KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA)

KCCI, also known as channel 8, is a CBS-affiliated TV station based in Des Moines, Iowa. It is owned by the broadcasting branch of the Hearst Corporation. The station's studios can be found on Ninth Street in downtown Des Moines, while its transmitter is situated in Alleman, Iowa, which lies roughly halfway between Des Moines and Ames.

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#21283

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#4081

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#237

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Iowa men's basketball players talk about 'wake-up call' under Ben McCollum

2 days ago | kcci.com | Jeff Dubrof

POWERED BY CARL’S AUTO GROUP. THE BEN MCCULLUM ERA IS NOW OFFICIALLY IN FULL SWING. THE HAWKEYES ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THAT SUMMER GRIND, AND AS KCCI JEFF DUBROF REPORTS, IT IS A GRIND. THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF PRAISE HEAPED ONTO THE IOWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM THIS OFFSEASON. SOME NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS GOING AS FAR AS TO CALL THE HAWKEYES THE CHAMPIONS. THE WINNERS OF THE OFFSEASON. OF COURSE, YOU BRING IN BEN MCCULLUM AS YOUR NEW HEAD COACH.
Early morning malfunction at Lake Panorama dam causes low water levels

3 days ago | kcci.com | Ophelie Jacobson

An early morning malfunction in the control system of the Lake Panorama dam is causing low water levels at the lake. Lake Panorama Association (LPA) general manager John Rutledge said a faulty valve is to blame. He said it happened late Monday night. At its low point, Lake Panorama was down 21 inches. "We had a hydraulic valve develop a slow leak in our dam, which allowed the dam to progressively release more water in an unintended fashion," he said.
What to know before the hands-free driving law kicks into gear July 1

4 days ago | kcci.com | Ophelie Jacobson

The state of Iowa is just one week away from its hands-free driving law kicking into gear, and law enforcement say they're preparing for the big change. Ankeny police Sgt. Trevor McGraw said it's "a change for the good." The law bans cellphones and other devices from being used while driving unless they are in hands-free mode. Iowa is the 31st state in the country to enact this type of legislation.
Urbandale teen caught in Israel-Iran conflict while visiting family abroad

4 days ago | kcci.com | Amanda Rooker

SITUATION. AN IOWA TEENAGER TELLS KCCI WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THAT WAR BETWEEN IRAN AND ISRAEL. KCCI CHIEF POLITICAL REPORTER AMANDA ROOKER TALKED WITH A 13 YEAR-OLD FROM URBANDALE. SHE’S CURRENTLY IN ISRAEL, VISITING FAMILY, AND AMANDA. I’D HAVE TO IMAGINE IT’S PRETTY STARTLING FOR SOMEONE FROM HERE TO BE CAUGHT IN ALL OF THAT. ABSOLUTELY. REALLY SCARY. BEN AND STACY, THIS IS 13 YEAR-OLD GAFFNEY.
Johnston softball team embraces new leadership with young co-head coaches

5 days ago | kcci.com | Shannon Ehrhardt

THE SEASON WITH FORMER DRAKE HEAD COACH RICH CALVERT COACHING THE DRAGONS, BUT THINGS WERE ABOUT TO CHANGE. WHERE ARE YOU GOING? QUARTERBACKS, MISS. I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JB. JB ASSISTANT VARSITY. WE ONLY HAVE ONE BALL NOW. CLYDE TO COACH AT JOHNSTON. GOT A POSITION AS THE FRESHMAN COACH AS WELL AS THE PITCHING AND CATCHING COACH HERE WEEKS BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED. FORMER COLLEGE ATHLETES KENDALL CLARK AND MANDY GILES WERE TOLD THEY’D BE RUNNING ONE OF THE BIGGEST HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN THE STATE.
'This is a really important event': Local hospice center hosts butterfly release to honor loved ones

5 days ago | kcci.com | Ophelie Jacobson

New tonight- Dozens of people gathered in Newton this afternoon for a celebration of life for their loved ones. Only on KCCI, our Ophelie Jacobson was there as people found a new way to process their grief and let go. <CLIP 3592 TIME 10:48:08 "DOES THE SUN"> Letting go --- <CLIP 3592 TIME 10:48:10 "SHINE BRIGHT FOREVER?"> is never easy. <CLIP 3627 TIME 11:09:34 "IT'S VERY HARD. VERY HARD."> Ann Huyser knows what's it's like to say goodbye to a loved one. <CLIP 3627 TIME 11:10:03 "MARCH 19TH.
Teamwork, first responders help West Des Moines family whose deck collapsed during birthday party

6 days ago | kcci.com | Kayla James

WELL, BACK HERE AT HOME, A WEST DES MOINES THREE YEAR OLD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY TURNED TERRIFYING IN A MATTER OF SECONDS LAST WEEKEND. THE FAMILY SAYS AN ACCIDENT AT THE HOME ENDED WITH FIRST RESPONDERS FILLING THEIR STREET. TONIGHT, THEY SHARE WHAT HAPPENED AND WHAT PEOPLE CAN DO TO AVOID SOMETHING SIMILAR. BIRTHDAY TO YOU. THE SOUND OF VOICES SINGING A CELEBRATORY SONG. TURNED TO CRIES FILLED WITH FEAR AS THE DECK AT THE LOFFREDO HOME CRASHED DOWN.
UScellular breaks world record in Des Moines for longest temporary mini golf hole

6 days ago | kcci.com | Kayla James

KAYLA, THANK YOU. PEPPER. WELL NEW AT SIX. AND THIS IS PRETTY COOL. A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD WAS BROKEN RIGHT HERE IN DES MOINES THIS AFTERNOON. U.S. CELLULAR NOW HOLDS THE TITLE FOR THE LONGEST TEMPORARY MINI GOLF HOLE AT 506FT. THAT BREAKS THE PREVIOUS RECORD OF 492FT. AN EVENT WAS HELD AT KOHL’S COMMONS THIS MORNING WHERE PEOPLE COULD PLAY THE RECORD BREAKING MINI GOLF HOLE. THERE WERE ALSO FAMILY FRIENDLY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
Chaos at National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines leaves students shaken

1 week ago | kcci.com | Amanda Rooker

CAN STILL TAKE EFFECT. WE ARE LEARNING MORE TONIGHT ABOUT WHAT LED UP TO A CHAOTIC SCENE AT THE IOWA EVENTS CENTER YESTERDAY. 22 YEAR OLD JADEN ROCCAFORTE IS CHARGED WITH DISORDERLY CONDUCT FOR RUSHING THE STAGE AT THE NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT. HIS ERRATIC BEHAVIOR CAUSED HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO RUN OUT OF THE BUILDING. POLICE SAY ROCCAFORTE ALSO HAD PSYCHOACTIVE MUSHROOMS AND MARIJUANA IN HIS BACKPACK.
Des Moines traffic: Rain pummels Iowa roads for morning commuters

1 week ago | kcci.com | Alyssa Gomez

CHANCE TO RETURN MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY. WE HAVE DEBRIS ON HIGHWAY 175 UP IN ELDORA AFTER THAT STORMS ROLLED THROUGH BUT WE ALSO HAVE A CRASH RIGHT NOW OVER BY GRINNELL. THIS IS IN THE FOUND LANES OF I-80 NEAR GRINNELL WILL WATCH OUT FOR THAT. PLUS, WE HAVE THOSE STRONG STORMS IN THE METRO. LET’S SHOW YOU EXACTLY WHAT’S GOING ON ON THEIR OWN, THE ROADS AT A LIVE PICTURE IN THE DOT SHOWS THAT CRASH IN THE DISTANCE THERE. IT’S IN THE MEDIAN. SO THAT’S THAT’S IMPACTING FOLKS OVER THAT BY GRINNELL.