Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local News
Near Me
Local Politics
Nation World
Coronavirus
Artist Spotlight
Heartwarming
Entertainment
Latest News Stories
Reynolds signs bill reforming Area Education Agencies into law
Iowa is a top-10 state for worst allergies | What does that mean?
Weather
Back
Today's Forecast
Closings and Delays
Interactive Radar
Weather Lab
Latest Weather Stories
LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Getting back to a more typical spring pattern
It's official: Winter 2023-2024 was the warmest on record for Des Moines
Sports
VERIFY
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Des Moines, IA »
29°
Des Moines, IA »
Weather
Closings
March Madness
Today's Forecast
WeAreIowa+
Good Morning Iowa
Meet The Team
Iowa Live
Contact Us
Gas Prices
Contests
Local Politics
Advertise With Us
Weather Lab
TV Schedule
Signal Rescan
Positive News
Breaking News
More (
) »
Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa
Producer's Picks
Shelter Slumber Pawty raising money, awareness for shelter animals
Nation World
American Kennel Club reveals 10 most popular dog breeds
The United States' oldest dog registry has put out updated rankings for the 10 most popular dog breeds.
Pets
American Kennel Club reveals 10 most popular dog breeds
The United States' oldest dog registry has put out updated rankings for the 10 most popular dog breeds.
People
Des Moines man runs 60 miles in 2 days, raising money for charity
Jacob Huskisson doesn't exactly consider himself a runner, but every March, he does quite a bit of it for a good cause.
The Big Story
A reason behind the running: Des Moines man runs 60 miles for charity
For the past five years, during a special weekend in March, Jacob Huskisson completes the "5, 4, 48 Challenge": five miles, every four hours for 48 hours straight.
Heartwarming
Dog reunited with family after 16 months apart
A Pennsylvania family was reunited with their beloved Goldendoodle Bree after more than a year apart.
Local News
Puppy Bowl will feature five Iowa rescue dogs
This is the 12th year AHeinz57 has sent rescue dogs to the Puppy Bowl
Animals
'Rufferee' Dan Schachner previews 20th 'Puppy Bowl'
"Puppy Bowl XX" airs Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. ET on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS and truTV and streams simultaneously on Discovery+ and Max.
Crime
Ames Animal Shelter rescues 27 cats | Owner charged with animal neglect
The recovery efforts following this case have been a tremendous undertaking for the Ames Animal Shelter.
The Big Story
Local woman charged with animal neglect after officials remove 27 cats from apartment
Several of the cats that were rescued had severe upper respiratory infections and ear infections.
Style
Thousands of golden retrievers to gather in Golden, Colorado
“Goldens in Golden” is a celebration of one of America's most popular dog breeds. Golden retrievers will meet up this weekend.
Pets
ARL offers 11 steps to take care of your pets in the cold
Since the bitter cold can be life-threatening for pets, it's important to know how to best take care of your furry friends.
Before You Leave, Check This Out
WOI would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow