western oil patch News

North Dakota Patrol Plans Extra Enforcement Over Holidays

The North Dakota Highway Patrol plans stepped-up traffic enforcement and a radio safety campaign over the holidays. Patrol Col. James Prochniak says the radio campaign will focus safety messages on the slogan, “The Choice is Yours.” The Bismarck Tribune reports …

North Dakota Geologist Says Quake Not Related to Fracking

A North Dakota geologist says an earthquake in the western oil patch is not connected to hydraulic fracturing. The Friday quake about 11 miles southeast of Williston registered at magnitude 3.3 – enough to be felt but not strong enough …

More Than $700M in Road Projects in North Dakota This Year

North Dakota’s transportation director says there will be more than $700 million in road construction projects across the state this year. Francis Ziegler says the bulk of it – $550 million – will be new construction. There will be another …