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Cedar Rapids NOAA weather station offline highlighting need for multiple sources
The NOAA weather radio station in Cedar Rapids has been offline since April 13, which is a vital listening source to get information during severe weather. We even had a pair of viewers stop by broadcast park this morning thinking their radios were broken. Replacement parts have been ordered to get the radio back up and running, but there is no set date on when this will be.
Windy with a shower or two Wednesday, more widespread showers by tomorrow
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The same storm system that gave us stormy conditions yesterday will affect our weather again today. Your First Alert: Windy, showery for the middle of the week. The low pressure system continues to track away from the region, but it’s going to take a bit...
Cedar Rapids woman charged for allegedly stealing more than $10K from elementary school PTA
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids woman is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from Madison Elementary School. In a criminal complaint, law enforcement said 37-year-old Nicole Blevins was serving as the treasurer of the school’s PTA, between January 2022 and April 2023, when the theft happened.
Severe storms, tornado warnings hit Eastern Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Storms developing to our southwest will continue to track northeast, carrying a risk for severe weather reports as they do. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE FOR A LIVE LOOK AT THE LATEST IN KCRG-TV9′S SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE. See viewer photos of the storm...
OPERATION QUICKFIND: Remy Thrift
An Operation Quickfind has been issued in Marion for 25-year-old Remy Thrift. He's described as a white male, 5'8", 150 pounds, with teal (green/blue) hair, and multiple tattoos on his arms and chest. Police say Thrift was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants just before 6 p.m....
Storms move east, still windy on Wednesday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Strong to severe storms exit leaving behind a few showers and storms overnight as the large low-pressure center moves through the region. The risk for storms will continue to diminish overnight, turning into a chance for just some showers on Wednesday. Even then, many areas will stay dry for much of the day with temperatures in the low to mid-60s and windy conditions.
Multiple departments called to Toddville fire
TODDVILLE Iowa (KCRG) - Crews from multiple departments responded to a fire in Toddville early Tuesday morning. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office says the fire broke out at 1:19 a.m. in the 3600-block of County Home Road. Crews arrived at the scene to find a camper and a homemade...
Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever jerseys hit Cedar Rapids stores following WNBA draft pick
As soon as Caitlin Clark's name was called as the number one draft pick in the WNBA, her Indiana Fever jerseys rolled out for sale at Dick's Sporting Goods in Cedar Rapids. Clark's new jersey also popped up in Indiana as soon as the announcement was official. Clark will head...
Firepit Ashes Cause Fire Damaging Two Cedar Rapids Homes
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids firefighters are reminding folks about the dangers of not managing firepits, and properly disposing of their ashes after a fire Sunday. Two homes and a garage suffered heavy damage after a homeowner dumped firepit ashes in a yard cart beside his garage. No one...
Iowa Legal Aid Rolls Out Justice Bus For Storm Recovery Aid
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- As cities and towns across Iowa clean-up after yesterday's storms, a group is raising awareness of how they can help, in a unique way. Nick Smithberg with Iowa Legal Aid tells Iowa's News Now that they're inviting folks to check out their new Justice Bus, and sign up for free legal help at a disaster preparedness and recovery event at the Cedar Rapids Public Library on Saturday.
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