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The motorcyclist who collided with a passenger vehicle on the east side of Des Moines on Saturday night has been identified. First responders arrived at the intersection of East 38th Street and Hubbell Avenue around 9:04 p.m., according to a news release from the Des Moines Police Department. Des Moines resident Garrett Lee Wiggins, 21, died at the scene.

IN THE PAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO 24 CALLS FOR SERVICE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: NINE EXTRA PATROL CHECKS, FOUR ACCIDENTS, TWO RECKLESS DRIVERS, TWO REPORTS OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, TWO MOTORIST ASSISTS, ONE REPORT OF DEBRIS IN THE ROADWAY, ONE RETURN CALL, ONE CIVIL ISSUE, ONE VEHICLE UNLOCK AND ONE PAPER SERVICE ATTEMPT.

A Norwalk resident, charged with the tragic killing of a newborn, has requested a change of venue for the trial. Tune in to understand the complexities of this case and the reasons behind this unexpected request.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police on Monday said a13-year-old Ames girl has been found safe in Des Moines. Last month, police said Emily Joann Dudney ran away from a juvenile residential facility in Ames. Police thanked everyone for their assistance in locating Emily. This content is imported...

Bravon Tukes is being tried separately from Preston Walls, another defendant in the case.

James Scott Hoffman, convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree and other charges in Polk County, failed to report back to the Fort Des Moines Reentry Center as required yesterday. Hoffman is a 66-year-old white male, height 5’10”, and weighs 197 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on May 12, 2023.

PAID CONTENT | Sheriff Kevin Schneider, Polk County Sheriff's Office, visits to talk about the dangers of being scammed in Iowa. Sheriff Schneider talks about some of the most common methods criminals use to scam people out of their money and what to do if you think you have fallen for one of these scams. We learn of the help line that has been activated to assist people who think they have been taken...515-286-3333 then push 5 to be connected to someone who may be able to help. We learn about how difficult it is to retrieve money that has been sent overseas and why everyone needs to be aware of these scams at all times. www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-sheriff.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near west des moines.

Country music fans love to see their favorite artists in concert. Few events offer bigger stars each summer than the Iowa State Fair. Just over one month ago, the fairgrounds in Des Moines were once again packed with country fans as three of this year's fair acts took in more than $1 million in ticket sales. Here is who ruled at this year's Iowa State Fair!

DES MOINES, Iowa — A fire at an auto salvage yard created a large plume of smoke Monday afternoon in Des Moines. The Des Moines Fire Department said they arrived to find a pile of dismantled auto parts burning on private property. It took 400 feet of firehose to get to the flames.

A Milo woman faces several charges related to alleged theft, forgery, drugs, and abuse. An investigation by the State of Iowa’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit spanning from December 2022 to February 2023 led to the arrest of 34-year-old Angela Freeman. Working as a LPN at Accura Health Care in Knoxville, Freeman is alleged to have made unnecessary changes to and diverted schedule II controlled substances from multiple residents for her own personal use. She is also accused of using the identity of multiple other nurses by forging their signatures to gain access to the controlled substances. Freeman is also cited with creating false waste/disposition records to conceal her crimes.

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Oct. 1—Families and supporters of prisoners at Newton Correctional Facility were promised answers last month, but they received none at the Iowa Board of Corrections meeting on Sept. 22 in Des Moines, and as a result it has only fueled frustrations over unjust civil commitment referrals. Coupled with some...

Don’t get scared looking at your bank account this month. We have money saving advice for spooky season. Bethany Hollars shares what to buy in October. Learn more at brickseek.com.

(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says a high fire danger is expected again this afternoon, with highs in the lower 90’s and wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. There is a chance of strong thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves into the region. Frost could develop in many areas in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa Friday night into Saturday morning.

Get ready, food lovers! This Saturday, October 7th, from 12pm to 10pm, the Court Avenue Bridge in Des Moines will transform into a gastronomic paradise. The Worldwide Food Truck Tour is rolling into town, promising an unforgettable feast of flavors from around the globe.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP) — An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a long shot at instant riches. The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the...

WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa — Windsor Heights is the latest metro community to change when they celebrate Beggars’ Night. Windsor Heights will now hold Beggars’ Night on the last Saturday of October. Windsor Heights was inspired to make the change after Bondurant did it last year. Mike Jones, the Mayor of Windsor Heights, said that there […]

DES MOINES, Iowa- A Sister’s Promise held a walk on Sunday afternoon at Riverview Park to raise awareness for domestic violence. Last year, 23-year old Trisha Kunze was killed following a domestic violence dispute. Her family created A Sister’s Promise in honor of her memory. This Sunday, they hosted their first event, Trisha’s Walk, to […]