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'Purple heroin,' new opioid drug may pose danger in Michigan
Nation World
Feds to execute woman who killed victim, cut baby from womb
She'd be the ninth inmate to put to death since the federal government resumed executions in July after a nearly 20-year hiatus.
Crime
Ames police investigating after woman reports being shot at
The suspects are described as two Hispanic adult females driving a silver Chrysler Sebring sedan.
Local News
UPDATE: Victim, two suspects identified in last week's shooting in Ames
Arrest warrants have been issued for 19-year-old Jonathan M. Thompson and a 16-year-old juvenile.
Crime
DEA announces biggest meth bust in U.S. history in Southern California
The DEA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents made huge meth busts in recent weeks.
Crime
Police asking for public's help in Urbandale bank robbery investigation
Surveillance footage from the Midwest Family Heritage Bank identifies the suspect as a Black man between 30 to 40 years old.
Crime
Police asking for public's help in Urbandale bank robbery investigation
Surveillance footage from the Midwest Family Heritage Bank identifies the suspect as a Black man between 30 to 40 years old.
Local Politics
Dissastified with local law enforcement, BLM organizer runs write-in campaign for Polk Co. Sheriff
Jaylen Cavil says a part of his campaign will be to end cash bail and defund law enforcement.
Crime
Minneapolis leaders say a more humanized approach is needed to curb crime
Just in the last year alone, violent crimes are up more than 20%, leaving many wondering how the city can curb these senseless acts of violence.
Crime
Judge says Derek Chauvin can leave Minnesota due to 'safety concerns'
The previous conditions of the $1 million bond stated that Chauvin could not leave the state.
Animals
Tiger King star 'Doc' Antle indicted on felony wildlife trafficking, other charges
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, the owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, is accused of trafficking lion cubs between Virginia and South Carolina.
News
2 burglary suspects wanted in Ankeny
The two were last seen in Marshalltown on Wednesday driving a gray Ford Edge SUV.
Nation World
Feds to execute woman who killed victim, cut baby from womb
She'd be the ninth inmate to put to death since the federal government resumed executions in July after a nearly 20-year hiatus.
Crime
Ames police investigating after woman reports being shot at
The suspects are described as two Hispanic adult females driving a silver Chrysler Sebring sedan.
Local News
UPDATE: Victim, two suspects identified in last week's shooting in Ames
Arrest warrants have been issued for 19-year-old Jonathan M. Thompson and a 16-year-old juvenile.
Crime
DEA announces biggest meth bust in U.S. history in Southern California
The DEA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents made huge meth busts in recent weeks.
Crime
Police asking for public's help in Urbandale bank robbery investigation
Surveillance footage from the Midwest Family Heritage Bank identifies the suspect as a Black man between 30 to 40 years old.
Crime
Police asking for public's help in Urbandale bank robbery investigation
Surveillance footage from the Midwest Family Heritage Bank identifies the suspect as a Black man between 30 to 40 years old.
Local Politics
Dissastified with local law enforcement, BLM organizer runs write-in campaign for Polk Co. Sheriff
Jaylen Cavil says a part of his campaign will be to end cash bail and defund law enforcement.
Crime
Minneapolis leaders say a more humanized approach is needed to curb crime
Just in the last year alone, violent crimes are up more than 20%, leaving many wondering how the city can curb these senseless acts of violence.
Crime
Judge says Derek Chauvin can leave Minnesota due to 'safety concerns'
The previous conditions of the $1 million bond stated that Chauvin could not leave the state.
Animals
Tiger King star 'Doc' Antle indicted on felony wildlife trafficking, other charges
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, the owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, is accused of trafficking lion cubs between Virginia and South Carolina.
News
2 burglary suspects wanted in Ankeny
The two were last seen in Marshalltown on Wednesday driving a gray Ford Edge SUV.
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