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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Jodi Arias trial now turns to whether she should live or die for killing her lover in 2008

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Police reports and court documents paint a picture of a young man who appears to have made a fatally flawed decision in the heat of the moment.

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

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Jurors see dueling portraits of Michael Jackson on 1st day of civil trial over singer's death

Monday, April 29, 2013  Sheds, stables, attics searched for suspect in stabbing death of 8-year-old girl in Northern California

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Ottumwa police are reminding residents that buzzed driving is drunk driving, and that there are always other options than choosing to get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Bruce Pollard Jr. remains in the Wapello County Jail.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  Churches all across the Heartland celebrated the Easter holiday with various services including Mary Immaculate Church in Kirksville.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A hearing is delayed for the defendant in the Village 76 murder case in Kirksville.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Friday, February 15, 2013  It gives millions of Americans an extra boost everyday. Caffeine--and too much of it can cause harm to your children.

Friday, February 15, 2013  With fugitive ex-cop confirmed dead, focus shifts to how Dorner died in burning mountain cabin

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Attorneys for both sides have been preparing last minute motions for Judge Dan Wilson to consider.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Largest crocodile in captivity being mourned by Philippine town where it brought fame, money

Friday, January 25, 2013  The investigation in now considered a closed case unless new information surfaces.