After the destruction of the Ada Public Works Department building this past summer, the City of Ada is hoping to build a new building that will house Public Works, City Hall, and the Police Department all under one roof. During his appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope this week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager spoke more…
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Over MEA Break, local first response agencies, including area law enforcement, fire, EMS, and the Essentia Hospital were involved in a mass casualty training exercise that shut down the area surrounding the Ada Borup West School. The training was hosted by the Ada Police Department, and Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the training went…
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On Thursday, area agencies including law enforcement, EMS and fire departments, as well as Essentia Health will be collaborating to put on a massive training event at the Ada Borup West School. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more. Hager says one cool thing about the training is that Essentia Health’s Ada hospital will…
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Hunting season has arrived in the Red River Valley, and law enforcement agencies are reminding hunters to make sure they are following the proper gun safety protocols. Gun Safety Instructor, and Ada Police Sergeant Bruce Coonfield highlights some gun safety tips that all hunters should follow. As for the law side of things, Coonfield says…
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Traumatic events like fatal automobile accident or suicide can often have lasting effects on a victims family and friends, but one group of people that will often be overlooked by the public when it comes to effects of trauma are our local first responders, whether it be law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs. During his appearance…
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During his Ask a Chief segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was asked whether a police officer can park on an easement to run radar for traffic enforcement. Hager tells us what the law allows them to do. Hager also highlights some other places that officers are able to park for…
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The Ada Police Department is warning residents about a new scam that is utilizing AI generated photos to scam people. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more about this scam, and who it’s targeting. Hager says that one way families can protect themselves from scams like this is to establish a safe word, only…
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Motor vehicle fatality rates in Minnesota are on the decline. During his appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope this week, Ada Police chief Steve Hager talked about the motor vehicle death trends being reported in Minnesota this year. Hager did say however, that ATV/UTV fatality rates have been moving in a troubling direction. The Kaleidoscope Program…
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During his Ask a Chief Segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was asked about Minnesota’s triple towing laws. Chief Hager explains what triple towing is, and what you can, and can not do. Millions of people will be flocking to the Minnesota State Fair over the coming days, and some have…
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