(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston say three people complained of pain following an accident that happened at around 8:45-p.m. Wednesday, at the intersection of Spruce and Irving Streets. The injured parties were checked-out by medics and cleared. Authorities say the accident occurred when a 2004 Ford Freestar van driven by 32-year-old Brice Allen Maxwell, of Creston, struck a 2017 Infinity QX6, driven by 41-year-old Mika Marie Luddington, of Creston.

Police say Luddington was traveling south on Spruce Street and approaching the intersection with Irving Street. Maxwell was eastbound on Irving, and failed to obey the posted Yield sign. The crash caused a total of $7,000 damage. Maxwell was cited for Failure to provide proof of financial liability (Auto insurance), Careless Driving, Fraudulent registration, and Failure to carry registration.

(Nevada, Iowa) – A shots-fired incident Monday evening in the Story County town of Nevada, resulted in one person being hit by bullets, and two people taken into custody. A press release from the Nevada Police Department says Officers were called at around 6:42-p.m. to the intersection of 7th Street and R Avenue. Authorities say one adult male was transported to the hospital for treatment of gunshot wound to his calf and chest. He has since been released. The victim’s name was not released.

Police were able to identify two suspects in the case. Following an investigation, 18-year-old Tristyn William Rumbaugh and an unnamed juvenile male were arrested on Attempt to Commit Murder, charges. According to a criminal complaint, investigators believe the shooting was in retaliation for another incident between the victim’s family and the suspects.

Nevada Police were assisted in the investigation by the Iowa State Patrol, Iowa DCI, Ames Police, the Story County Sheriff’s Office and Story County Conservation.

(Red Oak, Iowa) – A collision in Red Oak, Wednesday afternoon, caused a total of $9,000 damage, but no one was injured, and there were no citations issued. Red Oak Police report vehicles driven by 67-year-old Julie Ann Wirth, and 60-year-old Elitha Jean Bruning, both of Red Oak, were traveling north on N. Broadway at around 3:30-p.m.

Wirth’s 2013 KIA Rio was in the turn lane in the center of the road, to turn left onto Bridge Street, and the 2008 Suzuki SX-4 driven by Bruning was in the right lane. Authorities say when Wirth decided not to turn left, and Bruning decided to turn left, onto Bridge Street, their vehicles collided.

Police mentioned Bruning and Wirth both made “Improper or erratic lane” changes.

(Radio Iowa) – Forecasters say many Iowa cities will see high temperatures reach 100-degrees today (Thursday) and that heat will be tough on people — and pets. K-C Routos, at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, says despite all of the warnings, some pet owners will still leave their animals locked in the car with a window cracked as they run an errand. It could be a deadly mistake as the inside temperature can quickly rise to lethal levels.

Routos says it’s best just to leave your pet at home when it’s this hot. On that topic, if your dog or cat is staying home in this heat, make certain they have access to water, and don’t leave them fenced in or chained up outdoors — inside is best. Many dogs love to go on walks, but during a heat wave, it’s wise to limit their time outdoors, perhaps just to walks in the morning and evening when it’s cooler.

(Mount Ayr, Iowa) – A funeral service for one of the two Southwestern Community College (SWCC) students who died as the result of a crash during the late night hours of July 21st, will be held this weekend. The funeral for 19-year-old Halsie Barnes, of Tingley, will be held 2-p.m. Saturday, July 29th, in the gymnasium at the Mount Ayr High School. Visitation at the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr, is on Friday, from Noon-until-8-p.m. Arrangements for 19-year-old Ella Jo Leonard, of Winterset, have yet to be announced. Four other people were injured in the crash.

The two young adults received fatal injuries when the car they were in was struck by a pickup truck on Highway 34, east of Afton. Halsie Barnes died at the scene. Ella Jo Leonard died Sunday, at a hospital in Des Moines. Both were athletes at SWCC. Barnes was a softball player. Leonard was a member of the college’ Dance Team and was set to return as the Team Captain, this Fall.

A candlelight service/vigil for the two women was held Tuesday, at the SWCC softball field.

(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a murder suspect following a high-speed chase will not face charges. Pottawattamie County Attorney Matt Wilber said Wednesday, that an investigation showed that the officers were “fully justified in their use of deadly force” against 41-year-old Matthew Briggs.

Authorities said officers from multiple agencies, including Omaha police and Council Bluffs police, were involved in the pursuit of Briggs, who was wanted for murder in Omaha, and was known to be armed with multiple weapons. Investigators said the pursuit crossed from Nebraska into Iowa, with Briggs driving more than 100 mph at times during the chase. The pursuit ended in Council Bluffs when an officer stopped Briggs using a PIT maneuver on his vehicle. Wilber said Briggs pointed a sawed-off shotgun at police when Lt. Martin Stiles with Omaha police and Lt. Chad Geer with Council Bluffs police fired their weapons, killing the 41-year-old.

The two were placed on paid administrative leave while the incident was under investigation. Matt Wilber said his office reviewed more than 2,000 photographs, 20 videos of the scene including helicopter video, body cam video, and police cruiser video. The investigation determined Stiles had a 223-caliber rifle and fired six rounds. When the officers fired back, Briggs was hit twice in right hand, once in left leg and once in the head. Officers subsequently recovered the shotgun from Briggs’ vehicle, as well as a handgun with a full clip and one in the chamber, two loaded revolvers, two different knives, a set of brass knuckles, additional ammunition, and 23.6 grams of methamphetamine.

Briggs also had cocaine with indications that it had been combined with fentanyl. Wilber said officers also found a handwritten note that included “targets” including the murder victim.