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Driver in OWI accident that injured two teens sentenced to probation

Lang 8/20/19 The driver in a drunk driving accident that injured two teens has been given probation. Judge Jason Burns handed down the sentence to 20-year-old Darius Irani of Poplar Circle last week as part of a...Read More

IC man arrested for assaulting wife who confronted him about purchasing drugs

Hunter 8/20/19 An Iowa City man who allegedly assaulted his wife after she confronted him about purchasing narcotics has been taken into custody. Arrest reports indicate that officers were called to the Bon Aire Mobile Home Lodge...Read More

Closures at I80 and I380 interchange scheduled for overnights

Hunter 8/20/19 Drivers trying to get on I380 North from I80 West will see nightly detours until next week while workers place beams over the lanes. The ramp from westbound I80 to north I380 will close from...Read More

West Branch school board accepts principal’s resignation amid complaints of “bullying”, hostile environment from female students, staff

Lang 8/19/19 The West Branch School Board has accepted the resignation of high school principal Shannon Bucknell after allegations of “bullying” and creating a hostile environment from female students and staff. The board voted to accept Bucknell’s...Read More

Officials call for blood donations after spike in use

Hunter 8/19/19 Officials at a center providing blood to dozens of hospitals in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin are requesting additional donors this week after a big spike in blood use over the past two weeks. In...Read More

Moving expense reimbursement stipulation waived in UI AVP resignation

Hunter 8/19/19 The University of Iowa is not enforcing a moving expense reimbursement stipulation included in the recent hire of TaJuan Wilson. Wilson, who was appointed in June as the Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity and...Read More

IC woman arrested for driving drunk with toddler

Hunter 8/19/19 An Iowa City woman was taken into custody Sunday night after driving while intoxicated with her three-year-old in tow. Police say that 35-year-old Arlene Green of Carroll Street was reported to be leaving a residence...Read More

Two Illinois men arrested after early morning assault in downtown IC

Lang 8/18/19 Two Illinois men have been arrested after an early morning assault in downtown Iowa City. Iowa City Police say they observed 21-year-old Tyler Laux of Frankfort, Illinois fighting with another man in front of Panchero’s...Read More

World News

Homeless crisis in Los Angeles is out of control, residents fed up

Row after row of old, dirty tents lined up in a sidewalk. Trash, broken appliances and people wandering aimlessly around the city. That’s the view that can be seen in certain areas of Los Angeles, and residents...Read More

NY Police Department has fired officer for deadly chokehold

The incident occurred five years ago and it sparked controversy and rage across the country due to police brutality. Eric Gartner last words “I can’t breathe” became a rallying cry for the Black Lives Movement. New York...Read More

Texas mom makes up son illnesses, pleads guilty

A Texas woman accused of exposing her son to unneeded medical procedures and tests has been pleaded guilty. Kaylene Bowen-Wright took her son 323 times to the hospital for no apparent reason or valid symptoms. Texas woman...Read More

Mette Frederiksen calls Trump’s interest in Greenland ‘absurd’

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen did not appreciate Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland. He stated “Greenland is not for sale. Greenland is not Danish. Greenland belongs to Greenland.” Danish prime minister calls Trump’s interest in buying Greenland...Read More

Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper Ends Presidential Campaign For 2020

On Thursday, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper officially ended his presidential campaign and said that he is seriously considering a run against Republican Sen. Cory Gardner. Hickenlooper said in a video message explaining his decision and thanking...Read More

Dale Earnhardt Jr. And Family Escape Plane Crash Without Serious Injuries

Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife and child escaped a plane crash in Tennessee without serious injuries on Thursday According to Carter County Sheriff Dexter Lunceford and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Cessna Citation...Read More

Iowa men’s basketball team hoping to use early season lessons in second shot against Michigan state

Iowa men’s basketball team hoping to use early season lessons in second shot against Michigan state KCJJ Staff 01/23/19 The #19 Iowa men’s basketball team has its first second-look at a team this season, hosting #6 Michigan...Read More

Regents to conduct mid-year evaluations this week

Regents to conduct mid-year evaluations this week KCJJ Staff 01/15/19 The Iowa Board of Regents this week will conduct performance reviews of their executive level employees. The Regents are meeting at the board office in Urbandale to...Read More

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