Local News from KCCI

Local News from KCCI

The latest local news headlines from KCCI News 8.

Gabus family to sell antique car collection

A slice of Des Moines' automotive history will be going on the auction block when the antique car collection of the late Charles Gabus goes up for sale.

Man on backhoe goes missing before birthday party

Friends and family of a missing man have been searching for him for several days.

GOP staffer questions timing of her termination

A former Republican caucus staffer says she was fired after complaining about harassment.

Do you recognize this man?

The bank robbery was reported about 1:27 p.m.

Footprint left on counter during chicken restaurant robbery

The man jumped over the counter and tackled the clerk.

Police seek help to find missing girl

The teenager has been missing since April 15.

Worker burned in flash fire at co-op

The man was taken to a nearby hospital.

Pediatrician accused of sexual abuse

The doctor's attorney says he is devastated by the claims.

2 confirmed tornadoes, team checking for more

It's the first major outbreak of storms in Iowa since 2011.

New name for Nollen Plaza announced

The city council is expected to review the proposal Monday.

The new $82M plan for Polk County courts

The plan covers three buildings and could soon go before voters.

Man says he didn't see blood until he got home

A friend took him to a hospital.

5-year-old hurt in carnival ride accident

Part of the ride came loose and hit another car.

New police mobile radar camera locations

The mobile traffic enforcement cameras are moved around the city daily.  

Fund established for victim of shelter fire

A fund has been established to help pay funeral expenses for a 17-year-old who died in a house fire in Boone.

Care facility fined 8 times in 10 months

A state-run care facility in Glenwood has been fined by federal inspectors more than any other facility in the state in the past 10 months.

Lawmakers hope to adjourn this week

Lawmakers will return to the Iowa Statehouse this week as they seek to resolve some of the session's biggest issues and adjourn.

Confirmed tornadoes end record

Iowa didn't make it quite a year without a tornado touchdown as strong storms generated two confirmed tornado touchdowns in central Iowa. No injuries have been reported.

Treasure uncovered at Camp Dodge

A daughter is connected with her father 17 years after his death.

4 Men guilty of deer poaching

The men poached deer in southwest Iowa.

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