Iowa

Some that went outside late Friday night in Illinois to observe the passing of the International Space Station got a big surprise as a meteor exploded in the sky near the ISS.

There's another alert that three very dangerous criminals are on the run and there's a possibility they could be laying low in Illinois as law enforcement efforts ramp up to apprehend them.

There's a reason why the US Marshals are considered one of the most lethal law enforcement agencies in America. No organization brings in more fugitives than they do and they just completed a month-long operation in southeast Iowa where they quietly busted 45 violent suspects.

I certainly did not expect this, but now I've seen multiple reports confirm that Hy-Vee is about to permanently close 3 locations in Iowa as of June 23.

As a parent, I'd rank this among my greatest fears. Having a child go off to college only to become a victim of a violent crime is a terrible reality for many and it's terrifying to know that 3 of the top 10 most dangerous college campuses also happen to be next door neighbors to Wisconsin.

My lovely wife of over 20 years was born and raised in Iowa. I need to clearly state that based on what I'm about to share. There 10 Iowa counties you really should avoid if you're also looking for love. You can thank me later.

My wife spent the better part of her young life in Keokuk, Iowa so my family knows a thing or two about the mall there. A new video investigation allows you to take a virtual lonely walk through the very little that is left in what used to be a shopping hub in southeast Iowa.

You can never be too careful when you take to the road especially if you're traveling long distances. Truck drivers are warning of dangerous stops in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa that you want to avoid if at all possible due to safety concerns.

If you travel a lot through Missouri, Illinois or Iowa, you might want to pay special attention to a list of locations that truck drivers say are too dangerous and you should avoid at all costs.

My father-in-law was an over-the-road truck driver for decades. He drove through Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois many times. Truck drivers know the good and bad places to gas up and rest more than any other travelers and there are 5 Illinois and Iowa locations that Wisconsin truck drivers say you should avoid for your own safety.