Breaking News

More () »

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

In The News

In the News

Take a Look

All about 'Wicked' | Take a Look

Ariana Grande-Butera, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum and the rest of the cast preview "Wicked" with Mark S. Allen.
Local News

1-ON-1 INTERVIEW: Des Moines Police Chief Michael McTaggart

Michael McTaggart takes over for Dana Wingert, who recently retired.
From the Archives

Variety Telethon Spotlight: 50 Years of Miracles (2024 BROADCAST)

Celebrating 50 Years of Miracles for Iowa's children with Variety — the Children's Charity.
Watch Utility

EF-4 tornado rips through Greenfield | ARCHIVE NEWSCAST (May 21, 2024)

An EF-4 tornado ripped through Greenfield, Iowa on May 21, 2024, killing multiple people and destroying the town.
Local News

Local 5 News, Special Edition: Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024

The latest news, weather and sports from the Local 5 News team.
In the News Now

The economy and your wallet | In The News Now

Inflation is up, grocery prices are down and where the Federal Reserve stands with rate cuts.
From the Archives

WOI-TV: 25th Anniversary Special (1975)

Take a look back at a bit of history with WOI-TV's 25th Anniversary Special that aired in 1975.
In the News Now

Wildfires coast to coast | In the News Now

A closer look at wildfires burning across the country in November, 2024.
Idaho Murders

Idaho Student Murders: Inside the killings of 4 University of Idaho students

Take a deep dive into the investigation of four University of Idaho students who were murdered on Nov. 13, 2022.
Local News

Local 5 News, Special Edition: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

The latest news, weather and sports from the Local 5 News team.
Local Politics

2024 election results: Trump, GOP win big in Iowa and beyond

In addition to Donald Trump's projected electoral win over Kamala Harris, Zach Nunn won Iowa's 3rd Congressional District.