Des Moines Father Mourns Daughter Shot In Triple Homicide

Claude Phillip saw his daughter on Christmas; a day later the teen and her grandparents were dead, shot by a relative, police say.

Youth Shelter Worker Charged With Sexual Abuse In Des Moines

Bond has been set at $22,000 for Zachary Allen Campbell.

Metro Gun Store Burglaries: Two Des Moines Men Arrested

Three robberies at Clive and Urbandale gun stores resulted in 38 firearms stolen; authorities are seeking tips to recover them.

Investigators Seek Cause Of Sixth Avenue Fire In Des Moines

The blaze began in the rear of two connected buildings at 1412-16 Sixth Ave. and two people had to be rescued by firefighters.

Armed Robbery Suspects Sought By Des Moines Detectives

Two men robbed a grocery store and fled in a newer-model Mercedes Benz that could have bullet holes in it after a store clerk fired at them.

Charges Filed In Fatal Collision In Des Moines

The driver of a pickup truck attempted to pass other vehicles and collided head on with an oncoming SUV, killing two people.

Investigation Begins Into Bowling Center Fire Cause

One fire crew remains at the site of Monday's fire at Plaza Lanes in Des Moines to ensure there are no hot spots under collapsed roofing.

Crash Monday Night Sends Vehicle Into Des Moines Building

Drivers of both vehicles were injured in the accident at East 20th Street and Hubbell Avenue.

Man Shot Several Times In Des Moines Home Remains Hospitalized

No charges have been filed against the woman who admitted to police that she shot 58-year-old Scott Thompson.

Des Moines Sixth Avenue Fire Burns Three Buildings

The fire damaged a home, business and vacant building in the 1400 block of Sixth Avenue and required mutual aid from three departments.

Plaza Lanes Fire: Crews Battle Into Evening, Building Destroyed

Plaza Lanes owner Randy Thompson said he will rebuild the north Des Moines bowling center, which was built by his father in 1957.

Fire Departments In Des Moines, Altoona To Share Services

Growth in northeastern Des Moines and western Altoona led to the partnership, which will include planning for a new fire station.

Fatality Reported In Iowa Highway 5 Crash: UPDATED

An accident Monday morning killed one person and closed a portion of Iowa Highway 5 just south of Des Moines for more than three hours.

Des Moines Police Seek Hit-And-Run Driver

The man fled Monday after crashing a stolen car into another vehicle and critically injuring the driver.

Polk County To End Mobile Speed Camera Citations

The Polk County Sheriff's Department will let its current contract expire without renewal.

Des Moines Reaches Settlement With Family Of Man Shot By Police

Ryan Bolinger, 28, was shot and killed by police officer Vanessa Miller in June 2015.

In Court: Mom Accused Of Leaving Kids At Home While In Europe

Erin Macke tried but failed to make child care arrangements for her children before leaving for Germany, police say.

Pleasant Hill Man Charged With Murder Following Fight

The murder in the community east of Des Moines is the first homicide in a decade.

Stabbing Victim Leads To Des Moines Hospital Lockdown

The victim showed up at a Des Moines hospital Sunday, bleeding and reporting she had been stabbed.

Here's How The FBI Is Identifying Hundreds Of Decades-Old Bodies

The effort launched in February with the largest number of cases in Arizona, California, New York, Florida and Texas.

One Person Dead After Early Morning Fire

A fire broke out before 5 a.m. at the Highland Park Plaza apartments on the city's north side.

Des Moines Woman Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend

The 25-year-old also faces child endangerment charges from earlier this month after leaving her three young children home alone.

Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Off Pills In Polk County

Prescription pills are a leading gateway to drug addiction and area law enforcement agencies are helping in collection efforts.

Arrest Made In Des Moines Stabbing Death

The suspect, Michael Lee Bell, was found shortly after the incident Wednesday and later charged with first-degree murder.

Man Stabbed At DM Apartment Dies, Suspect Detained: UPDATED

Police say a 42-year-old man died tonight after being stabbed at a north-side apartment building

Man Arrested For Des Moines Stabbing Remains In Jail Without Bond

Jared Smith, 24, of Saylor Township, accused of stabbing a man Tuesday, was denied bond based on outstanding Colorado and Nebraska warrants.

Urbandale Couple Remain In Polk County Jail On Felony Kidnapping, Neglect Charges

Katrina and Garry Eubanks reportedly caused severe chemical burns to a disabled teen in their care by bathing her in bleach and epsom salt.

Victims In Saturday's Deadly Southeast Des Moines Crash Identified

A Des Moines woman and a teenager were killed when their vehicle was hit head-on in a collision on S.E. Army Post Road Saturday afternoon.

One Person Dead Following Two-Vehicle Crash Thursday In Des Moines

The driver of a car hit broadside by a pickup truck in a Des Moines intersection Thursday later died at a local hospital.

Guest Charged With Arson After East Des Moines Motel Is Set On Fire

A pile of mattresses were reportedly set on fire and damaged a laundry facility detached from the main motel.

Des Moines Police Sergeant Shares Peer Support Program With Metro Colleagues

Johnston police are hosting peer training that aims to help public safety responders learn to deal with crisis situation aftermath.

Date Ends Badly When Woman Finds Man Left To Break Into Her Car

Worst date ever? A Cedar Rapids man was charged with burglary after leaving his date to break into her car and steal money and a phone.

Des Moines Man's Bucket List Item Leads To 7 Charges After Chase With Iowa State Patrol

Frederick Ray Jones, 46, of Des Moines remains in Polk County Jail without bond after he led state troopers on a chase Thursday morning..

Des Moines Mother Arrested For Child Endangerment Has Been Released From Jail

Destinee Miller reportedly told police she left her three children alone because she had to take a sick pet to be euthanized.

Des Moines Mobile Speed Cameras: This week's locations

Des Moines police give you fair warning at avoiding a ticket with this week's mobile speed camera locations.

Iowans On Stage And In Crowd When Shooting Broke Out In Las Vegas Sunday

A Des Moines native was performing on stage and a Dexter man was in the crowd of 22,000 when Sunday's Las Vegas shooting began.

Des Moines Woman Dies After Being Struck By SUV While Crossing Street (Updated)

Police say a teen driver in an SUV struck and killed a 60-year-old Des Moines woman as she was crossing University Avenue Friday.

Des Moines Man Admits Guilt, Sexual Motivation In Strangling Death Of Woman

Kyle Jepson of Des Moines was sentenced today to 50 years in prison for murder in connection with the January death of Gloria Gary.

Des Moines Shooter Remains At Large After Incident Early Sunday

Des Moines Police seek a shooter who injured one person, fled the scene and crashed at a fast-food restaurant early Sunday.

Des Moines Police Announce Mobile Radar Units For The Week

Des Moines Police Mobile Radar Units Are Watching For Speeders; Here's Where They Are This WeekWelcome back to the work week. As you make yo