CLARINDA, IOWA – Residents of Clarinda and nearby rural communities remain under a boil water advisory as officials continue testing samples following reports of cloudy water. Advisory Details The Page County Emergency Management team announced the advisory on Wednesday, clarifying that while some concerns were raised about possible toxins, no confirmation of microcystin has been…
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – A 35-year-old Guatemalan woman has been sentenced in federal court after admitting to using a fraudulent social security card to gain employment in eastern Iowa. Charges and Guilty Plea Court officials said Cindy Santos-Perez, a citizen of Guatemala, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful use of an identification document. Prosecutors…
ANKENY, IOWA – A longtime teacher at Ankeny Christian Academy has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after being accused of inappropriately touching a student. Arrest and Charges Authorities identified the suspect as Michael Scott Burrows, 50, who now faces three counts of lascivious acts with a child. Each count is classified as a…
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA – Health officials confirm that the number of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Marshall County has remained at 34, following a rise earlier in the week. The outbreak, first confirmed in August, has also been linked to one death. Outbreak Details The Iowa Department of Public Health announced that the outbreak grew from 30…
FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA – A man accused of robbing a PNC Bank in downtown Fort Payne is now in custody after being captured in Kentucky less than 24 hours after the crime. Robbery at PNC Bank The incident occurred around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday at the PNC branch on 200 Gault Avenue North. According to police,…
HENDERSON, KENTUCKY – Most people crossing the Ohio River at Henderson assume they’re entering Indiana right after the bridge. But travelers are often surprised when it takes another mile before signs welcome them to the Hoosier State. That’s because a small strip of land north of the river still belongs to Kentucky — a border…
BROOKSVILLE, KENTUCKY – A 34-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday evening after an altercation with a Bracken County Sheriff’s deputy during a welfare check at his home. Welfare Check Turns Deadly According to Kentucky State Police (KSP), deputies were called around 6 p.m. to a residence on East Augusta-Chatham Road to check on Justin…
URBANA, ILLINOIS – The Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is rolling out major changes to its Foodmobile program, aiming to better meet the growing need for food assistance across its 21-county service area. Officials say the adjustments come at a time of “historic need” as families face rising food insecurity. Data-Driven Changes to Routes and Schedules…
PEORIA COUNTY, ILLINOIS – As Central Illinois farmers prepare to bring in this year’s harvest, they are facing an uneasy season marked by lower corn and soybean prices. Economic pressures tied to global trade, domestic costs, and weather variability are raising concerns across the agricultural community. Tariffs and Global Market Pressures According to Charlie Hensley,…
URBANA, ILLINOIS – A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down part of Interstate 74 near Urbana on Wednesday afternoon, forcing traffic diversions as police worked the scene. Crash Details and Road Closures The crash occurred around 4:42 p.m. at milepost 184.5, located between University Avenue and Cunningham Avenue. Illinois State Police confirmed multiple vehicles were involved,…