Articles by Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Authorities say no one was hurt after a grease fire broke out Tuesday night at Hardee’s in Humboldt. According to Humboldt County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Kyle Bissell, […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – A major topic of discussion recently in Humboldt County has been the contentious relationship between the Humboldt Police Department and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office that has led to […]

By: Matt Sher, matts@977thebolt.com The National Weather Service says there is an elevated fire danger this afternoon for all of central Iowa until 7 p.m. due to current conditions. A combination of strong winds generally from […]

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening for critical fire weather conditions for portions of northern and north central […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – Details are now being released regarding a multi agency law enforcement operation in the 200 block of 3rd Street South in Dakota City this morning in the […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Pocahontas, IA – Two teenagers have been arrested in an alleged armed robbery that occured in Pocahontas on Saturday, March 21. According to a press release from the Pocahontas Police Department, at […]

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are one of Iowa’s most common hazards. It’s important to prepare for these types of emergencies. Do you know what to do when severe weather affects your workplace? How do you […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt City Council began the necessary steps to relocate the Humboldt Police Department from the Humboldt County Law Enforcement Center (LEC) during their Monday session. The council has agreed […]