Austin Ellis

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Digital Content Producer at KWWL-TV (Waterloo, IA)

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Iowa Attorney General Bird sues Winneshiek County Sheriff over Sanctuary County Law

2 months ago | kwwl.com | Austin Ellis

WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed a lawsuit against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx, alleging that he violated Iowa's sanctuary county law. Sheriff Marx on Facebook on February 4 saying that he would not honor federal immigration detainer requests if they aren't backed by a court order or a warrant.
Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh announces bid for re-election

2 months ago | kwwl.com | Austin Ellis

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh has announced his bid for re-election in November. Mayor Cavanagh was first elected in 2021, and he also previously served on the Dubuque City Council. The mayor pointed to advances made in economic development, building housing and infrastructure, as well as public safety.
Dubuque County Sheriff's Office facing backlash over controversial Sheriff's Deputy hire

Mar 5, 2025 | kwwl.com | Terra Konieczny |Austin Ellis

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office is facing public scrutiny after a Facebook post was shared by the department about a newly-hired Sheriff's Deputy. Sexual abuse charges filed against Matthew Pothoff when he was 17 have resurfaced, with the public questioning his ability to become a law enforcement officer. Pothoff was never convicted of the charges, which were permanently dismissed.
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission votes to approve gaming license for Linn County Casino project

Feb 6, 2025 | kwwl.com | Austin Ellis

ALTOONA, Iowa (KWWL) -- The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission held a meeting in Altoona on Thursday where they voted to approve a gaming license in Linn County for the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids. Members of the commission that voted in favor of approving the project pointed out that the new casino would bring in more revenue for the state and for the City of Cedar Rapids.
Dubuque attorney clears officers of wrongdoing in Christmas Eve officer-involved shooting

Jan 16, 2025 | kwwl.com | Austin Ellis

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- The Dubuque County Attorney's Office has cleared two police officers of wrongdoing in an officer-involved-shooting on Christmas Eve last year. Attorney Scott Nelson cleared Dubuque Police Officers Dylan Doerges and Stephanie Wehr following an investigation. That investigation shows the responding officers encountered a 16-year-old with a knife. They demanded the teen drop the knife three times.
Former Dubuque school employee accused of having sex with underage student

Jan 14, 2025 | kwwl.com | Austin Ellis

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- A former Dubuque School District paraprofessional is facing charges for allegedly having sexual relations with an underage student.
Dubuque Community School District considering closing Hoover Elementary

Jan 9, 2025 | kwwl.com | Austin Ellis

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- The Dubuque Community School District said it is considering closing Hoover Elementary to increase "financial efficiency," according to a letter sent to families Wednesday night. Superintendent Amy Hawkins cites low state-funding, declining enrollment and increased costs as factors into the potential closure. As a result, the district recommends that Hoover Elementary close at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The recommendation is pending board approval in February.
Victims identified in fatal Dubuque County crash

Jan 8, 2025 | kwwl.com | Austin Ellis

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- A man that died and a woman injured in a Dubuque County crash on Tuesday have been identified. The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office, Iowa State Patrol and Key West Fire Department responded to the area of Highway 52 and Kemp Road around 4:30 p.m. for a three-vehicle crash. The drivers of two of the vehicles were trapped inside their vehicles. They were extricated, but one of them died of their injuries.
Parkersburg City Council member accused of punching man after council meeting

Jan 8, 2025 | kwwl.com | Austin Ellis

PARKERSBURG, Iowa (KWWL) -- A member of the Parkersburg City Council is facing charges after police said he fought with a man after the council meeting on Monday night. 58-year-old Jim Bellows is charged with assault and interference with official acts, both simple misdemeanors. According to a criminal complaint, Bellows assaulted a man after the man allegedly made a remark to him. The complaint states Bellows chased the man, punched him several times, and a brawl ensued in the grass.
Wanted North Dakota man arrested in Dubuque on Thursday

Dec 6, 2024 | kwwl.com | Austin Ellis

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- A North Dakota man wanted for Conspiracy to Commit Murder was arrested in Dubuque on Thursday. Dubuque Police were notified on Thursday that the subject was possibly in their jurisdiction. The Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) was checked by police, where they found the vehicle associated with 30-year-old Steven Burrell had been picked up by several cameras. Dubuque Police and the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office arrested Burrell at a Casey's on Rockdale Road.