This year marks 30 years since Lollapalooza brought Metallica, Soundgarden and several other big rock bands to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Were you there?

Court documents say the group suspected of breaking into convenience stores last month in Scranton and Rippey may have hit at least 3 other stores in similar fashion.

Officials said the test was canceled to prevent possible damage to mechanical components in the cold weather.

An Iowa man says enacting “dark sky” ordinances that limit light pollution can lower electricity costs, help out local wildlife and grow the local astrotourism market.

The Polk County Board of Supervisors will convene today to elect new leadership and conduct a mandatory canvass of the recent Iowa Senate District 16 special election.

Iowa punter Rhys Dakin enters the transfer portal

Temps will stay in the 20s all day in central Iowa, with a wintry mix possible for southwestern counties. Jon Rivas has your full forecast: https://t.ly/iK8K8 

Iowa groups call for increased funding for hunger programs

Knoxville garage fire leaves 1 injured

U.S. Attorney for southern Iowa David Waterman sworn in

U.S. Postal Service adopts new rule changing postmarks

A new Iowa law that expands insurance coverage for Iowans with autism, impacting families across the state went into effect today.

A house fire in northwest Iowa, believed to be caused by improperly disposed fireworks, led to the rescue of two dogs and two cats by firefighters.

Authorities say two people were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries suffered in a large Bondurant structure fire tonight. Story: https://t.ly/HRWV- 

Authorities say two people were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries after a large metal building burned in Bondurant tonight.

A large metal barn is burning in the 9900 block of NE 72nd Street, about 1 mile north of Bondurant-Farrar High School.

This is raw video of a large structure fire in Bondurant, about 1 mile north of Bondurant-Farrar High School. KCCI crews are heading to the scene and we will share more details as we get them.

Central Iowa's first baby of 2026 arrived just 20 minutes into the New Year.

A Mexican man has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison for illegally returning to the United States after being deported eight times.

Des Moines police have identified the victim of this morning's deadly shooting as 30-year-old Tony Alexander Young.Jordan Isaac Carmi, 31, has been charged with first-degree murder. Story: https://t.ly/IAPr9 

The Heartland Humane Society in Ottumwa is over capacity after rescuing more than a dozen dogs from a hoarding situation in Wapello County.

Des Moines police have identified the victim of this morning's deadly shooting as 30-year-old Tony Alexander Young.

A Des Moines area respiratory therapist is facing multiple disciplinary charges from state regulators, including negligence in the practice of the profession.

In November, the Iowa Dental Board charged Robert Bruce Cochrane of Fort Dodge with unlawfully possessing or attempting to obtain controlled substances.

A Lee County juvenile detention worker has been charged for allegedly having inappropriate contact with a 16-year-old detainee and attempting to facilitate her release.

According to Des Moines police, detectives have recovered a handgun they believe is connected to this morning's deadly downtown shooting. They found it in Walnut Creek near the North Valley Drive bridge. Story: https://t.ly/IAPr9 

Des Moines police say Jordan Isaac Carmi, 31, shot and killed a 30-year-old man after a dispute at Carmi's apartment on Court Avenue early on New Year's Day. Story: https://t.ly/IAPr9 

New laws for new year: Here’s what’s going into effect across Iowa in 2026

Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in downtown Des Moines early New Year's Day. More: https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-new-years-day-shooting-court-avenue/69896926 

Early New Year’s Day gunfire leaves two men hospitalized in Des Moines

Iowans to be honored for organ donations at Rose Parade

‘Make a plan’: Iowa State Patrol warns against drunk driving on New Year's Eve

Senator-elect Renee Hardman prepares to make history as first Black woman in Iowa Senate

Ring in the new year safely 🎉🚗 Iowa officials are offering free Uber vouchers and AAA’s Tow-to-Go service to help you get home sober this New Year’s Eve. Plan ahead and celebrate responsibly. 🔗 Read more: https://t.ly/9E8ad 

Celebrating New Year’s Eve? Make a safe plan to get home 🥂 Free Uber vouchers and AAA’s Tow-to-Go are available across Iowa. Details here 👉 https://t.ly/9E8ad 

Celebrating New Year’s Eve? Make a safe plan to get home 🥂 Free Uber vouchers and AAA’s Tow-to-Go are available across Iowa. Details here 👉 https://t.ly/9E8ad 

Kirk Ferentz now owns 11 bowl game victories, breaking a tie with Joe Paterno for the most among Big Ten coaches. Game recap: https://tinyurl.com/5n8akvcb 

Coming back home with a trophy. Iowa takes down Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl for its ninth win of the season. Recap: https://tinyurl.com/5n8akvcb 

HAPPY NOON YEAR!!!

Watch the annual balloon drop for Noon Year's Eve today at the Science Center of Iowa.

Fines for Iowa's hands-free law start Jan. 1: What drivers need to know

These photos show off a few of the three dozen classic cars from Carl Moyer's collection that are going up for auction next month. Story: https://t.ly/hrUAe  📸 Mecum Auctions

Carl Moyer spent a lifetime collecting classic cars. Now, more than a year after the successful Iowa car dealer's death, about three dozen of those cars are going up for auction.

Eat less tater tot casserole? At KCCI, we cannot support this New Year's resolution from 1993.

New Year’s Eve plans? We’ve got you covered 🥂 Parties, family fun, live music, hockey and more are happening across the Des Moines metro as we welcome 2026. 🔗 Full event guide: https://t.ly/hwYnc 

Heading into 1989, some Dahl's shoppers told KCCI they hoped to lose weight, stop smoking and quit booze. But one woman was pretty sure she wouldn't stick to her New Year's resolutions: "They never work. I just like to make 'em. And break 'em."

We'll see temps warm up into the mid-40s on the last day of 2025, but they'll drop quickly tonight. Jon Rivas has the full forecast: https://t.ly/lzrkw 

Temps in the 40s return this afternoon, but we cool back down tonight. See how low the wind chill will drop for our New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Caitlin Clark returns to New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce

Overdue breakthrough: Iowa seeks first ranked win in four years