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DMPD: Hit-and-run crash impacts traffic at 2nd Street and Locust Avenue
Traffic
Polk County Sheriff's Office: Highway 65 southbound blocked due to 'chemical spill'
An official with the Polk County Sheriff's Office told Local 5 "the chemical spill is made up of pesticides", and hazmat teams are on the scene.
Traffic
Polk County Sheriff's Office: Highway 65 southbound blocked due to 'chemical spill'
An official with the Polk County Sheriff's Office told Local 5 "the chemical spill is made up of pesticides", and hazmat teams are on the scene.
Traffic
Highway 65 southbound closed off Wednesday morning
Highway 65 southbound is closed just south of Adventureland as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. Emergency vehicles have blocked off parts of the road.
Traffic
Here's how to check road closures, detours in Des Moines metro
To keep an eye on the roads in real-time, there are a few options at the disposal of Iowans — here's how to use them.
In The News
In the News Now: Memorial Day Weekend Travel
A look into expected travel numbers for the Memorial Day weekend, as well as tips on the best times fly or drive.
Traffic
Tanker rollover on I-35 northbound will impact traffic, Iowa State Patrol says
The crash, which led to the tanker rolling onto its side, happened around 9 a.m. Thursday near 158th Avenue on I-35 northbound.
Traffic
Iowa State Patrol: Minor injuries reported after semi crashes, rolls over on I-35 Thursday
The crash, which led to the tanker rolling onto its side, happened around 9 a.m. Thursday near 158th Avenue on I-35 northbound.
Traffic
Dallas County Sheriff's Office: 1 dead, 1 injured in Monday crash
A man was driving his truck west on Highway 44 when his vehicle was rear-ended by a cement truck at approximately 9:45 a.m. Monday.
Traffic
Car crashes into Walgreens after driver suffered seizure, lost control
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital. No one else was injured, but the store is closed until further notice.
Local News
Officials believe Marion County sinkhole was caused by limestone mine
The sinkhole is located in the east right of way of 135th Place, just south of a limestone quarry operated by Bruening Rock Products.
Traffic
Des Moines City Council approves lane reduction on street where teen was hit and killed
The stretch of road is where 14-year-old Ema Cardenas was hit and killed while walking home from school in April 2022.
Traffic
Polk County Sheriff's Office: Highway 65 southbound blocked due to 'chemical spill'
An official with the Polk County Sheriff's Office told Local 5 "the chemical spill is made up of pesticides", and hazmat teams are on the scene.
Traffic
Polk County Sheriff's Office: Highway 65 southbound blocked due to 'chemical spill'
An official with the Polk County Sheriff's Office told Local 5 "the chemical spill is made up of pesticides", and hazmat teams are on the scene.
Traffic
Highway 65 southbound closed off Wednesday morning
Highway 65 southbound is closed just south of Adventureland as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. Emergency vehicles have blocked off parts of the road.
Traffic
Here's how to check road closures, detours in Des Moines metro
To keep an eye on the roads in real-time, there are a few options at the disposal of Iowans — here's how to use them.
In The News
In the News Now: Memorial Day Weekend Travel
A look into expected travel numbers for the Memorial Day weekend, as well as tips on the best times fly or drive.
Traffic
Tanker rollover on I-35 northbound will impact traffic, Iowa State Patrol says
The crash, which led to the tanker rolling onto its side, happened around 9 a.m. Thursday near 158th Avenue on I-35 northbound.
Traffic
Iowa State Patrol: Minor injuries reported after semi crashes, rolls over on I-35 Thursday
The crash, which led to the tanker rolling onto its side, happened around 9 a.m. Thursday near 158th Avenue on I-35 northbound.
Traffic
Dallas County Sheriff's Office: 1 dead, 1 injured in Monday crash
A man was driving his truck west on Highway 44 when his vehicle was rear-ended by a cement truck at approximately 9:45 a.m. Monday.
Traffic
Car crashes into Walgreens after driver suffered seizure, lost control
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital. No one else was injured, but the store is closed until further notice.
Local News
Officials believe Marion County sinkhole was caused by limestone mine
The sinkhole is located in the east right of way of 135th Place, just south of a limestone quarry operated by Bruening Rock Products.
Traffic
Des Moines City Council approves lane reduction on street where teen was hit and killed
The stretch of road is where 14-year-old Ema Cardenas was hit and killed while walking home from school in April 2022.
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