DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines police said a man found with gunshot wounds Thursday morning has died from his injuries. Police said the victim is a 36-year-old Des Moines man. His identity has not yet been released pending family notification.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A Des Moines man who faked his own death and fled the state to avoid a trial on child pornography charges is back in custody. After nearly six years on the run, U.S. Marshals arrested Jacob Greer, 28, in Spanaway, Washington on Monday. In April 2016, officers arrested Greer on charges of receipt and possession of child pornography. He was released on bond the next day with an ankle monitor. Police later found his ankle monitor in his car along with a suicide note, but no body. Greer was living with his grandmother in Des Moines at the time.

JOHNSON COUNTY, IA (IRN) – Johnson County Deputies responded to a report of suspicious activity on Tuesday, and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, 43-year-old Francisco Nunez of Muscatine, drove away. After a short chase, Nunez drove his vehicle down a boat ramp into the Iowa River. Police were able to rescue him. He faces multiple charges, including an OWI.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Three mental health bills face an uphill battle in the state Legislature. They passed the Iowa House with sweeping bipartisan support, but they’ve stalled in the Republican led Senate. Iowa currently ranks as one of the worst states in the country when it comes to psychiatric care.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa State Fair has made its final Grandstand announcement of 2022. ZZ Top will perform with special guest Ann Wilson from Heart. The rock legends will perform at 8 p.m. on August 16th. Tickets will cost $40-$60 and go on sale tomorrow.