Des Moines IA

A new law is hitting the road soon. Starting July 1st Iowa’s Hands-Free Driving Law goes into effect. Drivers will no longer be allowed to hold or manually operate a cell phone or other electronic device while driving. Using your device is only allowed if it’s hands-free or voice activated.

DES MOINES, Iowa — For many Iowans, the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks, cookouts and pool parties. Nationwide, however, traffic fatalities are also becoming synonymous with the Fourth of July. Iowa had nine traffic fatalities over the Fourth of July holiday weekend last year, making it the...

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Iowans will have more freedom than ever before to light consumer fireworks this summer, as a new state law takes effect on July 1. The law, Senate File 303, blocks cities and counties from enforcing bans or restrictions on fireworks on three key days each year: July 3, July 4, and December 31.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Poisonous plants are continuing to spread in the state of Iowa. Last summer, TV9 brought you a story about poison ivy and poison hemlock spreading in eastern Iowa. A year later, an expert with Iowa State University says there are a variety of things causing...

Friday marks 30 years since the disappearance of Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, and the push for answers in her case continues. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the story from Iowa.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Fire Department held its fire safety day and encouraged the community to come out and practice their skills. Fire Station #1 held its annual Fire Prevention Open House during the Arts Festival to prevent fires and help young people and adults feel confident in their ability to do […]

The home market is still on fire. Even with interest rates that are more than double from historic lows just 4 years ago, people are looking to buy a home. With the market being so hot, prices are even hotter. Home prices nationally have risen by about 47% since 2020. But you can still find affordable homes out...

A Waukee woman was arrested Friday in connection with a May incident in which she allegedly caused a toddler to fall and injure his face. Amaya Leslie Sexton, 20, of 650 N.E. Alice’s Road, Waukee, was charged with child endangerment-bodily injury. The incident occurred about 3 p.m. on May...

Felicity Taylor goes from the only girl in the room to leading a wrestling room full of girls. “They are still young, so if they want to wrestle in college and even the level after that, they need to be loving the sport and having fun.”. Special senior day for...

Sioux City, IA — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a $10,000 fine to Knife River Midwest, LLC, a Sioux City construction company, for “repeated” violations of its permit regarding emissions at its Sioux City Hot Asphalt Plant. The DNR will require the plant to retest its plant for carbon monoxide...