Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local News
Sports
Local Politics
Nation World
Coronavirus
Artist Spotlight
Heartwarming
Entertainment
Latest News Stories
Motor vehicle crash at NE 108th Street and Highway 163 results in injury
Where to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the metro
Weather
Back
Today's Forecast
Closings and Delays
Interactive Radar
Weather Lab
Latest Weather Stories
Tropical Storm Ian Forecast: Saturday, Sept. 24
Iowa Weather Forecast: Plenty of fall in the extended forecast
Near Me
VERIFY
Watch Live
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Des Moines, IA »
65°
Des Moines, IA »
Weather
Closings
Iowa State Fair
Good Morning Iowa
Weather Lab
50 Years of Title IX
Roe v. Wade
Meet The Team
Ames Church Shooting
Climate Change in Iowa
Texas School Shooting
Ukraine
Coronavirus
Advertise With Us
Iowa Live
Local Politics
TV Schedule
Contests
Signal Rescan
Positive News
Breaking News
Read More »
More (
) »
Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa
Coronavirus
No, the National Institutes of Health did not approve ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment
Vaccines
Yes, the updated omicron booster shots were tested on mice, not humans, before authorization
It’s true that the updated omicron boosters for BA.5 were only tested on mice, not humans, before FDA authorization. But experts say this isn’t uncommon.
Health
Yes, ‘mouth taping’ is a real home remedy for sleep-related issues
People tape their mouth shut to sleep to treat issues like snoring, bad breath, cavities and gum disease but more research is needed and there are safety risks.
Health
'Mouth taping' as a home remedy for sleep related issues | Expert Interview with Michael Breus
Michael Breus, Ph.d. is a clinical psychologist and explains how vertically taping your mouth when you sleep can be beneficial to oral care.
Science
Yes, the Earth spun faster than usual on June 29, but scientists say it is not a cause for concern
Earth recorded its shortest day in modern history by 1.59 milliseconds, but scientists say this is not extraordinary because the length of each day fluctuates.
Extreme Weather
Air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home
The VERIFY team confirms yes, air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home.
Food
Yes, titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, is banned in Europe
Is titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, banned in Europe?
Monkeypox
No, monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted disease
Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Government
No, the federal government is not giving away free solar panels
Is the federal government giving away free solar panels? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Government
No, state abortion bans are not considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity
Are state abortion bans considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Health
Yes, face blindness is a real condition
Is face blindness a real condition? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Environment
No, Flathead Lake in Montana is not the clearest water of any lake on Earth
Is Flathead Lake in Montana the clearest water of any lake on Earth? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Vaccines
Yes, the updated omicron booster shots were tested on mice, not humans, before authorization
It’s true that the updated omicron boosters for BA.5 were only tested on mice, not humans, before FDA authorization. But experts say this isn’t uncommon.
Health
Yes, ‘mouth taping’ is a real home remedy for sleep-related issues
People tape their mouth shut to sleep to treat issues like snoring, bad breath, cavities and gum disease but more research is needed and there are safety risks.
Health
'Mouth taping' as a home remedy for sleep related issues | Expert Interview with Michael Breus
Michael Breus, Ph.d. is a clinical psychologist and explains how vertically taping your mouth when you sleep can be beneficial to oral care.
Science
Yes, the Earth spun faster than usual on June 29, but scientists say it is not a cause for concern
Earth recorded its shortest day in modern history by 1.59 milliseconds, but scientists say this is not extraordinary because the length of each day fluctuates.
Extreme Weather
Air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home
The VERIFY team confirms yes, air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home.
Food
Yes, titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, is banned in Europe
Is titanium dioxide, an ingredient in Skittles, banned in Europe?
Monkeypox
No, monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted disease
Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Government
No, the federal government is not giving away free solar panels
Is the federal government giving away free solar panels? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Government
No, state abortion bans are not considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity
Are state abortion bans considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Health
Yes, face blindness is a real condition
Is face blindness a real condition? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Environment
No, Flathead Lake in Montana is not the clearest water of any lake on Earth
Is Flathead Lake in Montana the clearest water of any lake on Earth? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
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
