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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    2 mins
  • Des Moines News Today — May 06, 2026

    Des Moines News Today — May 06, 2026
    May 6 2026
    Des Moines faced multiple public safety incidents including a fatal crash in Bondurant and a house fire in Wapello County. Vice President J.D. Vance visited the city to campaign, sparking protests over local policies and the Trump administration.
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    1 min
  • Des Moines News Today — May 05, 2026

    Des Moines News Today — May 05, 2026
    May 5 2026
    Des Moines residents are dealing with two separate fires on Monday, one displacing 60 people and another causing damage on the south side, while a bank robbery in downtown continues under investigation. Local fertility clinics in Urbandale are supporting a federal bill to cut IVF costs, which could impact families across the state.
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    2 mins
  • Des Moines News Today — May 04, 2026

    Des Moines News Today — May 04, 2026
    May 4 2026
    Des Moines lawmakers finalized key property tax reforms after a lengthy legislative session, while two serious crashes near Ankeny and Bondurant raised concerns about road safety. Ankeny Police also promoted cyclist safety with their annual "Pedal with Police" event, and Des Moines police located a missing woman with early-onset dementia.
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    2 mins
  • Des Moines News Today — May 03, 2026

    Des Moines News Today — May 03, 2026
    May 3 2026
    Des Moines — A fire at Spock’s Sanctuary killed over 20 animals, threatening the future of the reptile rescue center, while Iowa lawmakers passed a vape tax to fund pediatric cancer research. The city also saw a chilly start to the week with a mix of weather and a new farmers market season underway.
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    2 mins
  • Des Moines News Today — May 02, 2026

    Des Moines News Today — May 02, 2026
    May 2 2026
    Your daily 2-minute news update for Des Moines. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
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    2 mins