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Williston Airport Director talks subsidies as city renews minimum revenue guarantee agreement with SkyWest
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - The Williston City Commission voted to approve renewal of a minimum revenue guarantee agreement with SkyWest Airlines to keep Delta at XWA. The contract, which was set to expire in June, maintains daily flights between Williston and Minneapolis for 2024 with the expectation of the city covering any losses incurred. This has been in place since 2021 as a way to bring the airline back to XWA after the pandemic.
Congress passes legislation aimed at supporting firefighters; Williston Fire Chief discusses
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - Grant programs supporting the efforts of local firefighters will continue thanks to recently passed legislation. Last month, Congress passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which reauthorizes the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant programs. They were set to expire in September but will now last through fiscal year 2028.
Williston North Dakota Dance Studio Shines At National Competition
It's always fun to showcase our area. It's even better to acknowledge accomplishments when a local group or organization competes on a national stage. Studio 89 Dance Company has once again demonstrated its exceptional talent and dedication with an impressive performance at the National Competition in Duluth, Minnesota. Competing in the Shining Star (Advanced) division, our dancers showcased their hard work and passion, earning top honors across multiple categories. Here’s a look at the remarkable achievements and highlights from this year’s competition.
Williston school board meeting times to start later, allowing more public engagement sessions
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - Start times for Williston Basin School District meetings will be moving back an hour to allow more time for public input. Regularly scheduled meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m. At 6:05 p.m., the board will hold a public engagement session to discuss...
Baseball: Reps and A’s host doubleheaders across legion baseball
The red-hot Reps are back in action for a doubleheader against the Bismarck Capitals, while the Mandan A’s play host to the Williston Oilers. Bismarck Reps 12 Bismarck Capitals 2 FINAL Game 1 Bismarck Reps 8 Bismarck Capitals 0 FINAL Game 2 Mandan A’s 5 Williston Oilers 6 FINAL Game 1 Mandan A’s 4 Williston […]
University of North Dakota to help with air traffic controller shortage; Hoeven explains
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The University of North Dakota is helping to combat the shortage of qualified air traffic controllers to ensure growing airports like some in North Dakota have access to the staffing they need to maintain safety and efficiency. Senator John Hoeven said UND has air traffic control...
U.S. Small Business Administrator gets a taste of North Dakota.
The Administrator of the federal Small Business Administration toured the Fargo-area, Tuesday, looking at small businesses that have worked with the agency to turn an idea into an enterprise. Prairie Public’s Todd McDonald has details…
The Supreme Court’s Decision For A North Dakota Truck Stop Marks A Fresh Setback To Federal Authorities
The Supreme Court on Monday opened the door to fresh, broad challenges to regulations even after they go into effect, dealing government agencies a third blow in a week. The justices ruled 6-3 in favor of a North Dakota truck stop seeking to sue over a debit card swipe charge regulation upheld by a federal appeals court in Washington ten years ago.
Youth compete at North Dakota Junior Beef Expo
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association hosted more than 70 youth exhibitors and their families at the 29th annual North Dakota Junior Beef Expo (NDJBE) June 21-22 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot, N.D. “The Junior Beef Expo was started to get more youth interested and involved in...
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