CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – The Cedar Rapids man charged in the stabbing death of Devonna Walker in Cedar Rapids pleaded not guilty on Thursday. Shane Teslik faces charges of Voluntary Manslaughter and Disorderly Conduct. On January 2nd, police responded to a report of a stabbing. A video shows several people shouting at each other before a scuffle ensues and Walker is stabbed.

PLEASANT HILL, IA (IRN) – A 16-month investigation between local and federal law enforcement led to the arrest of a man in California in the death of an 18-month-old in Pleasant Hill. Jeremy White is charged with child endangerment causing death. He was arrested in Roseville, California, on April 7 and is being held without bond. The child’s head had been struck against a blunt object.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa Senators passed the governor’s education bill, 34-16, for a second time this session. This follows disagreements with the House on how exactly the bill should look. GOP Senators introduced and passed an amendment which took out many of the changes House Republicans added.

CRAWFORD COUNTY, IA (IRN) – There are widespread damage reports in Ricketts, Kiron, Schleswig, and Charter Oak in Crawford County after Wednesday’s severe storms.
Crawford County EMA said people have reported golf ball to baseball-sized hail. No injuries have been reported. Many homes in the county have roof and window damage, as well as many vehicles. Damage reports are coming in from other areas as well.

NEVADA (IRN) – A Mega Millions ticket worth a $1 million prize was sold at a central Iowa convenience store. The Iowa Lottery says the ticket sold at a Casey’s in Nevada matched the first five numbers in Tuesday’s drawing but not the Mega Ball.