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6-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Riding Bike

A 6-year-old boy died after he was struck by a pickup in Watford City in northwestern North Dakota

April 10, 2023

Adam Ladwig,

WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – A 6-year-old boy died after he was struck by a pickup in Watford City in northwestern North Dakota. The state patrol says the boy was riding his bike in the parking lot of an apartment complex when the pickup came around a section of garages and hit the boy. He died at the scene. The…

Tammy Miller Named North Dakota Lieutenant Governor After Brent Sanford Resigns

December 20, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Gov. Doug Burgum has named Tammy Miller to succeed Brent Sanford as lieutenant governor of North Dakota. Sanford plans to return to the private sector and focus on his family and career. He is a certified public accountant and has served as mayor of Watford City, and owned and operated a third-generation auto dealership. He has…

The difficulties of clearing North Dakota roads after a spring snowstorm

Officials say they've seen this before but the amount of snow and duration of the blizzard was a bit shocking. It's been a strenous few days for ND DOT workers and first responders, but teamwork has gotten through.

April 15, 2022

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – Many are stuck at home due to a rare spring blizzard causing problems throughout the state. Officials say they’ve seen this before but the amount of snow and duration of the blizzard was a bit shocking. It’s been a strenuous few days for ND DOT workers and first responders, but teamwork has gotten through. “There was…

Oil well pad fire burning for 6 days in McKenzie County

July 28, 2021

Jim Monk,

WATFORD CITY, N.D. – The operator of an oil well pad where a fire has been burning since last week in McKenzie County has brought in a specialized emergency response crew to get a handle on the blaze. The well pad is located on federal land just south of Lake Sakakawea northeast of Watford City. Its operator, Petro-Hunt, is working…

Toddler killed by pickup truck in Watford City

July 14, 2020

KVRR Staff,

WATFORD CITY, N.D. (AP)–The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a toddler was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Watford City and a woman suffered life-threatening injuries when her car was hit by a sheriff’s deputy responding to the call. The patrol says a 50-year-old man got in his pickup truck parked on the street to back it into…

Bison Injures Woman at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

May 20, 2020

Site Staff,

MEDORA, N.D. – The National Park Service says a bison injured a woman visiting the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Medora, North Dakota. Officials say the 55-year-old woman from Watford City was hiking around a bend on the Buckhorn Trail on Monday afternoon when she encountered a bull bison on the trail. The bull charged, striking the…

Semi Driver Charged with Negligent Homicide in Fatal Crash

The semi driver told a witness he knew his brakes were not working properly.

June 5, 2019

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Watford City, N.D.–The driver of a semi involved in a fatal crash near the Missouri River last fall has been charged with negligent homicide. Authorities say James Whitcomb was driving on Highway 85 last October when he crashed into a pickup truck, pushing it into another vehicle and killing Terry Lynn. A criminal complaint says Whitcomb told a witness at…

Nobody Was Hurt After Oil Field Saltwater Disposal Site Exploded Near Watford City

The fire will be allowed to burn out

January 17, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WATFORD CITY, ND — No one was hurt in an explosion at an oil field saltwater disposal site near Watford City. The McKenzie County Emergency manager says one man was at the site at the time of the explosion, but he was not hurt. It happened at a White Owl Energy Services site. Authorities don’t know what caused the explosion and…

State Trooper Struck By Truck Near Watford City

The patrol squad's emergency lights were activated.

October 30, 2018

Site Staff,

Watford City, N.D. (KFGO) – A North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper was injured when he was struck by a pickup near Watford City Monday night. The highway patrol says around 5:45 p.m. on Highway 23, a 36-year-old trooper got out of his squad to help with traffic control for cattle crossing the road. The patrol squad’s emergency lights were activated….

HS Football Roundup: Davies Downs Fargo North, 49-6

Shanley shuts out Watford City 58-0

September 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Davies football team hosted Fargo North in Friday’s contest. The Eagles downed the Spartans 49-6 and improve to 2-1 on the season. Over at Shanley high school, the Deacons shut out Watford City. Shanley’s 58-0 win puts the squad at 3-0 on the year. Fargo South battled Grand Forks Red River at the Fargodome. Despite…