Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa – It’s one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, and some changes are coming to one of the busiest interchanges in the metro. Beginning this week, westbound traffic on I-80 from Highway 65 to the east mixmaster will be on newly paved lanes on the north side of the interstate. […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man who admitted to placing a pipe bomb-style improvised explosive device (IED) on Waveland Golf Course this summer was sentenced to two years' probation on Thursday. On July 10, golfers found an IED near the course's eighth hole. The Des Moines Police...

Warren County residents who use a private surveillance system at their home or business can join the Warren County Community Camera Program, run by the Warren County Attorney’s Office. The program alerts law enforcement to cameras that may be in operation in the area if a crime is committed, and could potentially...

A resident, who recently moved into a historical building, has reported a severe cockroach infestation. The individual alleges that the landlord failed to disclose the infestation prior to the move. The resident describes the situation as dire, with daily sightings of cockroaches, a persistent odor, and health issues...

A Perry woman was arrested Thursday after her 5-year-old child was found “taking hits” off his mother’s THC vaping device on the school bus. Tierra To Nett Fre Sha Johnson Calvin, 28, of 601 Warford St., Perry, was charged with child endangerment, first-offense possession a controlled substance-marijuana and...

In an effort to support the disabled community, a social media user has shared a valuable resource for reporting handicapped parking violations. The user urges others not to confront violators directly, but to report any observed violations to the provided number, (515) 283-4811. They also note that while they...

A furry but friendly face has joined the Ames Police Department . Crisis Response K9 Penny, a two-year old Great Pyrenees mix, is the police department's first K9 since 1999. Her handler is Sgt. Amber Christian. The only other K9 in Story County is employed by the Iowa State University Police . Penny's goal is to...

While the text of the Iowa Constitution lacks the prominence of that adopted by our nation’s Founding Fathers, people from Ackley to Zwingle and points in between should track down a copy and give it a read. Buried away in the document adopted by Iowa voters in 1857, they...

Your first winter as a homeowner can be daunting, but you want to make sure you don't forget these crucial projects before it gets too cold.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near des moines.