Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
Good morning, Williston.
🏘️ Community
Yesterday, Williston Water World held its grand opening ceremony and officially opened its water park to the public.
Tammie Wicorek, front-end manager at Reynolds Market, presented a $655 donation to Janelle Chamberlain on behalf of the Boys & Girls Club of the MonDak—supporting local youth programs.
🚨 Crime
Williston Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a theft suspect shown in photos and video on its Facebook page.
🌲 Environment
Today, the Williams County Vector Control District begins aerial mosquito control treatments in Trenton and surrounding areas, scheduled through July 19 + may be rescheduled if weather does not allow.
The EPA-approved product Imperium + Deltamethrin is used, and residents are advised to take precautions during dusk and dawn.
🏛️ Government
On July 15th at 7:00 a.m. CST, Williams County and Township gravel and chip seal roads in Zones 4, 5 and 6 were restricted to a 6-ton axle weight limit due to heavy rain.
Permits approved earlier for vehicles over the limit were voided and the roads were set for re-evaluation throughout the day.
Williston’s airport received over $1 million in a federal grant for a new multi-function snow removal vehicle—capable of plowing and sweeping—to keep runways safe during winter, while the grant covers about 95% of the cost and the city plus state Aeronautics Commission split the rest.
🏥 Health
A new measles case was reported Tuesday in North Dakota as the state's total climbed to 36 cases, with Williams County reporting 18 — the second case in over a month.
Officials noted the diagnosis was received after the patient’s isolation period ended.
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