GM extends life of its only Detroit factory until early 2020
General Motors extending the life of its only Detroit factory until early next year.
No injuries after school bus vs. truck collision
No injuries were reported.
Authorities say move over after semi crashes into tow truck
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) – Winneshiek County authorities are reminding drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles, including tow trucks.
Making up missed school days
The Iowa Department of Education is reminding schools what they can and can not do to make up canceled school days.
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A student goes head-to-head with her school
A high school student in California is taking a stance against her school.
Johnson and Johnson facing multiple investigations
(NBC)—Johnson and Johnson is facing multiple charges over whether its baby powders have had an asbestos element that could be linked to cancer.
Iowa preschool to provide full-time child care
HUDSON, Iowa—St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Hudson is proud to announce the addition of full-time child care services beginning in August.
Slick roads cause two-vehicle crash in Bremer County
Minor injuries were reported.
Peter Tork dead at 77
(NBC Chicago) — Peter Tork, the guitarist in the 1960s teen-pop phenomenon The Monkees, died Thursday according to multiple reports. Tork was 77. A rep
Iowa City firefighters battle two-story house fire
The fire is under investigation.
Women at a correctional center training service dogs
YORK, Nebraska (NBC)—Inmates at the Nebraska State Penitentiary may have made some mistakes in their lives, but these women are being given a chance to give back through a special program.
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TRACKING: Strong storm starts tonight
A strong storm will track through the region tonight through Sunday with freezing rain, rain, thunder, sleet, snow, wind and falling temps.
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Salvation Army faces fundraising shortage
WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) – The Salvation Army in Waterloo projects they’re short about $150,000 after their annual Christmas campaign.
Iowa athletics radio announcer Gary Dolphin suspended from basketball coverage for “King Kong” reference
Radio broadcaster Gary Dolphin has been suspended from calling any of the Hawkeyes’ remaining hoops games this season after he referred to an opposing player as “King King” during Tuesday’s game against Maryland, according to a release from Hawkeye Sports Properties.
Police in Cedar Rapids respond to shooting
Police say one person is believed to have non-life threatening injuries following the shooting along 18th Street Southwest on Friday.
UPDATE: Ethanol plant fire investigation ongoing
The Fairbank Fire Department says they continue to closely monitor the situation a the Flint Hills Resources near Fairbank.
R. Kelly has been indicted, sources say
State’s Attorney Kim Foxx will announce charges against Kelly at a news conference at 2 p.m. CT (3 p.m. ET), according to a release from her office.
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Trump gets briefing on lieutenant accused of having hit list
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is getting a “complete briefing” on a Coast Guard officer accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a
Fired Kentucky Amazon employee sues over bathroom breaks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former Amazon employee in Kentucky who suffers from Crohn’s disease is suing the company over his dismissal for what he
Mom jailed for posting video of school fight
BROUSSARD, La. (AP) — A Louisiana woman has been charged with a crime for posting video of a high school fight on social media. The
The Latest: House Dems ask AG to release full Russia report
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the special counsel’s Russia investigation (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Six House Democratic committee heads are calling on Attorney
STORY REMOVED: BC-US–Kidnapper Manhunt
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The Associated Press has withdrawn its Feb. 12 story about a man accused of kidnapping a woman and her son. Some
Iowa News
Former Iowa Sen. Danielson to lobby for wind energy group
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Iowa Sen. Jeff Danielson says he has taken a job as a regional state policy director for the American
Howling winds, heavy snow in Nebraska, Iowa forecasts
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Howling winds and heavy snow are forecast for much of Nebraska and Iowa this weekend. The National Weather Service says a
Iowa Medicine Board names new executive director
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Board of Medicine has selected a new executive director to replace the man who said he’d been forced
School where roof collapsed closing for rest of school year
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Some Waterloo students won’t have classes Friday or Monday because their damaged school will be closing until August’s start of the
Service sees high river flood probability for eastern Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The National Weather Service says several Iowa rivers have an increased risk of flooding this spring. The service said Thursday
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Hickenlooper hires Iowa organizer as he considers 2020 bid
DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has hired an Iowa organizer as he considers a 2020 Democratic presidential bid. Hickenlooper’s Leadership PAC hired
Expanding the map: 2020 Dems push past early voting states
The 2020 Democratic field is on the move — and not just to Iowa. Candidates are starting to venture outside the traditional four early voting
Klobuchar to meet with Carter, Abrams in Georgia
Sen. Amy Klobuchar will meet with former President Jimmy Carter and Democrat Stacey Abrams on Friday as she brings her presidential campaign to Georgia. Klobuchar
Gov. Hogan: No Trump primary challenge without major shift
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he’s not launching a primary challenge against President Donald Trump unless the president’s political standing within his
Trump endorses Cornyn, who is wary of O’Rourke 2020 threat
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump is endorsing Sen. John Cornyn for re-election in 2020, saying the chamber’s No. 2 Republican “has done an
