Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline are still awaiting federal and Iowa Supreme Court rulings in a case over the controversial project but any new actions against pipelines could land them in jail for 25 years. Governor Kim Reynolds signed the so-called "sabotage" legislation, or Senate File 2235 last week

Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say the later than usual ice-out on the Iowa Great Lakes likely won't have any detrimental affects on the curly leaf pondweed problem.

A single vehicle crash Friday on Interstate 90 near Sherburn sent one person to the hospital.

A Sanborn man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to firearms and drug charges.

(Okoboji)-Free family friendly event to be held in new Pollinator Paradise addition.

The later than normal ice-out on the Iowa Great Lakes will likely have a significant impact on this year's gill netting operations.

A Lakefield man is in custody following an incident yesterday in Lakefield.

The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office has released the name of a man killed earlier today (Thurs.) in an accident in the area of 255th Avenue and Highways 9 & 71 just east of Spirit Lake. 

A former teacher and football coach that has ties to northwest Iowa has been sentenced to 55 to 85 years in prison in Nebraska for sexually assaulting a child. 

A Terril man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to possessing child pornography. 

A traffic stop Tuesday evening in Estherville resulted in the arrest of a man wanted by authorities in Florida for grand theft. 

The Judicial Election District 3A Nominating Commission has established procedures for filing a vacancy created when District Court Judge Patrick Carr retired in July of last year. 

A collision late this (Thurs.) morning just east of Spirit Lake involving a semi and a pedestrian has claimed a life. 

As we all know much too well, April has been one for the record books when it comes to cold and snow.

The Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office is teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration for a drug take back event.

A two-vehicle collision Wednesday in Nobles county claimed the life of a Worthington man.

(Okoboji)-Family friendly activities including spotting Bald Eagles.

(Spirit Lake)-Proceeds to help with improvements at facility.

No injuries were reported earlier today (Wed.) when a pickup collided with the rear of a snow plow on Highway 18 near Ruthven.

The Iowa Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for an Estherville man convicted of murder.

Motorists in Spencer can expect some delays starting this coming Monday.

Several area law enforcement agencies will be participating in a six-state campaign cracking down on drug impaired drivers.

Alliant Energy is once again expanding its wind energy portfolio.

A Lake Park man escaped injury in a single vehicle crash Tuesday near Sibley.

An investigation into a report of an assault in Estherville Monday resulted in the arrest of a woman.

The Dickinson county board of supervisors this (Tues.) morning heard a complaint about burning at Dickinson county's greenwaste disposal site east of Milford.

A Peterson man escaped injury Monday in a single vehicle rollover in Clay county.

The adverse weather we've been experiencing this spring is also impacting livestock producers in the region.

An Alaska woman was injured Monday in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near Welcome.

Autumn's Center has been recognized as a “Community Development Best Practice” site by the Iowa Rural Development Authority.

(Milford)-Farce set in 19th Century England.

A new date has been set for the Clay County Fair Queen Contest. 

An investigation Saturday evening by Clay county authorities into a report of a suspicious person resulted in the arrest of a Hartley man.

Various representatives with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach along with several other ag-related professionals were recently honored at an awards ceremony in Ames.

The region continues to dig out following a weekend blizzard that dumped more than a foot of snow.

A single vehicle crash Saturday in Martin county injured a Texas man.

Three area fire departments are on the scene this (Fri.) evening of a major structure fire in Orleans. 

The driver's license station at the Treasurer's Office of the Dickinson County Courthouse will be closed all day this coming Tuesday, April 17^th for mandatory staff training.

The city of Spencer has received a special honor for its advances in technology.

Meeting in special session Thursday, the Jackson City Council voted to extend an offer to Matthew Skaret to become that city's next City Administrator.

With the likelihood of a spring blizzard impacting the region, officials are urging everyone to get prepared now before the conditions arrive.

The University of Okoboji Corvette Club has made a $2,000 donation to the Arnolds Park Amusement Park's "Restore the Park Campaign".

A freon leak in a building made for some tense moments late yesterday afternoon and early evening in downtown Spirit Lake.

Seasons Center For Behavioral Health has been awarded a $4,000 grant through the Clay County Community Foundation.

All eyes will be on the weather as we head into the upcoming weekend.

(Estherville)-Pre-registration deadline April 24.

A Milford woman wanted on multiple warrants was taken into custody last week.

A Milford woman... charged in connection with a head-on collision near Sibley last June that claimed two lives... has pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide

(Milford)-Several area musicians to perform at concert.

A Spirit Lake High School biology teacher has been selected as the 2018 Iowa State Education Association Excellence in Education award winner. 

A Sanborn man has been arrested in connection with multiple burglaries involving the theft of farm equipment and tools.

An Estherville man has been arrested in O'Brien county after leading authorities on a pursuit while driving a pickup that had been reported stolen out of Estherville.

A Terril man has donated $2,500 he received through America's Farmer's Grow Communities to the Spencer Regional Healthcare Foundation.

A single vehicle crash Monday on Highway 59 near Worthington claimed the life of a Westbrook man.

Alliant Energy says it plans to pass along savings through lower federal taxes to its customers through the upcoming summer and into the future.

The Spirit Lake City Council last (Tues.) evening approved a cost-sharing agreement with the county for a joint drainage project in the Francis Sites Area.

Several area law enforcement agencies recently combined their efforts to raise $625 for Camp Autumn through the “Cops for Camp Campaign”.

(Okoboji)-Live music by Terry Klein, Pottery Demonstration by Adam Nielsen to highlight event.

A pavement re-surfacing and sidewalk replacement project on West Broadway Avenue in Arnolds Park is about to get underway

If you like chili and beer there's an event coming up Thursday evening in downtown Spencer you'll want to check out.

The Spirit Lake City Council this (Tues.) evening will consider entering into a cost sharing agreement with Dickinson county for a drainage project in the Francis Sites area.

Consideration by the Okoboji City Council of a preliminary plat of the “Whitecap Addition”, more commonly known as The Inn Redevelopment, has been postponed.

(Arnolds Park)-New ride to be handicap accessible.

A former Spencer man has been accused of committing insurance fraud.

A Texas man escaped injury when he lost control of a semi he was driving during Sunday's snowstorm on Highway 18 in O'Brien county.

The city of Spencer will be conducting snow removal operations tonight (Monday) in the city's downtown area. 

Authorities are investigating the death of a Sheldon man. 

A Milford city councilman faces charges in connection with a traffic stop early Sunday.

The forecast of inclement weather has resulted in the postponement of the Clay County Fair Queen competition which had been scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday, April 8th).

A Graettinger man is accused of leading authorities on a high speed pursuit early this (Sat.) morning through portions of Dickinson and Emmet counties.

The Iowa Utilities Board has scheduled a series of public hearings around the state regarding a proposal by Alliant Energy to increase rates for its natural gas customers.

A theft charge has been dismissed against a Hartley man, allowing him to repay funds to a northwest Iowa bank.

A high speed pursuit this past Sunday evening in Jackson resulted in the arrest of a Fairmont man.

The Okoboji High School Jazz Band placed 1st in class 2A Thursday in competition at the Iowa Jazz Championships held on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames.

An all-terrain-vehicle crash Wednesday in Rock Rapids sent a woman to the hospital.

A Sioux Rapids man escaped injury when a vehicle he was driving collided with a fence and a tree in Clay county.

Women involved in agriculture are invited to a special event later this month being put on by Women, Land and Legacy.

A woman accused of abducting three children in Royal last September has pleaded guilty to reduced charges.

Lakes Regional Healthcare will once again this summer give high school and college students interested in seeking a career in the healthcare field a chance to see first hand what it's like to work in the industry.

A Spencer woman will be spending 10 years in a federal prison after being sentenced on a drug charge in U.S. District Court in Sioux City.

Farmers are anxiously watching tit-for-tat tariff threats, as China has responded to import duties proposed by the Trump administration on aluminum and steel by going after products produced in states such as Iowa and Minnesota.

Minor injuries were reported Wednesday in a semi tractor roll-over on Interstate 90 in Nobles county.

Two men face charges in connection with a fight Tuesday evening at an Ayrshire bar. 

An Emmetsburg man wanted on warrants for drug and weapons charges was arrested Sunday. 

The Spencer Police Department is notifying motorists of possible delays in the south end of Spencer tomorrow (Thurs.).

The City of Jackson has identified one finalist, who has ties to the Lakes area, for their open City Administrator position. 

As we reported earlier, Spirit Lake Mayor Ed Vos announced Tuesday he plans to resign from the position at the end of May, saying he and his wife Angie plan to relocate to Des Moines to pursue new career opportunities and be closer to family. 

KUOO news spoke this (Wed.) morning with City Administrator/Attorney Gregg Owens who had this reaction to the announcement...

The Dickinson county board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the county's five-year road construction program. County Engineer Dan Eckert tells KUOO news it includes four paving projects.

A single vehicle rollover Tuesday on Interstate 90 near Worthington sent one person to the hospital.

Multiple injuries were reported following a 12 vehicle pileup on Highway 60 near Heron Lake yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.

With the 4^th of July now just a few months away, the issuance of permits for commercial-type fireworks displays was once again a topic of discussion at Tuesday's Dickinson county board of supervisors meeting.

Saying he wants to explore some new career possibilities and be closer to family, Ed Vos has submitted a letter of resignation as Spirit Lake Mayor.

Voters Decide Fates Of Bond Issues In Three Area School Districts

The proposed re-development of property where the Inn resort complex, golf course and convention center are currently located cleared a first hurdle at a meeting Monday evening of the city of Okoboji's Planning and Zoning Commission. 

Today (Tues. 4/3) marks the observance of National Service Recognition Day, which honors AmeriCorps volunteers for their work to improve communities.

Seven young ladies will compete for the title of Clay County Fair Queen on Sunday, April 8 at the Spencer Community Theatre.

The Bedell Family YMCA is putting a call out to area kids and their families to attend a special event this Saturday, April 7^th.

A two-vehicle collision last week in O'Brien county sent two people to the hospital.

A single vehicle crash Monday on the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 at the Minnesota-South Dakota border injured a Heron Lake woman.

Voters in several northwest Iowa school districts head to the polls Tuesday (April 3rd) to decide the fates of bond measures.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today (Mon.) Polaris Industries will pay a $27.25 million civil penalty to the agency as part of a settlement on two claims from 2016 stemming from defective recreational vehicles that were later recalled.

Storm spotters and those interested in severe weather are urged to attend a special event next month in Spencer.

While ice-out on the Iowa Great Lakes is definitely going to be later than it was last year, we still have a way to go before any record is broken for the latest ice-out dates.

The calendar may say it's April but try telling mother nature that. A spring snow storm appears headed our way over the next 24 to 36 hours, and it will likely cause travel issues

A northwest Iowa lawmaker has closed an unusual chapter in her work life: bringing along her newborn baby to the state Capitol.