The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Bryan Draper Vilcone, 24, faces a First Degree Murder charge in the death of Raelynn M. Hart.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  A lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union is seeking an order stopping the enforcement of Iowa laws that make it a crime to abuse the American flag.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The House legislation passed 150-0 and now will be considered by the Senate.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Alleged Los Angeles clergy sex abuse victims seek Catholic religious order files in fight over records

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A southeast Iowa man is charged with animal abuse after police say he killed a cat with a BB gun.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A Heartland man is charged with sex crimes against a child.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Wapello County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Blackhawk Road in Ottumwa Sunday afternoon.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Officer Harden goes teaches DARE at Brashear schools.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Propensity evidence is prohibited in child sex abuse cases.

Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic

Friday, February 22, 2013  A domestic incident involving a knife has landed one person in jail.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Thursday was the annual, world-wide event to raise awareness of domestic abuse and violence against women.

Monday, January 28, 2013  A Putnam County woman is behind bars charged with two counts of child abuse.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The confidential records filed in a lawsuit against the archdiocese disclose how the church handled abuse allegations for decades and also reveal dissent.