Category Archives: Local News
Fremont County Deputy killed in a collision
(UPDATED) (Fremont Co.) A Fremont County Deputy was killed in an accident Tuesday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says at approximately 12:35 p.m., Deputy Austin "Melvin" Richardson, age 37, of Sidne...
Jun 14, 2022
Cass County Supervisors Canvass Election Results
(Atlantic) The Cass County Board of Supervisors canvassed the votes of the June 7, 2022 primary election this morning. The official results from the election for county candidates are posted below. Th...
Jun 14, 2022
Gov. Reynolds announces $100M investment in school safety
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced $100 million in school safety funding to support Iowa's 327 public school districts and 183 non-public and independent schools during a press confer...
Jun 14, 2022
Cass County Supervisors discuss Treasurer's Office New Employees, Wellness Coordinator Contract and Continuation of Zoom Meetings
(Atlantic) The Cass County Board of Supervisors approved new employees for the Treasurer's Office. The two new employees include Bailey Smith and Kayla Imhoff. Bailey Smith, who is NOT the Atlantic Ch...
Jun 14, 2022
Montgomery County Board of Supervisor approve $20.00 Inspection Fee for ATVs and UTV
(Red Oak) This morning, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a $20.00 inspection fee for off-highway vehicles. Montgomery County Sheriff Jon Spunaugle says the fee is in response to a n...
Jun 14, 2022
CAM School Board approves Sale of Excess Technology Equipment
(Anita) The CAM School Board approved the sale of excess technology equipment at Monday's School Board meeting. Schools Superintendent Paul Croghan says the district is upgrading the equipment next sc...
Jun 14, 2022
Mills County Sheriff's Report
(Mills Co.) The Mills County Sheriff's Office arrested 52-year-old Kristen Marie Hughes, of Red Oak, on Monday for two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernal...
Jun 14, 2022
Two injured in Shelby Fire
(Shelby) Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Londo says two people suffered injuries in a structure fire in Shelby on Monday. Londo says the 9-1-1 call went out at around 6:24 a.m. of ...
Jun 14, 2022
Creston Native Julee Cruise, Who Recorded Twin Peaks Theme Song, Has Died
(UNDATED) -- A southwest Iowa native who sang the theme song for the early 1990's hit T-V show "Twin Peaks" has died at the age of 65. Julee Cruise also appeared on Twin Peaks as a singer and was feat...
Jun 14, 2022
Heat Advisory Continues: Chance for Severe Weather Tonight and Tomorrow
(Des Moines) The Heat Advisory continues for parts of southwest Iowa today, with gusty winds and a chance for severe thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow. The Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7:00 ...
Jun 14, 2022
