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Two storm spotting trainings held this week in our area

April 9, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Des Moines, IA – The National Weather Service in Des Moines Outreach has two storm spotting trainings this week in the KHBT area. The first will be held Tuesday night at […]

Coaches Corner presented by 716 Main (4-8-2023)

April 8, 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 Girls Track Coach Spencer Ross and Senior Kayla Gieber after she signed her letter of […]

2024 GOP U.S. Presidential candidate Nikki Haley to host Fort Dodge event Tuesday

April 8, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – 2024 Presidential GOP Candidate Nikki Haley will be in Fort Dodge on Tuesday, April 11. The event requires tickets to be purchased in advance and will include […]

Humboldt woman arrested after attempting to hire individual to kill husband last year

April 7, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – A Humboldt woman is in Webster County Magistrate Court to face charges of an alleged attempt of a murder for hire plot to kill her husband last year. […]

Alice Ebeling, 88

April 6, 2023 Dee Dee Wurn

Mass of Christian Burial for Alice Ebeling, 88, of Clear Lake, formerly of Humboldt will be held on Friday April14th at 2:00pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Humboldt. Visitation will be Thurs. April 13th, […]

City of Humboldt approves max property tax levy for FY 23-24

April 6, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt City Council approved the maximum property tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year in Monday’s City Council meeting. The city set the maximum amount of $2,421,112 to […]

Humboldt HS Band and Choir earn accolades on music trip

April 5, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt High School Band and Choir had their Music Trip to New Orleans on Mar. 29 through April 2. Humboldt Schools 7-12 Vocal Music Teacher Benjamin Chavers says […]

Humboldt Police Officer terminated as of Mar. 3

April 5, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The City of Humboldt says that Humboldt Police Officer Susan Rutz has been terminated as of Mar. 3. Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann detailed the timeline that led to […]

Scott wins Livermore special mayoral election

April 5, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Livermore, IA – The City of Livermore held their mayoral special election Tuesday to fill the position after former mayor Seana Bolen resigned on Jan. 4. The unofficial results tabulated reveal […]

Your Care Our Mission – Color Run – Nolan Vithzum – 4/4/23

April 4, 2023 Karri George