A program that helps families repair and strengthen their homes after disaster strikes, has just launched in Polk County.

Today, we introduce you to Polk County Fire Rescue's new chief, Dr. Hezedean Smith. Dr. Smith was sworn in as the 8th fire chief since 1975 and first Black fire chief in the department’s history.

Nitrates, fecal bacteria, sediment and other pollutants in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers threaten safe drinking water for ...

Polk County Fire Rescue's union president, Lee Stringer, said the staffing shortages have created longer work hours for current firefighters. This is something the wives of some firefighters are ...

by: Jenna Deml Posted: Jun 15, 2025 / 11:43 AM PDT Updated: Jun 15, 2025 / 06:22 PM PDT ...

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A fire hydrant replacement project will block lanes at an intersection in Lancaster County on Thursday, June 5. According to the Northern Lancaster County Region… ...

WITHOUT BOND TONIGHT. A PERSON IS DEAD FOLLOWING AN RV FIRE OUT IN POLK COUNTY. THIS IS THE AFTERMATH OF FLAMES OVER ON CUMBY ROAD OUT IN LAKELAND. FIRE CREWS SAY THEY FOUND THE RV FULLY ENGULFED ...

Polk County led the area in population growth between 2020 and 2024, a trend experts say will continue. The Florida Department of Transportation agreed. It approved a path for a J-shaped tollway in ...

Polk County’s population — estimated last year around 850,000 — is expected to top 900,000 in the next five years and one million in the next 15, according to medium-growth modeling by the ...

Hangar owners at the Richland Airport may be required to open their doors to building inspectors after a fire hydrant inspection revealed unpermitted and unmetered connections to city water systems.

As of the last update from Polk County around 8:20 p.m. March 28, the Deep Woods Fire sat at 3,797 acres with 32% containment.

POLK COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) — A house fire in Polk County was contained this morning after emergency crews responded to the scene at 7:43 a.m.