Clearwater County Sheriff Darren Halverson was in studio to talk about an increase in loose cattle in the area. Halverson wanted to remind farmers to check fences and cattle to prevent injuries and accidents. And its not just the cattle that become a concern this time of year: Adequate shelter in the winter is certainly…
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With many hunting seasons underway and more on the horizon Clearwater County Chief Sheriff’s Deputy Vern Wittenberg wants to give area hunters some hunter safety tips so they can avoid incidents like the missing hunter case that occured in Clearwater County last week. Wittenberg also suggests that you plan for the worst incase something like…
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Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought program with Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg from Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk this Saturday, September 23 at the Bagley City Park with same day registration opening at 9:30. Event representative Trisha Strain explains the event and what they’re fundraising for. Strain also went down the schedule of events and everything that’s included. You are able…
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One of the victims in a sexual abuse case involving a former sheriff’s deputy and school resource officer is now suing Bagley Schools, Clearwater County, and Sheriff Darin Halverson citing negligence. In May, 35-year-old Neil Dolan was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing two students over several years. Dolan was charged with…
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A man’s body was pulled from Lake Lomond in Bagley after it was reported to law enforcement that he may have drowned. The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office says they got the call around 8:15 p.m. Sunday night, July 2. Someone reported that 20-year-old Derek Vanscott McCann of Bagley had jumped off of a swimming raft…
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With the warm weather just starting in the area, the ice is still thawing and cold water is still a danger to watch for! Clearwater county Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano to discuss some of the dangers of cold water exposure and steps to stay safe on the water!
Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought to discuss National Peace Officer Memorial Day, which was remembered on May 15th by flying flags at half-staff. Halverson spoke on the history and meaning behind it. Tune into Food for Thought every morning at 8:45 AM on KKCQ 96.7 FM!
As we continue to look back on the year 2022, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson shares information on crime in the county. Sheriff Halverson also talks about challenges his department faces in the new year. Which area of Clearwater County had the most calls in 2022? Halverson says it was Bagley, with 2767 calls.
It won’t be long until deer hunters will be out in the fields. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says before you go looking for that big buck, you should make sure it’s all right to hunt in a particular area. Halverson says you should prepare properly in case you get lost. And that starts with…
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