Opinion| Iowa City is losing its voice in police accountability.
On Sept. 6, Iowa News Now reported officers had shot and killed a teen after he advanced on them with a weapon at the end of a vehicle pursuit in Greene County. On Mar. 18, KCRG reported on a video captured by a bystander of an Iowa City Police Department officer punching a man after attempting to deliver an arrest...
People concerned school districts don’t protect their teachers from violent incidents
A longtime downtown Iowa City bar believes it’s time to revisit an ordinance the city put into place 16 years ago. Iowa welcomes No. 11 Indiana in Big Ten home opener. Springville Volleyball talks about improvements they want to make moving forward. The Springville Volleyball team joins the show...
Syphilis cases among college-aged students in Johnson County increase
Johnson County was found to have one of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections, according to Iowa’s Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS. The majority of the reported cases peak in the 20 to 24-year-old age range — the average age of most college students. With the University of Iowa...
Cedar Rapids man charged after allegedly starting multiple fires at Greene Square Park
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man was charged after allegedly starting multiple fires at Greene Square Park last week. At approximately 11:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a fire and potential explosion at Greene Square Park on September 16. Witnesses told police that the suspect...
Johnson County offers free life-saving supplies at various locations
OnIowa Live crew discusses Mark Gronowski's comfortability, what they want to see more of, and the future in his role as quarterback. Eastern Iowa health officials work to clear up questions over COVID-19 vaccine. Expert with LearningRX shares 3 steps to help child thrive. Students are roughly a month into...
University of Iowa slips, Iowa State edges up in U.S. News ranking
Data: U.S. News & World Report ; Table: Axios Visuals Many of Iowa's top colleges and universities lost ground in this year's U.S. News rankings. State of play: The 2026 Best Colleges report, released Tuesday, shows the University of Iowa and Drake University each dropping four spots in the national universities...
Lewis found guilty in Tsai killing
KCRG TV9 First Alert Storm Team's Justin Roberts has your latest forecast including a chance for storms this afternoon and slightly cooler temperatures.
42nd Street NE closure starts Wednesday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Drivers in northeast Cedar Rapids will need to plan ahead starting Wednesday. A section of 42nd Street NE — from just west of Blue Jay Drive to just east of Pine View Drive — will be closed as the next phase of a road improvement project begins.
Buggy and Car Collision Near Kalona Results in Injuries
A horse-drawn buggy collided with a car on the Washington-Johnson County Line Road in rural Kalona Friday morning, causing injuries to both the buggy driver and the horse. Johnson County authorities were notified of a crash involving a vehicle and a horse-drawn buggy at 7:23 a.m. Friday morning. According to the...
Draper Park is dedicated to late City Council member and town’s history of trains
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The city unveiled its first “Pocket Park,” a mini park with substantial features, on Monday at Draper Park. Railroads are a big part of the city of Marion’s history. According to the city, more than 50 trains would come through town each day.
