MSHP: Some deaths, injuries after tornado strikes southern Missouri

BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirms there are some deaths and injuries after a tornado struck some areas south of the St. Louis region Wednesday morning. MSHP was not able to confirm how many people have died or were hurt from the tornado. Rescue and search operations continue Wednesday in Bollinger…

What is a pink moon and when can you see it?

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — As we settle into spring, a new lunar cycle signals the changing of the season, bringing with it the annual “pink moon.” The pink moon will rise into the sky Wednesday night, and will peak around 11:30 p.m. Central time early Thursday. According to the Old Famers Almanac, similar to March’s…

Iowa DNR catch porcupine in Sioux City

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Iowa wildlife officials had an unexpected guest. The Iowa DNR stated that a porcupine was recently found in Sioux City in a hotel parking lot. Iowa DNR staff relocated the porcupine to a wildlife area outside of town. They also gathered quills and feces from the porcupine for DNA samples.…

Remarkable Women 2023 Winner: Mona Highline

Nexstar’s 2023 Remarkable Woman of the Year was announced Monday night during a lavish awards ceremony at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.  Each year, Nexstar Media Group celebrates International Women’s Month by spotlighting “Remarkable Women” from coast to coast, with the big winner eventually being named “Nexstar Woman of the Year.”  This weekend, more than 100…

Sheriff: Speed, alcohol may have played role in deadly ATV crash

DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa – A Fort Dodge man died Sunday night after an ATV accident and another person was injured. It happened around 7:32 p.m. at the intersection of 170th Street and N Avenue, according to Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante. That’s about 2.5 miles north of Minburn. Iowa woman says decision to run from…

Nashville students walk out, call for gun reform one week after Covenant School shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville students protested during a walk-out Monday, one week to the day after six people were killed in a shooting at the Covenant School in Green Hills last week. READ MORE | Student walk out calls for gun reform after school shooting Organizers called for students to walk out of their classes…

NYC Mayor Adams to ‘rabble-rousers’ ahead of Trump arraignment: ‘Control yourselves’

NEW YORK (WPIX) –  New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday issued a stern warning to any “rabbler-rousers” who may be planning to disrupt city life this week in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s indictment in a hush-money case brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. “Our message is clear and simple:…

Severe weather, tornado threat returns to Iowa on Tuesday

IOWA — The southeastern half of Iowa will once again be under a significant risk for severe weather and tornadoes for the second time in less than a week. Last Friday, numerous tornadoes touched down in Eastern Iowa, leaving behind several areas of high end-damage. Tornado damage in Keokuk County near Keota ended up receiving…

Record-setting $40 million lottery ticket sold in Iowa

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Someone in Dubuque took home a ticket that won the Lotto America record-setting jackpot. According to a release from the Iowa Lottery, the ticket was purchased at Eichmans, a family-owned restaurant and convenience store on U.S. Highway 52.   “You hear all the time: what are the odds? Well, it…

Iowa Wild hosting Pucks ‘N Paws Day Sunday

DES MOINES, IA — When the Iowa Wild take on the San Diego Gulls Sunday at 3 p.m., the stars of the show may not be on the ice at Wells Fargo Arena. It’s Pucks ‘N Paws Day and fans can bring their dogs to game. The Wild are doing several things to support AHeinz57…

Trans Lives Festival holds more significance this year than previous

DES MOINES, Iowa — The First Unitarian Church of Des Moines held its third annual Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival on Saturday. The event is in honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, providing a safe space for trans adult and youth to celebrate and show off artistic schools to those in the community. With…

Tornado does not stop Hawkeye Women’s Watch Party

CORALVILLE, Iowa- It’s THE big day for the Hawkeye Women to play in the Final Four. Just hours before Iowa took the floor against South Carolina, a tornado came through the town of Coralville. That meant a watch party planned for Tavern Blue, along Highway 6 would not take place, as there was no power.…

Fort Dodge homicide suspect dead after confrontation with officers in Des Moines

DES MOINES, IOWA — The suspect in a homicide investigation in Fort Dodge took his own life during a confrontation with police in Des Moines on Friday afternoon. Fort Dodge Police announced Thursday night that they were searching for Adarius Clayton after a fatal shooting there. According to Des Moines Police, officers with the Fort…

Trans Day of Visibility: Hope amid record-breaking targeting of rights

(The Hill) – Three months into an already record-shattering year for legislation targeting the rights of transgender Americans, LGBTQ legal groups and community organizers are focusing on the road ahead, where they say they see successful court battles, repealed anti-LGBTQ laws and a better future in their sight line. More than 430 state bills targeting…

Iowa Hawkeyes beat South Carolina, will play for a national championship Sunday

DALLAS, TEXAS — The Iowa Hawkeye women will be moving on to the NCAA Women’s Championship game. On Friday night, the Hawkeyes beat the South Carolina Gamecocks, 77-73, in the Final Four in Dallas, Texas. National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark scored 41 points and added nine assists and six rebounds. 2022 National Player…

Blank Park Zoo Kicks off Wild Lights Festival

DES MOINES, Iowa — It was a big night at Blank Park Zoo as the annual Wild Lights Festival is underway. The display features more than 50 hand-crafted animal shaped Asian lanterns. This year’s theme focused on underwater animals, large insects, Asian mythical creatures and endangered animals. There is also a 75-foot long sunflower tunnel,…

Tornado slams Little Rock, smashes rooftops, flips vehicles

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP/KARK) — A tornado plowed through Arkansas’ capital and surrounding areas Friday afternoon, reducing rooftops to splinters, toppling vehicles and tossing debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. The Little Rock Fire Department reported heavy damage and debris in the western end of the city, saying on its Facebook page that…

One adult, three kids rescued from house fire in Jasper County

JASPER COUNTY, Iowa — One adult and three kids were rescued from a house fire in Newton on Thursday night. At around 11 p.m. the Newton Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 200 block of East 7th Street South and that one adult and three kids were trapped inside.…

Hawkeye Huddle celebrates early for Final Four matchup against South Carolina

DALLAS, Texas — Iowa fans started their celebrations early in at the Hawkeye Huddle this afternoon. The Hawkeyes face the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks tonight at 8:30 p.m. WHO 13’s Keith Murphy has more. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service

What we know about the Fort Campbell soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash

TRIGG COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) — All nine Fort Campbell soldiers aboard two Black Hawk helicopters died Wednesday night after a crash during a routine training mission in Kentucky. The two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) medical evacuation helicopters crashed at about 10 p.m. in Trigg County, near Highway 68, according to Nondice Thurman, Media Relations…

Dodgers fan rushes field to propose to girlfriend, gets pummeled by security

(KTLA) – A Los Angeles Dodgers fan staged an unforgettable marriage proposal on opening day, but it came at a painful price. The fan, wearing a Mookie Betts jersey, ran onto the field during a break in the game, as seen in footage shared to social media by other attendees. He then dropped down to…

Storm warnings issued, severe weather arrives in Iowa Friday afternoon

DES MOINES, Iowa — Severe storms with the potential for tornadoes are firing up in central Iowa on Friday afternoon. We began the day with under a high risk for severe weather from the Storm Prediction Center. WHO 13 is tracking the storms closely and will provide live coverage as long as a severe weather…

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