CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) – At approximately 2:07 pm, the Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch received a report of an internal “active shooter” alarm at a Viking Pump facility at 711 W. Viking Road. Responders helped evacuate employees and a perimeter was established. Law enforcement conducted a primary search of the building. Management of the business accounted for all employees. A secondary search was then conducted with law enforcement and maintenance personnel, in order to access all areas of the large factory. Investigators say that no shooter was located and that no injuries were reported. Police say there is no threat to the public. The cause of the alarm is under investigation.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing resulted in plenty of losers but not a single grand prize winner. The numbers drawn late Tuesday were: 25, 29, 33, 41, 44 and gold Mega Ball 18. The next drawing is scheduled to be held Friday night. The new $940 million jackpot is for a winner who chooses to be paid through an annuity over 29 years. Nearly all winners opt for a cash payout, which for Friday night’s drawing would be an estimated $483.5 million. The lack of a winner Tuesday means there have been 23 straight drawings without anyone taking the top prize. The new jackpot will remain the sixth-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Police and a hazardous devices unit say they removed an improvised explosive device from an alley in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. Police said they received a report about a suspicious device in the alley in the 1700 block of Park Avenue Southeast. The Cedar Rapids Metro Hazardous Devices Unit used specialized equipment to remove the device. The equipment can analyze and identify devices such as the one removed on Tuesday. Police said there is an active investigation into this case. They also reminded people to avoid approaching or touching suspicious devices or packages. People should leave the area and report the device/package to law enforcement.
WAUKEE, Iowa (KCRG) – A 40-year-old man from Waukee was arrested after significantly injuring a woman with a hammer on Tuesday. Investigators say that Brian Huckfeldt from Waukee was in a verbal argument with the victim which escalated into him assaulting her with a hammer. The victim had previously told Huckfeldt not to come back to her property two days earlier. After the verbal argument, Huckfeldt left and came back with a hammer, and began assaulting the victim. He reportedly hit her in the head with a hammer one time before the victim tried to block and defend herself. According to the victim, Huckfeldt stated that “The only reason I came here today is cuz I’m going to kill you.” Huckfeldt reportedly hit her at least 10 times during the assault. The victim received multiple defensive wounds and lacerations to her head and legs during the assault. Authorities say that due to the extent of the injuries, the victim will sustain permanent disfigurement. Huckfeldt was charged with Attempted Murder, Burglary in the First Degree, and Willful Injury – Causing Serious Injury.
