WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – One man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in West Des Moines Wednesday night. KCCI-TV reports police were called to a home for a domestic disturbance where officers were confronted by a man armed with a weapon. Moments later shots were fired. The suspect was injured in the shooting and transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – The man accused of starting a fire at the Hawthorne Hills Apartment complex in Cedar Rapids says he wants to use insanity or diminished responsibility defenses. Dallas Tullis, 24, of Cedar Rapids faces arson among other charges. The fire killed 65-year-old Steven Balvin and injured four people, including Tullis and a firefighter.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A woman rescued from the Raccoon River in Des Moines on Wednesday put herself in danger before she even launched her kayak, fire officials say. WHO-TV reports the woman was found clinging to a log in the river Thursday. She and her husband were kayaking when she lost control and capsized. He called 911 and dispatchers were able to use his cell signal to get a rescue boat to the area. The woman wasn’t wearing a life jacket and admitted she wasn’t a strong swimmer.

WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – As more parents are choosing not to sign their kids up for youth football, one Eastern Iowa program just got a new tool in an effort to make the game safer. KCRG-TV reports the Metro Youth Football Association in Waterloo purchased 1,000 guardian caps. They are padded, soft shell helmet covers used to reduce the impact of collisions. Organizers say they’re trying to end the stigma associated with tackle football.