1 man dead after SUV, motorcycle crash in Urbana
One man is dead following a crash in Urbana over the weekend.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Name Dropping | Urbana blacksmith reforges 30-year family tradition
“Forged in Fire” released its pilot more than a decade ago, but Dean Rose has been running his very own show for more than triple the airtime.
May 4, 2026Open source
Champaign County Crime Stoppers | Police seek suspect in December shooting at Circle K in Urbana
Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a shooting investigation.
May 4, 2026Open source
Big 10: High school seniors' 10-year bucket lists, Part 1
Kicking off our annual graduation-themed miniseries: High school seniors from Rantoul, St. Joseph-Ogden, St. Thomas More, Urbana, LeRoy, Tuscola, Sullivan, B...
May 2, 2026Open source
PREP GIRLS TRACK: Danville fifth at Urbana
URBANA — The Danville girls track team ended up fifth out of 14 teams in the Urbana Girls Track Invitational. Samantha Brown continued to add to her school...
May 2, 2026Open source
Read moreCrisis Nursery in Urbana reduces overnight care over staffing shortage
Read moreCrisis Nursery in Urbana reduces overnight care over staffing shortage
May 2, 2026Open source
killing two women in a drunk driving crash in Urbana
killing two women in a drunk driving crash in Urbana
May 2, 2026Open source
Latest U.S. Iran War Coast Guard Funding World Politics
Students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign got an "udderly" surprising visitor on campus on Wednesday.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Dubuque district officials recommend purchase of Keystone AEA building
Officials with Keystone Area Education Agency are considering placing their Dubuque building up for sale, and Dubuque Community School District leaders recom...
May 6, 2026Open source
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UTV passenger flown to UIHC after rollover crash in Linn County
A UTV passenger was flown to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City after a rollover crash near Center Point Saturday, according to the Li...
May 3, 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 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
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New interactive exhibit opens Sunday onboard Battleship Iowa in San Pedro
The Iowa's immersive "Life of A Sailor" display, the product of two years' research and work, is laid out amid several areas below the ship's main deck and a...
May 26, 2026Open source
'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
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