Video appearing to show ‘unauthorized person’ in pilot seat on Colorado Rockies flight investigated

DENVER (KDVR) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a video that appears to show a Colorado Rockies coach sitting in the pilot’s seat of a charter flight while the plane is in the air. The incident allegedly happened on a United Airlines-operated charter flight on April 10, according to the Wall Street Journal. Nexstar’s…

Taylor Swift’s new album takes ‘tortured’ turn: What secrets do the lyrics reveal?

(AP) – Who knew what Taylor Swift’s latest era would bring? Or even what it would sound like? Would it build off the moodiness of “Midnights” or the folk of “evermore”? The country or the ’80s pop of her latest re-records? Or its two predecessors in black-and-white covers: the revenge-pop of “Reputation” and the literary Americana of “folklore”? “The Tortured Poets Department,” here Friday, is an amalgamation…

Another FAFSA glitch prevents students from receiving financial aid offers

DES MOINES, Iowa — With less than two weeks until the traditional May 1 college deadline, many students are still waiting for financial aid offers following more complications with the new FAFSA application. Since this year’s application, called “A Better 2024-25 FAFSA Form,” was rolled out, it has caused problems for students nationwide. While changes were made…

Singer and ‘American Idol’ finalist Mandisa dies at 47

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Gospel singer Mandisa, who rose to national fame on the competition show “American Idol,” died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday. She was 47. Mandisa Hundley, who used just her first name throughout her singing career, began as a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a prominent African American…

2 people found dead in Marshall County home, homicide investigation launched

MARSHALL COUNTY, Iowa — A homicide investigation is underway after Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies discovered two people dead during a welfare check at a home north of Marshalltown Friday morning. Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 2600 block of 182nd Street around 1:45 p.m. to conduct a welfare check. When they arrived, they…

Bees swarming in your backyard? Here’s who to call

DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s swarm season and that means bees are waking up after winter and looking for new places to set up a hive. Des Moines Backyard Beekeepers is a group that you can call to collect a swarm if they choose your backyard to build a hive. DART awarded $3.6 million in…

Daisy Brand dairy announces $600 million facility in Boone, promise of hundreds of new jobs

BOONE, IOWA — It is a financial boon for the community of Boone – Daisy Brand dairy announced on Friday that it plans to make a $626 million investment in a facility that could employee more than 250 people when finished. According to the Ames Chamber of Commerce, Daisy plans to build a 750,000 square…

Man set himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

NEW YORK (WPIX) — A man set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump was on trial Friday. The man could be seen lying on the ground outside at a park across the street from the Manhattan courthouse. People rushed over to douse him with a fire extinguisher and try to…

WHO 13 Farm Report: Friday, April 19th

WHO Radio’s David Geiger has a look at Friday’s top agricultural stories and the latest farm commodity prices. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service

Iowa’s new income tax has mixed reviews

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Legislature passed a new lower flat income tax rate for residents of 3.8%. That brings the rate down from 5.7%. While some may like to pay less, others are concerned about less revenue that could lead to less funding for traditional government services. “You know nobody wants to pay…

Pleasant Hill woman identified as victim in Des Moines homicide

DES MOINES, Iowa — On Friday afternoon Des Moines Police released the name of the woman who died after suffering from blunt force trauma and other injuries. At around 3 a.m. officers with the Des Moines Police Department responded to UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center in the 1200 block of Pleasant Street on…

It’s off to the races for the 2024 Drake Relays

WHO 13’s Lindsey Burrell sat down with Director of Drake Relays Blake Boldon to talk about the official start of the 114th edition of the Drake Relays that starts Sunday, April 21. For more information on the week’s events, click here. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution…

Volunteers remove trash from Ankeny waterways ahead of Earth Day

ANKENY, Iowa- The City of Ankeny hosted their 17th annual Earth Day Watershed Cleanup event on Saturday. Volunteers gave back to the community by clearing up several parks along Southwest Des Moines Street that contain wetlands, stream channels, sediment forebays, and ponds. Community members met at 8AM and the Midway Park parking lot where there…

Radio Faces with Doug Bailey: Tony Azenti

Doug Bailey talks with longtime sports announcer Tony Azenti. They discuss how Tony got his big break calling sports, and how one thing led to another – and decades later he is stocked full of interesting stories from the people and places he has had a front-row seat to see. Tony talks about his love…

Victims in Marshall County homicide identified

MARSHALL COUNTY, Iowa — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office identified the victims from an early morning homicide on Friday. At around 1:45 a.m. Friday deputies conducted a welfare check at a home in the 2600 block of 182nd Street in Marshalltown. When deputies arrived on scene they found 28-year-old Mario Murillo and 33-year-old Frances Tillie…

The Drake Relays: Past Weather and This Week’s Forecast

The week of the Drake Relays approaches, and with it the inevitable talk of weather. As it turns out, rain is pretty common at one point or another during a typical Relays week, which stretches from Wednesday through Saturday (although there are a few events prior). As you can see below, most years see at…

Eastern Iowa man claims $2 million Powerball win

CLINTON, Iowa — A Clinton man has claimed a $2 million Powerball prize he won in November, according to a news release. Mark Krogman, 72, who is retired, claimed his prize on Wednesday. He said he felt shock and joy when he realized he’d won big. A display panel advertises tickets for a Powerball drawing…

Waukee students head to D.C. for National Science Bowl Competition

WAUKEE, Iowa – Five local young minds will be heading to the nation’s capital to compete in the 2024 National Science Bowl (NSB) competition. Krish Joshi, Neil Nallabirudu, Ishani Atluri, Adwaiyth Muthuranam and Evan Midtlyng are eighth grade students at Timberline School in Waukee. They recently won the regional Science Bowl competition and will head…

How the Caitlin Clark Effect is impacting Dowling Catholic students

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — There’s no denying Iowa Hawkeye hoops star Caitlin Clark is already a household name in college sports. There’s even a name for her impact on ticket sales and interest in women’s basketball: the Caitlin Clark Effect. Kristin Meyer, Clark’s high school basketball coach, said the Caitlin Clark Effect hit Dowling…

Saylorville renters prepare to escalate battle over rising prices at deteriorating marina

POLK COUNTY, Iowa — For houseboat owners at Saylorville Lake, it’s a real pickle. “Pay a lot of money or pay a lot of money,” laughed Matt Drewis, who keeps his houseboat at the Saylorville Marina. Pay thousands to leave your boat on land, or thousands more to use the deteriorating marina. “The amenities are…

4.0-magnitude aftershock felt after NJ earthquake rattles parts of Northeast

(WHTM/NEXSTAR) – Hours after residents of the Northeast experienced a rare earthquake Friday morning, an aftershock near Gladstone, New Jersey kept residents on edge. The aftershock, which registered a magnitude of 4.0 according to the U.S. Geological Survey, was strong enough to be felt in New York City. “USGS confirms aftershock has taken place. At…

Des Moines’ first charter school has first Golden Apple winner

DES MOINES, Iowa – It’s the first year for Horizon Science Academy. The first public charter school in Des Moines already has its first Golden Apple Winner. Solving math equations in Monica Kasch’s second-grade classroom is a team effort. “So they’re all getting a chance to say their answer whether it’s correct or not correct.…

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