Oneida County is trying out a weekly water testing process this summer for the county’s most popular public beaches.

A long-awaited scientific report commissioned by Polk County says farm pollution threatens the ability to drink clean water and to safely interact with central Iowa streams.

In documents provided by the Polk County Property Appraiser’s Office, as of June, two projects were approved for the 2024 tax roll under Live Local Act tax breaks for developments.

The Central Iowa Source Water Resource Assessment will provide an analysis of water quality in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

"We're hoping that this comprehensive report will serve as a guide," Supervisor Matt McCoy said.

The Polk County Intensive Supervision Drug Court program has been around since the late 1990s. It helps people who once struggled with addiction.

Seminole County officials have begun taking bacteriological samples as a precautionary measure. They advise boiling all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing ...

The Wisconsin State Parks System is marking its 125th anniversary in 2025, and it all began in the western part of the state in Polk County.

A new round of testing at the North Point Government Center led Baltimore County to shut off water on the first floor, which officials have said is sparsely-used.

York County closed swim area for Ebenezer Park because of test results for E. coli in the water. There's no word on when swimming will be permitted again.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin says a suspected drunk driver was arrested early Sunday morning after they reportedly crashed into one of their deputies.

Water sample testing is underway to determine if blue-green algae is in Lake Crago. State health officials said blue-green algae may be present by the boat ramp near the recreational center.