Cedar Rapids considering free bus rides, conducting study
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids Transit is conducting a study to determine if the city can transition to fare-free buses. According to Marion City Council documents, the transit department is looking to “improve accessibility” and decide what comes next - as existing fareboxes have reached the end of their useful life and would cost $1.3 million to replace.
First Alert Forecast: Monday morning, May 4th
KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast including a warm Monday, some late-afternoon storms, and a brief cooldown...
Be on the Lookout for These Amazing Eastern Iowa Food Trucks This Summer
Which Eastern Iowa trucks are your favorite? We asked, and you answered!
Duckling rescue goes swimmingly in North Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The North Liberty Fire and Police Departments were able to safely rescue 11 ducklings Sunday afternoon. Fire and Police were dispatched at 2:45 p.m. to the Aldi, where the ducklings were pulled from stormwater drain in the parking lot. The city says the baby ducks...
Banks deny ICCSD’s $25M loan due to missing audits, improved revenue
Amid months of financial uncertainty, the Iowa City Community School District has delayed its pursuit of a multimillion-dollar loan because banks are leery of the lack of audits and its improved cash flow. The district said improved revenues and reduced spending have eased short-term cash flow concerns during a school board meeting on April 28, and that it won't take out a...
St. Luke’s ER Medical Director shares stroke patient process
Dr. Ryan Sundermann shares why every second is crucial when dealing with a suspected stroke patient, and what signs to watch for.
One Person Airlifted, Two Others Arrested in Linn County UTV Crash
One person was airlifted and two others arrested after a UTV crash in Linn County on Saturday night. The crash happened around 7:30 pm at 3869 North Center Point Road southeast of Center Point. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office says upon arriving, emergency personnel found a UTV had rolled in...
UPDATE: I-380 southbound lane reopened after crash near North Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The southbound left lane has reopened on I-380 following a crash near North Liberty that caused major traffic delays. The southbound left lane has been blocked on I-380 due to a crash near North Liberty, causing major traffic delays. This is occurring between Exit 4:...
Jerry Burns files new appeal for his murder conviction
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Jerry Burns, who is serving life in prison for the murder of 18-year-old Michelle Martinko in December of 1979, is once again appealing his murder conviction. Michelle Martinko was murdered in the parking lot at Cedar Rapids’ Westdale Mall on the night of December 19,...
Teenager injured in Cedar Rapids shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A 17-year-old was injured in a shooting Monday morning on the city’s southwest side. Cedar Rapids police responded to a report of shots fired in the 900 block of 9th Street SW at 11:36 a.m. While they were at the scene, they learned of...

















