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DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Police say two disturbing videos are causing problems on social media. They say the videos were recorded by two middle school girls as they beat one of their classmates during a sleepover. Last week, the videos were posted to Facebook and shared more than 800 times — causing outrage […]

UPDATE: 2:26pm DES MOINES, IOWA — A suspect has been taken into custody at a Des Moines hotel after a four hour long standoff. The suspect was taken into custody around 2:15 pm. The suspect’s name has not been released. WHO 13 continues to cover this developing story. PREVIOUS STORY: DES MOINES, Iowa — Multiple […]

A float that appeared in the Johnston Homecoming Parade has sparked some controversy.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Firefighters were called out to a vacant home that caught fire early Wednesday morning in Des Moines’ King Irving neighborhood. The call came in at 4:23 a.m. after a passerby noticed the home at 1904 11th Street was on fire, said Capt. Chris Clement with the Des Moines Fire Department. When […]

Chris Dorf was going around 70 or 75 mph when he hit the man. The only thing he saw before impact was the man's shorts. They were reflective, but he can't recall the exact color. Everything that followed was pure destruction as Dorf pulled over to figure out what happened. "That whole instance...

In what could be a new norm for local governments, the city of Des Moines is linking office development inventives to in-person work. To get the aid, new Kum & Go owner FJ management will have to ensure its workers report to its regional headquarters in downtown Des Moines at least three days a week.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Note to readers: KCCI is not naming the woman's son in this report because, at this point, he has not been charged. The mother of a man who threatened to end his life by jumping off a bridge Monday afternoon is calling on the state to provide more mental health and substance abuse services.

Cannabis consumption has been the basis of debate across state lines and nationally in politics for decades. This has caused those interested in the market to find ways around the laws, so to speak. In many places, businesses don't even have to, after it has been legalized for recreational use. In fact, across the state of Iowa many changes have rapidly developed. The Iowa Hawkeye Radio Broadcasts are even sponsored by medical cannabis dispensary Bud & Mary's; Ed Podolak promotes the medical cannabis company during the broadcasts. That company even states, "there’s no THC cap on Iowa Medical cannabis products, and getting a card is simple."

Rod Johnson, co-founder of local coffee company BLK & Bold, fully embraces the identity of "morning person" — and now "Iowan" after moving to Des Moines from California three years ago.State of play: As an entrepreneur running the state's fastest-growing private business, he likes to begin his days with some "me time," enjoying a quiet start and watching the sunrise.Just don't expect him to also stay up late: "I'm a strong advocate of getting a full night's rest," he says.Here's how Johnson starts his day:⏰ Wake up: 5am. Out of bed by 5:30am.🍳 Breakfast: A banana, kiwi or some piece...

Des Moines metro governments would transfer ownership of tens of millions of dollars' worth of water infrastructure systems under a final draft proposal to create a regional entity that was made public last week.Why it matters: There's ongoing debate about whether the plan involving up to a dozen central Iowa communities or utilities would create efficiencies or result in unnecessary costs for residents.Altoona and Bondurant have already rejected the idea.Catch up fast: The proposed Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) would create a regional entity to tackle water quality and quantity challenges.Des Moines Water Works (DMWW), Urbandale and WDM utilities became...

Several school districts in the Des Moines metro are putting bond referendums and tax levy questions before voters in the Nov. 7 election. Here is how much the districts are seeking and what their plans are for the money. Bondurant schools asking for $48 million bond issue. The Bondurant Community...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are investigating a potential drive-by shooting on Monday night. According to police, a drive-by shooting was reported near the 1200 block of 13th Street. Shell casings were recovered at the scene. Police believe no one was hurt in the incident. 13th Street...

One of the two family members charged with murder in the death of a Norwalk newborn earlier this year is planning to use diminished responsibility as a defense during his trial.

(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Police Department is releasing this week's mobile radar locations. Those locations include:

STORY COUNTY, Iowa — The trial is underway for an Ankeny man accused of killing a teen this summer. Jamarrion Davis, 18, is on trial for the murder of 15-year-old Jameel Redding-Pettigrew. Redding-Pettigrew was found on July 4 with multiple gunshot wounds at the intersection of South 15th Street and Fourth Avenue South in Fort Dodge. He died at the scene.

Since 2010, hundreds of apartment units have been added to Des Moines’ central business district through the redevelopment of warehouses and office buildings into multifamily residences. This week, Ruan Inc. announced that 200 more apartments would be added to the mix when the 14-story Two Ruan Center at 601...

Ellipsis has launched a new program that provides central Iowa children a place to stay if their parents or guardians may be going through life changes such as an eviction or incarceration and are unable to look after them. It's called a respite care program and is intended to give...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback from people in Des Moines to help decide if they will clean up a dangerous chemical in the groundwater. At a public meeting Tuesday, the EPA said they found trichloroethylene (TCE) had infiltrated the Des Moines groundwater filtration...

The Highland Apartments are now demolished as contractors removed debris Monday.Why it matters: The 110-year-old building was a contributing structure of the historic Highland Park business district, but was also on the city's public nuisance list.Catch up fast: The previous developer abandoned a nearly $5 million restoration plan after determining the concept was not financially feasible.Invest DSM, which spearheads rehab projects, purchased the building in March and determined the structure's poor condition made saving it impractical.Of note: Preservationists were unsuccessful in halting the city's issuance of a demolition permit.What's next: Invest DSM is seeking interested developers for the site.Construction could begin as early as next year, Christopher Civitate of Invest DSM tells Axios. Invest DSM redevelopment concept calls for a $9M-$12M project that will include as many as 40 apartments on this site.

(Ankeny, IA) -- The Ankeny Police Department says the Traffic Unit will conduct a special enforcement this week. More information on the Ankeny Police Department Traffic Unit is available online.