1 person seriously injured in crash involving motorcycle and school bus, West Des Moines...
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — One person is seriously injured following a crash involving a motorcycle and a school bus in West Des Moines Tuesday afternoon. The crash is located in the 3000 block of EP True Parkway. The section of the road is closed while first responders are on scene, and will remain closed during the investigation.
Iowa State Fair teases final Grandstand act
DES MOINES, Iowa — Fair officials say they will be announcing the final Grandstand act soon. The state fair shared a teaser photo, shown below, of the final act on Facebook on Tuesday afternoon. The act will be playing on Friday, August 21. The nearly complete line-up includes: So far, the only sold-out act is […]
DMPD searching for missing, endangered teen
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is searching for a missing, endangered 16-year-old. The DMPD said Elijah voluntarily left his home. While his destination is unknown, it’s believed he may be on the east side of the city or in the eastern suburbs. Given his circumstances, the DMPD said he could be […]
Attorneys for suspect in Ashley Okland’s murder case challenge phone search warrant
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) - Attorneys for the woman charged with first-degree murder in the 2011 death of Iowa realtor Ashley Okland are asking a judge to throw out a search warrant for her phone, KCCI reports. 53-year-old Kristin Ramsey is charged with first-degree murder in Okland’s death. Okland was...
Former Des Moines middle school principal sues district, alleges discrimination
DES MOINES, Iowa — A former Des Moines Public Schools principal has sued the district, alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Dr. Fairouz Bishara-Rantisi Martinez served as the principal of Hoyt Middle School from July 2022 until October 2024, when she was placed on administrative leave. In the lawsuit, which...
Florida man arrested after allegedly assaulting Perry woman
A Florida man was arrested Monday after allegedly assaulting a Perry woman in the home. Shamarrie Ke Vante Berry, 24, of 31922 Treasure Dock Isle, Wesley Chapel, Florida, was charged with domestic abuse assault. The incident began about 4:30 p.m. Monday at a residence in the 600 block of Warford...
Creative drink shop finds a home in Huxley after a whirlwind 1st year
What started as a pink, 7‑by‑10‑foot drink trailer has quickly grown into one of Huxley’s newest gathering spots. Lemon & Sips , the family-run drink shop known for its Iowa State Fair‑style lemonades, dirty sodas and iced lattes, opened its brick‑and‑mortar location March 6, less than a year after owner April Estrem first mixed lemonade in her tiny Clear...
Woman hospitalized after shooting in Gray’s Lake neighborhood
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Gray’s Lake neighborhood that hospitalized a woman early Tuesday morning. Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer of the DMPD, said officers responded to the 1900 block of Casady Drive just after 2:30 a.m. after receiving 911 calls about the shooting. […]
Des Moines mayor in crash with DART bus
Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen was involved in a minor crash with a DART bus, according to a police report and Boesen's account to Axios. Why it matters: Boesen also chairs the DART board, putting extra scrutiny on the crash. State of play: Police described the crash as a same-direction...
Multiday Severe Threat To Strike Plains Again Late Week
Another week, another active pattern is setting up across the Plains once again. The severe weather threat returns Thursday and continues through the weekend and into early next week. Thursday’s threat has expanded to include most of Minnesota down to Oklahoma with the best chances in Sioux Falls, Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City and Wichita. Damaging winds, very large hail and a few tornadoes...
