The City of Watford City has significantly advanced its Downtown Redevelopment Plan for Area 2 (North Main Street), the future site of the Main Street Square and a multi-level commercial hub. Following the initial visioning phase, the City Council has approved the selection of both an architect and a construction manager, officially moving the project … Continued
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the new community brand for Watford City! After months of collaboration and valuable community survey input from our residents, the City partnered with The Good Kids, a Bismarck-based brand agency known for their work on the official North Dakota state icon & local projects The Merc … Continued
Watford City is proud to be featured on the hit streaming series “My Town,” which explores the unique stories from thriving small towns across the USA. In this episode, viewers will see what it’s truly like to live, work, and play in our community through different families who choose to call Watford City home. “My … Continued
The United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) will be conducting an aerial spray mission over Watford City the week of August 4th – August 8th if weather and conditions allow. The public may see a large military aircraft flying at low elevations in the evening as treatments will take place near sunset. The USAFR will … Continued
Watford City is excited to announce the launch of a new official city branding project, a significant step towards shaping the city’s future identity. This initiative aims to develop a strong, cohesive brand that reflects the spirit and evolution of Watford City, a place that has seen remarkable transformation over the past two decades. The … Continued
The City of Watford City is excited to announce plans for a new urban park on Main Street, aiming to create a vibrant community gathering space. This park will host various events, including seasonal programming, vendor shows, live music, and food truck festivals. The decision to develop this park stems from a comprehensive Community … Continued
The City of Watford City will be repairing 8th St NE in front of McKenzie Health over the next two to three weeks. Travel lanes will be reduced to 10ft wide and will be head to head. Hospital entrances will temporarily be reduced to single lane traffic. Please proceed with caution around work crews and … Continued
The Watford City Housing Authority (WCHA) is seeking proposals from licensed real estate professionals to provide listing agent services for the sale of nine single-family homes, owned by the WCHA, currently under construction in the Hunter’s Run subdivision. The selected agent will be expected to market, list, and coordinate the transaction through closing of these … Continued
Due to extreme drought conditions, The McKenzie County Board of County Commissioners has signed a burn ban emergency, effective April 10th, 2025. Click here to view the signed burn ban. ————————- WHEREAS, McKenzie County, North Dakota can have very dry conditions with significant fuel loadings available; and WHEREAS, McKenzie County, North Dakota … Continued
The City of Watford City is excited to announce the launch of its official social media accounts today, coinciding with the start of the North Dakota League of Cities City Government Week April 7th-11th. Residents and visitors can now follow the official “City of Watford City” page for up-to-date information on all aspects of city … Continued
