Iowa law enforcement associations and 911 operators are urging Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto language letting the state charge ...

While the local emergency management office offers plenty of resources, it’s up to members of the community to do their research before hurricane season begins so they can have a plan in place ...

Polk County issued a burn ban due to dry conditions and high wildfire risk. The ban prohibits various activities, including campfires, bonfires, and burning yard waste. Violators of the burn ban ...

CEDARTOWN, Ga. — Two Polk County police officers are in the hospital after a violent crash during a high-speed chase Saturday night that left one patrol car in flames and both officers seriously ...

BARTOW, Fla. — Polk County and the city of Bartow are teaming up to address the growing demand for emergency services caused by rapid population growth. Officials have announced plans to ...

Shawn Smith has been appointed as the new Polk County Fire Rescue Chief. Smith replaces former Fire Chief Hezedean Smith, who resigned following a report that revealed leadership issues within the ...

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association concluded its 2024-25 high school boys and girls wrestling season with the individual state championships on Monday. Western North Carolina did ...

Cooper Martinson of Southeast Polk won the heavyweight ... Brent Dennhardt from Greene County, Bo Koedam of Sergeant Bluff-Luton, Austin Scranton of Anamosa, Mason Koehler of Glenwood and Jaydn ...

Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell is facing criticism for his comments about alleged inefficiencies in the county's Human Resources department, led by Kandis Baker-Buford. Baker-Buford ...