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...
Ottumwa Babe Ruth Tryouts Set For March 21-23
Ottumwa Babe Ruth will hold more tryouts next week.
According to a press release from Meet Ottumwa, the Ottumwa Babe Ruth League will hold three...
Ottumwa Man Charged In Alleged Drunk Hit And Run
An Ottumwa man has been charged with numerous offenses from an alleged hit and run incident.
Incident reports state that around 7:51 p.m. on March...
Wapello Street Pond Set For Trout Stocking
The Iowa DNR will be stocking trout at a popular local fishing spot in Ottumwa.
According to a press release from the City, The Iowa...
