Des Moines Residents Charged for Forcing Juveniles to Take Photos with Noose 2024-09-12

Three people from Des Moines, N., D. and J., now face charges after police say they forced two juveniles to take pictures with a noose around their necks. The incident happened last month at Lake Wapello State Park in Davis County. Court records show one of the victims did not want to take the photo but did so to 'keep the peace.'

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More Athletes Join Lawsuit Against Iowa Over Gambling Investigation 2024-09-12

Ten more Iowa and Iowa State athletes and an Iowa basketball equipment manager have joined a civil lawsuit seeking unspecified monetary damages from the state and its public safety and criminal investigation agencies. The lawsuit alleges improper conduct by investigators who violated the athletes' Fourth and 14th amendment rights, causing them pain, suffering, mental anguish, humiliation and damage to their personal reputations. The investigation resulted in lost NCAA eligibility and criminal charges for a number of individuals.

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Person of Interest Arrested for Three Intentionally Set Fires in Downtown Madison 2024-09-12

A person of interest is in custody and has been connected to three different fires that happened in downtown Madison, Wisconsin on Wednesday. No one was hurt, but there was an estimated $500,000 in damage caused. The fires were intentionally set, with one displacing six people. The other two fires involved garbage dumpsters. The Madison Fire Department's Fire Investigation Team is working jointly with law enforcement as the investigation progresses.