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SUV crashes into 20-foot hole early Thursday in Des Moines
A driver walked away with only minor injuries Thursday morning after crashing an SUV through a construction zone and ending up at the bottom of a 20-foot-deep hole. It happened around 5:47 a.m. at the intersection of University Avenue and 39th Street,
Eight candidates identified for next Des Moines police chief. See who made the cut:
Four of the candidates are ranking officers in the Des Moines Police Department. The city will conduct closed interviews next.
Des Moines shootout leaves fleeing suspect dead and 2 police officers injured
A shootout early Monday left two Iowa police officers hospitalized and a suspect dead, Des Moines police said.
One injured in eastside Des Moines shooting on Wednesday
One person was injured in a shooting on the eastside of Des Moines Wednesday afternoon. At around 5:20 p.m. the Des Moines Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 2800 block of East University Avenue.
Des Moines police identify man killed in River Bend shooting
The Des Moines Police Department identified the man who was killed in a shooting on Sunday as 24-year-old Rayjon Ray. Kyonta Lavon Taylor, 25, was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter and felon in possession of a firearm in Ray’s death on Monday, spokesperson Sgt. Paul Parizek said in a news release.
2 officers hospitalized, suspect dead after pursuit and shootout in Des Moines, Iowa, police say
Two patrol officers in Des Moines, Iowa were hospitalized after they were struck during a shooting early Monday morning. According to the police department, the officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop just before 2 a.
Report of Des Moines drive-by shooting leads to chase, crash
A Des Moines man is in custody after police say he led them on a high-speed chase that began with officers responding to a call about a drive-by shooting and ended in a
Who are the Chief of Police finalists for Des Moines?
DES MOINES, Iowa — The City of Des Moines has released its list of eight finalists to replace retiring Police Chief Dana Wingert.
Des Moines man charged with leading chase that ended in crash
Des Moines police have one person in custody after a chase stemming from what was originally investigated as a drive-by shooting.
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Downtown Des Moines roads close, buildings evacuate after natural gas line ruptures
MidAmerican Energy Co. and Des Moines Fire Department crews have closed downtown Des Moines roadways to repair a broken ...
Empigo Academy opens in Des Moines thanks to ESA funding
The school said about 95% of Empigo Academy's tuition is covered by Gov. Kim Reynolds' Education Savings Account program.
Ako Abdul-Samad concerned about recent gun violence in Des Moines. Can it be stopped?
Four people died in a 24-hour span this week in Des Moines, including a suspect who opened fire on officers after fleeing from a traffic stop.
Des Moines police officer shot in arm by suspect in fatal shooting released from hospital
The incident started around 1:40 a.m. Monday, when Des Moines Police Department officers attempted to pull over a car near ...