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.