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(NEXSTAR) – Passengers scheduled to fly with Southwest Airlines reported delayed flights at airports in many parts of the country after the carrier experienced a system-wide outage early on Saturday morning. Southwest Airlines said the issues are now resolved, but acknowledged that passengers may continue to face delays throughout the day. “Some of our earliest…

(NEXSTAR) — From Muhammad Ali to Kim Kardashian to Donald Trump, WWE’s flagship event WrestleMania has always featured the best of professional wrestling sprinkled with some of entertainment’s top celebrities. The 2022 edition of WWE’s 2-day Super Bowl-style event continues that tradition with “Jackass” stuntman Johnny Knoxville, YouTube star Logan Paul, and sports broadcaster Pat…

WHO 13 NEWS – It isn’t just volunteers giving Madison County a hand after a tornado tore through. There’s also an effort to help storm victims replace what was lost. Saint Nick look-alike ‘Norwalk Santa’ helps families year-round through community donations by connecting people who are in need with those who want to give. Since…

(The Hill) — White House press secretary Jen Psaki will leave her job for MSNBC this spring, two sources familiar with the deal told The Hill. Psaki’s upcoming departure was first reported by Axios on Friday, with the sources confirming it to The Hill. Psaki will leave the White House for the network around May,…

(The Hill) — The House passed legislation on Friday to legalize marijuana nationwide and eliminate the longstanding criminal penalties for anyone who distributes or possesses it.  Lawmakers passed the bill largely along party lines, 220-204, with three Republicans joining all but two Democrats in support. The measure now goes to the Senate, where Majority Leader Charles…

Oil prices fell this week as the United States and international partners took steps to meet global oil demand. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Des Moines, IA metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of March 31. State gas tax data is from World Population Review. Three states—Connecticut, Georgia, and Maryland—temporarily suspended gas taxes to…

AMES, Iowa — “Climate Change in Iowa: How we got here, how we can choose a better future together” is the title of the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture which will be given by Dr. Bill Gutowski at 7 PM tonight in Ames. Gutowski is a professor of meteorology and a climate scientist at Iowa State University…

(NewsNation) —  President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices that have spiked amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “This is a wartime bridge,” Biden said. “The bottom line is if we…

A suspect faces charges of first-degree arson and first-degree murder after emergency responders found a deceased man at a fire scene on Saturday. On Saturday, Firefighters and Police responded to a 911 call about a structure fire at 78 31st Ave N., a news release says. When emergency responders arrived, “their attention was drawn” to…

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — One of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas, wildlife officials said. The Coastal Fisheries division of Texas Parks and Wildlife confirmed Tuesday to The Associated Press that the African flamingo — known as No. 492…

(WJW) – Bruce Willis, 67, is “stepping away from his career” amid a health battle, his family announced Wednesday. Willis’ daughter Rumer shared the news to Instagram on Wednesday, in a statement on behalf of his family. 70-year-old who kidnapped bus full of children, buried them alive approved for parole “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as…

(NEXSTAR) – More than 16 million homes are sitting vacant across the U.S., according to a report using census data. The study by LendingTree ranked the nation’s 50 states by their shares of unoccupied homes. The highest vacancy rates were found in Vermont, Maine and Alaska. Each state has between 20% and 22% of its…

DES MOINES, Iowa — The nation’s longest-serving Attorney General Tom Miller has two Iowans, in particular, to thank for a state panel approving his signatures submitted to run for re-election. Miller’s campaign narrowly collected the number of necessary signatures from registered Iowa voters to appear on the ballot, following a review by the State Objection…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday a highly controversial piece of legislation that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida schools. Flanked by students, DeSantis signed House Bill 1557 Monday at Classical Preparatory School, a K-12 charter school in Spring Hill. The legislation—which supporters call the “Parental…

An Iowan could be among the select few to take home an Academy Award Sunday. Des Moines native, Staci Roberts-Steele is one of the co-producers of the Netflix blockbuster film “Don’t Look Up” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Maryl Streep, Jonah Hill and Tyler Perry. According to her website, The Roosevelt High School alumna’s first…

DENVER (KDVR) – A man has been arrested on a felony charge of criminal mischief for causing $10,000 in damage to a court at a Denver recreation center. Arslan Guney, 71, was arrested on March 17 for making 45 marks on the basketball court at the Central Park Rec Center with a permanent marker to…

SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa (KCAU) — Like many people, Pam Mickelson stays in touch with family members online. “I see you, hey sis,” Pam says to her sister, Paula. “Glad you’re here.” Her connections with her sister Paula are more than just talk. “So, today we’re making Rueben’s in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and you’re…

WINTERSET, Iowa – It’s been nearly three weeks since a tornado tore through Madison County.  Adam and Jennifer O’Neal own PepperHarrow Farm, which took a direct hit from the twister. The O’Neals say all of their farm infrastructure was destroyed and the only thing left standing was their home. Now, they’re in the process of…