Des Moines leaders make internal hire for new police chief
Maj. Michael McTaggart will need to be confirmed by the Des Moines City Council before he officially takes the role.
Des Moines to announce new police chief this afternoon
Leaders with the city of Des Moines will announce their new police chief at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Watch the announcement live in the video player above. Sign up for our NewslettersThe two finalists are ...
13 guns intercepted at Des Moines airport in 2024, up from 7 last year
DES MOINES, Iowa — 13 guns have been intercepted at security checkpoints in the Des Moines International Airport so far this year, the Transportation Security Administration announced Tuesday.
Half of Iowa’s counties under burn bans
The dry spell experienced by much of Iowa has resulted in burn bans for half of the state’s counties. According to the ...
Iowa travelers on record pace for guns confiscated by TSA in Des Moines
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on Tuesday that the number of guns detected at the Des Moines ...
TSA detects nearly double amount of guns at Des Moines airport in 2024 compared to 2023
TSA officers have stopped a total of 13 firearms at the Des Moines airport so far this year, a nearly doubled increase ...
Michael McTaggart named new Des Moines police chief
The city of Des Moines will soon welcome a new police chief for the first time in nearly a decade. City Manager Scott Sanders ...
Why you’ll no longer see ‘Wind Chill Warnings’ this winter
The terms “Wind Chill Watch” and “Wind Chill Warning” will not be used anymore, the National Weather Service said. Starting with the 2024-2025 winter season, the agency will be replaced with different ...
Left displaced after Helene? How to apply for shelter assistance at FEMA approved hotels
If you've been displaced following Tropical Storm Helene and have applied for FEMA assistance, you may be eligible for ...