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Victim revealed in July 4 Fort Dodge murder, suspect at-large

July 6, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – The teen victim in the July 4 murder in Fort Dodge has been identified by Fort Dodge Police as 15‐year‐old Jameel C. Redding‐Pettigrew of Fort Dodge. Redding-Pettigrew […]

Tickets available for Regional Quarterfinal between Humboldt and Algona

July 6, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Tickets for tonight’s Algona @ Humboldt softball game are available on the link below. Tickets must be purchased online in order to attend the game. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union […]

15-year-old killed in Fort Dodge shooting, investigation underway

July 5, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – A fatal shooting took place in Fort Dodge Wednesday night, claiming the life of a teen boy. The call was received at approximately 9:44 p.m. Wednesday of a […]

NWS says possible severe weather to move in tonight, excessive heat today

July 4, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (KHBT) – The National Weather Service says severe storms are possible today and into Wednesday for the State of Iowa, with the impact for the KHBT area listed as primarily this evening […]

Humboldt softball defeats IF-A 10-0, finishes 2nd in NCC

June 30, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt softball team defeated the Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets by the score of 10-0 in five innings to clinch a second place finish in the NCC being one […]

Law enforcement increase presence for Fourth of July Weekend

June 30, 2023 Matt Scher

(Radio Iowa) – Heavy traffic is predicted on the roadways this weekend and through the Independence Day Holiday. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Paul Gardner says the effort to keep drivers safe includes a “Drive Sober […]

Hydrant replacements cause water shutdowns in Humboldt today

June 29, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt County Law Enforcement Center is reporting that there will be a water shutdown in effect in various areas of the south part of Humboldt today. The […]

Rep. Feenstra talks 2023 Farm Bill

June 29, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra held a town hall at KC Nielsen midday Wednesday to talk about the 2023 Farm Bill among other issues. Feenstra talks about his reasoning […]

Humboldt falls to St. Edmond 6-3 in NCC showdown

June 28, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA- The Humboldt Wildcats fell 6-3 in a game that decided the North Central Conference, with the Gaels winning an outright NCC title for the first time since 2015 […]

2023 Humboldt July 4 Parade Grand Marshal announced

June 28, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Grand Marshal for the 2023 Humboldt July 4 Parade, has been announced as Kurt Paeper, a veteran of the Vietnam War. Paeper graduated from Newell High School, […]