Category Archives: Local News
Trial Dates Set for Pair Charged in Connection with Earling Woman's Death
(Shelby Co) Trial dates have been scheduled for two people charged in connection with the death of an Earling woman. Winston "Joe" Leal is facing a charge of First-Degree Murder in the death of 32-yea...
Aug 15, 2025
Murder Trial for Atlantic Man Continued to April
(Atlantic) The trial for an Atlantic man facing charges of First-Degree Murder and Child Endangerment Resulting in Death has been continued. According to court records, 25-year-old Corbin Loudermilk h...
Aug 15, 2025
Oakland Man Receives Suspended Prison Sentence in Fatal UTV Crash
(Oakland) An Oakland man charged in connection with a fatal UTV crash received a suspended prison sentence. According to court records, 85-year-old Gene Fritz was sentenced to 10-years in prison, but ...
Aug 15, 2025
Omaha Man Arrested in Connection with Council Bluffs Murder
(Council Bluffs) An Omaha man has been arrested in connection with the August 8 killing of a 19-year-old Council Bluffs resident. On August 12, 2025, detectives with the Council Bluffs Police Departme...
Aug 15, 2025
Heat Advisory for Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for all of Southwest, central, and a couple of counties in west central Iowa. Forecasters expect index values up to 105 degrees from 1:...
Aug 15, 2025
Adams County Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
(Creston) A Corning man faces sexual abuse charges in Union County. Creston Police arrested 34-year-old Eric Daniel Batson on Thursday at 302 N. Pine Street on four counts of 2nd-degree Sexual Abuse c...
Aug 15, 2025
12-Year-Old Arrested After Police Pursuit In Storm Lake
(Storm Lake, IA) -- A 12-year-old Storm Lake boy faces criminal charges after allegedly leading authorities on a high-speed chase. The Storm Lake Police Department received calls of a reckless driver ...
Aug 15, 2025
Justin Williams Announces Run for the Atlantic School Board
(Atlantic) - Justin Williams, of Atlantic, an Atlantic High School graduate and former educator with the Atlantic Community School District, announced Thursday that he will run for a seat on the Atlan...
Aug 15, 2025
Working Together to End Drunk Driving Campaign
(Atlantic) From August 15 through September 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside local law enforcement for the Dr...
Aug 15, 2025
Bauer Cousins From Audubon FFA Take Home Awards From State Fair
(Audubon, IA) -- Two Audubon FFA members earned awards at the Iowa State Fair. Carson Bauer who is a Audubon 2023 graduate won Champion in Window A for Performance Beef and Macey Bauer, a Junio...
Aug 15, 2025
