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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Late Tuesday afternoon, a Jefferson County jury convicted Tyler James Webster of Second Degree Murder.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A fundraiser is being organized for the southeast Iowa family who lost two little girls in Monday’s train and minivan collision in Batavia, Iowa.

Monday, April 01, 2013  A van vs. freight train collision in Batavia, Iowa leaves two children dead, and their mother and a third child injured.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The Kirksville Public Works Department is picking up tree limbs and large brush.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Ottumwa police are investigating after two people were hospitalized following a stabbing, Saturday evening.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The Oskaloosa Fire Department received the call at 3:49 Thursday morning.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Benge says that no one was home at the time of the fire; and that when firefighters arrived, the home was fully engulfed.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  A new trial date has been set for a southeast Iowa man charged with first degree murder.

Friday, September 28, 2012  With this summer's drought, many trees have shed their leaves while others have flowers blooming. What is the outlook for colors this fall?

Monday, August 27, 2012  A shooting occurred in Fairfield Saturday, leaving one dead. The suspect is in custody.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Romero pleads guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of her newborn in 2001.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Ottumwa Police and Fire Departments are asking the public for any information regarding a suspect.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Tyler's exit from 'American Idol' could be start of upheaval for aging show; who's next?

Thursday, July 12, 2012