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Williston Public Schools Release Covid-19 Report Card, Showing Overall Cases
WILLISTON, N.D. (KEYZ) - Williston Public Schools District #1 has released details on COVID-19 cases in their schools.
The district has posted a weekly report card that states there have been 33 students and 27 staff that tested positive since school began
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Local Williston Artist to Represent ND in “Made in America” Event at White House.
WILLISTON (KEYZ) - "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity."
That's local Williston artist Eddie Wold, who announced this week that he has accepted an invite to represent North Dakota in the 4th Annual "Made in America" Event held at the White House
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North Dakota Expanding Quarantine Order For People In Close Contact Of Those Testing Positive For COVID-19
BISMARCK, ND (KEYZ) - There's been a change in North Dakota's quarantine order for those who've been close to a person who's tested positive for COVID-19.
Previously, the order recommended anyone with a family member who contracted the virus to quarantine for two-weeks. In
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WSC Fall Enrollment Down
WILLISTON, ND (KEYZ) - Williston State College is taking an enrollment hit due to the pandemic.
The numbers released today show a 16-percent decrease for the 2020 fall semester when compared to last year.
In a statement, WSC's president says recruitment efforts were hindered during the spring, which is their primary recruiting season
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Williston Man Charged With Aggravated Assault Saturday
WILLISTON, ND (KEYZ) - A Williston man was arrested over the weekend and charged with Aggravated Assault following a domestic altercation call.
The Williston Police Department responded to the call Saturday morning and were able to identify the victim who phoned in
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ND and MT Senators Speak on Supreme Court Vacancy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KEYZ) - President Donald Trump plans on naming the appointee who could replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg as soon as Friday, but will the senate be able to confirm before the election?
Republicans need at least 50 votes to secure a tiebreaker via Vice President Mike Pence, but the 53 members are facing pressure from the Democrats
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Public Shows up to Honor Long-Serving Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer
WILLISTON, ND (KEYZ) - The people of Williston held a drive up parade for a long serving hospital auxiliary volunteer on Sunday. Pat Conlin has been a volunteer at Williston's CHI St. Alexius Hospital for 67 years. She has served in every capacity on the Auxiliary Board and was named North Dakota's Auxilian of the year in 2018
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ND Dems File Lawsuit Against Sitting State House Member
BISMARCK, ND (KEYZ) - North Dakota Democrats are firing back at Republicans by filing a lawsuit to challenge the residency of a candidate.
The legal challenge was filed with the state Supreme Court yesterday alleging that Representative Terry Jones was ineligible for this year's general election ballot
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Drought Conditions Worsen in Divide, Williams Counties
WILLISTON (KEYZ) - Its a bad sign for Northwest North Dakota following the release of the newest drought monitor conditions.
Counties throughout the northwest and central parts of the state continue to fall under "Moderate" Drought conditions
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State Obtains Settlement in 2-Year DAPL Security Battle
BISMARCK (KEYZ) - In a victory for the State of North Dakota a settlement is in place after a two-year legal battle over the actions of a private security company during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests.
The North Dakota Private Investigative and Security Board accused TigerSwan of operating without a state license at the site
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