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One injured after Cedar Rapids motorcycle accident
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Just before 9 p.m. on Friday night, Cedar Rapids Joint Communications took calls that reported an injured person after an accident involving a car and a motorcycle at East Post Road Southeast near Witwer Lane Southeast. The motorcycle driver was taken to a hospital with...
Motorcycle vs. car crash ends in serious injuries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Police Dept. responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and car on Friday night. Around 8:50 p.m., officers were called to the accident on East Post Rd. near Witwer Lane SE. The driver of the motorcycle was brought to a hospital with serious,...
Jury finds Palo woman guilty of murdering her stepmother
PALO, Iowa (KCRG) - A jury has found a Palo woman guilty of first degree murder in the death of her step-mother. Samantha Bevans was found guilty on Monday of working with her boyfriend, Tacoa Talley, to suffocate and kill Jodie Bevans in July 2022. Prosecutors said Bevans killed her...
Prosecution and defense share closing arguments in Samantha Bevans murder trial
After days of testimony from law enforcement, mental health professionals, and even Samantha Bevans herself, the jury has finally heard all of the evidence that will lead to either her innocence or her guilt.
Cedar Rapids Firefighters welcome the community into their home
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Firefighters opened their doors Sunday to welcome the public in to take a look at their headquarters. The family friendly event provided self-guided tours, demonstrations, and games for kids. Families were invited to donate pet supplies for the City's animal shelter.
Two hurt in Mahaska County crash between semi, farm implement
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A crash on Friday afternoon resulted in injuries in rural Mahaska County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, at around 2:30 p.m., a semi-truck and a John Deere field sprayer were both traveling in the eastbound lanes of Iowa Highway 163 near mile marker 45, or east of Pella. Troopers believe the semi rear-ended the field sprayer.
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