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10/20/2026

A man wanted in connection with a violent Des Moines robbery and assault earlier this summer has been arrested in Georgia. Police say 25-year-old Joseph Shade was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Cobb County Police Department. Police say a second suspect involved in the case seen wearing a red hoodie, has not been identified and remains at large.

10/20/2026

WHO Radio News: The U.S. Department of Energy and Iowa State University have extended the management contract for Ames National Laboratory.

The U.S. Department of Energy and Iowa State University have extended the management contract for Ames National Laboratory.

10/20/2026

He faces federal charges and remains in custody as the investigation continues.

A Kansas man was arrested after posting threats against President Trump and claiming he mapped rooftops near a Wichita speech site. He faces federal charges and remains in custody as the investigation continues.

10/20/2026

WHO Radio News: Des Moines Assault And Robbery Suspect Arrested In Georgia

Iowa's largest radio news team covers the top local, state, and national stories with experience and dedication. Hear news at the top and bottom of the hour. Breaking news and severe weather, at once on AM 1040 WHO. Contact WHO Radio Newsroom: (515) 245-8887 Email: [email protected]

10/20/2026

WHO Radio News: A new report finds allergy season may last longer than usual in the Midwest this year.

A new report finds allergy season may last longer than usual in the Midwest this year.

10/20/2026

“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!”

She will end her daily shows by the end of this year, shift to a weekly program until May

10/19/2026

WHO Radio News: ISU introduces new athletics director Jared Benko on Monday

ISU introduces new athletics director Jared Benko on Monday

10/19/2026

WHO Radio News: President Trump To Rally At Sioux Gateway Airport Thursday

Iowa's largest radio news team covers the top local, state, and national stories with experience and dedication. Hear news at the top and bottom of the hour. Breaking news and severe weather, at once on AM 1040 WHO. Contact WHO Radio Newsroom: (515) 245-8887 Email: [email protected]

10/19/2026

WHO Radio News: Midwest Inflation Outpaces National Rate For Eight Straight Months

Iowa's largest radio news team covers the top local, state, and national stories with experience and dedication. Hear news at the top and bottom of the hour. Breaking news and severe weather, at once on AM 1040 WHO. Contact WHO Radio Newsroom: (515) 245-8887 Email: [email protected]

10/19/2026

Some absentee voters in Warren County received two ballots by mistake, according to the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office. Election officials say there’s no risk of double voting, with safeguards in place to ensure only one ballot per voter is counted.