Firefighters are trying to determine the cause of a fire that damaged a funeral business on Des Moines’ southwest side. Des Moines fire officials at the scene told KCCI that calls came in just after 6 p.m. Saturday for reports of a fire. When emergency response personnel showed up, they found light smoke and flames surrounding Williams Wilbert Vault, a funeral home at 3420 SW Ninth St.

Firefighters are trying to determine the cause of a fire that damaged a funeral business on Des Moines’ southwest side. Des Moines fire officials at the scene told KCCI that calls came in just after 6 p.m. Saturday for reports of a fire. When emergency response personnel showed up, they found light smoke and flames surrounding Williams Wilbert Vault, a funeral home at 3420 SW Ninth St.

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The Iowa Attorney General's Office says the two Burlington police officers who fatally shot a man earlier this month acted within the law. Now that the investigation is complete, the department is releasing squad car and body camera video from that day.

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The Iowa Attorney General's Office says the two Burlington police officers who fatally shot a man earlier this month acted within the law. Now that the investigation is complete, the department is releasing squad car and body camera video from that day.

The Iowa Attorney General's Office says the two Burlington police officers who fatally shot a man earlier this month acted within the law. Now that the investigation is complete, the department is releasing squad car and body camera video from that day.

Vandal drenches Cedar Rapids car in red paint

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Vandal drenches Cedar Rapids car in red paint

Vandal drenches Cedar Rapids car in red paint

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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after police said he sent threatening text messages to middle school students and their families. Perry Police Chief Eric Vaughn said in a news release Thursday the teenager was charged with six counts of first-degree harassment and one count of terroristic threats.

A prosecutor says no charges will be filed against a policeman who shot and killed a fleeing 27-year-old Burlington resident. Assistant Iowa Attorney General Scott Brown concluded Thursday that the Oct. 1 shooting of Marquis Jones by Burlington officer Chris Chiprez was a justifiable homicide.

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A prosecutor says no charges will be filed against a policeman who shot and killed a fleeing 27-year-old Burlington resident. Assistant Iowa Attorney General Scott Brown concluded Thursday that the Oct. 1 shooting of Marquis Jones by Burlington officer Chris Chiprez was a justifiable homicide.

A prosecutor says no charges will be filed against a policeman who shot and killed a fleeing 27-year-old Burlington resident. Assistant Iowa Attorney General Scott Brown concluded Thursday that the Oct. 1 shooting of Marquis Jones by Burlington officer Chris Chiprez was a justifiable homicide.

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Pottawattamie (county), Iowa shooting at County Rd L34 and Whippoorwill Rd: no casualities

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Correctionville: Authorities say a woman has died after her vehicle was rear-ended on a northwest Iowa road and pushed into the path of a school bus. The Sioux City Journal reports 68-year-old Linda Zahnley, of Correctionville, died in the Tuesday afternoon crash on state Highway 31.

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A Des Moines man died Wednesday in a crash on Westbound Interstate 80 near Stuart, Iowa, in Adair County.

Red Oak: Man is behind bars in Montgomery County tonight, accused of shooting another man to death. Kevin Staley is charged with voluntary manslaughter for the death of Devin Davis. Davis was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound around 4:00am on Wednesday. Staley was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon.

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Red Oak: Man is behind bars in Montgomery County tonight, accused of shooting another man to death. Kevin Staley is charged with voluntary manslaughter for the death of Devin Davis. Davis was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound around 4:00am on Wednesday. Staley was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon.

Red Oak: Man is behind bars in Montgomery County tonight, accused of shooting another man to death. Kevin Staley is charged with voluntary manslaughter for the death of Devin Davis. Davis was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound around 4:00am on Wednesday. Staley was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon.

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Red Oak, Iowa shooting at 200 block of E Grimes St: 1 killed

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Authorities are investigating an apparent homicide in Red Oak, Iowa. KOAK Radio reports the body of a man in his late 20s was found near 2nd and Grimes streets around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.

For one officer, a badge was no protection from opioid addiction

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For one officer, a badge was no protection from opioid addiction

For one officer, a badge was no protection from opioid addiction

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Authorities say they're investigating an accident in which an 8-year-old boy at an orchard was wounded by a gunshot fired from a nearby gun range in northeast Iowa.

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Le Claire (Leclaire), Iowa shooting at N/A: no casualities

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Council Bluffs, Iowa shooting at 600 block of Stutsman St: no casualities

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A West Burlington man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash. Des Moines County sheriff’s deputies and medics responded to a single-vehicle crash near 12019 Beaverdale Road.

Man Injured in Overnight Des Moines Stabbing

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Man Injured in Overnight Des Moines Stabbing

Man Injured in Overnight Des Moines Stabbing

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Police look for suspects in ADM school bomb threat

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Des Moines, Iowa shooting at 1800 Grand Ave: no casualities

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Waterloo, Iowa shooting at 840 Logan Ave: no casualities

Authorities charged a second person in the death of 19-year-old who was shot at a Des Moines convenience store. Court documents indicate 29-year-old Crystal Michelle Lee, of Des Moines, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Noah Campbell.

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Authorities charged a second person in the death of 19-year-old who was shot at a Des Moines convenience store. Court documents indicate 29-year-old Crystal Michelle Lee, of Des Moines, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Noah Campbell.

Authorities charged a second person in the death of 19-year-old who was shot at a Des Moines convenience store. Court documents indicate 29-year-old Crystal Michelle Lee, of Des Moines, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Noah Campbell.

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Ruthven, Iowa shooting at N/A: no casualities

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Marion: Police say they have a person of interest in custody but so far no charges have been filed in what officials are calling a homicide investigation

A Des Moines man faces an assault charge after authorities say he bit off another man's earlobe. The Des Moines Register reports that 42-year-old George Thomas Chambers was arrested Sunday on an assault causing bodily injury charge. Police say Chambers bit off the man's ear during an Aug. 21 fight.

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A Des Moines man faces an assault charge after authorities say he bit off another man's earlobe. The Des Moines Register reports that 42-year-old George Thomas Chambers was arrested Sunday on an assault causing bodily injury charge. Police say Chambers bit off the man's ear during an Aug. 21 fight.

A Des Moines man faces an assault charge after authorities say he bit off another man's earlobe. The Des Moines Register reports that 42-year-old George Thomas Chambers was arrested Sunday on an assault causing bodily injury charge. Police say Chambers bit off the man's ear during an Aug. 21 fight.

Marion Police rule suspicious death a homicide. - KWWL

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Marion Police rule suspicious death a homicide. - KWWL

Marion Police rule suspicious death a homicide. - KWWL

.@MarionIaPolice rule suspicious death a homicide, suspect in custody

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[email protected] rule suspicious death a homicide, suspect in custody

.@MarionIaPolice rule suspicious death a homicide, suspect in custody

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Burlington, Iowa shooting at 600 block of Maple St: 1 killed

Police are investigating a serious crash that started in Norwalk and ended in West Des Moines Thursday night after a police chase. The chase began when a Norwalk police officer stopped a vehicle for speeding and as the officer was walking toward the car the driver took off.

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Police are investigating a serious crash that started in Norwalk and ended in West Des Moines Thursday night after a police chase. The chase began when a Norwalk police officer stopped a vehicle for speeding and as the officer was walking toward the car the driver took off.

Police are investigating a serious crash that started in Norwalk and ended in West Des Moines Thursday night after a police chase. The chase began when a Norwalk police officer stopped a vehicle for speeding and as the officer was walking toward the car the driver took off.

Des Moines police said a father is facing charges after stabbing his son in a fight late Wednesday night. It happened in the 2400 block of Hickman at the Royal Oaks Apartments around 10 p.m. Wednesday

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Des Moines police said a father is facing charges after stabbing his son in a fight late Wednesday night. It happened in the 2400 block of Hickman at the Royal Oaks Apartments around 10 p.m. Wednesday

Des Moines police said a father is facing charges after stabbing his son in a fight late Wednesday night. It happened in the 2400 block of Hickman at the Royal Oaks Apartments around 10 p.m. Wednesday

A West Des Moines man remains in critical condition Tuesday after his car crashed into a house

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A West Des Moines man remains in critical condition Tuesday after his car crashed into a house

A West Des Moines man remains in critical condition Tuesday after his car crashed into a house

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North Liberty, Iowa shooting at 60 David Lee Ct: 1 killed, 1 injured

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