DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines police say they have located a minivan a driver used to get away from hit-and-run crash that left a 71-year-old woman in serious condition. A material witness warrant was issued for 41-year-old Isaias Flores-Morales, of Des Moines. Police believe he may have critical information in the crash.
WATERLOO, IA (IRN) – A man riding a bike was hit and killed early Sunday morning in Waterloo, according to KGAN-TV. The man was dead when officers and firefighters arrived at the scene.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest after a chase involving a tanker truck. KCRG-TV reports deputies received a call Sunday morning from someone who spotted their stolen truck going east on Highway 100. The truck driver didn’t stop for a deputy or Iowa State Patrol Troopers, which caused a pursuit. The driver swerved at an Iowa State Patrol car, causing damage, and the chase continued until stop sticks were deployed. The driver has multiple warrants and faces numerous charges.
DES MOINES, IA (IRN) It’s been a month since the federal government announced its latest crackdown; hoping to keep e-cigarettes away from children and teens. Now, state lawmakers in Iowa are forging ahead with similar proposals of their own. Legislators are considering new laws to raise the minimum age for vaping from 18 to 21 years old in addition to other measures to try to restrict the product.
DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Caucuses start this evening, and CBS News has released a new poll indicating two front-runners in Iowa. Both former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders are holding the first place with 25%. Mayor Pete Buttigieg is in third with 21%, Sen. Elizbeth Warren has 16% and Sen. Amy Klobuchar has 5%.
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