Buffalo County is applying for a $230,969 grant that would boost a local diversion program for at-risk youth. The initiative, led by juvenile services coordinator Doug Kramer, addresses truancy, family support, and early interventions to help keep kids on track.

A truck veered off the road in Buffalo County, plunging into the Mississippi River on Friday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, underscoring a fortunate end to a frightening ordeal.