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DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a man who fled a traffic stop and shot at a deputy before barricading himself inside a hotel is now in custody. The scene was at the Budget Inn & Suites hotel in the 5200 block of NE 14th Street in Des Moines. The Saydel Community School District was in a Shelter in Place status but was cleared to dismiss students at the end of the day, the district said.

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...

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."

Grandpa charged in Norwalk newborn’s murder intends to use ‘diminished responsibility’ defense.

(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.

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

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...

When this opens, it looks like an absolute must-visit for Iowa families. Described as a place that's 'more than an aquarium, more than a zoo', Iowa will be home to the company's fifth location this winter. When Blue Zoo opens in Iowa, it will be the first one in the...

(Des Moines, IA) A driver is in the hospital after vaulting off an exit ramp and hitting another vehicle. The incident happened last Friday when the car soared off the ramp on I-235 near the 31st Street exit, rolling into a pickup truck in traffic. The pickup driver was not hurt, but the other person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries. Police are still investigating.

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by three vehicles on Interstate 80 just west of Second Avenue in Des Moines on Saturday night. According to the Iowa State Patrol accident report, an unidentified man ran into eastbound traffic near mile marker 135 around 8:40 p.m. The man was struck by the first vehicle and thrown into the westbound lanes where he was hit by two more vehicles.

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 Des Moines.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Robert D. Ray served as Iowa’s Governor for 14 years and Tuesday would have been his 96th birthday. Governor Reynolds proclaimed the day as Governor Robert D. Ray Day. For Governor Robert D. Ray Day, Drake University is holding an ice cream social at the Ray Promenade. Scott Raecker, the […]

Deep fake videos are taking the internet by storm, and somebody created two you need to see if you're an Iowa or Iowa State fan, you know the drama with Brian Ferentz and those wanting Kirk to release his son of his duties. The team had struggled to break 25...

A vacant building in downtown Waukee may soon get a remodel as part of the city's plans to revitalize the area. The Pin Oak building at 405 Sixth St. has been empty since 2014, when the Pin Oak Gallery women's clothing, home decor and picture framing shop closed. It was open there for 26 years.

A forcible fondling at Freeman Hall was reported Sunday, and reportedly took place the same day according to an alert sent by the ISU Department of Public Safety. The individual reported an acquaintance being the assailant.

WOODWARD, Iowa — One longtime grocery store in Woodward will be closing its doors for the last time later this week. Ashvin "AJ" Patel has owned A.J.'s Grocery with his wife Varsha since 1986. But now, the couple is retiring and the store is retiring with them on Saturday.

Last weekend, Kane Brown appeared on The Sunday Sitdown Willie Geist on NBC and revealed he'd be making a 2024 tour announcement this week. Today is the day. This morning, Brown announced a total of 31 shows on his 2024 In the Air Tour. It will start on Thursday, March 28 in Charlottesville, Virginia, and conclude on Saturday, September 14 in Arlington, Texas.

(Ames, IA) One person is hurt after a shooting in Ames. Police were called last week to an address in west Ames, and found a male victim. Police say it’s the second shooting in less than a month in the same general location. They’re asking anyone with information about the case to contact police or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa.

CLIVE, Iowa — The City of Clive is now offering a $5,000 cash reward for any information that leads investigators to the person, or persons, responsible for a fire that destroyed an entire playground in August. At around 2 a.m. on August 17 firefighters responded to a report of a fire at the Stonegate Park […]