Cedar Rapids man gets suspended sentence after eluding officers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man was given a suspended sentence this week after led police officers on a chase through the city earlier this year. A judgement filed Tuesday says Darryl Alexander was given three years of supervised probation for a felony eluding while speeding charge.
$35M water park, RV resort coming to Riverside as casino competition heats up
RIVERSIDE, Iowa (KCRG) - A $35 million water park and RV resort is coming to Riverside as the community prepares for increased casino competition from Cedar Rapids. Elite Casino Resorts broke ground Thursday on Blackjack Beach, a new RV resort, water park and event destination across Highway 22 from Riverside Casino &
Marion man found not guilty in son’s death to remain at mental health facility,...
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A Marion man found not guilty by reason of insanity for strangling his son to death will remain at a mental health institute, a judge has ruled. Matthew Schleier was found not guilty in April 2024 for the killing of his five-year-old son. He was later committed to Cherokee Health Institute.
Repeat offender sentenced on federal gun charge in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A man from Cedar Rapids was sentenced Wednesday to two years and six months in prison for owning a gun as a felon. Cody Michael Adkins, 25, pleaded guilty to the charge on April 1. According to the Department of Justice, he was pulled over...
Cedar Rapids Police: 1 dead after shots fired, investigation underway
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Police Department says it is actively investigating an alleged shooting Thursday morning after one person was found dead. Officers dispatched shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday morning to the 1800 block of Western Drive Southwest for a shots fired incident. At the scene,...
Marion Fire Department earns international accreditation
MARION, Iowa — The Marion Fire Department has earned accredited agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International after completing a voluntary review of its operations and performance. Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly, City Manager Ryan Waller and Fire Chief Tom Fagan attended the accreditation hearing
Water main break leaves about 75 Atkins homes without service
ATKINS, Iowa — About 75 homes in Atkins are without water service after a significant water main break near 415 First St., according to the city. In a Facebook update Wednesday night, city officials said the water department was unable to reduce the flow enough to keep water service running in the affected area while a
First-day-of-school road closure near Linn-Mar raises concerns
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - An upcoming road closure near Linn-Mar High School is raising concerns because the work is scheduled to begin the same day students return to class. The southbound lanes of North 10th Street from Tower Terrace Road to 29th Avenue are scheduled to close beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25. Drivers will be d
Police chase in southwest Cedar Rapids turns into foot pursuit
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - TV9 is working to learn more about a chase that turned into a foot pursuit in southwest Cedar Rapids. This is in the area near the Arrowridge and The Avenue apartments off of 16th Ave SW. Around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Cedar Rapids watch command told...
Man charged after alleged altercation over photos taken at Camden County resort pool
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Camden County deputies say that a man is in custody after being accused of a physical altercation after allegedly taking photos and videos of 18-year-old women at a swimming pool. According to online court dockets, Matthew Langguth, born in 1987, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been charged with two counts

















