Student handcuffed for missing class
Parents may want to keep an eye out for how many times their kids miss school.
Wisconsin ceremony offers hope for missing teenage girl
People turned out in the city of Barron to light up a “tree of hope” in honor not of Christmas but of missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs.
Police visit ‘Saturday Night Live’ star after Instagram post
Social media erupted with words of love for the 25-year-old comedian and native New Yorker who first appeared on “Saturday Night Live” in 2014.
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UPDATE: Robo-email bomb threats sent throughout eastern Iowa
Police confirm they haven’t found any credible evidence that these emails are authentic.
“Slow down, put the phone down”: Video shows distracted driver crash into trooper vehicle
Watch the trooper take off running after noticing the Semi on the “rumble strips” for an extended period of time.
Illinois looking to raise fuel tax to fund transportation
ILLINOIS– According to the Chicago Curbed, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other suburban mayors announced support for a 20 to 30 cent per gallon increase on the gas tax. The tax increase is to fund statewide transportation and infrastructure
70 finches found smuggled inside hair rollers
A bird-brained smuggle scheme fell apart at a New York City airport over the weekend.
COMPETING ON A NATIONAL STAGE: Two brothers featured on ‘American Ninja Warrior Junior’
A producer asked the Cedar Falls duo to compete on the big stage — a chance to be on the first season of American Ninja Warrior Junior.
Western Dubuque Community School District to see renovations
DUBUQUE, Iowa–Final designs were approved this week for $3.7 million dollars worth of renovations at multiple facilities in the Western Dubuque Community School District.
The Latest: Students reported safe after Indiana shooting
Students from the school were being bused to Richmond High School for parents to pick them up.
Iowa Democrats re-elect Troy Price as state party chairman
In a written statement Saturday, Price regaled the accomplishments the party made in 2018, including flipping two congressional seats and the state auditor’s office.
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White House closer to partial shutdown with wall demand
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, the White House is insisting that Congress provide $5 billion to build
Top of mind: ‘Justice’ is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — Merriam-Webster has chosen “justice” as its 2018 word of the year. Editor at large Peter Sokolowski said ahead of Monday’s announcement
Mom in toddler tussle video says she went into defense mode
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York mother who had her toddler yanked from her arms by police in a widely seen video says she
Steelers ride rookie Samuels past Patriots 17-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie running back Jaylen Samuels, making his second start in place of injured James Conner, ran for a career-high 142 yards and
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Iowa Democrats re-elect Troy Price as state party chairman
In a written statement Saturday, Price regaled the accomplishments the party made in 2018, including flipping two congressional seats and the state auditor’s office.
Rescue crews pull body from Des Moines River late Saturday
Authorities did not release the man’s name Saturday afternoon.
KCCI: Clarke County prosecutor arrested again
OSCEOLA, Iowa (AP) — The Clarke County prosecutor has again been arrested. Television station KCCI says outgoing Clark County Attorney Michelle Rivera was arrested Friday
Waukee school district COO charged in improper spending case
An email Saturday from a district spokeswoman says the district learned of Rose’s arrest from news reports and that the Waukee board will meet Monday to discuss his employment status.
Woman suffers serious injuries in Cedar Rapids fire
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Firefighters in Cedar Rapids say a 43-year-old woman has been hurt in an apartment fire. Fire officials say in a
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Iowa Democrats re-elect Troy Price as state party chairman
In a written statement Saturday, Price regaled the accomplishments the party made in 2018, including flipping two congressional seats and the state auditor’s office.
As Wisconsin’s Walker exits, Vos ready to step forward
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Vos is positioning himself to be the state’s most powerful Republican after the defeat of Gov.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for President Donald Trump; Sens. Susan
Putin says rap should be controlled in Russia, not banned
MOSCOW (AP) — Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, President Vladimir Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling,
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for President Donald Trump; Sens. Susan
