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Fort Dodge PD investigating assault from Sunday

July 31, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – The Fort Dodge Police Department is currently investigating an assault from early Sunday morning. The incident stems from a call Sunday morning at approximately 7:03 a.m., when the […]

Coaches Corner presented by 716 Main (7-29-2023)

July 29, 2023 Matt Scher

This week’s edition of Coaches Corner presented by 716 Main features KHBT’s News/Sports Director Matt Scher speaking with former Humboldt Wildcats’ Head Softball Coach Doug Van Pelt after his induction into the Iowa Girls Softball Coaches […]

NWS says enhanced risk for severe weather along with heat in store for Friday

July 28, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (KHBT) – The National Weather Service says that alongside the heat today, there is an enhanced risk, level three out of five, for severe weather across the northern half of Iowa […]

Phyllis Fevold, 96

July 26, 2023 Dee Dee Wurn

Memorial services for Phyllis Fevold, 96 of Dakota City will be held on Friday July 28th at 11am at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Visitation will be from 5-7pm on Thursday July 27th at […]

Crop stress is likely with this week’s heat wave

July 26, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (Radio Iowa) – As temperatures are forecast to climb into the mid to upper 90s all week, the prolonged heat is hard on people, pets and plants. Angie Rieck Hinz, a field […]

HCMH- Your Care Our Mission – Kristen Sewell– Public Health Update

July 25, 2023 Craig Russell

Heat wave hits Iowa, daily highs in the 90s are likely all week

July 25, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (Radio Iowa) – This could be Iowa’s hottest week of the year so far. Meteorologist Rod Donavon at the National Weather Service in Johnston says the forecast calls for steamy, sticky […]

2023 Humboldt County Fair set for July 25-31

July 24, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt Co., IA – The 2023 Humboldt County Fair is returning this week from July 25-31 and each day features many events for fairgoers. Tuesday, July 25 9:00-3:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit […]

HCMH, Iowa and Iowa State football team up for Make-A-Wish

July 24, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt County Memorial Hospital hosted an Iowa vs. Iowa State charity slow pitch game on Sunday at the Humboldt High School Softball Field with all proceeds going to […]

Two Humboldt football players to play in Iowa Shrine Bowl

July 22, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (KHBT) – Today, two Humboldt Football players have received the chance to play in the Iowa Shrine Bowl. Seniors Will Orness and Kaleb McCullough will suit up for the north team on […]