After the first night without “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Colbert turned up with a new gig Friday, hosting a one-hour special called “Only in...
May 24, 2026Open source
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Forsyth Police cite employees in underage nicotine, alcohol sales investigation
An investigation into complaints of underage sales led to citations against two employees accused of selling nicotine and alcohol products to minors.
May 22, 2026Open source
14-year-old arrested, charged with murder in shooting death of 40-year-old woman, police say
The shooting took place on the afternoon of May 16. Officers were called to a residence on Magnolia Terrace regarding a dispute involving juveniles.
May 21, 2026Open source
12 Years Later | Forsyth father remembers daughter, Heaven Woods, as city honors her with walking trail
Twelve years after Heaven Woods’ death, her father is speaking out as Forsyth honors the 5-year-old with a walking trail in her memory.
May 21, 2026Open source
Traffic Alert: Trailer carrying glass bottles overturns on I-75 South in Monroe County, prompting clean-up...
Two lanes of I-75 south are closed as they work to clean-up the wreck, causing considerable back up in Monroe County.
May 20, 2026Open source
Man critically injured in Monroe County crash
The single-car crash happened Monday morning, May 18, in Ellettsville, around six miles northwest of downtown Bloomington.
May 19, 2026Open source
'I'll be at the sheriff's office or I'll be out on patrol' | Jim 'Jimbo' Kile hoping to rebuild trust as ne...
Kile defeated incumbent Sheriff Tommy Jones by almost 4,000 votes in the GOP primary. He is running unopposed in the August general election.
May 19, 2026Open source
Florida Keys officials "monitoring the situation" after Cuba's drones report The Monroe County Sheriff said...
The Monroe County Sheriff said he has not been contacted by any federal or state officials regarding the report and is urging people to stay calm.
May 18, 2026Open source
Levittown man jailed after allegedly stealing $4K in copper utility cable
MONROE TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Levittown man was recently jailed in lieu of $75,000 bail after state police said he stole $4,000 worth of copper from loca...
May 15, 2026Open source
Deputies: Monroe County child hospitalized after being pinned between two vehicles
A 3-year-old boy was seriously injured after being pinned between two vehicles at a Monroe County home, deputies say.
May 14, 2026Open source
This N.J. town just banned data centers after concerns from residents Resistance to data centers has been b...
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
May 8, 2026Open source
12 hospitalized after major crash shuts down I-75 in Monroe County
A crash involving tractor-trailers, passenger vehicles and a travel bus on I-75 in Monroe County sent 12 people to hospitals Thursday.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Shelter in place order lifted after incident in Newton; schools briefly locked down
A Newton man accused of robbery and assault surrendered peacefully after a SWAT standoff Monday. Nearby schools briefly entered precautionary soft lockdowns...
May 18, 2026Open source
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Coroner identifies Iowa woman killed in fall at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park
Officials said that officers received a report of the fall just after 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
May 21, 2026Open source
Iowa State Fair reveals winner of T-shirt design contest
Erin Moore of Des Moines won the Iowa State Fair T-shirt contest, with her design set to be sold at merchandise stands during the fair from Aug. 13-23.
May 20, 2026Open source
Iowa teen celebrates graduation in the hospital after car accident leaves him paralyzed
Brayden Harless, a high school senior, graduates in a special ceremony at MercyOne Des Moines after a car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
May 19, 2026Open source
West Des Moines Hy-Vee employee becomes latest worker showcased on semi-trucks
Hy-Vee is honoring a longtime Iowa employee by putting her helpful smile on the side of a semi-truck.
May 19, 2026Open source
Storm damage continues to impact Red Oak
Red Oak, Iowa continues to recover from Friday night's storms which brought rain and 60-75 mile per hour winds through the town.
May 17, 2026Open source
Red Oak, Iowa residents work to clean up after Friday's storm knocks down trees, power lines
Friday night's storms force Red Oak to spend Saturday morning cleaning up fallen trees and branches. Just a week before the big Memorial Day.
May 17, 2026Open source
US Marshals arrest 17-year-old fugitive wanted in Iowa at hotel in Forest Park
Damian Jones was arrested for his involvement in a shooting at a pedestrian mall in downtown Iowa City that took place on Apr. 19.
May 17, 2026Open source
Smiling though adversity: Waukee soccer team manager inspiring others with positive attitude
The Waukee HS girls soccer team is having a great season so far. But senior manager Michael Nelson considers it a success for another reason.
May 16, 2026Open source
Former Ankeny Christian Academy band teacher avoids prison sentence in student assault case
Michael Scott Burrows received probation and no prison time after an Alford plea to assault causing mental illness, avoiding the sex offender registry.
May 16, 2026Open source
Seven Ottumwa students named to Iowa string honor orchestra
OTTUMWA — Seven students from the Ottumwa Community School District have been selected to perform in the Iowa String Teachers Association Invitational Hono...
May 15, 2026Open source
Des Moines lifeguards composed 70% by teens ahead of pool season after boost to wages
Des Moines pools start to open next Saturday, driven by teen lifeguards. See how higher wages and bonuses boosted teen employment.
May 15, 2026Open source
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Discussing Iowa’s upcoming Democratic primaries
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from acr...
May 15, 2026Open source
Local business leaders, state commit $13 million to Field of Dreams
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Dubuque County families and business leaders and the state of Iowa have committed $13 million to support ongoing and future development...
May 15, 2026Open source
Camp Albrecht Acres to hold fishing event; opens registration for summer
SHERRILL, Iowa -- Camp Albrecht Acres has opened registration for its 2026 summer camp season and will hold a fishing event for adults and youths with disabi...
May 14, 2026Open source
Peosta to hold Bike Safety Rodeo event
PEOSTA, Iowa – The third annual Bike Safety Rodeo will be held later this month in Peosta.
May 14, 2026Open source
St. Albert girls soccer’s mix of youth, experience hands Treynor its first loss
Southwest Iowa juggernauts met again to renew the rivalry, and the show did not disappoint the sizable crowd.
May 13, 2026Open source
Here’s what to know as early voting begins for Iowa’s 2026 primaries
Iowans will have the chance to weigh in on contests determining either the Republican and Democratic nominees in several federal and state races.
May 13, 2026Open source
Summit alters proposed route for pipeline removing some Southwest Iowa counties
Summit Carbon Solutions — the company behind a massive, multi-state, proposed carbon-capture pipeline project — announced Wednesday it is removing and re...
May 13, 2026Open source
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Monroe is in Jasper County, Iowa.
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'Japan Night' brings cultural celebration to Iowa Cubs game
The Iowa Cubs hosted 'Japan Night', featuring dignitaries, cultural events, and a special first pitch by a documentary filmmaker.
May 24, 2026Open source
Iowa Central cross country team commemorates snowy national championship with new rings
After winning the 2025 national championship in a snowy race, the Iowa Central cross country team found a fun way to commemorate the victory.
May 24, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: More warmth and some humidity to end the weekend
Temperatures continue to climb Sunday afternoon with highs in the 80s, a little humidity moving in for Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
Coroner identifies Iowa woman killed in fall at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park
Officials said that officers received a report of the fall just after 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
May 21, 2026Open source
Iowa man sues Nintendo over denied Pokémon Professor status
An Iowa man sued Nintendo after being denied Pokémon Professor certification despite scoring 100% on the exam.
May 20, 2026Open source
‘Devotion to his faith': Missing student case witness gets Iowa hometown support
As the search for Sudiksha Konanki continues, residents of case witness Joshua Riibe's hometown expressed support for him.
May 20, 2026Open source
Dog hit by car walks the stage at graduation of vet students who saved her
Veterinary students in Iowa got a sweet surprise at their graduation ceremony when one of their former patients made a surprise appearance. (KCCI via CNN)
May 20, 2026Open source
Storm damage continues to impact Red Oak
Red Oak, Iowa continues to recover from Friday night's storms which brought rain and 60-75 mile per hour winds through the town.
May 17, 2026Open source
KETV viewers capture photos, video of large hail, storms in western Iowa
Following Friday night's storms that left part of western Iowa without power, downing trees and power lines in the process, another round of storms brought h...
May 17, 2026Open source
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