Sunday, December 9, 2018

ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IA (IRN) – An Allamakee County man was killed Saturday when a tractor ran over him near Dorchester. KCRG-TV reports first responders found the man pinned under the tire of a tractor.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines police are searching for an armed robber, according to WHO-TV. The victim says he was robbed at gunpoint while standing on his front porch. Officers brought in a K9 unit but were unable to locate the suspect. Investigators are now checking for fingerprints left on the porch to identify the gunman.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – An American Airlines flight on its way from the Des Moines International Airport to Charlotte, North Carolina made an emergency landing Saturday morning. KCCI-TV reports a cabin pressurization issue forced the pilot to turn the plane around as a precautionary measure. Fire crews were on the scene for the aircraft’s emergency landing.

BETTENDORF, IA (IRN) – Five kids were taken home by their parents after police found them on the roof of Bettendorf High School. WQAD-TV reports Bettendorf police responded to the high school Saturday night when a caller alerted them of the disturbance. Six police cars and a fire truck were dispatched, and soon after arrival, five kids came down. No arrests were made, and no damage was done.