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
Waterloo City Council Member Nia Wilder was charged with fourth-degree theft on Friday afternoon following an incident at a Walmart in Des Moines. According to the police report, Wilder took items from store shelves and scanned them using the Walmart Plus Membership App while still inside the store. She then intentionally removed $420.33 worth of … Read more
A fatal crash occurred early Sunday morning north of Colorado Springs after a Toyota Camry collided with a semi truck. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the 34-year-old driver of the northbound Camry lost control of his vehicle, veering off the road and striking a guardrail. The car then crossed into the southbound lanes, where … Read more
A major Arctic blast is set to hit half the United States just as millions of travelers make their way home after Thanksgiving. Bitterly cold temperatures are expected to sweep across much of the eastern U.S., from Minnesota down to Texas, with conditions particularly severe in the Great Lakes region, where heavy snowfall is already … Read more
Winter Storm Causes Treacherous Travel in Great Lakes Region Post-Thanksgiving travel was significantly disrupted in parts of the Great Lakes region on Sunday due to several feet of lake-effect snow, as frigid temperatures swept across much of the United States. Over two million people in the area have been under winter weather warnings, with winter … Read more
November saw 23.3 inches of snow, making it the fourth snowiest November on record. Looking ahead to the first week of December, sunny and dry conditions are expected, with temperatures running above average. Sunday will bring daytime highs in the upper 40s to low 50s, while mountain areas will experience temperatures in the 30s and … Read more
Temperatures across the UK are set to drop below freezing Monday night, with a return to seasonal averages by Tuesday, following a mild weekend, according to the Met Office. After some areas enjoyed temperatures above 16°C on Sunday, colder weather is expected to take hold on Monday night. The temperature will briefly dip below freezing … Read more