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Humboldt man arrested for failure to appear

August 22, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Humboldt man on Friday, Aug. 19 after he turned himself in. 59-year-old Kevin Evans, of Humboldt, was arrested after he turned himself […]

Two injured in crash at Rutland corner on U.S. 169

August 22, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – On Friday Aug. 19, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident at the intersection of U.S. 169 and 200th St. with injuries. 58-year-old James Cleveland of Johnston […]

Seven injured in two-vehicle accident in Bode

August 22, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Bode, IA – A two-vehicle accident was reported in the 1100 mile of Lincoln Ave. at 5:13 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17 in Bode. A southbound 2013 Ford F-150 operated by […]

Curlew man arrested for railroad theft in Pocahontas County

August 17, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Pocahontas Co., IA – The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office released the following press release this morning regarding a theft of railroad materials in the area. “On June 12th, 2022, the Pocahontas County […]

Kansas man arrested in Palmer for stolen ATV

August 17, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Pocahontas Co., IA – The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office released the following press release regarding a stolen ATV in Palmer. “On Sunday July 10, 2022 at 11:16 am, Pocahontas County Sheriff’s […]

Two arrested in Pocahontas Co. traffic stop

August 17, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Pocahontas Co., IA – The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office released the following press release this morning for drug offenses and an open container. “On July 29th, 2022, at 12:47 a.m. the Pocahontas […]

Marathon man arrested for OWI in Pocahontas County

August 17, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Pocahontas Co., IA – The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office released the following press release this morning regarding a reckless driver near Laurens, IA. “On August 6th, 2022, the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s […]

Second day of community build brings progress for Wildcat Wonderland

August 16, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Day two of the community build for Wildcat Wonderland is under way from Taft Park. KHBT spoke with Co-Founder of Play By Design Lee Archin for an update on the […]

Humboldt County and surrounding areas under Dense Fog Advisory

August 16, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The National Weather Service has placed Humboldt County and the surrounding counties in northern Iowa under a Dense Fog Advisory. The advisory includes Cerro Gordo, Emmet, Franklin, Hamilton, Humboldt, […]

Two men arrested in criminal mischief at Gilmore City farm

August 15, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Gilmore City, IA – The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office released the following press release regarding a couple arrests in Gilmore City. “A Gilmore City man and a Pocahontas man were arrested on […]