Dispatch center faces troubles keeping staff for critical work

The Boyd-Holt County Dispatch Center is responsible for the calling out of law enforcement and emergency medical services and fire department response in Holt and Boyd counties.

The problem facing the area, state and country is the need for more people willing to do the job or interview.

The Boyd-Holt Dispatch Center has struggled to keep up with personnel in the last few years. Troubles with employees and management have fractured the once smooth operations center that dispatched for the two counties.

The Boyd-Holt 911 Board comprises two representatives from Boyd County, Sheriff Chuck Wrede...