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Delta Airlines flight diverted to St. Louis, after rapidly descending over mid-Missouri
A Delta Airlines flight going Wyoming to Atlanta on Saturday, rapidly descended over northern mid-Missouri on and had to be diverted to Lambert Airport in St. Louis mid-flight. The plane, a Boeing 757-200, had departed from Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming, and was headed to Hartsfield – Jackson International Atlanta...
A dam fails after rain, wind, tornadoes pound the Midwest. The Chicago area is cleaning up
Thunderstorms with heavy rains and tornadoes rattled the Chicago area and elsewhere in the Midwest, cutting power to hundreds of thousands. CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of people in a southern Illinois town were ordered to evacuate Tuesday as water rolled over the top of a dam, just one perilous result of severe weather that raged through the Midwest overnight with relentless rain and tornadoes and hit the Chicago area especially hard. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power, and even weather forecasters had to briefly scramble for safety. The National Weather Service cited a tornado in Des Moines, Iowa, one...
Volunteers unite under Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council during crises
JOHNSTON, Iowa (KGAN) — Iowa is no stranger to severe weather, having experienced the 2008 floods, the 2020 derecho and most recently the devastating tornado in Greenfield. During these tough times, hundreds of volunteers come together to lend a helping hand, making a significant impact. The Iowa Disaster Human...
Iowa man convicted in murder of woman who had protective order against him
An Iowa man accused of killing an Eldora woman despite a protective order prohibiting him from having contact with her has been convicted of first-degree murder in her death. A Hardin County jury found Nathan Bahr, 30, guilty July 11 of first-degree murder. Bahr faces a mandatory term of life in prison without parole when he is sentenced Sept. 6.
Iowa Fog Advisory: Dense Patches Persist Through 8 A.M.
Des Moines, IA – Areas of dense fog are affecting visibility across portions of north-central and northeast Iowa, extending into southern parts of the state. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued an advisory for patchy shallow fog, which is expected to last through 8 a.m. According...
Washington Shocked by Central Lee in Softball Region Semis
The Washington Demons had their softball season end in a 5-4 loss to Central Lee Saturday night in the Class 3A Region 8 semifinals. Central Lee broke a scoreless tie with a run in the top of the fourth inning, but Washington got back-to-back base hits with two outs from senior Rylee Libe and junior Lauren Hinrichsen to take the lead in the bottom half.
Burlington Police Department: Woman arrested for methamphetamine possession
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Police Department has announced the arrest of a woman following a traffic stop. According to a news release, on Saturday, July 13th, Burlington Police Officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle violation in the 3000 block of Agency Street in Burlington. The passenger of the...
Burlington Players Workshop Garage Sale Fundraiser
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Players Workshop will host its annual garage sale on Saturday, July 20th. According to an online post, the fundraiser will take place from 8 AM until 2 PM Saturday at the theatre, 1431 Grove Street, in Burlington. The Players Workshop will be accepting donations Monday, July...
Severe weather slams central Illinois, again
For the second time in as many nights, damaging winds caused widespread damage and power outages. The storms Monday night resulted in staggering wind gusts. A corn crib was destroyed by a 105 mile per hour wind gust near Camp Grove in Marshall County. South Pekin clocked a 78 mile per hour wind gust, Elmwood 71 mph and Lewistown 70 mph. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour were common over most of the area. Several communities reported wind damage with the main problem being trees and tree limbs knocking down power lines and causing roads and streets to be blocked. We’ll get a better idea of damage when it’s daylight. The Monday night storms hit as some communities were cleaning up from storms Sunday night which caused damage in Henry and Bloomington.
No charges in fatal Cedar Rapids police shooting, Iowa Attorney General decides
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — No charges will be filed in the fatal police shooting of 40-year-old David Vanderhamm, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has decided. According to a report from Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Vanderhamm's mother called 911 and asked officers to take her son to the hospital for a mental health evaluation shortly before 2:30 p.m. on April 6, telling officers that her son was "violent and paranoid and had access to a gun." Two officers arrived and escorted Vanderhamm to the hospital, where he refused treatment and left the facility.
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