Police and firefighters were called to downtown Davenport near Brady and 3rd streets in response to a transformer failure. According to Geoff Greenwood, the Media Relations Manager at MidAmerican Energy Company, an underground transformer experienced a failure. This failure resulted in a powerful electrical flash and a sudden release of oil from beneath a grate. … Read more
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing their successful seizure of approximately 670,000 counterfeit pills in Colorado and New Mexico. Officials credit a tip from New Mexico for leading them to a man in Colorado Springs who stands accused of trafficking approximately 340,000 fentanyl pills. Additionally, the tip resulted in … Read more
Iowa Work Release Inmate Wanted After Failing to Return to Facility The Iowa Department of Corrections announced Monday that a man convicted of second-degree robbery in Linn County is wanted after failing to return to a residential center as required. Anthony Robert Skriver, 26, did not report back to the work release facility on Friday. … Read more
Funeral services are being held today for Senior Police Officer Calamity “C.J.” Elliott Barnes, who is believed to hold the record for being the longest-serving female officer in the history of the Houston Police Department. Barnes, who dedicated nearly 44 years of her life to serving the city before retiring in 2023, passed away at … Read more
A Winter Weather Advisory and a Winter Storm Warning will remain in effect until 5AM Thursday. Expect a chilly night ahead with temperatures dropping into the teens, 20s, and 30s throughout the region. The snow, which is currently concentrated in the high country region, will gradually move eastward towards the I-25 and expand further towards … Read more
Authorities in Iowa discovered 56 pledges blindfolded in the basement of a fraternity house, according to reports. Iowa City Police quickly responded to an incident at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity located on the campus of the University of Iowa. The fraternity had reported a fire alarm going off, prompting the immediate action of law … Read more
A new winter weather outlook, published by the Climate Prediction Center on Thursday, suggests that we may be in for a winter dominated by La Niña. La Niña is expected to become more prominent in the coming month and strengthen as winter approaches. The impacts of La Niña vary depending on your location. The jet … Read more
An Arizona man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and will be under supervised release for 36 months. He admitted to making threats against public officials. Michael Lee Tomasi, a 38-year-old resident of Rio Verde, Arizona, has been directed to surrender various firearms and ammunition as part of his sentencing. The confiscated items … Read more
The Bettendorf Fire Department, along with other emergency responders, rushed to a house fire over the weekend. The fire resulted in significant damage, rendering the residence uninhabitable. At 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, emergency crews swiftly responded to a house fire that broke out at 3013 Magnolia Drive, as stated in a media release by the … Read more
A tragic incident unfolded in southwest Houston, where a store clerk lost their life due to a fatal gunshot. Located on South Post Oak between West Fuqua and West Orem, the incident has left both the police and the victim’s family devastated. It is important to note that this report was compiled before the suspect’s … Read more