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Windsor Heights motorcyclist needing surgery after crash
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Windsor Heights man has had several surgeries after being thrown from his motorcycle in March. But now he's facing even more as he's having trouble getting the care he needs to repair multiple damaged nerves. Joshua Prine said his insurance only gave him a...
Indianola police: 2 suspects charged in sexual abuse investigation
INDIANOLA, Iowa — Two people are in custody after allegedly enticing a minor with the intent of committing sexual abuse, Indianola police said in a press release. 41-year-old Jason Witzke of Indianola is charged with the following:. Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony. Conspiracy to Commit a Felony. Assault with...
'We're about to shock the whole state': New coach ready to lead DMPS girls wrestling team
DES MOINES, Iowa — Overcoming the odds has become the norm for Kendric Birden. “I grew up in a wrestling family, Birden told Local 5. "My father, he wrestled in high school and college. But my grandma wouldn't let me." Birden was born with arthrogryposis, a congenital joint contracture...
Iowans can now request absentee ballots for November’s general election
IOWA, USA — Iowans are just over two months away from Election Day. For voters who are worried about not being able to make it to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, requesting an absentee ballot is the easiest way to ensure you can make your voice heard. Registered...
Des Moines resident reported missing in Mexico
DES MOINES, Iowa — The FBI San Antonio Division is investigating after a Des Moines woman was reported missing in Mexico. 51-year-old Chris Leguisano was reported missing by her family on Aug. 10. Her family says her last known location was Reynosa, Tamaulipas, just south of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Schools release students early due to intense heat
DES MOINES, Iowa — Intense heat hit central Iowa on Monday, lingered around and seeped into classrooms and forced some schools to release students early. Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines released students at 10:30 a.m. after the school told Local 5 News a bearing went out on one of its chillers. The school mentioned maintenance crews had been working to repair the "mechanical failure" and didn't imagine any similar issues heading into the rest of the week.
Water buffalo spotted in Pleasant Hill: Here's what we know so far
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Yes, there is a water buffalo wandering the metro. The Pleasant Hill Police Department said the first sighting of the animal came Saturday morning, and its owner stated "the animal is aggressive." Officers attempted to bring the animal back to the owner's property afterward. However,...
Little Brother in Windsor Heights announces 'temporary pause'
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa — A Windsor Heights diner is closing its doors, at least for the time being. Little Brother is on a "temporary pause" as of Sunday at 1 p.m., the restaurant announced on Facebook. The owners, Joe and Alex Tripp, also run two other area restaurants: Harbinger...
Weather Impact Alert: Monday could be hottest day of 2024
IOWA, USA — Local 5 has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Monday, Aug. 26 and Tuesday, Aug. 27. These alerts help keep you informed of severe weather that will impact you. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 1-8 p.m. Monday for much of central Iowa. The Local...
Des Moines police: Woman hospitalized in critical condition after shooting early Monday
DES MOINES, Iowa — A woman is hospitalized in serious condition after a shooting in Des Moines early Monday morning, police said on X. Officers say the shooting happened in a the woods at a homeless camp, near Southeast 14th Street and Harriet Street, not far from Des Moines Animal Services.
DMPS superintendent discusses changes for upcoming school year
DES MOINES, Iowa — Before Des Moines Public Schools students return to the classroom on Monday, Local 5 asked superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts about changes and the current status of teacher vacancies. About 99.5% of the DMPS certified positions are filled, according to Dr. Roberts. He credited that to...
Safe Families for Children's Des Moines chapter hosts community resource fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new organization called Safe Families for Children wants to make sure students and their families have what they need to be successful as they return to school. On Saturday, the Safe Families for Children Des Moines chapter hosted its inaugural event called Inspire Hope....
Polk County activating extreme temp plan, DART offering free rides to cooling centers
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — As triple-digit heat indices loom in the forecast for Sunday through Tuesday, Polk County has activated its extreme temperature plan. With this plan, free cooling centers around the metro will be available to anyone looking to take shelter away from the heat. Alongside the county's...
Iowa man charged with conspiracy to create and distribute videos showing monkey mutilation and torture
CINCINNATI — Philip Colt Moss, of Iowa, has been charged with conspiracy to create and distribute videos showing the torture and mutilation of monkeys in what is called "animal crush videos." The New York Times reported he was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 8 and charged by the U.S. District...
Judge rules Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, dismisses some charges against ex-officers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge has thrown out major felony charges against two former Louisville officers accused of falsifying a warrant that led police to Breonna Taylor's door before they fatally shot her. U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson's ruling declared that the actions of Taylor's boyfriend, who fired...
Ames police searching for missing 14-year-old
AMES, Iowa — Ames Police Department announced that it needs the public's help locating missing 14-year-old Tristan Manning who was last seen at Brookside Park in Ames at 4 p.m. Friday. Manning was last seen wearing a bright blue t-shirt, gray shorts and orange slides; he suffers from both...
Melcher-Dallas to drop Monday school days in move to four-day week
MELCHER-DALLAS, Iowa — Melcher-Dallas is the latest school district in Iowa to move to a four-day school week. Students will arrive 15 minutes earlier and leave 15 minutes later than normal each day in the adjustment. "We are a small school district, and so we're trying to look for...
2 dead, 1 injured following crash near Polk City, sheriff's office says
POLK CITY, Iowa — Two people were killed in a Friday crash near Polk City, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said Friday. The department responded to NW 44th Street and NW 126th Avenue around 2 p.m. Friday where deputies found one vehicle in the southeast ditch of the intersection and another on the east side of the intersection on the south side of the road in a tree line.
Casey's reviving its Ultimate Waffle Breakfast Sandwich for fall
ANKENY, Iowa — Casey's General Store, the self-proclaimed "famous for pizza" convenience store chain, has announced that it will be reintroducing its "Ultimate Waffle Breakfast Sandwich" to the menu. The sandwich has reportedly been a top-requested item since the company took it off the menu after its limited release...
Des Moines man sentenced to 55 years in prison in sexual abuse case
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Attorney's Office announced Friday that a man who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse and extortion has been sentenced to 55 years in prison. 36-year-old Matthew Akeem Butts of Des Moines entered an Alford plea of guilty to charges of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree and Extortion.
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