Has lead to calls for more security in the area. But Des Moines Police say their funding for an increased officer presence has run dry. Channel 13s Justin Surrency spoke with a woman whos urging the city to take action. Out of sight out of mind, if people dont see us often times they think we are not around. That concern is amplified now that the well of offDuty Officers working the court avenue district has gone dry. The funding for the offDuty Officers has been exhausted, weve always had officers assigned to those beats, friday and saturday they thats not going to change. The lack of an extra presence now worries a mother who wishes to remain anonymous. We cant ignore it, kids need to be aware. Her son along with his friend were brutally beaten near court avenue in february. His physical wounds have healed but mentally, i think its something that will be with him the rest of his life. And just days after thanksgiving one man was shot and killed, another sent to the hospital. Its just
Twelve college-bound high school seniors from Los Angeles County have been chosen as 2022 Milken Scholars, winning $10,000 scholarships plus a lifetime of career and educational mentoring and resources, it was announced Wednesday.