State News
May was 4th wettest on record
May rainfall ended up just a little short of being double the normal average for the month. State Climatologist Justin Glissen says we got trapped in a pattern that wouldn’t go away. “What we were […]
Year: 2019
State News
Inslee touts Washington state record in NARAL forum
Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee, the governor of Washington state, says it’s time for a federal law guaranteeing access to abortion. “This is a freedom issue,” Inslee said this morning in Des Moines. “It is […]
State News
AAA Iowa says deadly roadway accidents pick up this time of year
We’re now a week into what are considered the 100 deadliest days to be on the roads, in Iowa and nationwide. Rose White, spokeswoman for AAA-Iowa, says the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day […]
Entertainment
Is James Holzhauer’s winning streak in ‘Jeopardy!’?
Jeopardy! Productions(LOS ANGELES) — (SPOILER ALERT) Footage that’s making the rounds online seems to show that the record-breaking run by James Holzhauer, the current Jeopardy! champ, ends tonight. Following 32 straight wins, Holzhauer apparently was dethroned […]
State News
Traffic cameras turned back on in Cedar Rapids
The city of Cedar Rapids turned its traffic cameras back along with a switch in the calendar to June. City public safety spokesman, Greg Beulow says drivers will get a grace period to adjust. “During […]
State News
Tornado damage won’t stop Floyd County Fair
While the Floyd County Fairgrounds in Charles City lost half of its buildings during a Memorial Day tornado, fair board president Amy Staudt says the show will go on next month. “I am sure that […]
Entertainment
Tony Soprano’s NJ house is on sale for $3.4 million
Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage(NEW JERSEY) — The North Caldwell, New Jersey property that Tony Soprano called home on the HBO series The Sopranos from 1999-2007 is up for sale, with an asking price of $3.4 million, […]
World News
Out-of-control cruise ship crashes into tourist boat on busy Venice canal
Simone Padovani/Awakening/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — An out-of-control cruise ship in Italy crashed into a dock and tourist boat on a busy Venice canal Sunday, injuring multiple people. The crash occurred in the Giudecca canal around […]
World News
Iran’s foreign minister says US sanctions are ‘economic terrorism’
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — Iran will not be intimidated by President Donald Trump’s “art of the deal pressure” by using economic sanctions to push Iran to negotiate a new nuclear deal, the country’s top diplomat told […]
World News
Five bodies spotted in Himalayas during helicopter search for missing climbers
gawrav/iStock(NEW DELHI, India) — Helicopters searching for eight mountain climbers from the same expedition in the Indian Himalayas spotted five bodies Monday morning, an official confirmed to ABC News. The missing climbers were part of […]
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WWII vet visits cemetery, advises soldiers ahead of D-Day anniversary
Ibtissem Guenfoud/ABC News(COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France) — It’s been nearly 75 years since Leonard Jindra fought in World War II. He was seriously injured three times — and earned three Purple Hearts for his bravery. On Sunday, […]
Entertainment
‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ reigns at the box office with $49 million debut
Warner Bros. Pictures(NEW YORK) — Warner Brothers’ Godzilla: King of the Monsters roared it’s way to the top of the box office this weekend, just not as mightily as expected. The third installment in Legendary’s MonsterVerse, following 2014’s Godzilla and […]
State News
Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 6/2/19
Class 4A 1. Johnston (8-0) LW #1 2. Western Dubuque (5-1) LW #2 3. Dowling Catholic (3-0) LW #5 4. Iowa City West (6-1) LW #7 5. Urbandale (3-1) LW #6 6. Waukee (5-0) LW […]
State News
Temporary flood barrier breached in Burlington
A temporary floodwall was breached in Burlington early Saturday afternoon, sending Mississippi River water into downtown Burlington. Six blocks of Burlington were flooded when HESCO barriers filled with sand bags failed. City officials say the […]
World News
Eight climbers missing on Himalayan expedition, including 2 Americans
iStock(MUNSIYARI, Inda) — Eight mountain climbers from the same expedition group, including two Americans, have gone missing in the Indian Himalayan Mountains, triggering a desperate search-and-rescue effort. The group, led by notable British climber Martin […]
World News
Mass protests planned for Trump’s state visit to the UK
iStock(LONDON) — Mass protests have been planned for President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to the U.K., just a year after the giant “Trump Baby” blimp sparked controversy in London. Organizers of the protests from […]
World News
Dire state of coral reefs highlighted by first-ever World Reef Day
iStock(NEW YORK) — A quarter of the world’s coral has disappeared in the last 30 years, and scientists warn that coral reefs could be entirely wiped out by the end of the century. Coral reefs […]
State News
Clarion woman admits to illegally obtaining food stamps
A woman living in Iowa illegally is sentenced to two months in federal prison for illegally obtaining welfare. Forty-six-year-old Cleotilde Gomez was living in Clarion pleaded guilty to theft of U.S. government funds. She admitted […]
State News
Stanwood man admits to shooting at neighbors
A Cedar County man who fired several shots at his neighbor’s house has reached a plea deal in federal court. Sixty-two-year-old Randolph High of Stanwood pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition. […]
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Expert discusses good and bad of seatbelts on school buses
The state is proposing a change in rules to require that all new school buses must have seatbelts. The Des Moines School System has been purchasing new buses with the lap/shoulder belts for a couple […]