CHICAGO, IL (IRN) – A suspect in the murder of a Charles City man has been arrested in Chicago. KWWL-TV reports 36-year-old Antoine Williams was arrested in Chicago Wednesday night. Williams is accused of killing Nathaniel Fleming in Charles City on June 30.
DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – The fuse on fireworks in the city of Davenport has fizzled out. The Quad City Times reports after giving the new state law that permitted fireworks use and sale a trial run, the Davenport City Council has decided to reinforce its previous ban on their use. Davenport has experienced five serious injuries to people, two structure fires, one vehicle fire, and four major fires outside of a building, all caused by fireworks.
DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A 29-year-old woman was killed in Des Moines after an overnight officer-involved shooting in which she fled from officers and fired a handgun. Tiffany Potter was shot around 2 a.m. Wednesday by police after attempting to evade them. She fired at least one round, although it is unclear whether it was aimed toward the officers. Three officers have been put on administrative leave while the shooting is investigated.
DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has eliminated eight positions in response to a $1.2 million budget cut. KCCI-TV reports the forestry unit was dissolved, and they eliminated the bureau chief position. The state geologist will be transferred to the University of Iowa, and the Trail Crew program was killed, among other cuts.
FARLEY, IA (IRN) – A thunderstorm moved through eastern Iowa Wednesday night, generating multiple funnel clouds and strong winds. KCRG-TV reports none of the funnel clouds touched down to form a tornado, and high winds knocked down 20 to 30 trees in the Dubuque County town of Farley. There were no reports of injuries.
DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Dozens of inmates at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison were involved in a “large fight” Saturday. WQAD-TV reports approximately 50 inmates were involved in the incident. No correctional officers were injured, but there were several minor injuries to inmates. A tennis racket was reportedly involved.