DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – One man is dead after an incident involving a train in Des Moines Friday night. KCCI-TV reports the 26-year-old male had serious traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses claim he had walked around the traffic signal arms that were lowered.

NORTH LIBERTY, IA (IRN) – An eastern Iowa man has been charged after he threatened to shoot people in his home, including children, as well as police officers. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 54-year-old Alan Dale Rieken was arrested Thursday evening at his home. Police say he told others there, “I’m going to shoot some cops and then you.”

MASON CITY, IA (IRN) – A house explosion in Mason City was caused by a leaking gas pipe in the basement that was ignited by the pilot light of the furnace. KIMT-TV reports he explosion caused items stored in the basement to start on fire. No injuries were reported.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – After severe thunderstorms rolled through central Iowa, many trees and electrical wires were down. At least one home was destroyed in Des Moines. Damage is still being assessed.