Date Published
Keyword
-
Spencer Fire/Rescue Responds To Fire On The Back Of A Residence
March 30, 2025
(Spencer)– The Spencer Fire Department was called around 8:30 pm Saturday to a report of a fire on the back of a residence at 1108 3rd Avenue West in Spencer. A press release from the department says the fire was out when they arrived on the scene, but some vegetation that had been burning damaged […]
Read More -
Pursuit That Started In Clay County Saturday Ends In Dickinson County
March 30, 2025
(Spencer)– A pursuit Saturday morning that began in Clay County ended in Dickinson county with the suspect vehicle and a patrol car being totaled. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was attempting to pull over a vehicle for speeding on Highway 18 around 6:18 am, but the driver refused to pull over, resulting […]
Read More -
Spencer Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charge
March 28, 2025
(Sioux City)– A Spencer man has pled guilty guilty in federal court to a charge of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Dylan Halbur entered the plea today (Friday). Sentencing will be scheduled later. Evidence presented at a plea hearing showed that on August 26th, 2024, law enforcement searched a camper in Spencer where Halbur […]
Read More -
Storm Spotter Class That WAS Scheduled For Next Week In Milford Has Been Cancelled
March 28, 2025
(Milford)– KUOO news learned late this (Friday) afternoon the storm spotter class that had been scheduled for this coming Thursday, April 3rd in Milford, has been cancelled by the National Weather Service. No reason has been given for the cancellation and it’s uncertain if it’s due to federal budget cuts. We’re told there’s a possibility […]
Read More -
SL Firefighters Respond To Controlled Burn That Got Out Of Control
March 28, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– The Spirit Lake Fire Department spent about an hour today (Friday) putting out a fire after a controlled burn got out of hand. Firefighters were called a little after 10:30 am to 15715 250th Avenue, north of Elinor Bedell State Park. Authorities say it’s a reminder to use extreme caution whenever burning and […]
Read More -
-
Spencer Firefighters Respond To Another Dumpster Fire
March 28, 2025
(Spencer)– For the second time in less than a week, the Spencer Fire Department was called Thursday evening to put out a fire in a dumpster next to a building. Firefighters were called a little after 7:00 pm to 829 South Grand Avenue and found the dumpster, intended for cardboard recycling, on fire. They prevented […]
Read More -
Applications Being Accepted For 2025 Clay County Fair Queen Competition
March 28, 2025
(Spencer)– Candidates are being sought for this year’s Clay County Fair Queen. The winner will be crowned Sunday, June 8th and will go on to compete for the Iowa State Fair Queen title. She will also represent the Clay County Fair at various community events throughout the summer. Eligible candidates must be between the ages […]
Read More -
-
Southern Minnesota Collision Sends One Person To The Hospital
March 28, 2025
(Ormsby, Mn.)– A two-vehicle collision Tuesday near Ormsby, Minnesota sent one person to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says 21-year-old Wyatt Wentland of Trimont was driving a 2002 GMC Sierra northbound on Highway 4 and 58-year-old Scott Paukner of Slayton was driving a 2020 Ford eastbound on Watonwan County Road 8 when the two […]
Read More -
Severe Weather Awareness Week In Iowa Is Wrapping Up
March 28, 2025
(Spirit Lake)– Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa concludes today (Fri.) with the topic being flood safety. Dickinson County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Ehret says it needs to be on the top of our minds, especially after what happened in the region in June of last year… And a reminder of the annual storm spotter […]
Read More -
