Holiday House Fires Can Happen To You

There is never a good time for a house fire. The winter season and the holidays are an especially dangerous time for house fires.

Clive and Urbandale Initiate New Response for Fire/EMS

Closest ambulance or fire truck to be dispatched to emergencies regardless of city boundaries

Bar Fight Victim Named, Johnston Man Charged With Murder : UPDATE

The victim suffered severe injuries after being physically assaulted and was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.

Brutal Home Invasion Causes Urbandale Man's Death 4 Months Later

An attempted murder charge against Magai Anai Kur could be upgraded following the death of the victim.

Urbandale Fire Cleanup: Cobblestone 9 Theaters Remain Closed

The Urbandale fire marshal said there was smoke and slight water damage inside the theaters, but little heat or fire damage.

Fire Reported At Cobblestone 9 Theaters In Urbandale

Customers and employees in the theaters reportedly have been evacuated safely.

No Sprinklers In Urbandale Condominiums Destroyed By Fire

Fire Chief Jerry Holt says the department may never determine the fire's cause because of the layer of ice built up on the debris.

Urbandale New Year's Day Fire: Cause Remains Unknown

The fire began Monday afternoon in an attic at the Plumwood Terrace Condominiums. No injuries were reported.

Urbandale Names New Police Chief

Ross McCarty announced his retirement in late summer and a search began for the next chief; the successor comes from within the department.

Urbandale Police Chief Ross McCarty Has Retired

McCarty joined the department as a sworn officer in 1984 and was appointed chief in 2009.

Urbandale Police Seeking Victims In Fundraiser Scam

A man claiming to represent a high school fundraiser through the "Moms and Dads for Kids" organization was arrested last month.

Credit Cards Stolen In Urbandale Used In Grimes

A woman seen on Walmart surveillance video is being sought by Urbandale police for theft.

Urbandale Remembers Officer Justin Martin One Year Later

Members of several metro-area police departments attended a service to honor Officer Justin Martin and support his family and colleagues.

Urbandale To Conduct Training Fire On Wednesday

A house will be set on fire Nov. 1 as part of training for the Urbandale Fire Department.

Victim Identified In Urbandale Rollover Crash

Police have not released many other details relating to the fatal crash Saturday in the 9000 block of North Park Drive.

Urbandale Burglars Caught On Video Breaking Into Home

Urbandale police are looking for help in identifying two men who broke into a home Saturday and were recorded on video during the crime.

Urbandale Police Raising Money For Plaque Honoring A Fallen Officer

The eagle statue "Vigilance" at the Urbandale Police Department will get a plaque and engraved star honoring fallen officer Justin Martin.

Urbandale Fire Station No. 43: Learn About Plans At Open House Tuesday

Urbandale officials say a third fire station would reduce fire and medical call response times in north and west growth areas of the city.

Urbandale Mayor, Police Plan To 'Run For The Badge' In Honor Of Fallen Officer

Mayor Bob Andeweg will anchor a Run for the Badge team in honor of Urbandale police officer Justin Martin, who was shot and killed in 2016.

Urbandale-Clive Agreement Will Send Closest Emergency Unit To EMS, Fire Calls

Beginning Tuesday, Urbandale and Clive fire departments will respond to calls based on which unit is closest, rather than city boundaries.

Trunk or Treat: Urbandale Police Offer Safe Place For Kids To Collect Goodies

As trick or treating trends toward safer places to get goodies, Urbandale police plan to host a trunk or treat event.

Urbandale Police Seeking Man In Connection With Theft From Holiday Inn

Urbandale police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a theft case last week.

Learn About Urbandale's Proposed $6 Million Fire Station At Meeting Tonight

Details of Urbandale's proposed third fire station, which would cost $6 million, will be available at an informational session tonight.

2 Iowa Police Officers Killed In Ambush Attacks; Suspect Scott Michael Greene In Custody

Suspect recently filmed himself with a Confederate flag at a high school football game waving it at black fans.

2014 Urbandale Police Department Awards

Urbandale has named it's 2014 Officer, Reserve Officer and Civilian Employee of the Year.

Local Teacher Intoxicated in Kindergarten Classroom

The traditional Valentine's Day party took an unfortunate turn last week.

Video - University of Iowa Student Forcibly Arrested

Video of a University of Iowa police officer arresting a student is getting a lot of attention for the controversial amount of force used.

Cedar Falls Dog A Thanksgiving Day Hero

A Thanksgiving Day disaster is averted thanks to an Iowan man's canine companion.

Armed Woman Second in Two Days Arrested Outside White House

A Michigan woman was arrested moments after president’s immigration speech. A day earlier, an Iowa man was arrested.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

DOT Program Stops Officers from Distracted Driving

The Iowa Department of Transportation will launch a new program that would disable its enforcement officers' laptops at speeds of 15 miles per hour.

During Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, Consider Residential Fire Sprinklers

The ost of installing residential fire sprinklers averages $1.35 per square foot, according to a new Fire Protection Research Foundation report that reassesses costs.

3 Women Arrested in Johnston Prostitution Sting

The following information was provided by the police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Focus is on Kitchen Fires During Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12

The Urbandale Fire Department will demonstrate the best way to extinguish a kitchen fire at an open house on Oct. 12.

Johnston, Grimes Fire Departments Under Investigation by Feds

Grimes and Johnston have a cooperative agreement whereby they share the services of Fire Chief Jim Krohse and also co-staff a station that responds to calls in both communities.

Police Respond to Gunshots Fired Outside Bar

There were no injuries reported after shots fired in an after-hours fight at an area bar, but two vehicles were damaged.

Driver Charged in Crash that Claimed Life of Urbandale Motorcyclist

Driver of SUV charged with failure to yield the right of way.

Urbandale Police Make Arrests for Drug, Alcohol Offenses

The following people have been arrested on alcohol- and drug-related offenses, according to reports from the Urbandale Police Department:

Elderly Urbandale Man Dies in Fire that Destroyed Home

Damage to the home was so extensive officials may not be able to determine fire's cause.