Category Archives: Local News
News from Western Iowa.

Fremont County Arrest Report
(Fremont Co) Two people were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Fremont County. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says on April 24th, Deputies, with assistance from the Fremont Cou...
Mandy Billings Apr 28, 2024

Suspects Arrested in Fort Dodge Homicide
(Fort Dodge) Two Webster County men face murder charges in the death of a Fort Dodge man. According to the Fort Dodge Police Department, Authorities charged 26-year-old Alec R. Jones with First Degree...
Tom Robinson Apr 28, 2024

Shelby County Disaster Declaration
(Harlan) Shelby County had a tornado and severe thunderstorm that occurred on April 26, 2024, causing severe damage to public and private property, disruption of utility service, and endangerment of t...
Tom Robinson Apr 28, 2024

NOAA Reports EF2 Tornadoes in Union County
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines rates the Tornadoes that struck Union and Madison Counties on Friday, April 26, an EF2. According to the Weather Service, from 6:52 p.m. to 7:08...
Tom Robinson Apr 28, 2024

Montgomery County Man arrested on Theft Charges
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 28-year-old Dylan Elwood Taylor of Red Oak this morning in the 2000 block of Commerce Drive for a valid Montgomery County Warrant for 2nd-degree theft, a Class D Felo...
Tom Robinson Apr 28, 2024

A Few Thunderstorms Possible Today
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says there is considerable uncertainty about whether severe weather will occur today, as cloud cover and showers may limit storm activity. The main window for...
Tom Robinson Apr 28, 2024

Experts Explain Statement on Bird Flu Virus Detection in Milk
(San Antonio, TX) -- The FDA has found signs of the bird flu in milk that was bought at grocery stores, but experts say that's misleading. Baylor infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez says that pa...
Mandy Billings Apr 28, 2024

Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate with Speedforce Internet Cafe
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Justen and Tara Templeman, owners of Speedforce Internet Caf, on Friday April 26th, 2024, to celebrate the new business located on Chestnut S...
Mandy Billings Apr 28, 2024
Leave Wildlife Babies Where They Belong --- In the Wild
(Area) Wildlife baby season has arrived in Iowa. John Lorenzen, with the DNR Office in Lewis, said fawns, for example, will start dropping soon and it is tempting to pick up a baby fawn if you find on...
Mandy Billings Apr 28, 2024

Atlantic Has Talent Show Set for August 3
(Atlantic) Singers, dancers, comedians, and others displaying their special talents will take the stage at the Atlantic's Got Talent contest on August 3 at the Bandshell in Sunnyside Park. Steph Steff...
Tom Robinson Apr 28, 2024







