WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) – A woman has won $2 million after buying a Mega Millions lottery ticket from a Waterloo Walmart. According to the Iowa lottery, Debra Bickle was the lucky winner. She says the prize money has allowed her to move her retirement up by six months. She says she plans to share the prize money with her family and use it to rennovate her home.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A home and garage are damaged after a garage fire Sunday night. Crews were called to the 6500 block of Asbury Lane NE at 7:42 p.m. They arrived to find a garage showing heavy fire. Everyone inside the home managed to safety escape before crews arrived. The fire was extinguished, but there was extensive damage to the garage. The home also suffered damage from the fire and smoke. The cause is under investigation.
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – The Linn County Jail has confirmed Logan Kimpton is back in custody after escaping a work release facility Friday. The jail says Kimpton was arrested by Cedar Rapids Police around midnight Friday night. Police dispatch says he was identified by an officer around the 2300 block of C Street SW and was arrested without incident. Court documents show Kimpton signed out of the Larry Nelson Residential Center in Cedar Rapids but never returned. He took an Alford plea for conspiracy to commit a forcible felony last year in connection with the 2024 murder of Melody Hoffman. He was sentenced to serve three years of probation as part of his plea deal. He could face 10 years in prison if he violates probation. Kimpton was not at the scene at the time of her murder.
WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) – A Waterloo felon was sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a gun as a felon. 19-year-old Oliver Lee Buls pleaded guilty for possession of a firearm by a felon on January 16. According to court documents, Buls was a passenger in a car that was stopped by officers in May 2025. The car was searched after officers smelled the odor of marijuana. During the search, officers found a loaded Glock 9mm handgun underneath Buls’ seat. The gun was loaded with a high-capacity magazine. Officers also found a Palmetto State Dagger 9mm handgun under the hood of the car. The gun was also loaded, had a high-capacity magazine and a “switch” device that allowed the gun to fully operate as an automatic firearm. Buls’ DNA was found on both firearms, according to court documents. Police say Buls was also part of a social media group that included juveniles that posted themselves playing with guns. During the time Buls possessed the guns, he was on probation for a felony conviction of interference with official acts with a firearm. His probation for his previous conviction was revoked. Buls must also serve a three-year term of supervised release. He is ordered to pay a $100 special assessment fee.
