Funeral home workers startled when 'dead' woman starts breathing
The 66-year-old Iowa woman had been pronounced dead at hospice but “gasped for air” when funeral home staff opened the body bag, state officials say.
18-year-old man charged in Des Moines school shooting, police say
An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder in the killing of two teenagers at an alternative educational program for at-risk youth in Des Moines.
Proposed Iowa SNAP bill would restrict recipients from buying meat, white bread, and American cheese
Under the proposed law, SNAP recipients would not be able to purchase a handful of kitchen staples.
Dog tied up, abandoned at Iowa airport while owner catches flight alone
The dog is a 1-year-old female, whom officers have called Allie.
Grumpy sportscaster forced to cover winter storm goes viral: 'Can I go back to my regular job?'
A local Iowa sports reporter assigned to reporting on the blizzard conditions currently gripping the Midwest turned heads online Thursday with a clip of his hilariously grumpy reactions to having to be outside in the cold for the job.
Iowa couple allegedly drowned their newborn in bathtub, police say
Authorities say a northern Iowa couple drowned their newborn in a bathtub shortly after she was born, fearing her cries would draw the attention of police.
Teen human trafficking victim, who pleaded guilty to killing rapist, escapes custody in Iowa
Iowa authorities say an 18-year-old sex trafficking victim, who pleaded guilty to killing a man she said raped her, escaped from a women's center where she was serving her probation sentence.
US flu hospitalization rate highest its been since 2009 swine flu pandemic, experts say
The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.
Iowa teenagers accused of killing Spanish teacher over bad grade
A possible motive in the case is revealed for the first time since the teenagers were arrested in 2021.
Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Human jawbone found in Iowa river turns out to be thousands of years old, police say
Police in Iowa say they discovered human remains in a river which turned out to be thousands of years old.
Iowa judge orders teenage human trafficking victim to pay $150K in restitution to family of rapist she killed
An Iowa teenage sex trafficking victim who stabbed her rapist to death was sentenced by a judge on Tuesday to five years of closely supervised probation and must pay $150,000 restitution to her abuser's family.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Field of Dreams Game 2022: Everything you need to know
The Cubs and Reds head to Iowa for this year's Field of Dreams Game on Thursday night on FOX. Here's what to know about the showcase event.
Family killed in Iowa state park was shot, stabbed, strangled, autopsy report says
Autopsy results say three family members killed during a shooting last month at an eastern Iowa state park were shot, stabbed and/or strangled.
Jewel-Osco now accepting EBT payments online for SNAP benefits
SNAP recipients can now use their benefits to purchase groceries online at Jewel-Osco, giving families and individuals, especially those with mobility issues, greater access to fresh food.
Police: 6-year-old girl, parents shot dead in tent at Iowa park
Authorities said the suspected gunman, 23-year-old Anthony Sherwin, was found dead Friday in a wooded area of the park with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Mugshot released of man who allegedly shot, wounded Chicago police officer during traffic stop
Chicago police released the mugshot of the man charged with shooting a Chicago police officer last month.
3 killed in Iowa state park shooting; gunman also dead
Police say three family members were shot to death while camping in a state park in eastern Iowa, and the suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Get paid $15,000 to attend, rate Midwestern state fairs
One family will be chosen and applicants must send their submissions by Aug. 3, 2022.