Des Moines IA

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) -- A Crawford County crash claims the life of a 68-year-old Altoona woman.

Some people like it hot, and then some like it even hotter. One girl attending Iowa State University is definitely of the latter, as she cooks her poor roommate alive every night by setting their thermostat to 80°F. That might sound pretty mild, if it were a warm summer day, but trying to sleep in that heat through...

The Spartan dance team made history this weekend at the Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Association’s state team and solo championships at Casey’s Center & EMC Convention Center in Des Moines, on Dec. 3-5, placing in every dance category in which they competed. The Spartans, who danced...

(Iowa Falls, IA) – The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation has announced the locations of Operation Christmas Meal for this year. The event kicked-off last Friday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines and organizers are hitting in the coming weeks to bring distribute 27,000 free loins and Christmas cheer to 16 Iowa...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The City of Des Moines said its public works crews are going to take advantage of the warm weather Tuesday to plow remaining snow and slush off residential streets. Public Works Director Jonathan Gano says the warm weather will provide the perfect opportunity to get the remaining snow and slush...

MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — The criminal case against Amanda Kay DeVos, the former Treasurer of Madison County, is headed for trial next week, and her attorney has filed a motion asking the court to block prosecutors from bringing up two specific topics. DeVos, 38, is facing four criminal charges, including Felonious...

After a recent snowfall in Ames, Iowa, local Public Works and Fire Department crews are working to uncover fire hydrants covered by snow. The city has more than 3,000 hydrants. Residents are asked to help keep hydrants near their homes or businesses visible and accessible.

URBANDALE, Iowa — The Urbandale Community School District school board is discussing anti-bullying efforts just over one month after Urbandale high school student Miles Phipps died by suicide, whose family says was bullied. A discussion, presented by superintendent Dr. Rosalie Daca and director of student services...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines Police Department Sergeant escaped serious injuries Sunday night after a southbound driver lost control on Merle Hay Road, crossed the centerline, and collided with a patrol SUV and another vehicle. The crash happened during an attempted pass that left three people with minor injuries....

A Carlisle man was arrested in Waukee Sunday after he allegedly assaulted a Waukee woman in her home. Damien Lee Sinopoli, 20, of 1435 S. Fifth St., Carlisle, was charged with domestic abuse assault-impeding flow of air/blood and first-offense OWI. The incident began about 4:45 a.m. Sunday at a residence...