LOCAL NEWS

By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is…

A small plane had to make an emergency landing Tuesday (6/21) north of Sully.  The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office tells the No Coast Network it received a call at 11am about a pilot and his…

A proposed wind farm was the topic of a special Mahaska County Board meeting Friday afternoon (6/17).  Approximately 50 people attended the meeting, which featured a presentation by Liberty Power.  The utility is looking to…

The Mahaska County Board has called a special meeting for Friday afternoon (6/17).  The Board will hear a presentation about a proposed wind farm from Liberty Power.  Friday’s meeting will start at 1pm at the…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Elder abuse will be defined as a crime in Iowa when a new law takes effect July 1st. Governor Reynolds has approved a bill that creates new criminal penalties…

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8pm Wednesday (6/15) for Keokuk County.  The National Weather Service is predicting that this afternoon’s heat index will range from 100 to 110.  This extreme heat plus…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON The senior director of international development for a manufacturing company based in Pella is in Washington, D.C. this week, urging members of congress to fully fund the U.S. international affairs budget. Daryl…

Mahaska Drug will host its fourth annual Bark-A-Que fundraiser for the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter on Saturday (6/11).  Terry Gott with the Animal Shelter says the Bark-A-Que will run from 10am until 3pm. "We're going…

Several individuals and groups were honored in Ottumwa Wednesday (6/8) for volunteering.  Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg took part in a ceremony at Indian Hills Community College to pay tribute to people…

Tonight's races at Southern Iowa Speedway have been cancelled due to rain.