Fairfield Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse
The Jefferson County Attorney's Office announced the arrest of a Fairfield man for sexual assault.
David Michael Phipps, 32, was charged with third-degree sexual abuse,...
Sheriff’s Office: Ottumwa Woman Threatened to Kill Courthouse Employee
An Ottumwa woman was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a Wapello County Courthouse employee.
29-year-old Natalie Bell has been charged with first-degree harassment, an...
Ottumwa Man Accused of Tossing Drugs, Sideswiping Deputy During Chase
An Ottumwa man faces multiple charges after authorities say he led officials on a chase while throwing drugs out of his vehicle.
30-year-old Juan Bethancourt...
Memorial Day 2023
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Ottumwa Radio Group proudly salutes our Nation's Heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. God Bless America.
Slow Day For Local Sheriffs
Calls to local Sheriff's Departments today resulted in nothing newsworthy to report.
Ottumwa Police Stay Busy
Ottumwa Police Department- During the week of May 7th, 2023 through May 13th, 2023, officers with the Ottumwa Police Department responded to approximately 731...
Sewer Repair Closure
Ottumwa, Iowa – Beginning Wednesday May 24, 2023 the section of E. Courtbetween N. Jefferson St. and N. Ash St. will be closed for...
Closure of Foster
Ottumwa, Iowa – Beginning Wednesday May 24, 2023 Foster Street will be closed at the alley south of 2nd Street. Contractors will install new...
Road Closure
Whisky Ridge will be Closed between Monroe-Wapello Road and 237th Ave to replace a bridge starting May 24th. The anticipated completion date is September...
Ottumwa Man Dies in Crash While Allegedly Fleeing Law Enforcement
An Ottumwa man was killed in an accident in Bloomfield while evading law enforcement, according to authorities.
The Iowa State Patrol says on Saturday night...














