Central Iowa celebrates Halloween with events for all ages, including a puppy pumpkin patch, wine nights, apple pressing, and a trick-or-treating guide.

Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity.

A little copycatting sparked a Halloween arms race that turned a quiet block into 2007s wildest showdown.

AI technology is enhancing mammogram accuracy, helping detect breast cancer earlier, as demonstrated by a Florida patient's experience.

According to a post on the school's Facebook page, the threat may be part of a larger "swatting" effort impacting schools across the country.

Retirees will see an average $56 monthly increase in benefits starting January

Think you've caught some big fish? Check this list to see how your personal bests compare to records recognized by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the 10th military strike on a suspected drug vessel.

For anyone who may be venturing out for trick-or-treating Saturday evening, you can expect some typically cool October weather.

Researchers reveal that a 66-million-year-old dinosaur mummy wasnt preserved skin but a thin clay film that perfectly captured the creatures details.

It's a big night for high school football: Small classes open postseason play while classes in 3A-5A finish up the regular season.

The EU says Meta and TikTok violated transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, citing data access limits and deceptive content-reporting systems.

Target will lay off 1,000 employees and close 800 roles as it faces sales challenges and competition from Walmart and Amazon

Court hearings across several states test President Trumps authority to deploy National Guard troops as legal challenges mount over federal overreach.

Financial strain is worsening for federal employees after a push to restore pay during the government shutdown failed in the Senate.

New York Attorney General Letitia James faces court over mortgage fraud allegations tied to a Norfolk home purchase

Some sunshine will bring central Iowa a mild Friday afternoon, but clouds thicken this weekend keeping us cool with spotty showers.

A National Guard aircraft crashed in Oklahoma City during a training mission, causing power outages and a grass fire. No injuries were reported.

Melissa may strengthen into a major hurricane, bringing life-threatening rains and landslides to the Caribbean

Larry Orr found it on the Lake Superior shore after the Fitzgerald sank during an incredible storm in November 1975. All 29 men on the ore vessel died.

Mary Greeley Medical Center will close the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames by Dec. 31, 2025, citing rising costs and a growing preference for in-home hospice care.

An Iowa fisherman broke the state record by reeling in a 105-pound blue catfish from the Missouri River, surpassing a 21-year-old record.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office clarified it was not involved in confiscating documents in Mitchellville, emphasizing its neutrality in political matters.

A former northwest Iowa city utility clerk was fired for allegedly stealing customer deposits, denied unemployment benefits, and remains under investigation as the case awaits potential charges.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is calling for witnesses to help solve the murder of Michael Carter Jr., who was shot and killed a year ago at Union Labor Park in Des Moines.