Leah Thompson
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Dozens gather downtown to protest nomination of Kavanaugh
About 100 people protested outside the Federal Building in downtown Des Moines on Sunday afternoon. → Read More
Garrett Matthias didn't want a funeral. He wanted a celebration. And he got it.
Friends and family are remembering Garrett Matthias just the way he wanted. → Read More
Woman injured in ARL shooting up in arms that no charges were filed
A woman who was accidentally shot at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa early this week is fired up after learning the man with the gun won’t face any charges. → Read More
China tariffs could deliver punishing blow to Iowa farmers
Iowa soybean farmers who are already facing flooding devastation are bracing for another blow. → Read More
Ankeny couple thankful to be alive after scary water rescue
Overnight flash flooding left dozens of drivers stranded across the metro. KCCI's Leah Thompson shares an Ankeny couple's harrowing story of how they survived a... → Read More
Police: Man taken to Des Moines hospital after being stabbed
Des Moines police are investigating a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital. → Read More
Urbandale girl relives magical moment from Big Country Bash
11-year-old Maliya Carlson didn’t have to wonder “what if” she met Kane Brown -- it actually happened! → Read More
Des Moines fire official: 6-year-old drowns at Gray's Lake
Authorities are investigating a drowning at Gray’s Lake. → Read More
Metro mother charged for allegedly drugging children to make them sleep
Officers reported that the children were pale and sluggish, which is uncommon for children their age. → Read More
Rescue crews pull unresponsive 2-year-old girl from water
A 2-year-old girl was flown to the hospital Saturday night after she was found unresponsive at Big Creek State Park. → Read More
Authorities: Body recovered from Lake Red Rock following reported drownings
It is unclear whether or not a second person has been found or rescued. → Read More
Woman charged with pouring gasoline on house with children, husband inside
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June. → Read More
Juneteenth celebrates contributions of African-Americans
From pain to power: why community leaders say the message of Juneteenth is an important lesson for all Iowans. → Read More
After 10 days, city of Creston has clean drinking water
It’s a sign of impending relief for eight southern Iowa counties, which have been under a boil advisory the past 10 days. → Read More
Some Iowa homeowners must install carbon monoxide alarms
A new law is going into effect soon, and it affects a lot of Iowa homeowners. → Read More
Campaigns near home stretch as primary election draws near
Fourteen months of campaigning culminate on Election Day. → Read More
Meet the central Iowa girl who's enthused to join Boy Scouts
Starting Friday, girls will be able to join the Boy Scouts of America. → Read More
Power outage at campground causes more misery in record heat
Campers are sweating out this record heat. → Read More
Fred Hubbell receives major endorsements ahead of primary
After one Democratic candidate for governor falls, another one is benefiting. → Read More
Pella teen earns associate degree before finishing high school
A central Iowa teen just accomplished something no other Pella student has done. → Read More