Des Moines police reported before a fatal shooting Friday that a man they were searching for in a Highland Park home announced he had a gun

If approved, the suburbs would be home to their second location of the fast food chain known for its steakburgers and homemade milkshakes.

Des Moines police shot a 36-year-old man wanted on a felony warrant Friday afternoon in the city’s Highland Park neighborhood, according to anews release from

The Des Moines Police Department announced that the suspect who was shot by officers Friday evening has died. At around 2:44 p.m. officers with the DMPD investigated

The weekend brings the Bike Expo and RAGBRAI announcement party, comedian Sal Vulcano, two wine and cheese events, and more.

Chief politics reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel covers local and state politics, plus national politics for USA TODAY

Eight weeks into meteorological winter, Iowa continues to fall further behind on snowfall. In Des Moines, only 4.7 inches has accumulated since the first measurable snow arrived December 2. That puts the metro area nearly 14 inches behind normal at this point in the season. Snowfall in parts of northern Iowa is nearly 20 inches below average.

From October through April, deicers help keep airports across the world open. Deicers help clear airplanes whenever there is a buildup of contamination, which can be

The American Red Crossis asking for nominations of local heroes for the statewide Heroes of the Heartland event to be held in March.Nominations for Heroes of

YMCA Teen Game Night at the Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Cost: $5 non-members, free for members Gather your teens and join Wellmark YMCA for Teen Game Night on Drake University’s campus.

Des Moines police shot a man wanted on a felony warrant in Des Moines' Highland Park neighborhood Friday afternoon.

Legislators are considering restrictions on the release of booking photos taken when someone is taken into custody and charged with a crime. Bills in both the […]