Williston Herald Media

02/22/2025

WILLISTON — There were no injuries reported in a train derailment, which took place in a rail yard just east of here on Thursday (Feb. 20) afternoon.

02/21/2025

A freight train, which appears to have gone through a building, hangs over the side of the Little Muddy River just east of Williston on Friday (Feb. 21) morning. The Williston Herald has been in contact with Red River Supply and the Burlington North…

A freight train, which appears to have gone through a building, hangs over the side of the Little Muddy River just east of Williston on Friday (Feb. 21) morning. The

02/21/2025

Editor's note: This is an updated version of a story published by the Williston Herald on Thursday (Feb. 20).

02/20/2025

RAY — Dubbed "Operation Naughty or Nice" by the Ray Police Department, a law enforcement operation conducted from December through February led to the arrest of 10 individuals for various prostitution-related offenses and online solicitation of mino…

RAY — Dubbed "Operation Naughty or Nice" by the Ray Police Department, a law enforcement operation conducted from December through February led to the arrest of 10 individuals for various

02/18/2025

WILLISTON — Thanks to a local collaboration, the sky is no longer a limit to the City of Williston's first responders.

02/15/2025

NEW TOWN — The second day of the Division B District 5 girls basketball tournament on Friday (Feb. 15) saw the end of the Ray Jays' season after a 66–49 loss to Parshall Braves.

NEW TOWN — The second day of the Division B District 5 girls basketball tournament on Friday (Feb. 15) saw the end of the Ray Jays' season after a 66–49

02/14/2025

NEW TOWN— The Division B District 5 girls' basketball tournament started Thursday (Feb. 13) evening at the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, with the Tioga Pirates taking on the Parshall Braves, followed by the Trenton Tigers matching up with the Ray Jays…

NEW TOWN— The Division B District 5 girls' basketball tournament started Thursday (Feb. 13) evening at the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, with the Tioga Pirates taking on the Parshall

02/14/2025

WILLISTON — The Williams County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shane Al Randall, 53, of Wiilliston, on a Class A misdemeanor count of impersonating a law enforcement officer after he was found allegedly impersonating an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfor…

WILLISTON — The Williams County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shane Al Randall, 53, of Wiilliston, on a Class A misdemeanor count of impersonating a law enforcement officer after he was found

02/13/2025

WILLISTON — In the five months it has been open, students have quickly settled into the Williston Basin Career and Technical Education Center at Williston High School.

02/13/2025

TRENTON— The Trenton Tigers would have a touch patch this week, going 1-3, losing 97–52 to Ray and 61–51 to Hettinger/Scranton, but bouncing back with a much-needed win before the Division B District tournament with a 68–64 win against Divide County…

TRENTON — The Trenton Tigers would have a touch patch this week, going 1-3, losing 97–52 to Ray and 61–51 to Hettinger/Scranton, but bouncing back with a much-needed win before

02/13/2025

WILLISTON — Walking into the gymnasium at McVay Elementary School on Monday (Feb. 10) morning, principal Tonya Brenner was greeted by an assembly of students who greeted her with homemade masks using her photo.

WILLISTON — Walking into the gymnasium at McVay Elementary School on Monday (Feb. 10) morning, principal Tonya Brenner was greeted by an assembly of students who greeted her with homemade

02/12/2025

WILLISTON — Enrollment at Williston State College has increased by a little over 20%, reflecting the largest increase in the college's spring enrollment.

02/12/2025

NEW TOWN — History repeated itself on Monday (Feb. 11) evening as the Lewis & Clark North Shore-Plaza Wildcats defeated the Alexander Comets, ending the latter's season in the District 5 play-in game.

NEW TOWN — History repeated itself on Monday (Feb. 11) evening as the Lewis & Clark North Shore-Plaza Wildcats defeated the Alexander Comets, ending the latter's season in the District

02/11/2025

WILLISTON — A stolen vehicle led to the arrest of a Williston man wanted on a number of charges, along with two women on Sunday (Feb. 9) evening.

02/10/2025

WILLISTON — At an executive committee meeting held Sunday (Feb. 9), the North Dakota District 23 GOP issued Rep. Nico Rios an affirmative vote of "no confidence" in his ability to represent the interests and values of North Dakota District 23, follo…

WILLISTON — At an executive committee meeting held Sunday (Feb. 9), the North Dakota District 23 GOP issued Rep. Nico Rios an affirmative vote of "no confidence" in his ability

02/08/2025

Williston Community and surrounding areas! We are reaching out again as we are noticing many of our participants are in need of some basic needs items lately!

We had some pretty great responses last time and we were able to make the donations last for awhile ❤️

You can get into contact with someone from our Williston team at the number below for pick up or drop off.

Thank you for all the continued support, we truly appreciate every bit of it.

02/07/2025

RAY — The Ray Jays boys basketball team have been having a very successful season, sitting at 10–5 with plenty of players worthy of getting the nod for Athlete of the Week.

RAY — The Ray Jays boys basketball team have been having a very successful season, sitting at 10–5 with plenty of players worthy of getting the nod for Athlete of

02/07/2025

*** UPDATE: Baylee Byrom has been located safely, a message from the Williston Police Department stated on Sunday evening. ***

WILLISTON — The Williston Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of a 17-year-old runaway.

According to a statement from law enforcement, Baylee Byrom was reported as a runaway on Thursday (Feb. 6).

Byrom, who is described as being 5'5" and 130 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair, was last seen in Williston around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. She is believed to be wearing a red winter jacket, black Carhartt hooded sweater, black or gray sweatpants, and black skate shoes.

Anyone with information on Byrom's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Williston Police Department at 701-577-1212.