Kristen Jones is a journalist based in Watford City, North Dakota, specializing in local news and community updates. With a focus on reporting on issues that matter to the residents of McKenzie County, Kristen strives to provide accurate and timely information through her articles for the WATFORD CITY POLICE FOUNDATION.
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By: Kristen Jones
On July 7, the Ceynar family was involved in a serious house fire that not only claimed their home, but also caused serious injuries to two of the family members. Father, Dustin, and son, Clay, were both flown to the Minneapolis Burn Center with burns over 90 percent of their bodies.
By: Kristen Jones
Zoey Wagoner Fifteen-year-old Zoey Wagoner is the National High School Rodeo (NHSRA) Pole Bending Champion. This is the first time North Dakota has had a NHSR champion since 2014. Not only did Zoey earn the title of champion, but she had the fastest time of the week and set a personal record. “It is nice to have my best time happen when it really matters,” Zoey said with a laugh.
By: Kristen Jones
Friday, Aug. 9, is the Best of the West Ribfest in Watford City. This annual rib competition has steadily grown in popularity over the years and now it boasts being one of the most popular events of the summer in McKenzie County. “This year we have 20 really good teams participating,” said event organizer and Watford City Chamber of Commerce Chairperson, Mary Gumke. “It really should be a great year.” Many look forward to the competition between local teams, with some saying that the competition makes the ribs taste even better.
By: Kristen Jones
North Dakota has been the highest honey producing state for 19 years in a row, and is set to make that an even 20 this year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2023 North Dakota hives produced 38.3 million pounds of honey, which was valued at over $67.8 million. This is nearly triple the amount produced by the next highest producing state, California.
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By: Kristen Jones
The State of North Dakota Office of Attorney General has released a Criminal Justice Statistics Special Report to address the homicide statistics within the state. In McKenzie County there have been more homicides in the last year than any other year in the last decade, with three separate instances.
By: Kristen Jones
The Office of North Dakota Governor, Doug Burgam, is preparing to host the annual Main Street Summit (MSS) in Watford City Aug. 27-29. This is the first time the summit has been held in western North Dakota, as well as the first time the Summit is being held at a city the size of Watford City.
By: Kristen Jones
On Monday, July 29, Aidan Pelton, a junior from Watford City High School was named to the North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Superintendent’s Student Cabinet. The 25 student cabinet is comprised of students who will offer Baesler their advice and suggestions for improving K-12 education.
By: Kristen Jones
McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 (MCPSD1) has announced that there will be free breakfast for all students every Monday throughout the school year. The district states, “This free breakfast meal (does not include Grab & Go items, nor seconds) has been made possible through a generous donation to the Food Services program.”
McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 (MCPSD1) has announced that they are now offering a “comprehensive virtual education for all of McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 students, including new students, returning students, and homeschooled students.” This is all part of the Watford City Virtual Academy (WCVA).
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