Trish Mehaffey

Christian Emedi of Cedar Rapids pleads to lesser charge in fatal shooting of Malik Sheets, 20, on June 18, 2020. Christian Emedi faces 15 years in prison.

Non-profit veterans group - HERO - that promotes healing through nature experiences will complete founder’s dream this year of building a large lodge for vets and families to use.

Sixth Judicial District Judge Mary Chicchelly included in top 3 for upcoming Iowa Court of Appeals vacancy. This is the second time Chicchelly has been a nominee for this court.

Attorneys for two 16-year-olds accused of killing a Fairfield High School Spanish teacher last week are asking a judge to reduce their bail, suggesting the court could order GPS monitoring and set other conditions to ensure the two appear in court.

Robert James Smith will be formally charged next week in U.S. District Court with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. He is accused of willfully depriving “Victim 1” on Sept. 25, 2017, of the right to be free from unreasonable seizures and unreasonable force by a law enforcement officer, the indictment states.

Marion man accused of dragging a neighbor by her hair into her bedroom and sexually assaulting her. He also hit, kicked and strangled her to the point of unconsciousness when she told him to stop.

One of the teens charged with fatally shooting Malik Sheets last summer has a tentative plea deal in the works. Marshawn Jeffries, charged with first-degree murder and obstruction of prosecution, will likely plead to lesser charges.

Davenport man sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting a Moline man in the parking lot of a Cedar Rapids convenience store in 2019.

Fayette County man killed in farming accident near Clermont.

Miccio Foundation provides more support for Dogs Forever to cool its overflow building/kennel with “greener” options and also provide more floor space for dogs with the purchase of an outdoor shed.

An Iowa City man pleads to lesser charges and faces little prison time in fatal Christmas shooting in 2019. Elijah McAbee admitted to shooting a witness who was with fatal victim, Gregory Jackson.

Authorities have text messages that corroborate the teen’s account of the incidents. If convicted, the 27-year-old man faces up to 30 years in prison.

A judge has upheld the firing of former Cedar Rapids police Sgt. Lucas Jones, saying the termination was supported by evidence of dishonesty and violation of departmental policies.

Former Linn-Mar coach charged with kidnapping and sexually abusing and exploitation of a 17-year-old male student.

30-year-old former Four Oaks counselor pleads to sexual abuse of 14-year-old boy in 2017-18. She faces 10 years in prison and must serve a special sentence of parole and be on sex offender registry for life.