Category Archives: Local News
EPA loses coal emissions battle
The EPA loses a battle on Iowa turf...the U-S Supreme Court threw out the agency's limits on mercury emissions from coal-fired plants, saying it needed to consider costs when deciding the rules. MidAm...
Jun 30, 2015
Grinnell makes Forbes’ Top 100
The newest list of America's Top 100 Colleges is out, and Grinnell College is on it, at number 58. The Forbes Top Colleges list shows schools with a winning formula of high student satisfaction and gr...
Jun 30, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 6-29: Fleur Drive reopens, Presidential candidates spending Independence Day in Iowa, Governor waiting until next week to sign budget
Fleur Drive is now open. The street between Bell and MLK Junior Parkway had been closed since Thursday because of flooding. Des Moines parks and rec is also requesting volunteers to help clean up Gray...
Jun 29, 2015
Torch Morning News you can use 6-29:
Des Moines' firefighters' union has censured its chief for lack of safety protocols and lack of respect for his workers. John TeKippe has been criticized for leaving positions open and for setting up ...
Jun 29, 2015
Troopers out in force this week
Iowa's roads will get some extra scoping this week, as we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The state's Department of Public Safety says the 4th weekend is traditionally one of the deadlie...
Jun 29, 2015
Fire chief censured
Des Moines' fire chief has been censured by the firefighters' union for lack of safety protocols and disrespect toward firefighters. John TeKippe has been under fire from firefighters for lack of staf...
Jun 29, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 6-26: Bobby Jindal makes surprise visit in Urbandale, Flooding causes headache for metro, Grimes wants census workers
Louisiana Governor Bobby JindalRepublican presidential candidate Bobby Jindal made his first stop in Urbandale as a contender in the race earlier today. Jindal addressed today's ruling on same sex mar...
Jun 26, 2015
Torch Afternoon News 6-25: Metro area battling flooding, Iowa leaders speak at EPA hearing, Supreme Court rules in favor of Obamacare subsidies
Lots of flooding around the metro from last night's storms...several trails and parks are closed today, including Grays Lake and sections of the Des Moines River Trail. No date or time has been set as...
Jun 25, 2015
Gov. Branstad fires at EPA during RFS hearing in Kansas
Governor Terry BranstadGovernor Branstad delivered poignant testimony at the EPA’s public hearing on proposed Renewable Fuel Standards in Kansas City, Kansas today.Branstad started off his speec...
Jun 25, 2015
Car crashes and deaths down
The greater Des Moines area has been hit with fewer car crashes and car-related deaths in the past decade, according to the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The biggest number of ac...
Jun 22, 2015
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