JEFFERSON — A Greene County woman is behind bars because deputies say she killed her husband Friday night. According to the Greene County Sheriff, Christene R. Thompson, 49, has been charged with first-degree murder after her husband, Richard Thompson, was shot at their home, 2264 M. ...

MANSON — If you’re going to watch a parade on a warm muggy day, then staying as comfortable as possible might involve a little furniture moving. Becky Carlson, of Manson, found that out Saturday morning as she was getting ready to watch the annual Manson Greater Crater Days ...

Area children got to work with some authentic products of the local gypsum industry during a recent downtown event, courtesy of USG. USG had a booth featuring a hands-on activity in which kids painted a wide variety of plaster molds made from authentic USG materials. The booth was part of ...

A Fort Dodge firefighter has been recognized by his peers across the state as one of the best in Iowa at preparing for and handling emergencies that involve chemicals or large amounts of fuel. Lt. Tom Ubben was named the Iowa Haz Mat Technician of the Year. That is an honor bestowed by ...

They were best of friends in life, the Smiths and Stevens figured, so why not remain together in death? On a summer day many years ago, Bette and Jay Smith and Ruth and Walt Stevens ventured out on one of their many adventures together. But this one was a bit different. Both had earlier ...

Kingsgate Insurance announced its acquisition of Calvert & Johnson Insurance Services, which will be effective Monday. The acquisition further strengthens Kingsgate’s commitment to Fort Dodge and the surrounding communities, while bringing a team of respected professionals into its ...