Monday, February 4, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A trial date has been set for a man accused of killing an Iowa high school student almost 40 years ago. KWWL-TV reports the trial for 65-year-old Jerry Burns, of Manchester, has been set for Oct. 14 in Linn County. Burns has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Police arrested him Dec. 19, 39 years to the day after 18-year-old Michelle Martinko was killed. Her body was found the next day inside her family’s car at a Cedar Rapids mall.

HENRY COUNTY, IA (IRN) – Three people were killed and five others injured after a tractor-trailer overturned in rural Henry County Sunday, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The driver of the semi lost control, and it tipped onto its side. The semi was then struck by a van, and then another vehicle.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – A man was shot at a barbershop in Davenport and then walked to a hospital for treatment on Saturday, according to KCRG-TV. He’ll survive, and police are investigating.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A 16-year-old is in custody after a short chase on Interstate 380 in Cedar Rapids Sunday. KCRG-TV reports the teen stole a rental car.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – More than a dozen military veterans in Des Moines could soon be homeless after they were given a 30-day notice to leave. KCCI-TV reports a group living at 180 Degrees, a transitional housing facility for veterans, has been scrambling to find somewhere else to live. Kurt Gabrielson, a Navy veteran who lives in the home says, “It’s miserable. It’s overwhelming.” He said he has post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse and anxiety issues. The VA isn’t answering questions.

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