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Humboldt man arrested for break-in, car theft

January 14, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – A Humboldt man has been arrested on a burglary charge after allegedly breaking into a Humboldt County home. According to a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, [...]

Tennessee woman charged with allegedly stealing money from payroll at a business in Pocahontas

January 14, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Pocahontas, IA – A Tennessee woman has been arrested on charges out of Pocahontas County for allegedly stealing money from her place of employment through payroll. According to a press release from [...]

Reward increased for Fort Dodge man wanted for attempted murder

January 12, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – The reward has been increased by Webster County Crime Stoppers for information that leads to the arrest of a Fort Dodge man wanted on attempted murder charges. The [...]

Second shooting reported in Fort Dodge this week

January 8, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – Fort Dodge Police are investigating a second shooting this week that took place Wednesday night. At approximately 8:49 p.m., the Webster County Telecommunications Center received a call of [...]

HCSD students return to school Monday from holiday break

January 5, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – It’s the first day back this morning for students at Humboldt Community Schools as they return from their two-week long holiday break. Drivers are being reminded to use caution [...]

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Humboldt man arrested for break-in, car theft

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