SAC COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A Sac County woman faces animal neglect charges after investigators say they found dead animals in her freezer. Billi Beyer was arrested on New Year’s Day. Police say they found two dead dogs in a freezer in her garage. They also found two dead cats in her home. Police say Beyer tried to run from officers before they took her into custody.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Des Moines police responded to a crash with injuries on Wednesday evening. Police say a car hit a pedestrian and the person has serious injuries. The crash is being investigated as a hit-and-run. Officers located the vehicle involved about two miles from the crash scene.

CEDAR FALLS, IA (IRN) – Cedar Falls police received a report of an internal “active shooter” alarm at a Viking Pump facility yesterday. Responders helped evacuate employees and a perimeter was established. After two searches, no shooter was located and no injuries were reported. The cause of the alarm is under investigation.

FAYETTE COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A Fayette County barn is considered a total loss after a fire overnight Wednesday, as well as an RV and a trailer home that were parked near the barn. No injuries were reported.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Capitol Press Association is canceling its 2023 legislative preview forum as state Republican leaders declined to participate in the event that had been held annually for more than 20 years. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Republican Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver and Republican House Speaker Pat Grassley all declined their invitations to the forum.