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Part of South 15th Street is closed

Part of South 15th Street is closed The southbound lanes of 15th Street between First Avenue South and Fifth Avenue South are closed so that public works crews can replace concrete that had to be removed to repair a water main break. That part of the street is expected to be closed for the rest of the week. A detour has been posted.

Taking Center Stage with Teagan Loots

For Teagan Loots, the fine arts have helped her develop many skills and provided more time to be around her peers. Growing up, watching musicals was something she did and grew into something she became a part of. “I remember growing up watching different plays and musicals and loving ...

FD man behind bars again just months after release

Just 16 months after being sentenced to prison for involuntary manslaughter, a Fort Dodge man is back behind bars again. Olnario Rodriguez-Ruffridge was arrested Saturday by Fort Dodge police after he reportedly broke into an apartment and assaulted two people inside. According to court ...

Supervisors hear about moisture problems at courthouse

Webster County Supervisors heard a presentation Tuesday on continuing moisture problems at the Webster County Courthouse that could contribute to deterioration of the building’s foundational masonry. Michael Clancy, chief technology officer for RenoDry, an Overland Park, Kansas, company, told supervisors the company first inspected the Webster County Courthouse foundation three years ago and upon returning this week, found the sandstone to have further deteriorated. “It really addresses structural integrity of the courthouse and preservation of masonry,” said Clancy. “It’s ...

A Webster County jury found a Duncombe man guilty of multiple sexually related offenses last week. According to court documents, Brandon Patterson, 44, was found guilty of seven counts of third-degree sexual abuse following a four-day trial in Webster County District Court. “I’d like to thank law enforcement for working diligently on this case,” said Webster County Assistant County Attorney Bailey Cavanaugh. “I’m thankful the jury returned a guilty verdict, which ensured justice for the victim in this case.” The case was investigated by the Webster County Sheriff’s ...