Walker News

Two of the three enclosed trailers tossed by winds in excess of 80 mph at Patten Equipment in Urbana are shown Friday morning.

A tree is uprooted near Vinton. Destructive winds tossed three enclosed trailers more than 20 yards at Patton Equipment along Interstate 380 this morning.

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Electricity is the likely cause of a hog confinement nursery fire at 5044 32nd Ave.

Justin Walker, 16, of Viola was injured Wednesday afternoon when the car he was driving collided with an oncoming car, the Linn County Sheriff's Office said.

Crews hope to begin repairs Saturday on a radio tower northwest of Walker that broadcasts KUNI 90.9 FM.

As many as 300 children, many from low-income families, may be feeling the emotional aftereffects of last summer's flood, according to a study issued Tuesday by a group of local service providers.

A power outage interrupted television signals for KCRG-TV9 and KGAN-CBS2 for about 90 minutes this morning.

A traffic crash in Linn County has closed roads. Emergency crews are on the scene near Walker at North Center Point Rd.

Authorities investigate a two-vehicle collision on Lewis Access Road near Center Point on Wednesday.

Sally Sherman, 65, of Walker, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at home following a courageous battle with cancer.