Watford City News

Leland Gilbertson entered into his heavenly home on Saturday, July 12, 2008. Leland was hospitalized at the McKenzie County Hospital in Watford City at the time of his death.

Before we head to July, we return to June 30, 1908, when riders on the Trans-Siberian railroad witnessed a fireball as bright as the sun streaking across the sky.

Peggy Williams offers her thoughts on drilling and exploration trends, sprinkled with a little petroleum geology.

They have talent from around North Dakota as well as Montana. It was day two of the Burlington Bulldogs baseball tournament today.

WATFORD CITY David Ambrose McGinnity, 65, Watford City, formerly of the Stanley and Powers Lake areas, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, in a Bismarck hospital.

WATFORD CITY George Edward Tank, 77, rural Keene, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, in a Watford City hospital.

Linton's Colin Hulm placed 8th in the 300-meter hurdles, and the Lion 400-meter relay team placed 7th during the State Class B Track Meet in Bismarck, May 23 and 24.

Federal regulators today shut down a small Minnesota bank called First Integrity, saying unsafe practices had weakened its financial condition.

This weekend Watford City High School will hold its commencement ceremony and Marissa Nelson will finally get that hard earned diploma.

“We started in 2006 with 30 sponsors and expanded to 64 in 2007”

Farm Rescue crews gave boosts to LeRoy and Ida Scherr of Strasburg and Ed Scherr of Hazelton last week by seeding their wheat fields. via Emmons County Record

“We recognize that law enforcement is not about fancy badges and it`s not about ornate uniforms”

No law enforcement officers died in the line of duty this past year in North Dakota. via KMOT-TV Minot

NDMiss Basketball,0139 Miss Basketball Christine Miller headed for Willstion State NEW TOWN, N.D. North Dakota's Miss Basketball, Christine Miller, has signed a letter of intent to play for Williston State ... via KXMB News

Several North Dakota airports are sharing in 4.2 million dollars in federal grants for construction and repairs. via KXMD-TV Williston

Area class "B" track teams took advantage of near perfect weather conditions as the MLS track meet was held today at Herb Parker Stadium. via Minot Sports

Funeral services for Joseph Edwin Mathistad, 90, a longtime Keene area farmer, more recently of Watford City, ND, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at First Lutheran Church in Watford City. via Minot Daily News

The list of candidates for the Minot High boys and girls basketball coaching positions has been released. via KXMD-TV Williston

Cities and counties in northwestern North Dakota's oil patch saw big jumps in taxable sales and purchases in the final three months of 2007. via KXMB News

X - close this window 1 of 2 Photos > Hale Passes Away The vice chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes has died. via KXMA-TV Dickinson

The vice chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes has died Fifty-eight-year-old Nathan Hale of Mandaree died Monday at a Watford City hospital. via KXMB-TV Bismarck

Longtime Watford City girls Basketball coach Tom Suelzle has been named head women's coach at Williston State College. via Minot Sports