Des Moines Police Release Body Cam Footage of Deadly Shooting 2024-10-28

The Des Moines Police Department has released body camera footage of a deadly shooting that occurred on September 16th. The video shows officers attempting to pull over Joshua Green for a traffic violation, leading to a chase and confrontation. Green refused to comply with officers' commands, pulled a gun, and opened fire, striking two officers. The officers returned fire, killing Green. The Iowa Attorney General's office found the officers' actions were legally justified. The passenger in Green's vehicle, Shawna Cunningham, was later indicted on federal firearms charges related to the incident.

food

Top 10 Most Booked Restaurants in Iowa Revealed 2024-10-28

OpenTable, a popular restaurant reservation platform, has released a list of the 10 most often booked restaurants in Iowa based on nearly 500,000 global diner reviews. The list includes a variety of eateries, from steakhouses like Ruth's Chris and 801 Chophouse to farm-to-table restaurants like Fresko. Some of the most popular dishes mentioned include housemade truffles, ribeye, and salmon. The list provides a glimpse into the dining preferences of Iowans and may be helpful for those looking to make reservations at these in-demand establishments.

crime

D. sentenced to 5 years for violating custodial order 2024-10-29

A Jefferson man accused of taking his son, who he did not have custody of, from school grounds has been sentenced for violating a custodial order. D. pleaded guilty to lesser charges in September. He had originally been charged with kidnapping. D. admitted to taking his son from Greene County Elementary School in January, which resulted in an AMBER Alert being issued. D. has been sentenced to five years in prison and will be required to pay victim restitution.