Putting the California wildfires into context with Iowa's map
The Eaton fire over the metro's west side would encompass an area between I-80/35 on the west and north sides to I-235 and 70th street on the south and east sides. A major section of Urbandale, Clive ...
Los Angeles County residents receive erroneous evacuation warning as fires continue
Los Angeles County residents received an evacuation warning in error Thursday as another fire sparked that afternoon.
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity leader talks Jimmy Carter’s impact on organization
As we remember the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, whose state funeral is being held Thursday at the ...
Additional murder charges filed in deadly Des Moines robbery
Alexzander Jewett, Deprece Tribble and Charles Adams were arrested in November after police found 65-year-old Bruce Murray dead in his apartment on Forest Avenue.
DMFD calls break record in 2024, EMS calls stayed flat
The City of Des Moines has released data from 2024 about the number, and type, of calls Des Moines Fire Department personnel ...
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Southridge, Merle Hay malls could be spots for indoor BMX park
Southridge and Merle Hay Malls are potential prime spots for a public indoor BMX race track, according to a new feasibility ...
Social media star documents Tiptoe the 175-pound tortoise's escape from the Palisades fire
Tiptoe, a 175-pound tortoise famous on social media, and his owner documented fleeing the Palisades Fire on Tuesday.
Where are mandatory evacuation orders in place for California wildfires? See maps
See maps of where mandatory evacuation orders as well as warnings are in place for wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area.
Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills becomes latest wildfire to wreak havoc on LA: See map
The Sunset Fire, which has consumed 60 acres of land, was discovered on Tuesday at around 6 p.m. local time, according to Cal ...
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Lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 516 and local roads in south King County continue next week
Expect overnight lane closures on I-5 and SR 516 in the SeaTac, Des Moines and Kent area Monday, Jan. 13 through the morning ...
Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers
Los Angeles is burning, with fire experts saying this is the worst wildfire situation the city has ever seen. And while high profile celebrities have been posting on social media about the losses of ...