Patrick Polky News Today

ROCKLAND — The Knox County Commissioners have hired a new county administrator.

ROCKLAND – Knox Regional Communications Center returned to a fully independent emergency telecommunications operation on May 1, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m. For eight and a half months, Waldo County fielded the KRCC’s 911 calls, transferring...

ROCKLAND — Knox County once again took over answering public safety calls on Wednesday May 1, eight months after turning over the responsibility to Waldo County when Knox saw an

WARREN — A Knox County deputy collared a Rockland man Monday morning April 29 who has been on the lam for more than a month.

ROCKLAND — Knox County Commissioners say that the emergency dispatch center should be fully back in operation by May.

ROCKLAND — Gordon Page has been tapped to serve as interim administrator for Knox County.

ROCKLAND — The official word came late morning, Jan. 30, as Knox County Commissioners convened at a special meeting: County Administrator Andrew Hart delivered a resignation letter to the three Commissioners, effective Feb. 1. It was no surprise...

Knox County administrators are taking a moment to celebrate some positive news this weekend. Though work is still required in returning the County to a fully staffed and self-supporting district, a certain detail is providing much needed optimism...

ROCKLAND -- Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky said the county has made considerable progress in filling public safety positions.

ROCKLAND -- Public safety officials are blasting the lack of action by the Knox County administration in dealing with staffing issues at the dispatch center, saying it imperils the public.