Rick Nolte, who died at age 69, was in his first term on the Polk County School Board after ousting incumbent Sarah Fortney ...

The following is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Polk County Health Department. Twice annually, licensed ...

REST IN PEACE  Polk County education officials announced that a school board member and a former teacher passed away.

Suspect, Citing Workplace Frustrations, Faces Multiple Charges Including Felony Gun Possession LAKELAND, Fla. - A tense ...

“Firefighter/Paramedic George Gibson, along with Firefighter/EMT Daniel Banks and Firefighter/EMT Madison Bennett, worked ...

The intersection of Northeast 29th Street and Northeast 142nd Avenue was temporarily closed during the investigation.

Polk County Fire Rescue is praising a group of first responders who worked quickly to deliver a baby within minutes of ...

If you’re committing the crime of being here illegally, your other criminal charges are enhanced one degree,’ Polk County ...

Polk County deputies are currently investigating two consecutive fatal crashes, one of which involves a hit-and-run driver.

Polk County leaders said Tuesday they are closer to getting a swim area/vessel exclusion zone approved by the state of ...

INCREDIBLE WORK  The three-person team helped deliver a baby within minutes of arriving at a home on Southgrove Place.

POLK COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) — Polk County is getting a new 12-kennel dog shelter amid a shortage of animal services in the ...