WATFORD CITY ND
Driver killed in fiery western North Dakota crash 
Troopers say the Hummer crashed in to the rear of a semitrailer that was backing up after its driver had missed a turn on U.S. Highway 85. The crash happened about 1:30 a.m., about 35 miles south of Watford City.
By Associated Press , June 08, 2013
Fargo native finds success with Watford City, ND, crew camp
With recent reports of Oil Patch crew camp mayhem, including murder, garnering headlines, it’s not shocking that people’s perception of such residential complexes isn’t exactly bright. Trent Mindeman said that’s not so at the Bakken Residence Suites crew camp he oversees just south of Watford City.
By Bryan Horwath , June 08, 2013
Rain could stop truck traffic in oil-rich county
Truck traffic in the North Dakota county with the most oil drilling could come to a halt this weekend to prevent further damage to rain-soaked gravel roads.
By Amy Dalrymple , June 07, 2013
New judgeship to be chambered in Watford City
The second of two new judgeships in North Dakota's Northwest Judicial District will be based in Watford City, the state Supreme Court has decided.
By Associated Press , June 06, 2013
North Dakota oil patch clean-up effort nets tons of trash
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Petroleum Council says its so-called Pick Up the Patch campaign is netting tons of trash.
By Associated Press , June 01, 2013
Diesel fuel crime ring busted in ND oil patch
A Watford City man is accused of leading a crime ring that stole more than $10,000 in diesel fuel in McKenzie County.
By Associated Press , April 26, 2013
Highway deaths have Watford City, ND, mayor looking for answers
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Driving on U.S. Highway 85 between here and Williston is “like taking your life in your hands,” says Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford. McKenzie County has had nine traffic fatalities so far this year, representing 28 percent of North Dakota’s total of 32 traffic deaths.
By Amy Dalrymple , April 11, 2013
Watford City mayor calls out state after deaths
The deaths of two Watford City teenagers in a horrific crash has the city's mayor calling for state officials to do more about traffic problems in the booming western oil patch.
By Associated Press , March 07, 2013
Violent crash in North Dakota kills 2 teens, injures third
Two Watford City teenagers died when the sport utility vehicle they were riding in spun out of control on an icy highway in northwestern North Dakota, collided with an oncoming semitrailer and split in half.
By Associated Press , March 06, 2013
Mark Bragg and Katie Walters, Watford City, N.D., letter: Bakken firms answer community’s challenge
As Watford City has grown from a quiet western community into a 10,000-person boomtown, it has struggled to provide affordable housing for its teachers and police officers and to develop daycare services for the thousands of new families.
By Mark Bragg and Katie Walters , March 02, 2013
Convicted sex offender sentenced to time served
A convicted sex offender who moved to North Dakota from Utah has been sentenced to time served. Authorities say Troy Kartchner had been living in a Watford City trailer park for about four months before he was arrested last summer. He failed to tell authorities about his relocation, as required by law.
By Associated Press , February 28, 2013
Oil rig accident victim was Montana man
Kyle Winter, 22, Kalispell, Mont., was pronounced dead at the Watford City emergency room after he was struck by a heavy object that fell from a point suspended above him.
By Forum News Service , February 05, 2013
4-vehicle pileup shuts down Oil Patch highway for 2 hours
A pileup involving two semitrailers and two pickup trucks led to a two-hour shutdown of a major highway in the western North Dakota oil patch.
By Associated Press , February 04, 2013
Watford City, N.D., museum offers next best thing to being on oil field
The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County now features a model of a drilling rig that was meticulously designed by an artist who used to work in the industry.
By Amy Dalrymple , February 01, 2013
Man dies after drilling rig accident near Watford City, ND
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating the death of an oilfield worker who was injured while working on a rig north of Watford City.
By Forum News Service , February 01, 2013
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