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South Carolina man arrested after fatal Sioux City stabbing

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April 15th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sioux City police have charged a South Carolina man with murder after two people were stabbed and one later died at a hospital. Police charged 30-year-old Paul Belk, of Beaufort, South Carolina, with first-degree murder and willful injury. The Sioux City Journal reports the arrest came after officers were called about 6 p.m. Tuesday to a disturbance at an apartment building and found two people with stab wounds. They were taken to a hospital, where one died and the other was being treated for a serious injury. Police didn’t identify the victims or give more details about the incident.

Juveniles cited following a pursuit in Cass County late Tue. evening

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April 15th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Four juveniles were cited following the pursuit of a speeding vehicle late Tuesday evening, southwest of Atlantic. According to Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren, Deputy Josh McLaren tried to stop a Jeep Cherokee for speeding at around 7:50-p.m., on Highland Road. The chase transitioned southbound before ending at Lansing Road. The driver was cited for various traffic offenses. Three juvenile passengers in the SUV were cited for Minor in Possession of alcohol, and turned over to their parent(s) or guardian. The MIP charges require the juveniles to appear in court and, if found guilty, pay a $330 fine.

Calhoun County sheriff suspended after arrest for assault, domestic abuse

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April 15th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A district court judge Tuesday granted a petition to suspend Calhoun County Sheriff Scott Anderson without pay. The Calhoun County Supervisors on Tuesday met in a closed session and found that sufficient cause appears from the verified allegations to suspend Anderson for willful misconduct or maladministration in office and for intoxication pursuant to Iowa Code. The court order named deputy Jeff Feldhans as acting sheriff until a temporary sheriff can be appointed.

A criminal complaint stated Anderson was arrested Saturday night by officers after he allegedly was pinning a woman to a bed in his home and holding her by the neck, choking her as she gasped for air. It took six officers about nine minutes to handcuff him and drag him to the patrol car after he refused to cooperate with the arrest. Anderson pleaded not guilty to assault on persons of a certain occupation on Monday.

Another charge of domestic abuse assault was continued for 180 days. The 51-year-old Anderson has been the sheriff since 2018.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 4/15/20

News, Podcasts

April 15th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Heartbeat Today 4-15-2020

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

April 15th, 2020 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass County Public Health Director Beth Olsen for a weekly local update on the COVID-19 outbreak.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 4/15/20

Podcasts, Sports

April 15th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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2 from Creston arrested on Harassment warrants

News

April 15th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston report two people were arrested Tuesday evening on Union County warrants for Harassment in the 3rd Degree. 55-year old Justin G. Byers, and 32-year old Ashleigh N. Shinn, both from Creston, were taken into custody at their respective residences, and later released on a Promise to Appear in court at a later date.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 4/15/2020

News, Podcasts

April 15th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Cass County Extension Report 4-15-2020

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

April 15th, 2020 by Jim Field

w/Kate Olson.

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Snow chances linger through Thursday

Weather

April 15th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The National Weather Service in Johnston reports “Confidence in amounts and location are still on the low side as of today, but it appears winter will hold on for several more days with moderate snows expected across southern Iowa Thursday into Thursday Night. Details on exact amounts are uncertain, but it appears moderate accumulations are possible, potentially in the 3-6 inch range toward the Missouri border. The good news is that winds will be light so blowing snow is not anticipated. The higher end of the potential range would occur mainly on grass and elevated surfaces, but higher snowfall rates could still lead to accumulations on roads and low visibilities presenting travel difficulties as well.”

Be sure to check the latest forecasts and road conditions over the next few days for updated information.