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Runaway teen reported in Williston
A 17-year-old girl ran away from home in Williston recently and the Williston Police Department is asking the public for help finding her. Maya Thompson was last seen on April 23 wearing a lime green long sleeve shirt, black jogging pants, and checkered vans. She is 5"7 and 160 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes.
Watford City officials seeking public input on rural development plans
WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KUMV) – Watford City wants community input on an upcoming redevelopment plan. The city was awarded funds from the North Dakota Department of Commerce Rural Facility Planning Grant. In a release, the city indicates it is creating a plan and vision for three under-utilized areas within...
Mining McKenzie County’s history: Watford City museum shares the county’s history from homesteaders to oil
Lillibridge is a lifelong resident of McKenzie County. This museum has been his dream for many years. He’s poured his heart and soul into making this museum something the community can be proud of.
Man charged with firing gun near Williston grocery store pleads not guilty
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - A man charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and firing it in Williston pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday. Police arrested 29-year-old Marco Ramos Jimenez on March 22 after reports of gunshots near the 300 block of West Highland Drive. During a...
Two 16-year-olds injured in two-vehicle crash in Ward County
A 2016 Ford F-150 with a 47-year-old man from Williston, a 47-year-old man from Epping, and a 20-year-old man from Epping inside was merging from US Highway 52 going south onto US Highway 2 going west when a 2011 Kia Sorento containing two 16-year-old females failed to yield.
T4 Summit shows northwestern ND students potential career opportunities
WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KUMV) - Pursuing a college degree is not the only option for high school students after graduation. In a region starved for workers like northwest North Dakota, industry officials are looking to show what other pathways could be available for them. That is the purpose of the T4 Summit in Watford City.
Williston Basin School District to redo interviews for construction manager candidates
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - The Williston Basin School District has the voters’ approval to build an elementary school. Now, officials are working to hire a construction manager at Risk to handle the operation. Unfortunately for them, technical issues have caused a delay in their efforts. On April 18, a...
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