The July 2024 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: McKenzie County’s labor force in May 2024 was 9,942. In May 2023 it was 9,685. Watford City’s occupancy tax distribution in June 2024 was $18,915; in June 2023 it was $17,162. Watford City’s restaurant/lodging tax distribution in January-June 2024 was […]
The 2024 Main Street ND Summit will return to Watford City, August 27, 28 and 29. This year’s theme, “Regional Prosperity”, is the call to action to help energize the community and build a brighter future for everyone.
Best of the West Ribfest is just a few weeks away! Thousands of attendees, music, ribs, other food vendors, inflatables, a cornhole tournament, and more will be coming to Watford City’s Main Street on Friday, August 9. Get registered for a PIT PASS and get front and center for country performer Easton Corbin and the […]
The Army Corps of Engineers has approved a permit for dredging along the shores of Missouri River/Lake Sakakawea at Tobacco Gardens Resort and Marina, allowing the project to move forward. There has been a rising public interest and concern over this project’s progress due to the Corps’ management of the land and shore in the […]
Watford City High School’s Hall of Fame class of 2024 has been announced. The class includes: 1978 WCHS Football Team (Undefeated Class B State Champions) 1979 WCHS Football Team (Undefeated Class B State Champions) 1990-1991 WCHS Boys Basketball Team (Undefeated Class B State Champions) Cavin Andersen – Boys Basketball Player (graduated in 1968 and was […]
Cerilon Inc. has received approval to develop North America’s first large-scale gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility in Williams County, North Dakota, near Trenton, with easy access to transportation by truck or rail. This innovative plant will convert natural gas into high-performance synthetic products, including base oils, ultra-low Sulphur diesel and naphtha, while incorporating carbon capture and sequestration […]
The June 2024 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note include: Watford City’s restaurant/lodging tax distribution in May 2024 was $32,608; in May 2023 it was $24,243. Theodore Roosevelt National Park – North Unit had 7,300 visits in May 2024; in May 2023 it had 6,400 visits. McKenzie County’s K-12 Public […]
Construction on the Alexander Daycare project is officially scheduled to start after a groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 11. Alexander and McKenzie County leaders addressed a crowd at the future grounds of the childcare center and expressed their gratitude towards everyone involved in getting the project started and the bright future of the […]
The primary election of 2024 took place on June 11 in McKenzie County and the state of North Dakota. The primary elections determine the party nominees for various state and federal offices and also include county, city and school district races. The results of the primaries of the state, federal and county races shape the […]
The End of the Rope film is now available to stream on Apple and Amazon prime streaming. If you haven’t seen the infamous true story of the last lynching in North Dakota, which was filmed and set in McKenzie County, click here to watch a trailer and head to those services to stream the movie […]
