From the Archives: Couple gets married at Iowa State Fair in 2005
This lucky couple in love kept it simple - saying their vows inside a small building on the fairgrounds and celebrating their nuptials with a funnel cake.
Des Moines City Council member countersues police over protest arrest
Her countersuit says Officers Peter Wilson and Jeffrey George used excessive force and violated her civil rights when they arrested her during a protest in 2020.
Massive baked potato crowned best new food at the Iowa State Fair
The Finisher isn’t just your classic baked potato. Topped with brisket, pulled pork and mac and cheese, it’s a combination of all your favorite comfort foods.
Hypnotist hopes to bring play, laughter into his shows
Ron Diamond, a hypnotist who travels across the country, is celebrating his 13th year at the fair. Catch his shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. through Saturday.
Iowa State Fair hosts 1st sensory-friendly morning
The typical sights and sounds of the fair are toned down Wednesday morning to make the event accessible to those living with autism and sensory-processing disorders.
The CDC recommendations apply to everyone, but the changes could be particularly important for schools, which resume classes this month in many part of the country.
'We all still got sick': Mother shares how her family, newborn fought COVID-19
Rebecca Backstrom says there were moments during her fight with COVID-19 when she couldn't care for her kids, including newborn Willow, due to her own health issues.
What is BA.4.6? New coronavirus subvariant impacts 4 states across Midwest
The BA.4.6 symptoms have been compared to those of other omicron variants, but researchers are keeping an eye on the variant's transmission rates moving forward.
The B.a.5. subvariant of Omicron accounts for most of the new daily cases. Nearly 88% of Americans are now living in a county with medium or high COVID risk.
Sen. Chuck Grassley weighs in on Electoral Count Reform Act
Grassley makes it clear he's not yet read the full bill, but he is in favor of language ensuring the vice president's role in certifying the election is ceremonial.
Doug Jensen's motion to continue trial to February 2023 denied
Judge Timothy J. Kelly wrote this week that pretrial publicity and the Jan. 6 Committee hearings on their own do not constitute grounds for delaying the trial.
Former Governor Terry Branstad lobbies for large-scale solar projects
Elected leaders from across the state are taking meetings with Branstad, KCRG reports. Alliant Energy plans to build a large-scale solar plant near Cedar Rapids.
Attorney General Tom Miller says that 18 tobacco companies owe the state millions in exchange for the state not suing them for health damages to citizens.
He died in 2019 just days before Christmas. His family says he was bullied at school.
In episode two of "A Different Cry," Jeffery Taylor's parents share how he died. Experts discuss suicide rates among Black children. Suicides are also undercounted.
'Someone needed to stand up for Jeffery' | Mother of first-grader who died by suicide sues school district, teacher
Lakeshia Chaney is taking the school district and one of its teachers to court. She said they contributed to the death of her son, Jeffery Taylor, in December 2019.
Brian Peacock and Matt Williamson discuss the best safety in the league as the LA Chargers pay top price, as well as compare defensive lines across the NFL.
Discussing and debating the day's top sports stories from quarterback controversy in New York to play calling in New England and Kevin Durant's retirement threats.
Van Meter football players look to continue winning legacy
"It's always gonna be a tough season with everyone giving us their best and wanting to beat us," said Aydn Netten, a senior defensive back and wide receiver.
Sidewalk Surfing: A look back at skateboarding through the years
KFMB CBS8 in San Diego takes a look through the archives at the history of skateboarding. Hear from Tony Hawk and other skateboarders about changes in the sport.