A total of 29 dogs and puppies were seized Thursday at a rural Webster County property where sick and emaciated puppies had been previously found, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The animals were seized in the course of an investigation that began July 29 when Webster County Animal ...

A Fort Dodge hotel was evacuated Friday afternoon when a broken pipe allowed a high concentration of natural gas to flow into the building. The gas leak happened at the Cobblestone Inn & Suites at 523 Kirkberg Blvd. on the east side of the city. Fire Department Capt. Jeff Hill said a ...

LEHIGH — The road through Dolliver Memorial State Park is closed for a major road repaving project, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. The closure includes the campgrounds, cabins, lodges, shelters, and picnic areas. Additionally, boaters on the Des Moines River will ...

DAYTON — A plumbing job at the Dayton Elementary School started some insulation smoldering Monday afternoon. The incident was reported at 1:34 p.m. and the building was evacuated. Dayton Fire Chief Luke Hainzinger said a worker was soldering a pipe inside a concrete wall and some ...

A two-block stretch of South 12th Street has been closed temporarily. South 12th Street between Second and Fourth avenues south are closed for a storm sewer project. Detours have been posted.

Webster County Extension will hold a Trees, Pesky Bugs, Lawn and Disease Program on 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Webster County Extension, 822 Central Ave., Suite 102. Preregistration is preferred. To preregister go to https://go.iastate.edu/ENAS6L. Please send questions ahead of time by ...