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Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt and Twin Rivers Community School District have announced the names of the finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The three finalists are Ken Hayes, Ryan Fedders, and Justin […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – Fort Dodge Police are investigating a Sunday evening stabbing incident that left one man injured. According to the Fort Dodge Police Department, at approximately 7:56 p.m. Sunday, […]

The Humboldt County Republicans have announced their caucus next week. The caucus will be held on Monday, February 2 at the Event Center of the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Participants may start gathering at 5:30 p.m. […]

The Humboldt County Democrats are set to hold their annual caucus next week. The caucus will be held on Monday, February 2 at the Pasquale’s party room in Humboldt, where participants may start gathering at […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Gilmore City, IA – A gas leak led to a road closure in Gilmore City Monday morning. At 7:44 a.m., Humboldt County EMA Director Kyle Bissell told KHBT news that IA HWY […]

SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS – JAN. 23, 2026 Area schools have announced closings and delays for Friday, January 23, 2026; due to the forecast of extreme cold temperatures. *Humboldt & Twin Rivers – Virtual Classes […]

The National Weather Service says a Cold Weather Advisory will go into effect from 9 p.m. Sunday to Noon CST Monday. Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected for the area. […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – A Humboldt man has been arrested on a burglary charge after allegedly breaking into a Humboldt County home. According to a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Pocahontas, IA – A Tennessee woman has been arrested on charges out of Pocahontas County for allegedly stealing money from her place of employment through payroll. According to a press release from […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – The reward has been increased by Webster County Crime Stoppers for information that leads to the arrest of a Fort Dodge man wanted on attempted murder charges. The […]