region 3 matchup. The Bombers began play on top of the region 3 standings with the Firestorm just a game back. "A" FOOTBALL: DES LACS-BURLINGTON STANLEY/PL (5) WILLIAMS COUNTY BERT

ND Class A, 9man football polls

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Class A, 9-man football polls By The Associated Press North Dakota Class A, 9-man football polls North Dakota Class A, 9-man football polls The season's third North Dakota Class A and nine-man football polls as compiled by The Associated P

ND Class A, 9man football polls

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:15:00 GMT

Class A, 9-man football polls By The Associated Press North Dakota Class A, 9-man football polls The season's second North Dakota Class A and nine-man football polls as compiled by The Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Associatio

Close-Up

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:16:00 GMT

Our KX Close-Up game takes us to Velva tonight where the 4th ranked Aggies hosted Williams County in the region 3 opener for both teams. Our own Andy Leraas was on hand for all of the action. "A" FOOTBALL: (4) VELVA WILLIAMS COUNTY (AGGIES AT STANLEY-P

ND Class A, 9man football polls

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:41:00 GMT

ND Class A, 9-man football polls By The Associated Press The season's first North Dakota Class A and nine-man football polls as compiled by The Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place

ND Prep football polls

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:15:00 GMT

By The Associated Press The season's first North Dakota Class A and nine-man football polls as compiled by The Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes in parentheses, records and total

WilliamsCountyPreview

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:23:00 GMT

It's a new beginning for the Williams County Firestorm football team. The Firestorm have moved up to class A 11 man this year after a 12 and 1 season and a runnerup finish at the 9 man level. This years squad has 34 players out including 8 returning

Bottineau Football

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:23:00 GMT

This year's Bottineau football team is hoping to get to the level they reached last year. 35 players are out for this year's team under the direction of Rob Bedlion. The Braves went 6-4 last year that included a postseason playoff appearance. The Braves

Harvey Preview

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:28:00 GMT

The Harvey Hornets kicked off their football season with their first practices yesterday and have a lot of big shoes to fill from last years Class A State championship team. The Hornets return 15 letterwinners from last year's team but only 4 starters

Williams County to correct illegal meeting

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:12:00 GMT

The chairman of the Williams County Commission says if officials had known a meeting earlier this year was illegal it never would have been held. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says two Williams County commissioners broke the state's open meet

Williams County commissioners hold illegal meeting

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:44:00 GMT

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says Williams County commissioners held an illegal meeting. Stenehjem says they broke the state's open meetings law in reaching a decision to seek the resignation of the county's director of emergency services.

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Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:27:00 GMT

A Minot man is recovering in a Fargo hospital after authorities say he crashed a stolen car as he tried to evade state troopers. Eighteen-year-old David Haskin was listed in fair condition at Fargo's MeritCare Hospital on Sunday. The North

Williston building permits drop

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:46:00 GMT

The number of building permits issued in Williston this year is down nearly 30 percent from the previous year. City building official Doug Lalim says a slowdown in the oil industry is a possible reason, along with a weather-delayed start to the

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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says two Williams County commissioners held an illegal meeting before the county's emergency management director was dismissed. The attorney general says because David Montgomery and Don Arnson were acting on behalf o

ND AG says illegal meeting preceded dismissal

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:23:00 GMT

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says two Williams County commissioners held an illegal meeting before the county's emergency management director was dismissed. Stenehjem says commissioners David Montgomery and Don Arnson supervise the county's

Shrine Bowl

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT

The 2009 North Dakota Shrine football games take place this Saturday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The games feature the top players in the state in both 11 man and 9 man. Today was media day with a chance for players to talk about the game tha

Shrine Bowl

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:59:00 GMT

There's been Badlands Bowls and Saskota Bowls... but this week, another All-Star Football Series takes center stage... and unlike the other two, these Shrine Bowl Games will have North Dakotans on BOTH sides...with a few Minnesotans mixed in. The 36th

AP analysis: Economic stress up in much of nation

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:33:00 GMT

A monthly Associated Press analysis shows California, Michigan and South Carolina suffered the most financial pain during May. Unemployment, home foreclosures and bankruptcies rose during the month. That contributed to a higher score for the ave

Woman dies after SUV goes into river

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Officials say a woman has died of injuries after her sport utility vehicle crashed in Williams County and went into the Little Muddy River. Officials say 55-year-old Faith Finneman of Williston died Tuesday at Trinity Hospital in Minot. Th

Fatal Accident Near Williston

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:23:00 GMT

A Williston woman has died of injuries suffered when her SUV crashed along a Williams County road Monday. Officials say 55-year-old Faith Finneman died Tuesday at Trinity Hospital in Minot. Finneman's SUV went into the Little Muddy River along county

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Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:06:00 GMT

Authorities say two men who escaped from a rural Alabama prison have been arrested with two suspected accomplices after a nearly 14-hour standoff in Stark County. The Stark County sheriff says the four were taken into custody yesterday afternoon.

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Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:06:00 GMT

Authorities say two men who escaped from a rural Alabama prison have been captured in Stark County, along with two suspected accomplices, after a nearly 14-hour standoff. Officials say the four were arrested yesterday afternoon, after a shootout

Spraying for Mosquitoes

Thu, 28 May 2009 13:16:00 GMT

It could be a difficult year to control a common pest in Williston this year. Mosquitoes have long been a problem in the Williston area - partly because of the sitting water caused by the Missouri River. And this year, Williston Vector Control official

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Sun, 24 May 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Billionaire oilman Harold Hamm is marking 20 years of drilling in North Dakota. The 63-year-old chairman of Enid, Okla.-based Continental Resources Inc. has drilled more than 600 wells in the state over the past two decades. Forbes magazin

Williston area regains fishing hole

Sun, 24 May 2009 06:08:00 GMT

A recreation area designed for shore fishing to the southeast of Williston along the Little Muddy River has been reopened to the public after about two decades. The 1804 Recreation Area was closed because it was close to the city landfill. Willi

State Track Underway

Fri, 22 May 2009 13:37:00 GMT

The state track meet kicked off today in Bismarck. Most of the finals will be tomorrow but a few finals took place today. STATE "A" BOYS TRACK MEET-BISMARCK: BISMARCK 14 WEST FARGO 14 JAMESTOWN 11 WILLISTON 10 ST. MARY'S 10 8. MINOT HIGH 4 STATE

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Fri, 22 May 2009 02:18:00 GMT

The top state runners are in Bismarck today for the state track meet. Defending champ Bismarck is the favorite in the Class A girls meet, but coach Tim Kolsrud says other teams have the potential to take the title. He includes Bismarck Century,

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Thu, 21 May 2009 20:06:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol says a sport utility vehicle went into the ditch on U.S. Highway 83 and overturned yesterday, killing the driver. Authorities said 55-year-old Deborah Kraft of Bismarck was pronounced dead at a Bismarck hospital. A passe

Ray school closed because of threat

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:23:00 GMT

Classes were canceled for the day at the Ray school in northwestern North Dakota because of a reported threat. Williams County Sheriff Scott Busching says the parent of a boy on Wednesday reported that his son had received a threatening text mes

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Fri, 15 May 2009 09:59:00 GMT

Gov. John Hoeven says former Fargo journalist Roxana Saberi is doing well after her release from an Iranian prison. Hoeven says he talked with Saberi by phone this morning. Saberi and her family are spending some time in Vienna after leaving Iran yes

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Thu, 14 May 2009 05:05:00 GMT

A supporter of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux sports nickname says the Board of Higher Education has already decided to dump the nickname. Sam Dupris (doo-PREE') spoke at a board meeting at Dickinson State University. He's been

Emergency services director resigns

Thu, 14 May 2009 02:52:00 GMT

Williams County's emergency services director has resigned. Mike Casler says he was "blindsided" when two county commissioners asked him to step down based on reasoning he says was "vague." County Commissioner David Montgomery says Casler's

Williams County residents want good gravel

Sat, 09 May 2009 04:30:00 GMT

Some residents of the Alamo area in northwestern [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] are in search of good gravel. Craig Renner says the quality of gravel roads in Williams County and across the border in [[kxtopic:divide-county-nd:t[Divid

'Endangered' ND historic properties listed

Sat, 02 May 2009 06:01:00 GMT

The group Preservation North Dakota has unveiled its annual list of what it says are the three most endangered historic sites in the state. They are the Brittin Grain Elevator in Burleigh County's Morton Township, the Viking Bridge in Traill Cou

NW Conf Track Meet

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:38:00 GMT

Area class "B" track teams were in town today for the Northwest Conference track meet. N.W. CONF. BOYS TRACK INVITE: VELVA 98 WATFORD CITY 91 WILLIAMS COUNTY 77 N.W. CONF. GIRLS TRACK INVITE: VELVA 145 WATFORD CITY 113.5 PARSHALL 76

Accident Kills Two Teens Near Williston

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:38:00 GMT

A one vehicle rollover killed two 16-year-olds near Williston on Monday. The Highway Patrol says a pickup overturned in a ditch killing the 16 year old Williston boy and a 16 year old Trenton girl. The names were not released. The crash happened about

2 16yearolds killed near Williston

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:33:00 GMT

The Highway Patrol says a pickup overturned in a ditch near Williston, killing both 16-year-olds inside. Their names were not immediately released. The patrol says the driver was a 16-year-old Williston boy and the passenger was a 16-year-old T

Farm death ruled accidental

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:42:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:williams-county-nd:t[Williams County]:t]] authorities say a man who died near Tioga was a victim of hypothermia. They've ruled the death an accident. The body of 47-year-old Orlynn Erickson was found Monday at a farmstead about three m

Sequestering Carbon Dioxide

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:37:00 GMT

A UND department is conducting cutting-edge research on a hot issue these days - capturing and disposing of carbon dioxide. Last night, we told you about the Energy and Environmental Research Center's demonstration project to pump CO-2 two miles into the

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Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:48:00 GMT

A forecast of the Red River's fall at Fargo now has the river in safe territory earlier than expected. The river was just a shade above 38 feet at midday today. The latest National Weather Service estimate shows it falling to 37 feet by tomorrow

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Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Forecasters are backing off the possibility of a second Red River crest of 40 feet or more in Fargo. They say now it's likely to be around 37 feet in mid April. City officials still say Fargo cannot let down its guard, even though the river is fallin

Man found dead at farm near Tioga

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:12:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:williams-county-nd:t[Williams County]:t]] authorities say they are investigating a man's death near Tioga, though they found no sign of a crime. A statement from the sheriff's office says the body of 47-year-old Orlynn Erickson of Tiog

Wheelock Locked In

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:54:00 GMT

The large amount of snow we've seen this year has made travel near impossible for many living in remote parts of the state...and truely impossible for some. No place is that more evident than the small town of Wheelock that sits between Tioga and Willist

Wheelock Locked In

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:36:00 GMT

The large amount of snow we've seen this year has made travel extremely difficult for many residents living in remote parts of the state...and truely impossible for others. No place is more evident than the small town of Wheelock that sits between Tioga

Tioga Oil Death

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:47:00 GMT

A man was found dead at an oil well site over the weekend. Williams County authorities say it appeared 48-year-old Duran Hawkinson of Tioga was working on a tank. He died after a valve broke and released hydrogen sulfide gas and oil. The well site was

Biologist says weather could affect cougars

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:02:00 GMT

The state Game and Fish Department says three of the mountain lions killed in the state this year had shortened tails from frost bite damage and two had frostbitten ears. Biologist Dorothy Fecske (FES'-kee) says it's still not clear exactly how

Man found dead at oil well site

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:47:00 GMT

Williams County authorities say a man died at an oil well site over the weekend, apparently after a valve broke and released hydrogen sulfide gas and oil. The sheriff's office says 48-year-old Duran Hawkinson of Tioga was found dead Saturday aft

Forts Oppose Nearby Casino

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:28:00 GMT

North Dakota legislators have the task of dealing with several controversial issues this session, but it seems our capital isn't the only area of the state where debate is running high. Dan Erdmann takes us to Fort Union where talk of a new gambling est

Forts Oppose Nearby Casino

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:58:00 GMT