Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Williston. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kota Ray Dam will reopen this Memorial Day weekend with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for May 22 at 4 p.m. and upgraded features like a youth pedal park, reconfigured campsites, comfort stations, and a lakeside lawn-chair amphitheater — online reservations for both Kota Ray Dam and Blacktail Dam will open on May 19 at 8:30 a.m. for dates between May 23 and October 31. Williams County
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Mary is launching a Teacher Leadership Academy for educators in the BPS and WPS districts to provide leadership training and skill development; the program will begin later this year — further details are expected. Williston Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Legislature passed a historic property tax reform that gives up to a $1,600 credit for homeowners—lawmakers also capped local tax increases at 3% and set funds aside for school gap funding, disabled veterans, and renters. The bill was approved right before the session ended, and no gas tax increase will occur. Williston Graphic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed three new measles cases on May 5—bringing the total in Williams County to four. Williston Herald
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