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Williston
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Williston. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Williston Fire Department responded to an electrical smoke incident at CHI St. Alexius' emergency room on Sunday—staff reported a loud pop and HVAC malfunction—and cleared the smoke by 6 p.m. while relocating some operations to another wing. KFYR-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Higher beef prices—ground beef up 12% and steaks up 8% since last July—are giving local ranchers more income while tightening margins for processors at Yellowstone River Beef. Owner Calli Thorne said the rising cost of cattle boosts profits but makes it harder to keep prices steady for buyers. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Williston State College is adding bachelor's programs even though it is normally a two-year school—college president Bernell Hirning said the school will partner with state universities to offer about 20 programs that let locals finish their degrees and help solve the workforce shortage. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Direct flights from Williston to Las Vegas will return next month — marking the route’s fourth year as the city maintains its service. Airport officials hold a $500,000 federal grant for a Phoenix flight — with carrier talks ongoing as pilot shortages and inflation slow the process. KFYR-TV
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