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Illinois deputy showed shooting, killing Springfield woman in newly released body camera footage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Body camera footage detailing the moments before and after an Illinois sheriff's deputy recently shot and killed a Springfield woman was released Monday. The footage shows now-former Deputy Sean Grayson, 30 and white, pulling his gun on Sonya Massey, 36 and Black, in her Springfield, Illinois, home after deputies responded to her 911 call about a possible prowler on July 6. Grayson has since been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct in the shooting and is in custody without bond.
Raoul says Illinois gun ban should remain in place
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.”
Iowa sells out 2024 home football schedule
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- Another year of anticipation and excitement for Hawkeye football fans. On Monday, Iowa announced that they have sold out its 2024 home schedule. The Hawkeyes were projected fifth in the Big Ten in this year's media poll and there's buzz that the Hawkeyes could be a potential College Football Playoff caliber team.
Lainey Wilson Takes Iowa for a Ride at the Great Jones County Fair
The Great Jones County Fair in Monticello, IA always brings thousands out to experience the fun of a county fair, coupled with the many rides and A-list acts perform on the grandstands. This was my first year attending, but even I could tell the atmosphere on Thursday, July 18th felt bigger.
Young Family Foundation’s $400,000 gift leads way on UNI Wrestling Training Facility fundraising
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- The Young Family Foundation of Waterloo has announced a lead gift of $400,000 toward a new training facility for UNI's storied wrestling program. Mike Young, a director of the foundation, said the project is vital to the future of UNI wrestling and that he hopes the donation will help spur additional support for the training facility.
Biz Buzz Monday: Galena boutique opens Dyersville location
Do you have an interesting story idea or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business reporter Grace Nieland at grace.nieland@thmedia.com or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. In addition to this update from Dyersville, Iowa, we will share additional developments...
Home damaged in Cedar Rapids fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A home was damaged by a fire Sunday evening in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department says crews were called to the 600-block of Weaver Road NW just before 5:30 p.m. At the scene, firefighters found a fire in the back of the home....
Wisconsin Works Its Way to a Win
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels 5-3 on Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Rise 2 Greatness Field. The Rattlers scored three times in the top of the sixth inning to take a lead they refused to relinquish on the way to another series victory. Cedar...
Gas Leak in Charles City Friday Caused by Work for Main Street Rehab
Emergency personnel responded to a natural gas leak on the north side of Charles City Friday (07.19) afternoon that appeared to be caused by work as part of the Main Street Rehab project. Officials were alerted to the gas leak at about 1:30 pm Friday near the intersection of North...
Big Ten primer — Iowa’s greatest football moment
USC goes to Big Ten media days this week in Indianapolis. Let’s get to know our new Big Ten football neighbors. Next up: the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa has been a solid and nationally relevant program for most of the past 40 years. Hayden Fry revived the program in the early 1980s after two decades of irrelevance. Kirk Ferentz took the baton from Fry and has kept Iowa relevant the past 25 years, with a BCS bowl win nearly 15 years ago and a few other BCS/New Year’s Six bowl appearances. However, what matters most at Iowa and other Big Ten schools...
Search Warrants Lead to Drug Arrests in Fayette County
On July 19th, 2024, at approximately 8:00 AM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a narcotic search warrant at 710 Mill St. in Clermont. As a result of the warrant Kobe Joseph Detra, 20 of Clermont was arrested and charged with Possession of controlled substance Marijuana 1st offense, Possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of child endangerment. Detra was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he awaited his initial appearance and was later released on an unsecured appearance bond. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.
Boil order issued for people living in Alburnett
ALBURNETT, Iowa — Leaders have issued a boil order for everyone in Alburnett as a precautionary measure. The city says they discovered discoloration in one of their wells. They have since switched to another well and are now flushing the system. They are issuing the boil order "out of...
North Iowa Fair concludes on Sunday
“A World of Wows” was the theme for the 2024 edition of the fair, held annually in Mason City at the North Iowa Events Center and Fairgrounds. Hundreds of exhibits from local 4-H participants and others were highlighted at the fair; from static displays and visual art to living, breathing animals of every sort.
Deshaun Lee striving for perfection after starting as a freshman
Freshmen typically don’t start on Phil Parker’s defense, but when veteran players like Cooper DeJean and Jermari Harris missed time, Deshaun Lee filled the void and then some. Lee started six games and the Iowa defense hardly missed a beat. “I was young and not where I want...
Kennedy Mall in Dubuque, IA: Past, Present, Future
In 1964, Montgomery Ward announced plans to relocate from downtown Dubuque to the west end. This move set the stage for the future Kennedy Mall. By February 1966, the land rezoning for the mall’s construction was approved, paving the way for development. William M. Cafaro and Associates, now known...
Wrestling at Fargo: Analysis and results for Team Iowa, Hawkeyes, Cyclones and Panthers
After an entire week of wrestling in Fargo, N.D., a whole bunch of Iowans and future Iowans walked away with some hardware. The 2024 Junior and 16U Nationals, better known as just Fargo, saw some of the nation's best square off for the highly desired stop-sign plaque. In total, Team Iowa brought home...
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