Month: July 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com With a heavy heart, we have some very sad news to share today. On Thursday, we lost our friend and colleague, Craig Russell. Known to us and to countless listeners as the […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Algona, IA – A crop-dusting plane made an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon in rural Algona after losing power, according to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the Kossuth County Law Enforcement […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – The Webster County Attorney’s Office has determined that a Fort Dodge man acted in self-defense during a fatal shooting last week, and no criminal charges will be filed. […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Rutland, IA – The City of Rutland is inviting the public to help preserve one of the community’s signature landmarks during the annual “Big Dam Fundraiser” on Saturday, Aug. 1. Mayor Susan […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The City of Humboldt is preparing to roll out an automated garbage collection system beginning in September, a change city officials say will improve efficiency and increase safety for […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed transfer of the Reasoner Dam to R.I.V.E.R. Development, Inc. while also approving property tax […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Dangerous heat and humidity will continue across north central, northwest, and west central Iowa today, with the National Weather Service keeping a Heat Advisory in effect until 10 p.m. […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Police Department is asking residents to check their home security cameras as investigators work to identify those responsible for a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred over […]