MUSCATINE COUNTY, IA (IRN) – The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado in Muscatine County during Sunday’s storms. The NWS said the EF1 tornado developed just before 6 p.m. north-northwest of West Liberty and tracked across the far northeast part of town before crossing over Highway 6 between West Liberty and Atalissa. It diminished shortly after, having lasted for about six minutes.

LOUISA COUNTY, IA (IRN) – Three people are dead and two injured after an accident near Columbus Junction yesterday. A 2006 Toyota Rav4 was traveling eastbound on Highway 92 and attempted to pass a semi. A 2011 Chevy Silverado was traveling westbound and struck the Toyota as it attempted to pass. Both vehicles came to a halt in a field north of the roadway.

SIOUX CITY, IA (IRN) – Two Sioux City women accused of stealing from a local Scheels while also setting off an explosive are pleading guilty. Court documents state Claudette Loera has pleaded guilty to her charges and has been sentenced to prison. Jessica Katz is also pleading guilty but has yet to be sentenced. The women gathered up items and then set off the explosive device to provide a distraction while they left the store without paying.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Student-athletes from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University are under investigation by a state agency for possible NCAA rules violations. The athletes are under investigation for alleged sports wagering. They are from several sports, including football, wrestling, track and field, basketball, and baseball.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines police say a 2-year-old boy is safe thanks to a neighbor who caught him after he fell from a second-story window Monday. Kyrie Jones was walking her dog when she noticed the toddler hanging out the window. The child ended up losing his grip and falling. Jones, who is 33 weeks pregnant, caught him just before he hit the concrete.