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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Des Moines' south side
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 26-year-old man was killed in a crash Friday night in Des Moines on the city's south side. Police say the 26-year-old motorcyclist was going southbound on SW 9th Street around 8:15 p.m. He crashed into the passenger side of an SUV that was going westbound on Payton Avenue.
Rain Totals: Severe Weather is Possible on Monday
(Des Moines) Scattered thunderstorms are moved across the western portion of the state this morning, bringing ample rainfall. The National Weather Service says storms will return to the area late Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. The severity of this next storm system will be assessed over the next couple of days.
Rain doesn’t hinder the opening day of the Downtown Farmers’ Market
DES MOINES, Iowa- The Downtown Farmers’ Market officially kicked off on Saturday, despite the early morning rainfall. While the market was scheduled to start at 7am, lighting delayed the beginning of the market until 8:30am. The rain also stopped around the time that the market officially opened. Despite the forecast, over 300 vendors lined up […]
Des Moines man who didn't call help for dying infant sentenced to 33 years in prison
A Des Moines man will spend up to 33 years in prison after pleading guilty to endangering an infant who died in his care in June 2021. According to court filings, Brandon Greenup, 31, was caring for Destiny King's 15-month-old son Tremir Matthews while she was at work. Greenup, who had been in a relationship with King, sent her several text messages that Tremir was having trouble breathing and was unresponsive, but did not call 911.
Student hospitalized after falling at a Des Moines high school
DES MOINES, IOWA — A Lincoln High School student was taken to a hospital on Thursday morning after suffering injuries in a fall at the school. According to Des Moines Public School officials, the incident happened around 10:40 a.m. near the Roundhouse – the school’s main gymnasium. The student’s name and condition haven’t been released. […]
All hands on deck for tornado cleanup at Pleasant Hill cemetery
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — The call for help went out to the community: Pleasant Hill needed help clearing tornado debris from Oakwood Cemetery. More than 100 people responded Friday, including a volunteer crew from KCCI, a week after the EF-2 tornado blew through. "It's great for community involvement. Getting...
April showers continue into May. How much rain did Iowa get Thursday?
The end of April and the first few days of May have seen severe storms and heavy rainfall across Iowa. A majority of the state saw some rainfall on Thursday with central Iowa getting as much as an inch of rain. Southern Iowa saw the most precipitation accumulating more than 2 inches of rain.
Inside Iowa Politics: New laws, possible challenges and unusual moment with Iowa’s governor
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray TV Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - It has been a week of bill signings for Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Among those are a new 3.8% flat tax plan that goes into effect January 1st and tax incentives for companies that create a new project of at least $1 billion in designated areas.
Clean Up Continues In Pleasant Hill One Week After Storm
(Pleasant Hill, IA) -- Cleanup has been ongoing this past week in Pleasant Hill. One week after the storm that spawned multiple tornadoes and caused extensive tree damage, the City says crews have hauled away 350 cubic square yards of debris thus far. Debris collection will resume Monday, to allow residents time to place more debris by the curb.
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