The BVU communications alert system at 12:14 p.m. Tuesday directed the campus to evacuate on foot immediately.    "Do not start vehicles," the message states.    …

Amid a surgical emergency, Yanga given constipation meds for perforated ulcer The Estate of Malga Yanga sued three prison medical personnel over the death of the 23-year-old former Storm Lake …

Meg McKeon has been declared the unofficial winner of the contested Storm Lake mayoral seat.  McKeon defeated fellow write-in candidate Charles Hernandez in a 301 to 158 vote, according to …

City mulling ordinance to rein in nitrous oxide Councilmembers Meg McKeon and Maggie Martinez called for statewide action prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide products for non-medical …

Sac County Attorney Ben Smith dismissed charges of sexual abuse against a Belmond woman after the FBI transported her to Dallas County to face human trafficking charges that carry a …

'Alleged wrongdoing will be expressly denied’ The Storm Lake Community School District is offering a settlement of an undisclosed amount to the Khaoorn family, who sued the district and …

Tyson plants in Storm Lake slaughter tens of thousands of hogs and turkeys per day.  Yet meat has become unaffordable for those who live here.  Beef prices have shot up 50% over …

As transfer nears, Croker says the public deserves a decision soon The Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors and the conservation board are deadlocked over what to do with the Storm Lake …

The Buena Vista County Attorney’s Office resisted Aaron Hazen’s request for a retrial with new evidence, calling the claims of his longtime defense attorney ‘baseless’ and …

The City of Storm Lake has big plans to transform the dredge spoil site on the eastern edge of town.  But the Lake Improvement Commission, which owns nearly half the land, hasn’t been …

Bjornstad claims ‘law enforcement manipulated alleged victim’s testimony’ Days away from his sentencing hearing, Aaron Hazen has requested a retrial using new evidence that his …

After smelling marijuana outside a Cayuga Street residence, Storm Lake police seized nearly half a pound of marijuana, vaping devices and firearms and arrested two brothers living inside the …

After engaging Storm Lake police in a standoff and shooting a victim with a BB gun in August, Jose Ramon Ramirez was sentenced to five years in prison with felony injury and forgery …

Storm Lake’s Hometown Pride chapter has launched a fundraising initiative to add six new benches downtown.  The local volunteer group is seeking $7,200 to purchase six black, …

Storm Lake’s write-in mayoral race has turned personal.  Councilwoman Maria Ramos hopes tension doesn’t dissuade Charles Hernandez from running.  Ramos this week …

Walker: city should provide citizenship information to immigrants The four candidates for Storm Lake City Council were surveyed during a forum Thursday evening whether they feel a responsibility …

Rick Wimer wanted a chance to speak with the two candidates vying for Storm Lake mayor.  “We have the two candidates for mayor here,” Wimer said at a meet the candidates forum …

Bond on the horizon  Amid tightening budget pressures, the Storm Lake City Council begrudgingly voted to return a $300,000 state grant intended to help replace outdated blowers at the …

Discounted recycling tickets available starting November  The Storm Lake City Council approved a new six-month recycling program aimed at helping residents more easily dispose of unwanted …

BV Drainage Engineer: ‘This is a financial burden, and I do not wish for this thing to move forward’  Adding to a growing list of conflicts between Buena Vista County and the …