2023 – Page 43 – 97.7 The Bolt

DeLane Larsen, 78

April 24, 2023 Dee Dee Wurn

Mass of Christian Burial for DeLane Larsen, 78, of Humboldt, will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 26th with Visitation after 9:30am both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Humboldt. Burial with military rites […]

Tree removal ahead of bridge project Tuesday on Lone Tree Road

April 24, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt Co., IA – A portion along Lone Tree Rd. in Humboldt County will have tree removal services on Tuesday. The tree removal is part of the bridge replacement project on the […]

Coaches Corner presented by 716 Main (4-22-2023)

April 22, 2023 Matt Scher

This week’s edition of Coaches Corner presented by 716 Main features KHBT’s News/Sports Director Matt Scher speaking with Humboldt Wildcats’ Head Boys Soccer Coach Joe Hadar on the program’s 6-0 start on the 2023 season.

Area sports postponements and cancellations for Friday, April 21

April 21, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (KHBT) – – Area sports cancellations and postponements are coming in for today due to the weather. Friday, April 21 Pokey Boys Relays at Pocahontas Area High School (canceled) Boys Golf Triangular […]

Police in Fort Dodge deescalate situation of self-harm

April 21, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – There was Police presence in the Snell Crawford area of Fort Dodge Thursday morning in response to a man threatening to harm himself. According to a press […]

Weather causes cancellations and postponements for area sports

April 20, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (KHBT) – Area sports cancellations and postponements are coming in due to the weather. Thursday, April 20 Dodger Girls Relays at Dodger Stadium (canceled) Boys middle school track at Bishop Garrigan (canceled) […]

DEA Drug Take Back Day this Saturday

April 20, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (KHBT) – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The DEA’s Emily Murray says it’s a good time to clear out […]

NWS places area under Severe Thunderstorm Watch tonight with severe weather possible

April 19, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Des Moines, IA – The National Weather Service has placed our area under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11:00 p.m. CDT Wednesday. Kristy Carter, A meteorologist with the National Weather Service […]

Doris Barber, 92

April 19, 2023 Dee Dee Wurn

Funeral services for Doris Barber, 92, of LuVerne will be held on Saturday April 22 at 10:30am at the United Methodist Church in LuVerne. Visitation will be from 4-6pm on Friday April 21st at Oakcrest […]

Law enforcement to increase presence for April 20

April 19, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (KHBT) – With April 20 coming up and the longstanding association between the date and marijuana use, law enforcement will have an increased presence statewide to curtail drivers from operating their […]