Tag: Ada Police Department

Area Schools and agencies trying to cut down on youth vape use 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that one issue that area schools and law enforcement agencies are trying to cut down and educate on is the growing issue of vaping.  Hager says attempts to cut down on usage have been mixed and that he and other departments and agencies have been trying to come up…
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April 25, 2024 0

Ada Borup West School Resource Officer Update 

Progress continues to be made in the hiring of a school resource officer for the Ada Borup West School District. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says an offer has been accepted but there’s lots of things that still need to be completed before the new officer starts.  Once this is done Hager says the goal…
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April 24, 2024 0

Norman County Law Enforcement hosting Drug Take Back Day 

DEA National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday and Law Enforcement across Norman County are encouraging the proper disposal of narcotics. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more.  Fall says they will soon have a portable drug drop box that will be available for use at different functions across the community.   Finally Fall explains…
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April 22, 2024 0

ABW Career Exploration Day

Recently, Ada-Borup-West High School held a career exploration day for the sophomore class. Ada-Borup-West Counselor Allie Lien talks about the event. Katie Vasey, a community health specialist with Essentia Health, suggested the idea of a career day to Lien and says the experience was an eye-opener for the students. Several other Ada area businesses were…
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April 15, 2024 0

RDO Employees and Norman County First Responders awarded for lifesaving actions 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager honored multiple RDO Equipment employees and first responders with life saving awards on Wednesday morning for their actions that saved the life of a fellow employee. Chief Hager tells us more.  Hager says this situation is a perfect example of the importance of learning things like first aid and cpr. …
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March 7, 2024 0

Ada Police Department hosting Toward Zero Deaths initiative 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager made his monthly appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Tuesday, and of the things discussed was their upcoming Towards Zero Deaths initiative. Hager says they will be doing their initiative alongside the Norman County Sheriff’s Office and Twin Valley Police Department.  Hagar says the goal is to have the Initiative…
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February 29, 2024 0

Plans for Ada Rescue Squad coming together 

In late 2023 the interest in establishing a volunteer rescue services was expressed by members of the community. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager appeared on Tuesday’s Kaleidoscope Program to give an update on the progress being made in the potential creation of this department.  Hager says everything is starting to come together and is confident…
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February 28, 2024 0

Ada Police Chief Excited about Addition of School Resource Officer program 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager appeared on the Kaleidoscope program Tuesday morning to give the latest update on the Ada Borup West School Resource Officer position. Hager was excited to announce that an agreement was reached and was visibly excited about the news.  Hager also explained what needs to be done moving forward and he…
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January 24, 2024 0