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United Auto Workers Local 838 and the Family & Children's Council issue a 'Call to Action' in the fight against child abuse. More>>
Three minutes. It's the amount of time staff and students at the Lisbon Community School District are expected to execute their tornado drill. "Nothing can prepare you for the horrible situation that More>>
The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed.The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed. More>>
George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. More>>
The first of four finalists for Cedar Falls' next superintendent was welcomed to town today.The first of four finalists for Cedar Falls' next superintendent was welcomed to town today.
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Flood warnings are up along the Cedar from near Osage to La Porte City. The river rose quickly Monday in Charles City. Flood warnings are up along the Cedar from near Osage to La Porte City.
The river rose quickly Monday in Charles City. More>>
Ten Cedar Valley teachers were honored at 25th annual Gold Star Awards for Outstanding Teaching Monday. More>>
Photo submitted by Justin DeVoreEmergency crews are dealing with flooding on the Cedar River in Charles City, where the river rose more than 9 feet since 2 a.m. Monday. More>>
Some Cedar Valley elementary students are getting a unique look at the area's history -- through the eyes of other students who live there. Some Cedar Valley elementary students are getting a unique look at the area's history -- through the eyes of other students who live there. More>>
Rydell Chevrolet hosted a car show to benefit the Honor Flight, a trip that takes veterans to our nation's capital to see the monuments built in their honor. More>>
Dozens of people gathered around an Oak tree at Gates Park to remember homicide victims across Black Hawk County. More>>
Army veteran James Dean finally has three military service medals he was awarded but had never received. More>>
One man is hurt following a farm accident in Black Hawk County Saturday afternoon. Deputies say the man was temporarily pinned between a pick-up truck and a piece of farm equipment. It happened just More>>
Though officials would not say which police officers were on the scene of a police shooting Wednesday morning, their online records name the first officers on scene -- including the officer who previously shot and killed a Waterloo man in 2009.Though officials would not say which police officers were on the scene of a police shooting Wednesday morning, their online records name the first officers on scene -- including the officer who previously shot and killed a Waterloo man in 2009. More>>
Four finalists for the vacant superintendent position -- including the current Cedar Falls High School principal -- have been chosen, the Cedar Falls Board of Education announced in a written statement Friday.Four finalists for the vacant superintendent position -- including the current Cedar Falls High School principal -- have been chosen, the Cedar Falls Board of Education announced in a written statement Friday. More>>
Expected funding (with a source to be announced) may be able to save two of three stream gages that were on the federal budget chopping block.
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A 50-passenger bus with Dolly's Party Bus service is totaled after it caught fire on Interstate 380 just south of the I-380/Hwy. 20 interchange Thursday evening. More>>
The Waterloo Community School District confirmed the girl is a student at Lowell Elementary, but denied that the vehicle was ever in the parking lot.
Still, some parents were upset because they weren't notified of the incident. More>>
The fundraiser will go toward renovating and reconfiguring the 89-year-old building, built in 1924. More>>
The building that houses Waterloo's Orange Elementary has been erect since 1915, but class will no longer be held at this historic school after this year. More>>
A Waterloo baby suffering from a hole in the heart is getting support from the community to help pay for medical expenses.A Waterloo baby suffering from a hole in the heart is getting support from the community to help pay for medical expenses. More>>
When police approached, the man refused to drop the knife. According to records, the suspect stated he "wasn't going to be taken alive." Officer Thomas Frein was the officer who shot the man, according to the incident report.When police approached, the man refused to drop the knife. According to records, the suspect stated he "wasn't going to be taken alive."
Officer Thomas Frein was the officer who shot the man, according to the incident report. More>>
City officials say it's good that homeowners are prepared, and their towns will also be better prepared for Mother Nature in the future.City officials say it's good that homeowners are prepared, and their towns will also be better prepared for Mother Nature in the future. More>>
The Powerball jackpot was an estimated $360 million, the third largest in history. More>>
Deere and Company reports record net income of $1.084 billion for the second quarter. More>>
The United States Hockey League has recognized the Waterloo Black Hawks' top scorer as both its Forward and Player of the Year for 2012/13 on Wednesday.
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Downtown Waverly is vibrant and thriving. Businesses continue to pop up along Bremer Avenue. For some folks, it's hard to imagine what the city looked like five years ago. More>>
Actress Angelina Jolie made headlines recently when she announced her decision to have a double mastectomy. Eastern Iowans say it can be a tough decision to make. More>>
Trials have been scheduled for the father of one of two slain cousins who went missing in Evansdale. More>>
LIVE VIDEO -- KWWL.com will carry live the upcoming press conference on the Wednesday morning officer-involved shooting of a knife-wielding man.LIVE VIDEO -- KWWL.com will carry live the upcoming press conference on the Wednesday morning officer-involved shooting of a knife-wielding man. More>>
Two Cedar Falls roommates face burglary charges after an alleged theft at the former Malcolm Price Laboratory School.Two Cedar Falls roommates face burglary charges after an alleged theft at the former Malcolm Price Laboratory School. More>>
The City of Cedar Falls is considering switching to a part-time Mayor in an attempt to keep a balanced budget long-term. More>>
Wednesday on the KWWL News at 10, Un-Natural Disasters +5 continues with our coverage about how the floods impacted the Cedar Valley in 2008.Wednesday on the KWWL News at 10, Un-Natural Disasters +5 continues with our coverage about how the floods impacted the Cedar Valley in 2008. More>>
32 men who suffered abuse at Henry's Turkey Service in Atalissa will now get a much smaller lawsuit settlement, but those who've worked closely with the men say they've been rewarded in other ways. More>>
A Waterloo man has died after being injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening.A Waterloo man has died after being injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening. More>>
Bruce Hagenow served his country with the United States Air Force. He travels to Iowa City a handful of times a week for his disability, but on Monday he got his questions answered a little closer to home in Cedar Falls.Bruce Hagenow served his country with the United States Air Force. He travels to Iowa City a handful of times a week for his disability, but on Monday he got his questions answered a little closer to home in Cedar Falls. More>>
After years of planning, a brand new sports complex is close to completion in downtown Waterloo.After years of planning, a brand new sports complex is close to completion in downtown Waterloo. More>>
Austin Deitrick gives a warm welcome to everyone visiting the Black Hawk County YMCA. He started at the front desk this past winter.Austin Deitrick gives a warm welcome to everyone visiting the Black Hawk County YMCA. He started at the front desk this past winter. More>>
A lot of graduates were excited to receive their diplomas, even though many of them admit the future is still uncertain.A lot of graduates were excited to receive their diplomas, even though many of them admit the future is still uncertain. More>>
A semi fire shut down traffic in both directions of Interstate 380 in Black Hawk County Sunday evening.A semi fire shut down traffic in both directions of Interstate 380 in Black Hawk County Sunday evening. More>>
Mike Lind with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank said the event is the largest single-day food drive in the country. More>>
A graduation party was held Friday night for nine high school graduates who are in the foster care system. More>>
The military is giving the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) eight Humvees, one of which will go to Cedar Falls and another will go to Waterloo.The military is giving the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) eight Humvees, one of which will go to Cedar Falls and another will go to Waterloo. More>>
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