The suspect claimed he was not trying to kill Nikki Loffredo, but simply "fired at the ground to frighten her," the Polk County Attorney's Office reported.

In a separate case, the Supreme Court also ruled for a DNR officer who fatally shot a man during a standoff eight years ago.

What are some of the amenities of the largest home in Polk County? Wanamaker said the home is the largest in the county based ...

On Nov. 5, Polk County voters will decide whether to approve an $81 million bond referendum that would pay for a three-phase plan to expand the courthouse space and update the historic building, ...

One person was shot in Des Moines at the federal courthouse on Locust Street. Officials say it was a self-inflicted gunshot ...

Three Des Moines police officers will not face charges from Polk County for their role in a deadly ... Officers were called to the 2100 block of Meadow Court to check on someone believed to ...

Did you open your mail to find another increase to your property assessment? You're not alone. What changes are homeowners ...

Law enforcement is preparing to enforce a new hands-free driving law starting this summer that will restrict technology use behind the wheel.

Former Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Melisa Cox is considering entering a plea deal in connection to ...