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Blizzard Warning expires, Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon

December 29, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (NWS) – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until noon today for portions of north central into northwestern Iowa after a Blizzard Warning expired at 9 a.m. Blowing snow is forecast […]

Cold weather affects animals and people

December 16, 2025 Craig Russell

By Craig Russell craigr@977thebolt.com After another cold snap this weekend, it’s a good time remind you to care for yourself and make sure to limit exposure to the harsh temperatures. Frostbite can set in after […]

School Closings & Delays – Dec. 10, 2025

December 9, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (KHBT) – Area school are annoucning closings and delays for Wednesday, December 10 due to possible blizzard conditions forecast tonight through tomorrow morning. CLOSED *Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Virtual Classes *Eagle Grove Virtual Classes […]

Area under a Winter Weather Advisory, High Wind Warning Tuesday night through Wednesday morning

December 9, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (NWS) – The National Weather Service says our area will be under both a Winter Weather Advisory and a High Wind Warning starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday and lasting into Wednesday morning. […]

Weather Announcements – Dec. 6, 2025

December 5, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com KHBT – The following are area weather announcements for Saturday, December 6, 2025 as heavy snow is set to impact the region. Faith United Methodist Church Cowboy Church at 5 p.m. is […]

Humboldt boys’ wrestling sweeps season-opening quad at Gilbert

December 4, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Gilbert, IA – The Humboldt boys’ wrestling swept their season-opening quad at Gilbert High School on Thursday. The Wildcats registered wins over Ballard 38-27, a 79-0 shutout over Gilbert, and a […]

Humboldt girls’ wrestling sweeps quad at Eagle Grove on Tuesday

December 2, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Eagle Grove, IA – Humboldt’s girls’ wrestling program swept their quad at Eagle Grove Elementary School Tuesday night. The Wildcats registered two dual wins in which their opponents only scored six points […]

Humboldt girls’ and boys’ basketball sweep Manson-NW Webster to open season

December 2, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Manson, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats girls’ and boys’ basketball teams swept Manson-NW Webster on the road to begin their seasons in non-conference play Tuesday. The girls’ basketball program won 66-28 win […]

One man dead in accidental shooting in Goldfield Friday

December 2, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Goldfield, IA – A man died Friday in what authorities believe to be an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound in Goldfield. According to a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, at […]

School Closings & Delays – Dec. 1, 2025

November 30, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Several regional area schools have announced they will be delayed or closing their doors for Monday, December 1. CLOSED Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Eagle Grove Iowa Central Community College DELAYS Algona Public/Parochial […]