WOI-TV (Des Moines, IA)

Local 5 WOI-DT, channel 5, is the ABC affiliate serving the Des Moines area. The station shares its studio space with KCWI-TV, a CW affiliate located on channel 23, both of which are situated on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Local 5 began broadcasting on February 21, 1950, making it Iowa’s second television station and the first to operate in Des Moines. Originally, it was owned by Iowa State University in Ames, along with its noncommercial WOI radio stations, making it the first major college-owned commercial TV station in the U.S. On March 1, 1994, WOI-TV changed ownership and relocated its studios to a temporary site in Des Moines later that year. In 1998, the station settled into its current location on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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Hispanic male dies in Greenfield stabbing; suspect arrested, charged

5 days ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

GREENFIELD, Iowa — A Hispanic male is dead and a second victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries Saturday, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) said in a news release. Greenfield police received a call reporting a stabbing had occurred just before 1 a.m., and officers were dispatched to the 200 block area of NE 4th St., according to the release. When officers arrived, they found the deceased victim and injured victim inside the residence.
US and Iran experts to meet in Oman for nuclear talks

5 days ago | weareiowa.com | Matthew Lee

ROME, Italy — Iran and the United States will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, the top Iranian diplomat said Saturday after a second round of negotiations in Rome. The comments by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who met with U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff for several hours, suggest movement in the talks. The experts will meet in Oman before Araghchi and Witkoff meet again in Oman on April 26, Araghchi said.
Chuck Grassley defends town halls as constituents press on Trump policies

6 days ago | weareiowa.com | Laryssa Leone

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley has encountered strong emotions from constituents during recent town halls. During one of his stops in southeast Iowa, people packed the event room passionately confronting the long-time senator. Grassley says despite the heated discussions, he stands by holding these sessions.
Passing a civics test appears to be a new high school graduation requirement

1 week ago | weareiowa.com | Connor O’Neal

DES MOINES, Iowa — Graduating high school in Iowa appears to have a new requirement, pending Gov. Kim Reynolds' signature. On Thursday, the Iowa House passed a bill that requires high school students pass a U.S. civics test to receive their diploma. It’s the same exam the country gives immigrants to become citizens. However, unlike the federal test, the state's would be multiple choice. Students would need to get 60% of the questions right to pass and be able to graduate.
Head-on collision injures 4 in Des Moines, Hartford Avenue closed

1 week ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

DES MOINES, Iowa — Multiple people are injured after a head-on collision on Hartford Avenue Wednesday evening, the Des Moines Police Department said on X. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., DMPD announced that Hartford Avenue from SE 14th Street to SE 22nd Street is temporarily closed. The crash occured in the 1600 block of Hartford Avenue, officials said. According to DMPD's Sgt. Paul Parizek, four people have been transported to the hospital.
Iowa Gardening for Good fills void for fresh produce after federal cuts

1 week ago | weareiowa.com | Alex Fulton

MADRID, Iowa — Iowa Gardening for Good is stepping up to the plate after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program was cut. The federal government's program used to provide federal funding to food pantries to purchase produce and meat from local farms. Iowa Gardening for Good is growing more this year, not only because of federal cuts but also because of a greater demand for food.
Des Moines man pleads guilty to manslaughter for attack on fellow inmate that led to death

1 week ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to involuntary manslaughter after an attack in the Polk County Jail led to a fellow inmate's death, the Polk County Attorney's Office said in a news release. 49-year-old Jonathan Lee Brewer Jr. pleaded guilty in the case involving the 2023 death of 53-year-old Michael Martin Clark of West Des Moines. Due to his habitual offender status, the release says Brewer faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced at a later date.
Softball: Iowa State dominates Iowa, 9-5, in Game 1 of Cy-Hawk Series

1 week ago | weareiowa.com | Reina Garcia

AMES, Iowa — Both Iowa and Iowa State's softball teams went into Tuesday's Cy-Hawk matchup with a lot of momentum. The Cyclones (21-18, 9-6 Big 12) took down No. 17 Oklahoma State in a series this past weekend while the Hawkeyes (25-16, 7-6 Big Ten) had won four of their last five. The Hawks struck first on Tuesday, as Devin Simon hit a home run in the second inning. The solo shot put Iowa in front 1-0.
Iowa House passes first responder cancer coverage bill, sending it to Reynolds

1 week ago | weareiowa.com |

DES MOINES, Iowa — A bill that would expand disability coverage for firefighters, police officers and emergency medical service providers is now headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds' desk after passing through the Iowa House on Tuesday. House File 969, which passed the House 94-to-0, would expand the definition of cancer to cover all types under Iowa's Presumptive Disability Law. For those who do not receive coverage, all medical costs must be billed through personal insurance.
Oskaloosa baseball team invited to play at Chicago's Wrigley Field

1 week ago | weareiowa.com |

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa High School baseball team will have the chance to live out their childhood dreams and play under the lights at Wrigley Field next month. Vaughn Blythe of Musco Lighting says the opportunity arose from their partnership with the Chicago Cubs. "We relit Wrigley Field a few years ago," Blythe said.