MONTICELLO – A Fareway employee in Monticello was killed and the man suspected of doing so was shot by police in a subsequent attempt to arrest him Tuesday. The City of Monticello Police say they were dispatched to the grocery store to assist with 48-year-old Aaron McAtee, who police believe was attacked in a random act of violence. McAtee died at the University of Iowa Hospitals from his injuries. Nathan Russell of East Dubuque was identified as a person of interest in the case and located in Hopkinton by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office. Police say Russell failed to comply with orders and was subsequently shot in the attempt. As of Tuesday night, Russell was also transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals. Both incidents remain under investigation. KOSSUTH COUNTY – Six Iowa Counties now have confirmed cases of the avian influenza. WHO-13 reports the Iowa Department of Agriculture reported another instance at a farm in Kossuth County. Since October 20th, cases have been also reported in Buena Vista, Pocahontas, Guthrie, Clay and Hamilton Counties. DES MOINES – Des Moines police are charging a man already in prison with murder. KCCI-TV reports 24 year old Davossi Wisdom faces first degree murder for an incident in 2022, where he was accused of running over 32 year old William Kline several times. Police say Wisdom was arrested and convicted on unrelated charges for robbery and theft, and evidence connected him back to the homicide.

DES MOINES – It’s now official – Governor Kim Reynolds has endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ahead of the Iowa Caucuses. The Des Moines Register first reported the planned event over the weekend, which was made public by Reynolds on Monday. DeSantis is hopeful that Reynolds’ popularity among Republicans in Iowa will surpass their desire to see Donald Trump back in the White House. DES MOINES – A Des Moines man faces multiple charges after he is accused of shooting at a police officer. KCCI-TV reports Cody Gibbs was being flagged down by police for a traffic stop late Sunday. Des Moines Police say Gibbs drove away from the stop and crashed his vehicle, and attempted to flee on foot. Gibbs is charged with attempted murder of a peace officer and intimidation with a dangerous weapon, among half a dozen other charges, after he allegedly shot at the police while being chased. IOWA CITY – A dispute over a hospital’s bankruptcy in Iowa City has been resolved. The University of Iowa has now purchased Mercy Iowa City, according to KCRG-TV. Mercy had initially announced Preston Hollow Community Capital had won an auction, but a judge ruled against their bid and approved the sale to the university instead. MARSHALLTOWN – Tenants and shoppers alike were in for a surprise in Marshalltown Friday when the lights went out. The owner of a mall in the community hadn’t paid their bill, according to WHO-13, and the State Fire Marshal closed all stores in the facility due to safety concerns. TLC Associates resumed paying the bill, but many business owners in the space are now having second thoughts about returning.

DES MOINES (IRN) – It appears Governor Kim Reynolds will throw her political weight behind a Republican candidate in the presidential field. The Des Moines Register reports Reynolds is expected to endorse Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ahead of the January 15th Iowa Caucuses. Reynolds drew the ire of Former President Donald Trump earlier in the campaign by not endorsing him for the GOP ticket, and at the time, she intended to stay out of the frey. Trump’s campaign was once again critical of Iowa’s governor for the move, calling it the start of her “retirement tour.” DeSantis trails Trump in the latest Iowa Poll, tied at 16 percent with former Ambassador Nikki Haley and well behind Trump’s 43% among Republican voters. ALTOONA (IRN) – After several significant losses in recent elections, Democrats are hoping a recent visit from a U.S. Senator will bolster the party statewide. Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman appeared at the Liberty and Justice annual celebration Saturday. Fetterman spoke at the fundraiser that featured several prominent Iowan democrats, including State Auditor Rob Sand. CASS COUNTY (IRN) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance related to a kidnapping. On Saturday, an adult male was reported as kidnapped to the department. The victim told police he was forced to drive to Chicago on behalf of a man with a gun. The suspect then allegedly carjacked another individual near Mile Marker 51 on Interstate 8. Police ask anyone if a family member from the surrounding area has not returned home. At this point the identity of the subject in the second incident is unknown. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is currently working with multiple law enforcement agencies in the investigation.

CENTERVILLE (IRN) – An Appanoose County man faces accusations of running a medical treatment center without a license. WHO-13 reports the sheriff’s office executed a warrant at the Old Cabin Retreat near Centerville. Thirty-four-year old Eddie Gingerich was arrested and faces several charges related to medical fraud. HAMILTON COUNTY (IRN) – y Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the signing of a disaster proclamation for Clay and Hamilton Counties effective immediately through December 3rd. The USDA has confirmed positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in three game bird duck farms in Clay County and a positive case in a commercial breeding chicken flock in Hamilton County. GLIDDEN (IRN) – A Glidden man was arrested but a charge was dropped, but still faced criticism from the Carroll County Sheriff. KCCI-TV reports Kenneth Pingery said his department responded to multiple calls about a man carrying a backpack and holding what appeared to be an AR-style rifle. Jerry Lee Webb was in possession of multiple firearms in the town of GLidden. An investigation from out-of-state law enforcement and a federal agency into Webb continues.

DES MOINES (IRN) – A Polk County jury found a man guilty for his role in a crash that killed a young boy. WHO-13 reports Keith Eric Jones was charged with vehicular homicide by drag racing, leaving the scene of an accident causing death, and several other offenses related to a December 2022 collision. Jones and Robert Miller III were racing down Fleur Drive in Des Moines after drinking at a southside bar. Miller’s car hit an oncoming car, which had four-year-old Marcos Faguada inside as a backseat passenger. Jones will be sentenced just one day before the anniversary of the deadly crash. IOWA CITY (IRN) – The chair of the Iowa Democratic Party is condemning a campus-based group representing the political party. KWWL-TV reports that Rita Hart claims University of Iowa Democrats recently released a statement that calls for Jewish genocide. Hart is calling those responsible for the letter to resign their leadership positions. CORALVILLE (IRN) – Five new state volleyball champions were crowned Thursday at the 2023 state tournament. Ankeny Christian, Dike New Hartford, Western Christian, North Scott, and Waukee Northwest ranked the best from Class 1A to 5A among Iowa high schools.