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Des Moines News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Des Moines, Iowa (USA): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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Episodes
  • Des Moines News Today — May 09, 2026

    Des Moines News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    Des Moines police are investigating a fatal shooting downtown involving a targeted attack and critical injuries, while the Blank Park Zoo celebrated its 60th anniversary with new exhibits and donors. A local man faces felony charges for alleged sexual misconduct with a student from 2016, and Griff II retires as the city's mascot after six years.
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    2 mins
  • Des Moines News Today — May 08, 2026

    Des Moines News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    Des Moines — This episode covers the Ashley Okland murder trial update, including the judge's approval of Kristin Ramsey's cellphone search, the spike in opioid-related overdose deaths, and a major cyberattack disrupting Canvas use at ISU, UI, and Des Moines Police. It also highlights two apartment fires displacing families and a historic 125-year prison sentence for a Des Moines sex crimes case.
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    2 mins
  • Des Moines News Today — May 07, 2026

    Des Moines News Today — May 07, 2026
    May 7 2026
    Des Moines officials warn high nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers could lead to a summer lawn watering ban, with WaterWorks promoting reverse osmosis systems. A machine shed fire in Newton and a spike in accidental drownings near the Des Moines River add to local safety concerns.
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