Polk County will transfer autopsy services to the Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office, aiming to save $1 million annually. The move comes amid recruitment challenges and rising costs for the county's ...

County officials say the ban was enacted because their drought scale, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), exceeded the maximum levels. The ban applies to all of Polk County, including ...

Polk County issued a burn ban due to dry conditions and high wildfire risk. The ban prohibits various activities, including campfires, bonfires, and burning yard waste. Violators of the burn ban ...

BARTOW, Fla. — Polk County and the city of Bartow are teaming up to address the growing demand for emergency services caused by rapid population growth. Officials have announced plans to ...

Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting efforts.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Several municipalities across the county elected new officials on Tuesday. Residents cast ballots for city council and commission seats, as well as mayoral spots and charter ...

The firefighters with Guil-Rand Fire Department intend to stay in Polk County through Monday and will evaluate sending more crews next week. Wednesday NC Forest Service Polk County Fire updates ...

Two active wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina, remain 0% contained. As firefighters continued to battle three stubborn North Carolina wildfires in the same county, a breezy and dry forecast ...

UPDATE (7 p.m. Sunday): The North Carolina Forest Service gave an update on the fires in Polk County shortly after 6 p.m. The Forest Service said 249 personnel were assigned to three fires — the ...