IOWA (IRN) – Republican political leaders in Iowa are weighing in after a New York Grand Jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump, saying it is a sham and politically motivated. Trump will face criminal charges over hush money payments allegedly made to an adult film actress. Trump is expected to turn himself into police next week. This is the first time in American history that a current or former president will face criminal charges.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Police have made an arrest after they say a man started a fire at the Polk County Courthouse late Wednesday night. Nathan Warm, 35, is charged with third-degree arson. Warm allegedly set a small fire near a basement entrance and smoke entered the building. There was minor damage to the exterior of the building.

IOWA (IRN) – Strong southerly winds have rapidly led to an increase in temperatures and moisture ahead of a deepening area of low pressure that will bring havoc to the state today. Hazards over the next 24 to 36 hours include severe storms, strong winds, and even some snow.

IOWA CITY, IA (IRN) – The University of Iowa has canceled a planned free watch party on Friday for the women’s national semifinal basketball game. Officials say the threat of severe weather has canceled the watch party, as damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible for the area. This is the Hawk’s first Final Four trip since 1993 and the first for Head Coach Lisa Bluder.