Category Archives: Local News
Clean up Begins Following Damaging Tornado Event in West Central Iowa
(Harlan) On Saturday, the cleanup began in several counties in west central Iowa following a massive tornado that destroyed houses and outbuildings in Minden. The tornado continued north, causing exte...
Apr 27, 2024
Storm Report for Western Iowa Released
(Omaha) Tornadoes swept through western Iowa on Friday, leveling outbuildings and homes. The storm system caused extensive damage in eastern Nebraska and southwest and west central Iowa. *4:35 p.m. To...
Apr 27, 2024
Four Injuries Reported in Pottawattamie County Storm Outbreak
(Pottawattamie County) Pottawattamie County Emergency Management reports at least four people were injured in the tornado outbreak in Pottawattamie County. On April 26th, Pottawattamie County experien...
Apr 27, 2024
April 26, 2024 Storm Photos
(Area) The following photos were taken during the April 26, 2024 Severe Storms in Southwest Iowa. (We will update as photos come in) Photos #1-4 - Tornado west of Harlan (Courtesy of Terry Torneten) &...
Apr 27, 2024
Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Pottawattamie County in Response to Severe Weather
(Des Moines) Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 26. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individua...
Apr 27, 2024
Flood Watch
(Omaha/Valley) The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Pottawattamie, and Shelby Counties from this afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Forecasters say exces...
Apr 27, 2024
New Buses Arrive at Critical Time for SWITA
(Atlantic) Transit agencies across the country have been battling a major shortage of available new buses to replace aging fleets. Southwest Iowa Transit Agency unfortunately knows this need all too w...
Apr 26, 2024
Former Harlan Middle School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Two Adjudication Charges
(Harlan) A former Harlan Middle School Teacher plead guilty to two adjudication charges: Nonfelonius Misconduct in Office (Count 1) and Purchase/Possession Depiction of Minor in Sex Act 1st Offense (C...
Apr 26, 2024
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Welcome Holy Grail Antiques
(Atlantic) On Thursday, April 25th, 2024, the Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were on hand to celebrate the opening of a new business, Holy Grail Antiques, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Ambassadors...
Apr 26, 2024
Body Identified as David Schultz; No Foul Play Suspected in Death
(Sac County) The Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner conducted a forensic autopsy on the body discovered in Sac County on April 24, 2024. The body has been positively identified through dental r...
Apr 25, 2024
