Waukee’s Ajak Malual striving for heights never before seen in Iowa high school high...
WAUKEE, Iowa — It’s a moment that sent the Drake Relays crowd into a frenzy, and opened the eyes of track fans in our state, and around the country. Waukee sophomore Ajak Malual clears seven feet, becoming just the 13th Iowa high schooler ever to do so, and earning a Drake Relays title. “It just […]
Judge orders discovery in Kristin Ramsey’s case for 2011 murder of Ashley Okland
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — A district judge has issued a ruling about discovery in the case of Kristin Ramsey, the woman accused of killing realtor Ashley Okland in West Des Moines in 2011. Ramsey, 53, was arrested in March on a charge of first-degree murder in Okland’s death. The realtor was found shot to death […]
Missing Wisconsin man was last seen on traffic cameras in Altoona, authorities say
ALTOONA, Iowa — The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has issued an Endangered Person Advisory after a missing Wisconsin man was seen on camera in Altoona. 60-year-old Jesus Almeyda Orbegozo left a business that he manages in Darlington, Wisconsin at 5 p.m. Monday and did not return home, leaving his phone behind, the advisory states.
Vehicle crashes into Indianola healthcare clinic
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A vehicle crashed into a healthcare clinic in Indianola on Tuesday morning. At around 8:30 a.m., the Indianola Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle crashing into the UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine located in the 300 block of E Hillcrest Avenue. According to the IPD, the driver, a 77-year-old man, […]
Iowa apartment fire leaves 60 without homes, cause under investigation
DES MOINES, Iowa- A fire on Des Moines’ south side Monday afternoon left dozens of residents displaced and caused extensive damage to a three-story apartment building. The American Red Cross said it is providing care and comfort to roughly 60 people who are without a place to call home. Firefighters said it will likely be […]
Iowa prisons to change drug testing, discipline policies after settlement reached
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa prisons will change how they test inmates for drugs and discipline them after a settlement was reached Tuesday with three women who say they were wrongly punished based on false-positive drug tests. The Iowa State Appeal Board approved the settlement between the Iowa Department of...
Massive Chevrolet collection in Ankeny opens for a rare peek
Ankeny is unexpectedly home to one of the largest vintage Chevrolet collections in the U.S., and it's opening to the public for a rare peek. Why it matters: Dennis Albaugh, a prominent Ankeny developer and owner of the collection, is opening his car barn May 17 for a fundraiser benefiting Broadlawns and UnityPoint's new psychiatric addiction fellowship. It's the first of its kind in...
Bonchon opens its first Iowa location near Jordan Creek
Linh here. I'm a huge Korean fried chicken fan. (Every Wednesday, you'll find me at Basic Bird for their $1 wing deal.) So when I saw that the popular Bonchon chain was opening just outside Jordan Creek mall, I was hyped to try it. What it is: The star is...
Firefighters battle apartment fire in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Firefighters are battling a fire at an apartment complex on the southeast side of Des Moines. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at around 4:20 p.m. at an apartment in the 2100 block of E Caulder Avenue. A WHO 13 crew on scene captured heavy smoke billowing from the […]
Waukee patrol vehicle crashes, rolls over during burglary response
A Waukee patrol car was involved in a crash on the way to a reported armed burglary, the police department said in a release. Waukee police officers were sent to respond around 7:30 a.m. Monday. While crossing the intersection of Hickman Road and Warrior Lane, a vehicle hit one of the patrol cars, causing it to roll over.
