JOHNSON COUNTY, IA (IRN) – An 18-year-old from North Liberty is dead and another hospitalized after an early morning crash early Saturday in rural Johnson County. Authorities say 18-year-olds Trevor Burrows and Jacob Cohen were traveling in a Jeep Wrangler when they went into the ditch, rolled and were both thrown from the Jeep. Investigators say neither were wearing seat belts. Burrows was pronounced dead at the scene. Cohen was rushed to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for treatment.

ANKENY, IA (IRN) – One person is dead after a car crashed into an Ankeny home early Saturday morning. First responders found the car in the basement of the home. It was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. Residents of the home escaped uninjured, but the driver of the car died on scene.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A man is in Polk County Jail on charges of attempted murder. Des Moines police said 34-year-old Deluan Jackson stabbed a woman.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Attorney General’s Office under Republican Brenna Bird has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception and abortions for victims of sexual assault, a move that drew criticism from some victim advocates. The ruling disproportionately impacts poorer women who can’t afford the treatment.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – The nicest week of 2023 from a weather standpoint has arrived. Plan on a mix of sun and clouds today as a very weak wave of low pressure comes through. An isolated spot or two over the far west could feasibly get a sprinkle, but otherwise, no rain is expected. Look for highs generally in the 70’s and lower 80’s with comfortably low humidity levels.