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

Monday, May 13, 2013  Officer Kobes was involved in an on-duty accident in January.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  MoDot crews will be out cleaning bridges. Drive with caution while they're working.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A pickup truck pulling a camper on Highway 34 overturned on Wednesday afternoon sending two people to the hospital.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Nebraska State Patrol says the accident occurred a little before 10 a.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 20.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  A single vehicle crash leaves two people in critical condition.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Operation Southern Exposure will target nighttime drivers with dangerous tendencies.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A crash tied up traffic northwest of Ottumwa Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Law Enforcement agencies are asking drivers to stay off of the roads.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The Iowa State Patrol has issued a ticket to an Ottumwa Police officer after he was involved in an accident Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Four arrested and charged with multiple counts.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  The Iowa State Patrol says it has lifted the prohibition on towing for most of the state's interstate highways and other state roads.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Local and state organizations prepare for the first winter storm of the season; focusing on drivers and Iowa's roadways.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The crash happened Wednesday night on Highway 34 near Fairfield

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Members of the Ottumwa Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies took part in a two day course starting Thursday, focusing on leadership.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  The Iowa State Patrol has named a new colonel.