LOCAL NEWS

One person from Marion County has died from coronavirus over the past week.  That’s one of 16 new deaths reported Wednesday (8/18) by the Iowa Department of Public Health.  The state’s death total for the…

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is warning you about a new scam.  The Sheriff’s Office says they’ve had reports of someone going door to door in both Jasper and Marion Counties trying to sell equipment…

No bail reduction for Gregory Showalter.  The 61-year-old Ottumwa man is accused of murdering his wife last month.  On Monday (8/16), Showalter appeared in Wapello County Court to have his $250,000 bond reduced.  On Tuesday…

An Ottumwa man accused of murdering his wife wants his bond reduced.  61-year-old Gregory Showalter appeared in Wapello County Court Monday (8/16) to have his $250,000 bond reduced.  He is accused of first degree murder…

Starting today (8/16), Highway 92 between Oskaloosa and County Road T25 will be closed for road construction.  A detour is in place using Highway 163 to Pella and then heading south toward 92.  The Iowa…

One more day of above average heat.  A Heat Advisory goes into effect at Noon until 7pm Wednesday (8/11) for the No Coast Network listening area.  Once again, a combination of warm temperatures plus high…

People staying at Hotel Ottumwa had to be evacuated Monday afternoon (8/9) because of a fire.  Around 5:15pm, Ottumwa firefighters were called to the hotel on a report of heavy smoke inside the building. The…

You’ll want to spend some time in the shade.  The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory starting at Noon Monday (8/9) until 7pm Tuesday (8/10).  A combination of warm temperatures plus high humidity…

The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of an Ottumwa man. In November 2019, a Wapello County jury found Jacob Heckethorn, 21, guilty of second-degree murder and assault with intent to commit…

A Blakesburg man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a chase while driving a stolen pickup truck.  Around 3:45 Tuesday afternoon (8/3), Mahaska County Sheriff’s Deputies were told to be on the lookout…