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

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Ottumwa Fire Department is enacting a zero tolerance policy to anyone who burns anything other than legal yard waste

Thursday, November 29, 2012  They are accused causing significant head injuries and burns to a 3-year-old boy before fleeing New Hampshire.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Trial beginning for alleged ringleader in '09 burning attack on South Florida teenager

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Angry Afghans protest against disposal of Qurans at US air base, demand to meet with president

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Deputies were dispatched to Powell home 8 minutes after 911 call was placed by the social worker

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The Iowa State Fire Marshall’s office has lifted the burning ban for all of Wapello County, including Ottumwa.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  The State Fire Marshall’s office has issued a burning ban for all of Wapello County

Monday, November 21, 2011  On Monday, our Facebook friends wanted to know the requirements for  installing a wood burning stove.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  The state of Iowa has been under a fire hazard warning for the past week due to high winds and low humidity. Conditions like this are ideal for ordinary small fires to become a much bigger problem.

Sunday, August 28, 2011  A Kirksville man is charged with two felonies involving a vehicle.

Monday, August 01, 2011  A Northeast Missouri man is behind bars for burning some of his girlfriend's possessions.

Friday, April 22, 2011  The New Jersey Transit employee gets his job back and $25,000 for pain and suffering

Friday, April 01, 2011  Twelve killed at UN office in Kabul, Afghanistan, when protest over Quran burning turned violent

Saturday, March 05, 2011  Burning pasture or timber can be dangerous, so follow the Missouri Department of Conservation safety guidelines.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  On recommendation, Ohio school board fires teacher accused of marking students with crosses.