Legal action initiated in response to deadly police shooting in eastern Iowa

The officers involved in the high-speed chase that resulted in the shooting and death of a man in eastern Iowa in 2022 are now being sued by the victim’s estate. The estate of Kenneth Jamal Carrol, along with its administrator Shanita Taylor, has filed a lawsuit against the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. Additionally, the … Read more

Woman Accused of Shooting Boyfriend Freed on Bail, Victim Alarmed

On September 5th, Alexys Pinto, 23, allegedly enticed her boyfriend to a secluded spot on Houston’s South Side, under the pretense of watching the sunset together. However, once there, she unexpectedly brandished a firearm and began firing shots. Elvis Muñoz vividly remembers the terrifying moment when his ex-girlfriend opened fire on him. He was struck … Read more

Scott County Jail hires 7 new employees, but loses 8 existing staff members

Sheriff Tim Lane of the Scott County Jail in Davenport, Iowa, is constantly struggling to maintain adequate staffing levels. Law enforcement agencies in the Quad-Cities are still facing challenges in hiring despite the nationwide rebound of law enforcement officer shortages since the pandemic. “We recently added seven new correctional officers to our team, which was … Read more

Children crash car into store in southeast Colorado Springs and proceed to steal items

Colorado Springs police are currently searching for a group of juveniles who are believed to be responsible for driving a car into the front of a smoke shop and stealing merchandise. In the early hours of Wednesday, November 20th, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) swiftly responded to a burglary incident at Smoke and Vape, … Read more

Colorado peaks could see over 48 inches of snowfall this week

Colorado is set to receive more snow following a layer of snow that covered the state overnight on Sunday. According to data from the National Weather Service, mountains southwest of Aspen could potentially see up to 48 inches of snow from Monday evening through Wednesday night. Additionally, significant snowfall is expected across much of Colorado’s … Read more

Sentencing for ex-UIHC administrator in long-running identity theft case rescheduled

The sentencing of a former University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics administrator, who had been living under a stolen identity for over 35 years, has been rescheduled for January 31, 2025 in Iowa. Matthew Keirans, who is 58 years old, could potentially face a prison sentence ranging from a mandatory minimum of two years to … Read more

2-Year-Old Migrant Found Alone at Border Searching for Parents

A heart-rending symbol of the Biden administration’s failure to protect vulnerable asylum-seekers was found at the US border on Sunday. A 2-year-old migrant girl was discovered clutching a piece of paper that only had a first name and phone number on it. A group of over 200 illegal migrants, including 60 unaccompanied minors, were apprehended … Read more

Teenager, 15, charged with multiple offenses following police chase and stolen car crash

Teen in Custody After High-Speed Chase Ends in Home Crash in Cedar Rapids A 15-year-old boy was arrested Saturday night after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle that ended with a crash into a home. Cedar Rapids Police reported that the incident began shortly before 10:00 p.m. when officers stopped a … Read more