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The Big Story
Des Moines police have recovered three ghost guns in the month of May
The Big Story
Des Moines hit-and-run victim's family still searching for an important personal item: her cell phone
Three weeks ago, 14-year-old Ama Cardenas was killed in a hit-and-run. Now, Ema's sister Nayelli Sandoval says Ema's phone was stolen from the scene.
Nation World
FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week
The baby formula shortage has rattled parents and become a political headwind for President Joe Biden, who’s invoked the Defense Production Act to ease supply.
Local News
Augmented reality mural unveiled at Lauridsen Skatepark
"My heart just is so proud of them because this is this is an accomplishment," said Laurie Shriver, an art teacher with Des Moines Public Schools.
The Big Story
Iowa State University hosts cybersecurity competition with Iowa National Guard
Teams worked to fend off attacks from another team, earning points for how well they protected their data and how quickly they could kick out uninvited guests.
The Big Story
Des Moines community leaders speak on Buffalo mass shooting
Black leaders in central Iowa share how the community is affected by the Buffalo mass shooting. They say there are changes needed in Iowa to prevent this.
Local News
Latest updates: 4-year-old in Ankeny dies from gunshot wound, police say
Neighbors Local 5 spoke to say that area is not a place they usually see police.
Local News
As spring turns into summer, it's time to go morel mushroom hunting
Todd Whitman's first morel hunt was at 3 years old, in Wright County.
Business
'It's certainly a juggling act': Small business owners balance supply chain issues, inflation, and worker shortages
The most recent Small Business Optimism Index founds optimism among small business owners is at an all-time low.
Local News
Michael Lang guilty on all counts in April 2021 shooting of Sgt. Jim Smith
Lang faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Local News
Iowa businesses eye Granger for expansion
The city of Granger could look a lot different in the next few years as it welcomes more businesses, including a Fareway grocery store.
Local News
Des Moines relaxes accessory housing rules
Des Moines City Council approved new code changes, increasing the number of homes that can take advantage of accessory housing from 21% to 78% of homes in the city.
The Big Story
Des Moines hit-and-run victim's family still searching for an important personal item: her cell phone
Three weeks ago, 14-year-old Ama Cardenas was killed in a hit-and-run. Now, Ema's sister Nayelli Sandoval says Ema's phone was stolen from the scene.
Nation World
FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week
The baby formula shortage has rattled parents and become a political headwind for President Joe Biden, who’s invoked the Defense Production Act to ease supply.
Local News
Augmented reality mural unveiled at Lauridsen Skatepark
"My heart just is so proud of them because this is this is an accomplishment," said Laurie Shriver, an art teacher with Des Moines Public Schools.
The Big Story
Iowa State University hosts cybersecurity competition with Iowa National Guard
Teams worked to fend off attacks from another team, earning points for how well they protected their data and how quickly they could kick out uninvited guests.
The Big Story
Des Moines community leaders speak on Buffalo mass shooting
Black leaders in central Iowa share how the community is affected by the Buffalo mass shooting. They say there are changes needed in Iowa to prevent this.
Local News
Latest updates: 4-year-old in Ankeny dies from gunshot wound, police say
Neighbors Local 5 spoke to say that area is not a place they usually see police.
Local News
As spring turns into summer, it's time to go morel mushroom hunting
Todd Whitman's first morel hunt was at 3 years old, in Wright County.
Business
'It's certainly a juggling act': Small business owners balance supply chain issues, inflation, and worker shortages
The most recent Small Business Optimism Index founds optimism among small business owners is at an all-time low.
Local News
Michael Lang guilty on all counts in April 2021 shooting of Sgt. Jim Smith
Lang faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Local News
Iowa businesses eye Granger for expansion
The city of Granger could look a lot different in the next few years as it welcomes more businesses, including a Fareway grocery store.
Local News
Des Moines relaxes accessory housing rules
Des Moines City Council approved new code changes, increasing the number of homes that can take advantage of accessory housing from 21% to 78% of homes in the city.
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