Free speed upgrades coming to Des Moines fiber customers
DES MOINES, Iowa — Some internet customers in the metro are getting a free upgrade — and they’re the first in the country to do so. Google Fiber first became available in the metro in 2022, offering some of the highest internet speeds at the time. Now, those customers are getting an upgrade. Those who […]
Psychology of Serial Killers Tour Hits the Midwest
The Psychology of Serial Killers Tour, featuring renowned forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles, is coming to the Midwest this spring. The live, educational experience explores the psychological patterns, behaviors, and motivations behind serial killers—offering audiences a rare, firsthand look into how these...
Ames Man Accused of Choking, Assaulting Woman Inside Apartment
An Ames man was taken into custody Tuesday following a reported domestic incident that police say involved physical assault and preventing a woman from leaving her apartment. Court records show the arrest occurred on January 27, 2026, in the 400 block of East 7th Street in Ames. According to a criminal complaint...
Iowa authorities seek public’s help to locate work release escapee
DES MOINES, Iowa -Authorities are asking for help in locating an Iowa work release escapee. Richard Wayne Shaul failed to report back to Fort Des Moines - Bldg. 70, as required on Friday. Shaul is a 55-year-old White male, 5' 11" tall and weighs 216 pounds. He was convicted of...
Iowa businesses join “No Work, No School, No Shopping” nationwide strike
DES MOINES, Iowa — Activists across the country called for a nationwide strike Friday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. The “National Shutdown,” was called “No Work, No School, No Shopping.” The demonstrations come as protesters demand federal immigration agents withdraw from Minnesota...
A cold shot, then Sunday snow across Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — It was another in a string of chilly days Thursday, with highs lower than Wednesday’s. More cold and dry conditions will be with us through Saturday before a change. Lows will be in the single digits above and below zero across our viewing area Thursday night. Friday and Saturday mornings will […]
Domestic Disturbance At An Okoboji Resort Results In Arrest
Okoboji, Iowa (KUOO) — A man from Madrid, Iowa, faces charges in connection with a domestic disturbance early Sunday in Okoboji. Police were called to Lake Okoboji Resort around 3:30 a.m. and discovered a 34-year-old woman had been physically and sexually assaulted. Further investigation led to the arrest of...
This Des Moines, IA Steakhouse Still Feels Like a 1950s Supper Club
Step inside Iowa Beef Steak House and it feels like Des Moines never left the golden age of supper clubs. Wood booths, glowing neon, and the steady sizzle from the open grill set the tone before you ever take a bite. You get hearty steaks, a nostalgic salad bar, and...
Bill seeks prison time for falsely claiming academic credentials
Lying about academic credentials would become a crime in Iowa under a bill that’s been approved by a House subcommittee. Representative Dean Fisher drafted the bill after former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE agents and false claims on his job application came to light. Roberts had...
Downtown diners react to Django, Americana closures near Western Gateway Park
DES MOINES, Iowa – Two well-known downtown Des Moines restaurants have called it quits over the past six months. The French-inspired restaurant, Django, announced on Tuesday that it will shutter on March 14, reportedly due to market and economic conditions that make it tough to operate profitably. The announcement...
