Late-Night Fire Destroys Machinery Building in Independence A fire late Wednesday night completely destroyed a hoop building containing machinery in the 1900 block of Jamestown Avenue in Independence. The Independence Fire Department received the call at 11:44 p.m. and arrived to find the structure engulfed in heavy flames. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the … Read more
Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 28-Year-Old Found in Bullet-Riddled Car in Northwest Houston Houston police have arrested and charged 25-year-old Jorge Valles in connection with the November 15 shooting death of Micah Middleton, 28, who was discovered inside a crashed car riddled with bullet holes on 34th Street near Antoine Drive. Valles faces charges … Read more
First Snow of the Season to Blanket Southern Iowa This Weekend Iowa residents in southern and southwestern regions can expect the season’s first snowfall this Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Light snow showers are predicted to begin after midnight and taper off by midday, with minor accumulations anticipated along major routes, including Interstate … Read more
Quick Action Saves Dogs in Linn County Fire A quick-thinking owner was able to save several dogs from a building fire in rural Linn County on Wednesday evening. Emergency crews responded to a fire at a building on Coggon Road around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they found the building engulfed in flames. The owner, who … Read more
Police Search for Suspect in Deadly Machete Attack on Houston Neighbor Authorities in Houston are actively searching for a 52-year-old man accused of fatally attacking his neighbor with a machete, allegedly hacking him at least 25 times. The suspect, Alvaro Lovos, is believed to have fatally attacked 67-year-old Charlie Wilson outside a convenience store on … Read more
Houston Man Charged with Murdering Wife at Northside Motel A Houston man is being held on a $250,000 bond after allegedly killing his wife inside a northside motel and then contacting police, authorities said. Myron Lynn Strambler, 36, faces murder charges for the death of his wife, Alicia Strambler, on November 27. The incident occurred … Read more
Jordanian Migrant Linked to Terror Suspicions Caught Crossing Northern Border A 41-year-old Jordanian national, Mohammad Hasan Abdellatif Albana, was deported from the United States on November 15 after Border Patrol agents apprehended him near Lynden, Washington, at the northern border. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) disclosed this development on Wednesday, describing Albana as a potential … Read more
Southeast Iowa Man Arrested for Theft A 53-year-old Keokuk man, Michael Meyers, has been arrested and charged with second-degree theft. According to court documents, Meyers was given permission to withdraw approximately $300 from a victim’s debit card. However, he allegedly exceeded this amount, withdrawing a total of $2,463.17 through multiple ATM and point-of-sale transactions. A … Read more
Couple Arrested for Multiple Storage Unit Burglaries Davenport Police have arrested Adriana Hines, 29, and Cody Vondran, 30, in connection with a series of storage unit burglaries that occurred over several months. The couple is accused of breaking into numerous storage units in the Davenport area and selling stolen items to local pawn shops. The … Read more
Teen Driver Caught Speeding at Dangerous Speeds A 15-year-old driver was recently stopped by the Iowa State Patrol after being clocked at 108 miles per hour on Highway 218 in Black Hawk County. During the traffic stop, the teen admitted to driving at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour. This incident highlights the … Read more