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Local
1 year ago
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Preparedness

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and today (Wednesday) at 10 AM, there will be a statewide tornado drill.

Local
1 year ago
Two Local Cities Recognized for Tree Planting

Two local cities are being honored for their efforts in tree planting and maintenance.

Local
1 year ago
MnDOT to Conduct Prescribed Burn Along I-90 Near Jackson

Drivers on Interstate 90 west of Jackson may notice smoke on Wednesday, March 26, as the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) conducts a prescribed burn near the Clear Lake and Des Moines River rest areas.

Local
1 year ago
St. Mary’s Principal Ryan Berg on Ben McCollum

The community of Storm Lake was excited to hear that the new Men’s Basketball coach at the University of Iowa is one of their own. St. Mary’s principal Ryan Berg coached and taught Ben McCollum in the 90s.

Local
1 year ago
Ice Out of the Iowa Great Lakes

The Iowa Great Lakes was declared ice free last week. DNR Research Biologist Jon Meerbeek says typically East Lake is typically the first to go, but Big Spirit Lake had a large open spot all winter.

Crime
1 year ago
Storm Lake Police Chief Comments on AG Decision

The Iowa Attorney General’s Office ruled that the actions of law enforcement officers during a January standoff in Storm Lake were legally justified.

Local
1 year ago
Milford Council Receives Highway Survey

The Milford City Council has received feedback on a proposal to change highway 71 from four lanes to three lanes the entire distance through town.

Local
1 year ago
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornado Safety

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, Warning Coordination Meteorologist Peter Rogers provides insight into Day 2, which is dedicated to Tornado Safety.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Estherville Seeks Volunteers for RAGBRAI

As Estherville prepares for RAGBRAI 2025, the community is calling for volunteers to help make the event a success.

Local
1 year ago
House Fire in Storm Lake Leaves Pets Lost, Home Severly Damaged

The Storm Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire last Sunday.