A man from Colorado Springs has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after a traffic stop revealed a large drug haul, including fentanyl and methamphetamine. The incident occurred on July 13, 2023, when Colorado State Patrol officers observed 36-year-old Michael Hemersbach’s Chrysler 300 swerving erratically on I-25 near Castle Rock. Upon stopping the vehicle, … Read more
Teen Fugitive Wanted in Texas Arrested for Killing 70-Year-Old Man in Atlanta Carjacking A 19-year-old fugitive from Texas, Jaylen Mosley, is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting and killing 70-year-old David B. Tuttle during a carjacking in Atlanta over the holiday weekend. Mosley, who had outstanding warrants in Harris County, Texas, was apprehended shortly after … Read more
Three Dead, One Injured in Tragic Head-On Collision in Washington County A fatal head-on collision in Washington County early Monday morning claimed the lives of three individuals and left one person injured, according to a report from KCRG. The Iowa State Patrol stated the accident occurred shortly before 9 a.m. in the 1700 block of … Read more
Season’s First Snowfall Covers Iowa City and Johnson County Residents of Iowa City and Johnson County experienced their first measurable snowfall of the season on Monday morning, with the chilly weather accompanied by gusty winds. Snowfall Totals in Johnson County The Iowa State University Mesonet reported that southwest Williamstown in Johnson County received approximately 1 … Read more
Iowa City Police Warn of Scam Targeting Residents with Fake Law Enforcement Calls Authorities in Iowa City are alerting residents in eastern Iowa about a scam involving individuals impersonating police officers. The Iowa City Police Department has received several reports of fraudsters posing as department officers to deceive community members. According to the reports, these … Read more
Texas Troopers Rescue 5-Year-Old Girl from Smugglers in Rio Grande Incident Texas state troopers successfully rescued a 5-year-old girl being smuggled across the Rio Grande, highlighting the dangers of human smuggling operations. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the operation was orchestrated by the girl’s mother, Dolores Lopez, who arranged the smuggling … Read more
A shooting took place Sunday afternoon in Waterloo at approximately 2:30 PM. Waterloo Police and Fire personnel responded to a report of gunfire at 219 Lafayette Street around 2:26 PM. Upon arriving, first responders learned that a second person had been shot and was being transported to the hospital in a private vehicle. Both victims … Read more
Winter’s Chill Grips the U.S. as December Begins with Snow and Freezing Temperatures As December ushers in meteorological winter, the U.S. is experiencing a powerful winter storm marked by cold temperatures, brisk winds, and widespread snow showers. While astronomical winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21, the shift in the seasons has been felt across … Read more
The storm prompted emergency and disaster declarations in New York and Pennsylvania, with officials warning of hazardous conditions for travelers in the Great Lakes, Plains, and Midwest regions. Bitterly cold temperatures, up to 20 degrees below average, swept across the Northern Plains, prompting cold advisories in parts of North Dakota. These frigid conditions were expected … Read more
An 18-year-old man from Milwaukee, wanted for first-degree intentional homicide, was arrested late Friday night during a traffic stop in Buchanan County. The arrest occurred when a Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding near Main Street and Branard Street in Brandon around 11:55 p.m. During the stop, deputies detected the scent of … Read more