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State sees drop in producing oil wells
First decline in number of producing wells in 12 years
Residents want U.S. 85 four-laned south to I-94
NDDOT holds scoping meeting in Watford City on upgrading highway, Long X Bridge
State offers help with landowner pipeline issues
Agriculture Dept. offers Ombudsman program to help landowners resolve concerns with pipeline companies
City’s two big road projects finally wrap up for the construction season
Knife River subject to $5,000 per day fine for not meeting completion date
City moves to end temporary workforce housing
Watford City City Council approves Dec. 1, 2016 deadline for expiration of temporary housing conditional use permits
A veteran couple’s love story
Woman traveled 10,000 miles to chase after her serviceman
Community unites to celebrate a 15-year-old’s life
Balloon release honors life of W.C.H.S. student who died in fire
Sheriff charged with misapplication of property
Schwartzenberger allegedly used county credit card to charge almost $1,000 in unauthorized expenses
Watford City teen dies in tragic workshop fire
On Wednesday night, Oct. 28, 15-year-old Devon Hunt’s life was cut short when an out-of-control fire in his dad’s workshop took his life.
School taking baby steps toward new elementary school
Board hires architect, begins search for CMR for possible new school
Rebuilding history one block at a time
Stone homestead built in 1908 is being restored at McKenzie County Heritage Park
Worker killed on Highway 23
Twenty-year-old engineering student struck by semi truck
State’s oil production hurt by low prices
During the month of August North Dakota’s oil production dropped by 20,000 barrels per day.
State investigates poaching in McKenzie County
North Dakota Game and Fish Department sseks information on several illegal taking of wildlife incidents
Wolves to stay Class B
School board dissolves co-ops with Alexander, Johnson Corners Christian Academy
Smart: Bad circumstances don’t define who you are
Rebuilding her life after being kidnapped at 14
HESS has eyes on office in McKenzie County
Oil company explores options of field office in Watford City
MCHS to be a rural residency training site
Watford City will soon become a training site for medical students who are looking to practice medicine in rural communities in North Dakota.
Watford City to to host human trafficking summit
ØExploitation4All to host summit on Oct. 28 to raise awareness of problem
Smiling Moose deli to open in Watford
The Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli will open its fourth North Dakota location, and 19th nationwide on Monday, Oct. 26, at its Grand Opening in Watford City.
Oil slowdown hits city, county taxable sales
Watford’s sales down 23 percent in second quarter
Watford City’s move to Class A sports may be in question
Board moves forward with hiring architect for new elementary school
Fire destroys home of county deputy
Couple’s two-year-old lab dies in fire
Pumpkin Patch comes to Watford City
City’s first Pumpkin Patch to be open Saturdays and Sundays until Halloween
City, county see continued growth ahead
Watford City, McKenzie County could see up to 40 percent of state’s projected oil production job growth
A duty of honor and service
Volunteer firemen relish their job in spite of stress
El-Dweek becomes county’s second judge
History was made on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, when Daniel El-Dweek officially became the second district judge to serve in North Dakota’s Northwest Judicial District,
School Board okays $16.5 million budget
Board approves 14.24 percent General Fund levy increase
Henrikson pleads guilty to murder for hire
Former Watford City man faced 11 charges including murder for hire, murder conspiracy and solicitation and heroin dealing
University of Mary looks to build presence in Watford
Goal is to offer adult programs, undergraduate and graduate degrees to students from Watford City campus