DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines police say they have made multiple arrests in a series of shootings involving two violent street gangs. Police said the charges are the result of ongoing investigations into at least five different shooting incidents. Police said a total of 12 arrests have been made in the investigation.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 19 deaths and 421 new positive COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours prior to 11:00 a.m. Thursday. That brings the statewide total to 15,954 positive cases and 400 deaths.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics has lost approximately $100 million during the pandemic. Before it started, they were ahead $80 million.

IOWA (IRN) – In announcing Wednesday that Iowa school activities can resume June 1 amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Kim Reynolds has green-lit the return of high school baseball and softball across the state. The final decision came down to rulings from the Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Both agreed with the governor’s decision Wednesday. As a result, practices can begin June 1 and games June 15.

IOWA (IRN) – Iowans may go to the zoo or watch a movie at a theater as early as Friday, under a new declaration from Gov. Kim Reynolds Reynolds announced Wednesday she will end more of the state’s coronavirus-related closures before the month ends. Bars, museums, aquariums and wedding reception venues are among the other businesses allowed to open over the coming days.