DES MOINES (IRN) – Governor Kim Reynolds signed a fetal heartbeat abortion bill into law Friday at the Family Leader Summit. Reynolds signature immediately places a near total ban on all abortions in Iowa, with some exceptions for rape, incest, and to protect the life of the mother. The measure has been challenged in court, and according to the Des Moines Register, a Polk County district judge will rule as soon as Monday whether the law will remain in effect.

CASS COUNTY (IRN) – Three people died in a two vehicle crash in Cass County Friday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol reports a Ford F350 driven by 43 year old Michael Adam Warnaca of Exira was traveling northbound on Highway 71 and for unknown reasons crossed the center line and struck a Toyota Camry head-on driven by 46 year old Erick William Kerkman of North Liberty. The two drivers were killed, as was a teenage girl riding in the Camry. A male juvenile in each vehicle survived but were injured. There have been 188 people killed on Iowa’s roadways so far in 2023, an increase of 20% over the prior five-year average.

NORWALK (IRN) – A man found guilty of first-degree murder in connection to a stabbing in Norwalk has been sentenced. The Des Moines Register reports 38 year old Antonio Lavell Lewis was found guilty for the killing of 31-year-old Karisa Shendelman last September. Lewis will be in prison for the rest of his life following a hearing held this past week.

CARROLL (IRN) – While Iowa’s High School baseball players prepare to compete for state championships next week, fans not in Carroll for the festivities will have to pay to watch the games if they want to do so online or on their cellular device. While the Iowa High School Athletic Association has filed a lawsuit against broadcast partner Iowa High School Sports Network, the latter has not been prevented from charging a $9.99 pay per view or $18.99 tournament pass to view games via their app or website. The games remain fee on certain local and cable television channels across the state, but those without traditional satellite or cable will have to pay. No hearing has been scheduled in the lawsuit in Polk County District Court.