Des Moines IA

Johnson Chayee Browne, accused of murdering his partner in January, will undergo a competency evaluation to determine if he is fit to stand trial, after his defense team claimed he is suffering from mental health issues.

In 2025, DR Horton Iowa took out 487 building permits for single-family homes in the Greater Des Moines area, more than any other home builder, data compiled by the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines shows. DR Horton also took out the most single-family building permits in 2024 (530), 2023 (550); 2022...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA – Central Iowa is preparing for another round of accumulating snow as a system moves northwest to southeast across the state Wednesday afternoon and evening, potentially disrupting travel on...

When Monika Owczarski walks past Des Moines' Central Place Industrial Park in the River Bend neighborhood, she can't help but look to see if any sunflowers are popping out of the undeveloped lots that were once home to her urban garden. Instead, Owczarski finds tire marks from semi-trucks imprinted in the same soil...

The Iowa Board of Nursing has suspended the license of an Ankeny nurse following a criminal conviction tied to identity theft in Polk County, Iowa. Jamie Jorgensen, 38, of Ankeny, previously faced two counts of forgery stemming from allegations that a physician’s signature was forged on medical records. Police...

URBANDALE, Iowa — The victim in a fatal Urbandale shooting over the weekend has been identified as a 14-year-old. Just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, officers with the Urbandale Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance in the 3800 block of 64th Street. The UPD said that when officers arrived, they found a […]

Fans of beloved WHO 13 news meteorologist Jeriann Ritter want to know what happened after she had issues speaking during a recent broadcast.

Ever felt the charm of a covered bridge? These enchanting structures in Madison County are not just for crossing—they're portals to a nostalgic era.

Vermeer Corporation has announced its acquisition of 186 acres of land and the intent to build an all-new 300,000 square foot facility in the Des Moines metro, located in Bondurant, that will be home to initially 300+ jobs related to the manufacture and support of Vermeer industrial parts and equipment. This...

To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Joshua Fleming of Huxley was traveling in the 24000 block of W Avenue when his vehicle collided with a vehicle, driven by Landon Hoppe of Clive. No injuries were reported. Damage to Fleming’s vehicle was estimated at $10,000, and damage to Hoppe’s vehicle was...