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This Saturday, anyone who calls McKenzie County the place where they live or work, is being asked to join in the third annual Pick Up The Patch clean-up event.
State offers city $10 million to assist with roads
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is providing $10 million to assist Watford City pave reroute bypass
Watford’s sales top $197 million in 2013
McKenzie County’s taxable sales show 10.79 percent growth from 2012
Taco John’s helps fill need for fast food dining
On Thursday, May 1, after months of anticipation, the city’s first fast food restaurant with a drive-through, Taco John’s, opened its doors and its service counter to area residents.
New high school exterior design changes
The McKenzie County School District No. 1 is taking one step at a time toward going vertical with the new high school.
The McKenzie County Farmer won the General Excellence award, as well as the Overall Design Excellence award, along with 28 other awards in advertising, writing and photography during the 128th Annual North Dakota Newspaper Convention in Bismarck.
Roughrider Fund’s fate rests in voter’s hands
Watford City voters to decide on increasing, continuing city sales tax in June 10 election
Roundabout is an option at junction of U.S. Highway 85 and Main Street
2014 will be year of housing construction
Builders say more than 1,000 housing units will be available by the end of 2014
Less than one year after the City of Arnegard and Arnegard Holdings approved an agreement that all city sewage would be piped south of town to the company’s man camp site for treatment and disposal, they have mutually decided to reverse the agreement.
RTC brings Fiber-to-the-Home project to Watford City
County is No. 1 in nation for population growth
Nearly 3,000 new residents moved to McKenzie County in three years according to United States census results
Two big races in June primary
County Commissioner, Sheriff races draw a field of candidates
State close to one million barrel mark
McKenzie County continues to be state’s hot spot for oil and gas activity
City looks to build $56 million events center
Facility would be built using portion of city sales tax, oil and gas funds
Henrikson accused of contract killing
Informant claims murder-for-hire was organized by Watford City man
State looks to capture more natural gas
Industrial Commission's goal is to capture 90 to 95 percent of the natural gas
Land Board provides $8 million for new high school
Funds will help pay for nitial infrastructure work for a new high school and events center on the east side of Watford City.
Deadline looms for candidates running in June
Candidates must file petition for office by April 7 deadline to get on ballot
Buried under pending court cases
County State’s Attorney seeks more help to deal with 1,800 pending cases
County roadways get attention from county, state officials
McKenzie County needs to pave 130 miles of roadway at cost of $195 million
More city sales tax needed for growth
Committee seeks 1/2 percent increase in city sales tax
Helping fund new medical complex
Tickets for annual Boots & Bling Gala going fast
County’s K-9 unit hits the ground running
For the first time in the agency’s history, deputies have a K-9 available to assist in their law enforcement efforts to better serve the community
Monster Spray helps youngster sleep through the night
Barrett Pharmacy’s magic formula takes nation by storm
Voters say “Yes” to new high school
$27 million bond for new high school passes with 90 percent voter approval
Cops arrest 20 in Watford City on multiple charges
Twenty individuals were arrested in Watford City last week as part of a two-day operation involving agents from the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, together with federal and local law enforcement agencies.
Airport to get $3.5 million facelift
Improvements designed to handle larger aircraft