Severe Weather Impacts Guthrie and Dallas Counties Late Monday Night
Both Guthrie and Dallas Counties saw thunderstorms roll through Monday night. According to the National Weather Service, Guthrie County was under a severe thunderstorm warning at 8:44 p.m. Raccoon Valley Radio’s Severe Weather Action Team was live on air at 8:50 p.m. Dallas County was roped into the severe...
Meet the Iowa restaurants and chefs on the James Beard list
In the world of chefs and restaurants, the greatest recognition from peers comes from the James Beard Foundation , the New York-based organization that "celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture." For more than 30 years, the nonprofit has honored chefs and restaurants in the United States....
Man admits to ‘mercy killing’ of wife and will now spend decades behind bars
ADEL, Iowa (KCCI) -- A Perry man will likely spend the remainder of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to the death of his wife last year. Richard James Hoesing, 76, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder in the killing of his wife, Jean Hoesing. A judge sentenced him to 50 years in prison, with a...
Des Moines man charged in cousin’s stabbing death facing competency evaluation
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man accused of stabbing his cousin to death will undergo a competency evaluation to determine whether he is fit to stand trial. In early January, officers with the Des Moines Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing in the 3400 block of E. 26th Street. At […]
Des Moines police say missing 11-year-old child has been found, reunited with family
DES MOINES, Iowa — UPDATE: 11-year-old Ayreauanna has been found safe and was reunited with family, according to the Des Moines Police Department. The Des Moines Police Department is asking for help locating a missing child, last seen on the south side of the city. Officials say 11-year-old Ayreauanna...
How an Ames businessman plans to run across Iowa in less than 4 days
Clayton Mooney has spent years pushing his limits on trails and backroads, and the Ames ultramarathoner is taking on his biggest challenge yet. Mooney, who owns Clayton Farms, plans to break the record for fastest run across Iowa , or the Run Across Iowa FKT (Fastest known time), in 2027, the same year he turns 40....
Waukee man allegedly assaults Waukee woman
A Waukee man was arrested Monday after allegedly assaulting a Waukee woman in the home. Tarcheon Pokah Roberts, 36, of 760 S.E. Greyson Lane, Waukee, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault, child endangerment and third-degree criminal mischief. The incident began about 8:30 a.m. Monday at a residence...
Infant hospitalized with broken femur, father arrested for child endangerment
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines father has been arrested on a child endangerment charge after police said he lied about how his infant son suffered a broken femur. Steven McIntosh, 21, is charged with child endangerment-serious injury and was booked into the Polk County Jail Monday night. A $25,000 cash only bond has...
Body found in Des Moines River identified as missing man
DES MOINES, Iowa — A body found in the Des Moines River last week has been identified as belonging to a missing man. On the morning of March 25, the Des Moines Police Department and Des Moines Fire Department responded to a report of a body in the river near Court Avenue. First responders were […]
A Des Moines Man Arrested By Newton Police For Online Child Exploitation Awaits Sentencing
A Des Moines man who faced sixteen charges from an online child exploitation investigation by the Newton Police Department is scheduled to be sentenced May 11th. That sentencing date for 44-year-old Matthew Mark Powell has been set by District Court Judge Nicholas Bailey after a plea agreement. Court records show...
