Alabama pastor calls arrest while watering flowers racial profiling

(NewsNation) — Alabama Pastor Michael Jennings was asked by his neighbor to water their flowers while they were away from their home. Jennings was doing just that when police arrested him. Police can be seen on body camera footage approaching Jennings in late May while he was watering the flowers, telling him he “wasn’t supposed…

Pregnant Texas woman says she’s gotten second traffic ticket claiming fetus lets her use HOV lane

(The Hill) – A pregnant Texas woman says she has received a second traffic ticket within a month after claiming that her unborn child allows her to drive in the high-occupancy lane (HOV).  In an interview, Plano resident Brandy Bottone told The Dallas Morning News that authorities ticketed her for the same offense at the…

Woman dead after residents served dishwashing liquid at California senior living facility

(KRON) — Three residents of an assisted living facility were mistakenly served dishwashing liquid as drinking juice and one has since passed away, Nexstar’s KRON has learned. Saturday morning around 8:30 a.m., three ambulances were called to the Atria Park Senior Living facility in San Mateo to treat patients, according to San Mateo Consolidated Fire.…

Waukee death investigation ruled a murder suicide

Update (8/30/2022) WAUKEE, IOWA — Waukee Police say the deaths of two people found dead in home on Monday afternoon were the result of a result murder suicide. Jennifer Greimann, 39, and Dev Puri, 50, were found dead from gunshot wounds at 10:36 am. Police say the shooting deaths appear to be an isolated incident.…

Iowa standoff charges dropped against man wanted in Omaha murders

MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — The state is dropping the charges against a Nebraska man that held law enforcement at a standoff at a Winterset church earlier this month. On August 14th, authorities say Gage Walter led officers on a car chase that ended at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Winterset. He was arrested after an…

2 children killed in storms in Michigan, Arkansas

MONROE, Mich. (AP) — Severe storms that brought damaging winds, heavy rains and flash flooding to parts of the Midwest and the South are being blamed for the deaths of two children in Michigan and Arkansas. Monday’s storms also knocked out electrical service to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Michigan and Indiana. In the…

Women race the clock, cross state lines for abortions

DAYTON, OHIO (AP) — In the dim light of a clinic ultrasound room, Monica Eberhart reclines on an exam table as a nurse moves a probe across her belly. Waves of fetal cardiac activity ripple across the screen. “The heartbeat,” the nurse says. “About 10 weeks and two days.” Eberhart exhales. It’s good news. “That…

10 pennies sell for $1.1 million at auction

(KTLA) – Did you know America spends more money making pennies than they are actually worth? According to Time Magazine, back in 2009, it cost the United States Mint 1.4 cents to produce a single penny. Since then, it’s gotten even more expensive, with some sources putting the price tag at more than 2 cents…

Chris Rock says he declined invite to host the Oscars next year

(The Hill) – Comedian Chris Rock said he has declined an invitation to host the next Academy Awards in the wake of his physical altercation with actor Will Smith at this year’s ceremony. Rock made the remarks during a comedy show in Phoenix on Sunday, also telling those in attendance that he declined an appearance…

Digital skills class helps metro parents turn education barriers into bridges

DES MOINES, Iowa — Opening a laptop may seem simple but to the communities served by Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families in Des Moines, it can be as foreign as a new language. “Unfortunately for the majority of our communities that come in here the students actually know more than the parents do…

Man dies after crashing stolen motorcycle during chase in Guthrie County

GUTHRIE COUNTY, Iowa – A Minnesota man is dead following a chase with law enforcement overnight that ended when the stolen motorcycle he was driving crashed into a deputy’s truck. The chase began in Adair County on I-80 when a sheriff’s deputy tried to pull over a man on a motorcycle that had been reported…

Des Moines housing survey to finish by end of year

DES MOINES – The city of Des Moines is conducting a housing survey to find out the condition of every home in the city. So far the city is about one-third of the way through surveying the 96,000 homes in Des Moines. Surveyors assess the exterior of houses and look at things like roofs, windows,…

Army veteran ‘died a hero’ confronting Oregon Safeway shooter

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One of the men shot to death at a Safeway store in Bend, Oregon, Sunday night died a hero after confronting the shooter, police said Monday. Investigators say Donald Surrett Jr., who worked at the Safeway, was one of two people killed Sunday night after he reportedly tried to disarm the…

2 arrests after woman reports being raped by several men, more arrests possible

DES MOINES, Iowa – Police have made two arrests, and say more are possible after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted by several men Saturday into Sunday. Officers responded to a home in the 2600 block of SE 18th Street shortly after 3:00 a.m. Sunday. They were called to investigate a report of a…

1 person killed in Hardin County crash between semi and station wagon

HARDIN COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa State Patrol is investigating an accident that claimed the life of one person Sunday night in Hardin County. It happened around 9:21 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 65 and County Road D65, south of Hubbard, according to a crash report from the ISP. A Volvo station wagon was…

Sista Soul Fest’s third year was a success in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa – Organizers say the Sista Soul Fest, which was held Sunday at a Des Moines park, was a success and hope it will continue to grow. The annual event, in its third year, was held at Evelyn K. Davis Park. Organizers say the event has become the largest outdoor women’s vendor festival…

Car wreck leaves tornado-like destruction in Des Moines neighborhood

DES MOINES, Iowa — A multi-vehicle crash on East 14th street left behind tornado-like destruction and has led to parts of the road blocked off Sunday morning. East 14th from Milton avenue to Thompson Avenue was left closed for a few hours after two cars crashed early Sunday morning after 4:00 am. Witnesses tell police…

Ingersoll Live returns with celebration among construction

DES MOINES, Iowa — Ingersoll Live was back on Saturday night for its 28th year of the event. On the 2800 block of Ingersoll avenue, people were able to enjoy live music, local artists, local food vendors and activities for everyone to enjoy. “I like the food actually, I really like the food,” said Max,…

Ed Wilson live in Winterset for Football Friday Primetime

WINTERSET, IOWA — The Winterset Huskies and Carlisle Wildcats kickoff the Football Friday Primetime season on Friday in Winterset. Chief Meteorologist Ed Wilson helped kickoff the fun during our newscasts at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm leading up to the big game. Here’s a look at some of the fun: Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top…

Hoover celebrates return of football after nearly cancelling season

DES MOINES, Iowa — Hoover High School came within the brink of not fielding a football team this season due to a lack of players. Hoover eventually found enough students to form a team, and the new-look Huskies introduced themselves to their home crowd. Hoover’s varsity team faced off against North Friday night in a…

Iowa schools adding emergency radios for active shooter alerts

DES MOINES, IOWA — Back in June, the governor and other state agencies announced a $100 million dollar investment for school safety. The largest chunk of that money, $75 million, is being distributed by giving every school building in the state $50,000. The Iowa Department of Homeland Security is in charge of giving out the…

Recreational marijuana could soon be legal in these states

(NEXSTAR) – The ever-growing list of states where people can legally buy recreational marijuana could get a little longer this fall. Recreational marijuana is already legal in 19 states, and legalization proposals are on the ballot this fall in South Dakota, Missouri and Maryland. Supporters are also trying to get measures on the ballot in…

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