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Jurors are shown bodycam footage of Deputy Kyle Fangman as he arrives at the crime scene. Ryan Cooper was found shot to death in their Iowa home in June 2021. His wife, Karina Cooper, was arrested nearly three years later. (7/2/25)

DES MOINES, Iowa — New fireworks laws in Des Moines are expected to result in more sales and use during the holiday week. Fireworks are now allowed on private property in the state’s capital city on July 3rd between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., and on July 4th between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. They are not permitted on public...

A lost chicken found itself in possibly the worst possible place. UPI reports that in Des Moines, Iowa, a random chicken wandered into a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa shared a picture of the hen in front of the restaurant's doors, like it was waiting for its chance to get in.

Squirrels in Iowa are a familiar and fascinating part of the state’s wildlife. They can be seen darting across roads, leaping between tree branches, or foraging for food beneath backyard feeders. With their playful energy and diverse appearances, squirrels are among the most easily recognized mammals in both rural...

(Des Moines) -- Iowa motorists are getting a break at the pump this Independence Day holiday week. Triple A Iowa's weekly fuel report indicates the price of regular unleaded gasoline dropped 4 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.99 per gallon across the state. Prices are also down 33 cents from...

For the first time in more than a century, a fisher has been confirmed in Iowa. Caught on a trail camera in Allamakee County, this elusive carnivore shocked wildlife officials and locals alike. Fishers are weasel-like mammals about the size of a house cat, known for their solitary behavior, agility in trees, and...

(Des Moines, IA) -- Police departments around the metro area are preparing to enforce new regulations tomorrow during Fourth of July celebrations. "We've been doing this for a while, so we kind of know what all comes with the Fourth of July holiday. We will just have our officers prepared, well-staffed, and ready to...

A new state law that is now in effect says cities and counties cannot ban the use of fireworks on certain days — July 3, 4, and New Year’s Eve. Some local officials in cities that previously had year-round bans are preparing for a possible uptick in fireworks-related emergency calls.

DES MOINES, Iowa — At least two mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus this year, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says. One was found in Polk County, the other in Black Hawk County, according to the state's weekly report about diseases transmitted through bites from insects like...