Michael Anthony
Reporter
Williston
Hello, my name is Michael Anthony and I’m a reporter in Williston. I love to talk about sports, especially football! I used to be a news anchor and reporter for the local radio station but now I’m excited for a new adventure in television!
I was born in Dickinson but moved to Williston in 2006, right before the start of the oil boom. I’ve always had a calling for the media. When I was younger I used to watch the news every night with my grandparents. Being a meteorologist was one of my dream jobs back then.
It was in High School where I realized I wanted to be in the news. I participated in speech, which taught me about building newscasts and my delivery. It was alot of fun and for me, it felt right.
After graduating in 2014, I took a year-long online course at the American Broadcasting School, a technical school where I got my degree in broadcasting. I’ve spent 3 years covering news and local sports and now I can’t wait to do what I love for KUMV-TV weekdays at 6 and 10!
Ness said oil prices usually trend lower in the winter due to less utilization of energy.
North Dakota Farmer’s Union President Mark Watne said the extension is a win because it gives farmers some certainty for next year, but it’s also a loss due to halted progress on the new bill.
These funds are used for repairs and improvements of vital infrastructure including runways, roadway projects and airport-transit connections.
The attorney generals argue only Congress has the right to decide whether a presidential candidate is in violation of the 14th Amendment.
During a Republican Senate Leadership press conference this week, Sen. Steve Daines, R-MT, says diverting personnel is creating more problems than it’s solving.
Executive Director Kyle Wanner says while the numbers show a demand for more capacity, the pilot shortage remains a challenge.
With at least two-thirds needed, 311 members, including 105 Republicans, voted to remove Rep. George Santos, R-NY.
The organization works with more than 100 children across seven counties in northeast Montana.
It says Harris mentioned multiple times he wanted to leave his now-former wife and run off with one of the victims.
The Williston Parks and Rec is preparing a master plan to provide a roadmap for the next five to ten years. Meanwhile, the Williston Basin School District survey discusses plans for its elementary school bond next year.
The ten-member group met on Tuesday in Bismarck to hear from school leaders about the formula and how it has been allocated over the years.
Despite an attempt at sound mitigation using walls, people in the Judson Township argue they are ineffective and are now asking the court to force Atlas Power to either reduce the noise or permanently cease operations.
Known as “Phase IV,” the site will create nearly 600 megawatts of electricity, which will provide flexibility and stability to the power grid.
Planes release silver iodide and dry ice into the cloud, which the department says increases rainfall while reducing the severity of hail.
The tree is a Colorado Spruce that’s about 50 feet tall and weighs roughly 8,000 pounds.
The United States Senate and House are back in session Monday with a lot on their plate following Thanksgiving.
Prosecutors have charged a McKenzie County man with murder in the death of his mother in a residential fire near Watford City in September.
Williston State College will be offering several condensed courses for interested students during their winter break next month.
The Williston High School Cheer Team was able to bring home some hardware following the state championships last week. Now they are preparing to perform on an even bigger stage.
A new player will be entering the Bakken next year as Chevron says they intend to purchase the Hess Corporation.
A continuing resolution passed the Senate in an 87-11 vote, extending funding for most departments through January 20.
Through the HaYovel volunteer organization, the three men and another from Arkansas are helping people in the Judea and Samaria region by assisting with crops or delivering security supplies like bulletproof vests. The area is about two hours away from Gaza.
This year, the Williston Basin School District created the “Middle School Central Campus,” which is comprised of three nearby facilities to teach students in grades 5 through 8.
The abandoned Select Ford building in downtown Williston is turning into an events center.
Helms warned production may be flat or slightly down for October due to the late snowstorms that impacted the industry.
The tree’s original owner, JoAnne Colebank, also attended the harvest Tuesday morning. Colebank said her father brought the tree from his farm to the house in the early 80′s.
“I want to go into the medical field and become a surgeon,” said Robin Harrison.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen says fentanyl seizures continue to climb even after shattering records last year.
Community members around the Trenton area got a chance to learn about the multi-billion-dollar Cerilon Gas-to-Liquids plant being built near the town.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen says he will be running for re-election next year.
The Williston Basin School District wants a bond for two new elementary schools soon. However, meeting the 60 percent threshold necessary has been difficult. On Wednesday, the district held a public forum to gather information.
The goal is to focus on transportation infrastructure projects to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
On July 26, Arneson says she complained to Superintendent Richard Faidley about her treatment. Arneson claims she was disciplined and demoted in retaliation.
The Williston Basin School District is preparing to bond for two new elementary schools.
We’re a year away from the general election involving several big races in North Dakota and Montana. Emerson College recently released polls to see how candidates stack up so far.
The Tioga City Commission voted to hold a special election this winter following a contentious meeting on plans to expand their community center.
The City of Williston and Williams County says expanding healthcare access in the region is key to population growth. Williston State College’s latest project will train students interested in going into healthcare fields.
A Williston woman was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday after taking an Alford Plea for child abuse and two counts of child neglect.
Two weeks ago today, President Joe Biden requested more than $105 billion in a national security package.
The latest seasonal outlook from the National Weather Service says the first half of winter could be warmer and drier than average.
Williston Basin International has the largest year-to-date jump compared to 2022, with nearly 22 percent more boardings.
Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative’s leadership will change next year.
Chief John Laqua said the fire started between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in a shop building on 28th Avenue West off of Highway 85B.
Hundreds of costumed families braved below-freezing temperatures for the annual “Trail of Treats” on Main Street. More than 40 businesses and groups handed out candy and other goodies during the event.
A nearly six-week-long strike between the United Auto Workers and the big three auto makers may be coming to an end with reports of a tentative deal.
On Oct. 24, the Glendive Fire Department responded to a report that the Jordan Inn was on fire. The more than 50,000 square foot building has been abandoned since 2013.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has the 70,000 donors necessary, but needs one national and state poll with more than four percent to be on stage.
Several changes were made to the landscape of the Williston Basin School District this year. One significant move includes starting a preschool to help prepare young students for classroom education.
Williston State Teton Volleyball team’s season will continue after upsetting Bismarck State in Bismarck Friday.
Montana is being considered a “Regional Technology Hub” to help further innovate the state’s technology sector.
