Des Moines IA

Des Moines, Iowa – An Iowa man who opened fire on his ex-girlfriend’s parents as they helped her move out of their shared home will spend the rest of his life in prison. Prosecutors said Hamza Smajlovic, 25, shot and killed 45-year-old Ruth Robison and critically wounded 53-year-old Tony Robison on November 1, 2024,...

In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the turnover rate among Channel 13 hosts. Notable departures include Dan Winters, Janae Townsend, and most recently, Erin Kiernan. Many are curious about the reasons behind these exits and are seeking insights into what might be happening behind the scenes at...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Minneapolis, MN – Holiday travelers across the Upper Midwest could face dangerous road conditions as a winter storm barrels through the region this weekend, with snowfall totals exceeding six inches in...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A state audit questions what happened to more than $167,000 in state and federal grant money awarded to a contractor. The State Auditor’s Office reviewed Crossroads Behavioral Health Services and its contracts with the state to provide behavioral health services in Madison, Adams, Union,...

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday that a property tax freeze for seniors is “one of the things” her campaign is looking at as it devises how to reduce property taxes in the state.  Reynolds also spoke about the state’s request for a unified allocation of education funding and decision not to privatize health care for […]

Cities with the most expensive homes in the Ames metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for...

Ocha Bubble Tea is bringing its Asian desserts to downtown Des Moines' 4th Street and Court Avenue area, owner Nishapat "Aom" Meesangkaew tells Axios. The big picture: The new shop will be Ocha's third cafe, located at 221 4th St., which formerly housed the Despensary. State of play: Aom's downtown...

Cryptocurrency scams cost Des Moines residents nearly $500,000 last year, according to new crime data that, for the first time, reports the losses in cases investigated by the city's police department. Why it matters: Recovering money lost to crypto scams is notoriously difficult, but DSM police are hopeful that...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) commission approved a plan to install 10 new bus shelters this winter. Thanks to a grant from Bravo Greater Des Moines, nine of the shelters will display art from local and national artists. According to a press...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Monday night marked Erin Kiernan’s last newscast with WHO 13. For nearly three decades, Erin has shared the news with central Iowans, both from the anchor desk and from out in the field, where she has told many important stories. It’s in that position of reporter, advocate for truth, and...