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Spencer Nurse Guilty in Patient Overdose Case

A former contract nurse who worked at Spencer Hospital has pleaded guilty in connection to a 2022 drug overdose case involving two patients. Court records show 37-year-old Rachel Martinez of

Storm Lake Man Charged After Lincoln Road Disturbance

The Storm Lake Police Department responded to a disturbance around 6 p.m. Thursday evening in the 700 block of Lincoln Road.  Officers arrived to find 36-year-old Ivan Tello Reyes of

Lift Station Work On Track Despite Weather, Supply Hurdles

Storm Lake officials provided updates Monday night on an ongoing city lift station project. City Manager Keri Navratil addressed one of the most common questions from residents—when West Third Street

City Forms Advisory Group to Tackle Water System Upgrade

Storm Lake is taking a major step toward upgrading its water infrastructure.  At Monday night’s city council meeting, officials confirmed the formation of a Water Treatment Plant Design Advisory Ad

New Sac County Sheriff Resigns

Just weeks after being sworn in, new Sac County Sheriff Jonathan Meyer has submitted his resignation.  Meyer, who officially took over the role in late July following the retirement of

Spencer Man Gets 8-Year Meth Sentence

A Spencer man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution.  Thirty-three-year-old Dylan Everett Halbur pleaded guilty in March to possessing meth with intent

Alta Woman Charged in Motel Theft

Storm Lake Police have arrested a woman in connection with a theft at a local motel.  Authorities were called to the Super 8 on West Milwaukee Avenue Sunday afternoon, where

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