Burning Ban Issued in Wapello County
UPDATE: Wapello County Emergency Management Coordinator Tim Richmond announced Monday morning that the burning ban will expire at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, March 29th.
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City of Ottumwa Unveils Food Truck Survey
The city of Ottumwa has a new survey on its website and is asking for the public's input on food trucks.
The city says the...
WATCH: Car vs Semi Accident on Highway 63
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC-A6QJHPMk
Ottumwa Woman Accused of Breaking into Home, Pointing Gun at Victim
An Ottumwa woman is behind bars after police say she broke into a residence Wednesday morning and brandished a gun.
22-year-old Hunter Dawn Kopp...
Ottumwa Schools’ “Be The Best” Initiative Enters Second Year with Changes
Mike McGrory, Superintendent of the Ottumwa Community School District, outlined the second phase of the district's "Be The Best Initiative" at a school board...
Judge: Accused Teens’ Hearings Will Remain Public
The hearings for two Fairfield teens accused of murdering a Spanish teacher will remain open to the public after a ruling from a Jefferson...
OPD: Man Messaged, Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old
An Ottumwa man faces multiple felonies after authorities say he exchanged text messages with a child and later engaged in illicit activities with her.
20-year-old...
Statewide Tornado Drill to Take Place Wednesday Morning
A statewide tornado drill is expected to take place Wednesday and the Wapello County Emergency Management Coordinator says multiple entities within the county will...
Deceased Elderly Woman Identified by Ottumwa Police
A deceased elderly woman that was discovered Friday morning has been identified, according to the Ottumwa Police Department.
Lieutenant Jason Bell says a white elderly...
Ottumwa Woman Charged With Neglect
An Ottumwa woman has been charged with neglect after allegedly driving under the influence with children inside the vehicle.
According to Jason Bell of the...
