Des Moines IA

For the second time this month, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a multi-species game bird hatchery in Kossuth County. The flock includes pheasants,...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A new display is up at the Iowa Statehouse. It’s part of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. The display shows just some of the $648 million of unclaimed property held by the state. It includes old cash, sports cards, old birthday cards, and war medals. There is a QR code for […]

A western ridge of high pressure will build into the Upper Midwest this weekend, which will bring a return of southerly winds. Those winds will help launch temperatures back to seasonable levels by Sunday. High temperatures are slated for the mid to upper teens Saturday with mid to upper 20s arriving Sunday. Sunday...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- While waiting in a West Des Moines exam room, Mya Buie nervously applies her lip gloss. Three months ago, the 17-year-old had multiple surgeries to reconstruct her jaw. In this moment, she is waiting to be seen for a postoperative checkup. She hasn't liked medical settings since a...

An Urbandale man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly threatened to shoot an West Des Moines woman and her family. Burdette Foster Hixenbaugh, 36, of 4315 162nd St., Urbandale, was charged with first-degree harassment. The incident occurred Jan. 16 about 4:30 a.m. at a residence in the 8600 block of...

Here is the breakdown of the retail shakeup hitting the Hawkeye State in 2026. The most surprising story of early 2026 is the sudden disappearance of Marco's Pizza. The Shutdown: Without warning, the chain abruptly closed all 6 of its remaining Iowa locations. The Impact: Stores in Cedar Rapids, North...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Some internet customers in the metro are getting a free upgrade — and they’re the first in the country to do so. Google Fiber first became available in the metro in 2022, offering some of the highest internet speeds at the time. Now, those customers are getting an upgrade. Those who […]

The Psychology of Serial Killers Tour, featuring renowned forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles, is coming to the Midwest this spring. The live, educational experience explores the psychological patterns, behaviors, and motivations behind serial killers—offering audiences a rare, firsthand look into how these...

An Ames man was taken into custody Tuesday following a reported domestic incident that police say involved physical assault and preventing a woman from leaving her apartment. Court records show the arrest occurred on January 27, 2026, in the 400 block of East 7th Street in Ames. According to a criminal complaint...

DES MOINES, Iowa -Authorities are asking for help in locating an Iowa work release escapee. Richard Wayne Shaul failed to report back to Fort Des Moines - Bldg. 70, as required on Friday. Shaul is a 55-year-old White male, 5' 11" tall and weighs 216 pounds. He was convicted of...