DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – An orangish-grey haze is covering much of Iowa, according to the National Weather Service. Forest fires in Montana and Canada are the cause. Those sensitive to smoke may want to stay inside.

BLUE GRASS, IA (IRN) – The Scott County Sheriff’s office is investigating a crash that left one person dead Sunday morning. WQAD-TV reports a car attempted to overtake another car to its right on the gravel shoulder. The driver lost control, crossed both lanes of traffic, entered the median, and rolled. The driver was ejected from the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

ANKENY, IA (IRN) – Workers at an Ankeny Burger King say the kitchen’s air conditioning is faulty, they’re always short staffed and they don’t make enough money. The Des Moines Register reports Sunday night at 11 p.m, workers closed the fast food restaurant in protest. Workers say the air conditioning in the kitchen only works sporadically, making the space unbearably hot in the summer. High turnover means they’re often short-staffed, so team members often have to stay late without making overtime.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines police are investigating a fatal car crash Sunday night. WHO-TV reports the crash involved three vehicles. Two people were transported to the hospital, and a third person died at the scene.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A shooting in Des Moines sent three to the hospital overnight, according to KCCI-TV. Several people may have witnessed the shootings. Two were taken into custody.

PALO, IA (IRN) – A Linn County man is in the hospital this morning after authorities say he fell out of his golf cart near Palo. KGAN-TV reports 51-year-old James Yount failed to negotiate a left turn, and fell out of the golf cart onto the roadway. Yount was flown to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics with what appeared to be life-threatening injuries.

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL (IRN) – The world’s most experienced spacewoman returned to Earth Saturday. NASA astronaut and Iowan Peggy Whitson is home after 9 ½ months. Counting all her flights, she has logged 665 days in space. Her streak is unmatched by any other American. During her third and latest mission, the 57-year-old biochemist became the oldest woman in space. She also performed her 10th spacewalk, more than any other woman. She says she’s craving pizza – and flush toilets.