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A Manning woman is dead and a Shenandoah man is charged with first‑degree murder after a shooting Sunday morning in Lake View.  The Sac County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call around 10:27 a.m. Sunday reporting a shooting at a home on East Shore Drive, just off Black Hawk Lake. When law enforcement and emergency medical services personnel arrived,

The fatal July collision in the Storm Lake Walmart parking lot — a case that’s ignited a wave of social media outrage — won’t result in criminal charges, after investigators concluded the driver committed no crime under Iowa law. The case has drawn intense attention and debate online, where posts have circulated with misinformation, anger and racially charged commentary about

A unique waterpark concept could reshape summers in Newell. Residents got a closer look at that idea Thursday night during a question‑and‑answer town hall at the Allee Building. About 30 people attended in person and another 20 joined on Facebook Live as the mayor, members of the pool committee and the project designer walked through what the Newell Waterpark could

Traffic south of Marcus is about to look a whole lot different — and the clock is ticking on the next big change at the Iowa Highway 3 and 143 construction zone. The Iowa Department of Transportation says work on the new roundabout near Marcus is moving steadily through phase three of the six‑phase project. And in roughly two weeks,

The Region 3 Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Assembly was held last Thursday, July 23, in Okoboji.  Representatives from Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux counties were on hand. Presentations were given on some of the various projects locally that have benefited through the program. Motions were also made on issues that will be forwarded by

Storm Lake police say a Schaller man was arrested Wednesday evening after a reported theft at Awaysis Park. Officers were called to the park in the 1400 block of East Lakeshore Dr. around 6:41 p.m. on July 29. Police say the victim reported being confronted by 33‑year‑old Dakota James Boger, who allegedly threatened them and forcibly pulled a necklace from

The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office says a Havelock woman was arrested Tuesday following an assault investigation on Main Street. Deputies were called to 971 Main Street around 4:43 p.m. on July 28 and spoke with several people at the scene. Following their investigation, officers arrested 22‑year‑old Jasmine Mersch. She’s charged with domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury, a serious misdemeanor.

Storm Lake residents will have several chances to connect with neighbors and local emergency crews during this year’s National Night Out, set for Tuesday, Aug. 4.  National Night Out is a nationwide effort to strengthen relationships between residents and public safety agencies. Storm Lake police, firefighters, ambulance crews and city officials will visit each gathering to share safety tips, answer