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Man who tried to light girlfriend on fire for refusing meal sentenced to probation
A Des Moines man charged with trying to light his girlfriend on fire has been sentenced to probation. Pah Lo Baw, 36, was arrested in March after police said he poured gasoline inside his home and on his girlfriend and lit it on fire, causing minor damage to the house and singeing his own hair. Baw told first responders that he was upset with his girlfriend because she did not want to eat with him, according to...
How much rain fell overnight in central Iowa?
IOWA, USA — Storms got more rambunctious overnight than forecast, even popping severe southeast of the Des Moines metro. A couple of things came into play to make it happen including unaccounted for moisture and spin. These players helped create a more unstable environment capable of sustaining storm development.
'Phill' the water buffalo's former owner pleaded guilty to animal at large charge
Prem Nepal, the former owner of "Phill," the affectionately named water buffalo that captured the hearts of Iowans when he went on his fugitive campaign in Pleasant Hill at the end of August, pleaded guilty to the charge of Animal at Large Friday. The charge carries a court ordered fine...
Central Iowa nonprofits insist more needs to be done to prevent violence in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Three nonprofit groups call on different corners of the community to address the growing violence in Des Moines. FOCUSS, Hip-Hope and Urban Dreams held a press conference today asking law enforcement, legislators and regular citizens to come together to combat the issue. Today, the mothers...
Prairie City shuts off traffic cameras that generated millions of dollars
PRAIRIE CITY, Iowa — Prairie City has turned off its two traffic cameras after the Iowa Department of Transportation denied its request to keep them earlier this week. The city has had automated traffic enforcement systems, or ATEs, operating since 2021. One is located along Highway 163, and another near the city's elementary school.
Board seeks mental health evaluation for attorney after multiple sanctions
The Iowa Attorney Disciplinary Board is arguing that a Des Moines lawyer should lose his license for 90 days and be required to undergo a mental health evaluation before the license is reinstated. The case involves attorney Joel E. Fenton, who was first sanctioned in 2017 when he was given a private admonishment for allegedly […]
DMPD holding Women’s Policing Forum to boost recruitment
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Des Moines Police Department is looking to recruit more women. The department is hosting a Women’s Policing Forum Saturday morning at the Des Moines Regional Police Academy to provide information for women interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Officers will provide training advice and demonstrations for the physical […]
Union calls for safer working conditions for Iowa’s correctional officers after assaults
DES MOINES, Iowa — The union representing Iowa’s correctional officers is speaking out about an increase in violence occurring behind bars. “Monday, last week, two correctional officers were attacked at Iowa State Penitentiary. The assailant had only been out of lockup for 72 hours but he had enough time to go to his cell, rip […]
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