News

@KCRG
kcrg. com > 04/08/2026 > pastor-charged-with-manslaughter-after-man-drowns-kiddie-pool-during-baptism

Pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns in kiddie pool during baptism

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (63+ words) KCRG Cheryl Bartley, 48, faces one count of gross negligence manslaughter for the death of Robert Smith on Oct. 8, 2023 in Birmingham, prosecutors said. The Life Changing Ministries ceremony was being held in a kiddie pool and livestreamed on Facebook. Bartley is…...

@KCRG
kcrg. com > 03/30/2026 > we-people-history-behind-mount-trashmore-other-landfill-parks

We the People: The history behind Mount Trashmore and other landfill parks

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (531+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Mount Trashmore officially opens for the season on Wednesday, marking another year for a park that transformed a former landfill into a community recreation space. For more than 40 years, the area near Czech Village in Cedar…...

@KCRG
kcrg. com > 03/27/2026 > marshalltown-man-charged-after-14-month-old-drowns-bathtub

Marshalltown man charged after 14-month-old drowns in bathtub

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (160+ words) KCRG MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (KCCI) - A Marshalltown man is facing charges after police say his 14-month-old drowned in a bathtub, KCCI reports. 25-year-old Andrew Smith is charged with child endangerment causing death and neglect of a dependent person. Police say Smith…...

@KCRG
kcrg. com > 03/04/2026 > man-accused-killing-teen-daughters-alleged-abuser-wins-gop-sheriffs-nomination-he-awaits-murder-trial

Man accused of killing teen daughter's alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff's nomination as he awaits murder trial

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (377+ words) Aaron Spencer defeated Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley in Tuesday's primary elections, according to unofficial results posted by the Arkansas secretary of state. He would not be able to serve if he is convicted of killing Michael Fosler, 67, who at…...

KCRG
kcrg. com > 03/04/2026 > lou-holtz-legendary-college-football-coach-dies-89

Lou Holtz, legendary college football coach, dies at 89

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (187+ words) Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family. Spokeswoman Katy Lonergan said a cause of death was not provided by the family. Holtz became the first and so far only coach to lead…...

@KCRG
kcrg. com > 01/15/2026 > iowa-attorney-general-rules-officers-were-justified-fatal-shooting-black-hawk-county

Iowa Attorney General rules officers were justified in fatal shooting in Black Hawk County

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (187+ words) BLACK HAWK CO. , Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Attorney General's Office says the officers who shot and killed a man in a pursuit were justified in their actions. The shooting happened on November 16, 2025. Officers with the Grundy County Sheriff's Department, Hardin…...

KCRG
kcrg. com > 01/07/2026 > missing-tama-county-man-found-dead-arkansas

Missing Tama County man found dead in Arkansas

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (122+ words) TAMA COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The body of a missing Tama County man has been found in Newton County, Arkansas, according to officials. Nicholas Collins has been missing from Tama County, Iowa, since December 19. He was reported missing after 10 days of…...

KCRG
kcrg. com > 01/02/2026 > arkansas-authorities-find-car-linked-missing-22-year-old-tama-co-man

Arkansas authorities find car linked to missing 22-year-old Tama Co. man

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (231+ words) OARK, Ark. (KCRG) - The Johnson County Sheriff's Office in Arkansas found a car linked to a missing 22-year-old Tama County man Thursday. The sheriff's office received a report of an abandoned white Mini Cooper with no license plates at 8: 41 a. m. Thursday…...

KCRG
kcrg. com > 12/30/2025 > polk-co-woman-charged-after-allegedly-using-child-nearly-30000-clothing-scheme

Polk Co. woman charged after allegedly using child in nearly $30, 000 clothing scheme

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (119+ words) WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A Des Moines woman is facing charges after police say she used a child to steal nearly $30, 000 in clothes. 18-year-old Ja'nariona Temple is accused of leading a group of thieves to Jordan Creek Town Center,…...

@KCRG
kcrg. com > video > 10/16/2025 > wellmark-sues-block-enforcement-new-law-pharmacy-benefit-managers

Wellmark sues to block enforcement of new law on pharmacy benefit managers

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (176+ words) Authorities are investigating an incident where a camera was found in a portable toilet during a cross country meet in Marshall County. Wellmark sues to block enforcement of new law on pharmacy benefit managers Denver repeats as state champs, Janesville…...