FAIRFIELD, IA (IRN) – Two teens accused of killing their Spanish teacher in Fairfield both want their trials in juvenile court. Jeremy Goodale’s attorney filed the request in Jefferson County Court. It comes after the lawyer for Willard Miller, the other teen charged in the case, filed the same motion last week. The two 16-year-olds are accused of killing Nohema Graber. Police found her body on Nov. 3 in Chautauqua Park in Fairfield after her family reported her missing earlier in the day.

IOWA (IRN) – The National Weather Service is warning of severe winds and possible tornadoes across the state today. Many school districts have already issued closings and early dismissals ahead of the severe weather. Wind speeds could pick up to 70 mph Wednesday afternoon and evening. Tree damage and fallen power lines with outages will be possible. Travel will be especially difficult for high-profile vehicles on interstates and highways.

LIBERTY CENTER, IA (IRN) – There’s a development in the ongoing investigation of a missing Liberty Center man. Andy Wadle, 37, has not been heard from since Nov. 16, when he reportedly left his family a bizarre phone call. Blood was found by his truck on a trail at Otter Creek Park. Court documents show Wadle has been accused of sexually abusing a child over a several-year period. The charges were filed Nov. 29, nearly two weeks after Wadle was last seen and heard from.

IOWA (IRN) – It has been one year since COVID-19 vaccination shots have been available in Iowa. This week, 80% of Iowa’s COVID-19 patients in ICU’s are not vaccinated.

ANKENY, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division released its annual financial report and showed that $415.8 million were made in liquor sales in the 2021 fiscal year – a massive 13.2% increase over the previous year. The top five selling brands? Black Velvet Canadian Whisky, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, and Hawkeye Vodka.