CRIME & SAFETY
Johnson gets jail time in distracted driving deaths on Great River Bridge
A Gladstone woman convicted of reckless homicide in the deaths of two construction workers will serve 90 days in the Henderson County jail. Emily Johnson, 23, was also sentenced to 30 months probation. In addition, Johnson will be required to give at least ten presentations to schools and organizations on...
Barge strikes BNSF bridge forcing closure
FORT MADISON – A southbound barge struck the Burlington Northern Santa Fe bridge Thursday causing the barge sections to separate and at least one to begin to sink in the Mississippi River Thursday afternoon at about 1:15 p.m. The barge struck the north side of the open swingspan causing...
For the Record - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
05/07/24 - 12:27 a.m. - Fort Madison Police cited Michelle Leanna Eid, 33, of Fort Madison in the 2400 block of Avenue M, on a charge of driving under suspension. 5/07/24 - 2:48 p.m. - Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 3400 block of Avenue L.
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