Thomas cleared of child endangerment; A hung jury regarding her daughter's murder
Mar 13, 2020
There’s been a hung jury in an Ottumwa murder case. Kelsie Thomas was charged with first degree murder and child endangerment causing death in the 2018 death of her 5-year-old daughter, Cloe Chandler. On Friday (2/13),…
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Eggs & Issues Saturday
Mar 13, 2020
Members of the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group will be the featured speakers at Saturday’s (3/14) Eggs and Issues in Oskaloosa. People who chair various boards and committees will be on hand to answer your…
Mahaska Health restricting visitors
Mar 12, 2020
Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa is placing temporary restrictions on visitors. As of Thursday (3/12), only primary caregivers will be allowed to visit patients at the hospital. Those include parents and step-parents, spouses and significant others,…
First coronavirus patient admitted to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Mar 11, 2020
Officials at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, reported on Wednesday that they have admitted a presumptive case of COVID-19. The patient, who is reported to be in critical condition, is…
One arrested in Wapello County shooting
Mar 10, 2020
A man is in custody after law enforcement says he shot a gun at a house west of Ottumwa. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says it received a 911 call around 1:30am Sunday (3/8) about…
Three presumptive positive cases of Covid-19 identified in Iowa
Mar 09, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA NEWS - State officials have announced the first three presumptive positive cases of Covid-19 — the novel coronavirus — in Iowa. According to a news release from the governor’s office,…
Ryals pleads guilty in 2019 shooting
Mar 06, 2020
A Wapello County man is awaiting sentencing for drunkenly firing a rifle and wounding a woman inside her home instead of a deer he'd hoped to kill. Court records say 35-year-old Lee Ryals pleaded guilty…
Red Flag Warning for listening area
Mar 05, 2020
Thursday (3/5) will be windy and it could be dangerous. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the No Coast Network listening area starting at noon today until 6pm. A combination…
Iowa Senate approves limits if felon voting rights amendment adopted
Mar 04, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA NEWS - The Iowa Senate has voted for some limitations if Iowa voters eventually approve a constitutional amendment that automatically restores voting rights to released felons. The plan would require…
Three women accused of international fraud scheme
Mar 03, 2020
Three women from the area are accused of being involved in a $4 million international fraud scheme. Jennifer Sterk of Pella, Marilyn Sterk of Otley and Teresa Sterk Vanbaale of Knoxville were arrested by the…