Second Arrest Made In “Toxic Lasagna” Plot To Force Miscarriage
Matthew Uthoff A second suspect is behind bars following an investigation into a drug-laced meal...
First Alert Forecast: Friday Afternoon, March 27th
KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Joe Winters has your latest First Alert Forecast, featuring elevated fire danger ahead.
🛒 Multiple Customer Service Jobs Now Hiring in Linn County, IA
Cedar Rapids is buzzing with new openings in customer service and retail. Whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or a full-time career start, there are several solid options this week.
Cedar Rapids man arrested after Saturday night police chase
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A man is facing several criminal charges tied to a late night police chase in Cedar Rapids. 20-year-old Darryl Alexander is charged with reckless driving and eluding. He is also facing an obedience to signal of train charge. The Cedar Rapids Police Department said the...
🚨 Cedar Rapids Bomb Squad Equipment Project Moves Forward in Federal Review
The Cedar Rapids-Metro Hazardous Devices Unit (HDU) is one step closer to receiving federal funding to replace its aging bomb-disposal robots and protective bomb suit. The project, submitted by the City of Cedar Rapids, has advanced to the next stage of the Community Project Funding process, announced by U.S....
🚧 18th Avenue SW rebuild starts March 30, runs through October
Starting Monday, March 30, crews will begin major rebuilding work on 18th Avenue SW between Edgewood Road and Wiley Boulevard in Cedar Rapids. The project, part of the city’s Paving for Progress program, will replace pavement, add a new storm sewer system, and upgrade water mains. Work is expected to continue through...
💰 Johnson County recommends $13.37 minimum wage starting July 1
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to raise the county’s recommended minimum wage to $13.37 per hour, effective July 1, 2026. The increase is based on inflation data from the Consumer Price Index.
Iowa Weather Alert: Heat Dome Pushes Temps Into 80s While Heavy Rain Threat Raises...
Des Moines, Iowa – A powerful shift in weather is set to impact Iowa in the coming days as a heat dome drives temperatures into the upper 70s and low 80s, while repeated rounds of storms bring a growing risk of heavy rain and localized flooding through early April.
Hundreds march in Waterloo ‘No Kings’ protest as part of nationwide demonstrations
WATERLOO, Iowa - Demonstrations took place across the country today as part of the third nationwide “No Kings” protest, with several communities in Iowa joining in. Cities including Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Waterloo all saw marches, as residents gathered to advocate for equality and unity. In Waterloo,...
VIDEO: Police chase ends on I-380 ramp near Quaker Oats
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — About half a dozen police cruisers were on or around the southbound ramp to I-380 near Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids on Saturday night after a vehicle chase ended just short of the interstate. The crash on the ramp happened just before...
