Billings County Sheriff's Office

03/24/2026

**REMINDER**

PUBLIC ALERT SYSTEM TEST
Billings County Emergency Management

Billings County Emergency Management will conduct a county-wide test of the Everbridge emergency notification system and the outdoor warning sirens in Medora.

DATE: Thursday, April 2
TIME: 1:00 PM

This is only a test. Residents may receive a notification through Everbridge and may hear the outdoor warning sirens in Medora. No action is required.

If you are a resident of Billings County or City of Medora and did not receive the test notification, please sign up or update your contact information using the link below.

Everbridge Signup / Update Form:
https://www.billingscountynd.gov/FormCenter/Emergency-Notifications-4/Billings-County-Notification-Signup-46

Signing up ensures you receive important emergency alerts and public safety notifications for Billings County.

12/11/2025

**UPDATE**
Phone systems back online

Medora and County phones are experiencing difficulties. We are not able to take incoming calls at the sheriff's office. If you need to speak with a Billings County deputy, please call North Dakota State Radio for non-emergency 800-472-2121 or emergency call 911.

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope everyone is able to enjoy some good food and company with friends and family. We want to remind everyone that with the snow in the forecast to be safe if traveling over the holiday weekend.

10/31/2025

It's almost that time! Don't forget to change your clocks back 1 hour this Sunday at 2AM, or before heading to bed Saturday night. It's also a good time to check the batteries for smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and NOAA weather radios.

10/31/2025

**Update** Blu has been found and is back where he belongs.

This is Blu. He ran off from the Medora Riding Stables this morning. 7 years old, approx. 70 lbs. Lab mix w/ curly tail. If you happen to see or know of his whereabouts, please call the Billings Co. Sheriffs Office. 701 623-4323

Thank you

09/25/2025

US FS is planning to have a Prescribed Fire today. Check out their post for more information.

Little Missouri National Grassland Plans Prescribed Fire

Bismarck, ND, September 23, 2025 — Little Missouri National Grassland is planning a prescribed fire operation this week, pending all required approvals and when favorable conditions exist. This prescribed fire will help reduce overgrown vegetation that is inaccessible to livestock grazing and help protect and improve natural resources, such as bighorn sheep habitat.

Prescribed fire area includes:

• The Big Top Mesa within Billings County, ND.
• The burn unit consists of approximately 15 acres located approximately 5 miles south and 11 miles west of Grassy Butte, ND, or 1 mile southwest of Magpie Campground.
• No road, recreation trail, or campground closures are planned for burning activities.

Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.

Residents will see smoke during the prescribed burn. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.

We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activity may be canceled.

Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fire through the forest website and social media channels. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.

About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.

For more information visit:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/dpg/newsroom/releases/little-missouri-national-grassland-plans-prescribed-fire

09/04/2025

A Freeze Watch has been issued for portions for western and central North Dakota Friday night into Saturday morning where temperatures could drop as low as 28 degrees. Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops and other sensitive vegetation.

06/23/2025

UPDATE
REWARD INCREASED TO $5,000

The Billings County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help as well as offering a reward of up to $5000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individual/s who have committed several acts of vandalism that caused destruction of both private and public property throughout Billings County.

Between the period of April 2025 and June 2025 there have been several vandalism and destruction of property incidents involving the use of fi****ms. In one instance a windshield was shot out of a piece of farm equipment. In another instance a vacant house sustained numerous broken windows and other damage from gun shots. Additionally, numerous county road signs have been destroyed as the result of gun shots throughout Billings County. To date there has been an estimated $28,000 of damage to private and public property. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Billings County Sheriff’s Office – (701) 623-4323

You can remain ANONYMOUS by using the following contact methods.

To send an anonymous tip via text message to the Billings County ND Sheriff, text the keyword NDBILLINGS and your tip to 847411.

Or

https://tip411.com/tips/billingscondsheriff/new

Or

Download NDTip app from your Apple Store or Google Play

06/23/2025

Found!

Missing dog. If found please contact the Billings County Sheriff's Office (701) 623-4323

06/22/2025

Update- Owner located - Dog found on 38th St. near Fryburg. Please contact Deputy Awender at 701-690-6204 or Captain Lukowski at 701-690-7898 if the owner is known.