KXEL Morning News for Fri. Nov. 14, 2025
The fate of the man charged with killing four people in a pole barn in rural Linn County is now in the hands of the jury. Both sides made their closing arguments yesterday in the murder trial of Luke Truesdell. Evidence presented in the trial included surveillance video from the property, DNA from the pipe used to...
Multi-vehicle crash blocks I-380 northbound, causing 20-minute delay near Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — According to the Iowa Department of Transportation 511, a road is blocked on I-380 northbound as of 5:51 p.m. The road is blocked due to a multi-vehicle crash. Google reported a 20 minute delay going north between Exit 10: County Road F12 and Exit 13:...
Fareway Cooking Segment: Make a delicious beef roast patty melt
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - I’ve got another great weeknight meal for you that is going to transform an affordable chuck roast into comfort food at its finest. This hearty Beef Roast Patty Melt combines slow-cooked shredded beef, onions and melty Swiss cheese in a toasted sandwich. The star of the show? A creamy...
Huge New 36-Acre Trail to be Built Near Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City is expanding its outdoor scene with a 36-acre trail development close to Kinnick Stadium.
Linn County winter overflow shelter delayed due to renovations
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Winter Overflow Shelter will not open as scheduled due to ongoing renovations, which are funded by more than $1 million in American Rescue Plan money. The county used federal funding to renovate the Emergency Shelter, a low-barrier facility where homeless individuals can...
Norway City Council, Nov. 10, 2025
Regular meeting of the Norway City Council was called to order by Mayor Loras Schulte at 5:30 PM. Roll Call – Present: Darrell Schulte, Robby Miller, Shawn Rudie, Mike Schulte, & Christopher Van Horn. Absent: None. Motion by R. Miller to approve the agenda, minutes, bills, and treasurer’s reports,...
Operation Quickfind for 11-year-old Bri’Miere Hines
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids police are looking for an 11-year-old girl last seen Friday afternoon. According to police, Bri’Miere Hines was last seen around 3 P.M. at Franklin Middle School. Hines is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around...
Man convicted of killing Marion woman faces sentencing amid bid for new trial
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — One of the men found guilty of murder in the death of Marion woman Melody Hoffman is expected to be sentenced to life in prison Friday. Dakota Van Patten was found guilty of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit a forcible felony in Hoffman's 2024 death.
KCRG First Alert Forecast
Temperatures will turn toward readings closer to normal for November, with some showers in the picture next week.
Northeast Iowa Food Bank still sees continued need despite SNAP resuming
The Northeast Iowa Food Bank says even though the federal shutdown has ended and SNAP benefits are being returned to families, the community need remains.

















