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Ames police say a man who shot and killed a convenience store clerk today took his own life after stealing a squad car and leading police on a high-speed chase.

Congratulations to everyone who has helped over the past few weeks to make Ames shine.

A Fairbank woman was taken to the hospital after she was thrown from her car Monday morning.

Tony Hayes, who shot his girlfriend, Lacrissa Davis, on Sunday in Ames, had previously been charged with domestic abuse and harassment.

AMES, Iowa - Relatives of a slain Ames convenience store clerk said they are struggling to accept the death of a woman they described as a "free-spirited girl." Family member said they knew Lacrissa Davis had a ...

AMES, Iowa - Ames police say a man who shot and killed a convenience store clerk on Sunday took his own life after stealing a squad car and leading police on a high-speed car chase.

AMES, Iowa - Ames police say a man who shot and killed a convenience store clerk on Sunday took his own life after stealing a squad car and leading police on a high-speed car chase.

AMES, Iowa - Ames police say a man who shot and killed a convenience store clerk on Sunday took his own life after stealing a squad car and leading police on a high-speed car chase.

Mourners hug outside of Casey's where a woman was shot and killed inside the convenience store on Lincoln Way in Ames Sunday afternoon.

July 29, 2008-- Police have released more information about a weekend murder-suicide in that began in Story County.

AMES, Iowa - Ames police say a man who shot and killed a convenience store clerk on Sunday took his own life after stealing a squad car and leading police on a high-speed car chase.

AMES, Iowa - Ames police say a man who shot and killed a convenience store clerk on Sunday took his own life after stealing a squad car and leading police on a high-speed car chase.

AMES, Iowa - Police have identified an Ames woman who was shot and killed by a man who later led police on a high-speed chase before killing himself.

AMES, Iowa - Police have identified an Ames woman who was shot and killed by a man who later led police on a high-speed chase before killing himself.

Ames police are looking for a gunman who walked into a Casey's General Store Sunday afternoon and shot the store clerk, killing her.

AMES, Iowa - Most farmers would be pleased with the yields Matt Liebman can get from his corn field - 200 bushels an acre or more.

By Ronnie Miller/The Tribune Robert Conover, of Ames, hits the ball from the bunker during the two-person golf competition Saturday at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames.

Ronnie Miller/The Tribune Riders pass under a sprayer and a welcome banner as they enter Iowa State University on Stange Road in Ames this morning at the start of the third day of RAGBRAI.

The Story County Attorney's Office is examining a plea bargain in a stabbing case, Attorney Travis Johnson said.

By Nirmalendu Majumdar/The Tribune Stormy Sayre, 9, touches a millipede during Insect Zoo, a special program Wednesday in Ames Public Library's Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at the library.

RAGBRAI isn't just about the bicycles or bicyclists. It's also about the hundreds of people who are out on the route to help the bicyclists.

Ronnie Miller/The Tribune Riders pass under a sprayer and a welcome banner as they enter Iowa State University on Stange Road in Ames this morning at the start of the third day of RAGBRAI.

The Ames Municipal Band, under the direction of Michael Golemo, will present a special concert as part of the RAGRAI events this Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Bandshell Park at Duff Avenue and Fifth Street in Ames.

As part of its coverage of the Iowa Games, the Ames Tribune is posting event results as they become available.

Severe weather disrupted power to approximately 3,100 Ames Electric Services customers early Monday morning.

Want to help welcome RAGBRAI to Ames? The CYcling Country Committee still needs volunteers for Tuesday, July 22.

Bob Conklin, of Ames, watches the cue ball roll toward two other billard balls during the Iowa Games billiards competition Saturday at the Corner Pocket in downtown Ames.

Experience the sights and sounds of downtown Ames by visiting the Main Street Cultural District, which will host numerous events throughout the day on Tuesday, July 22.

By Stan Brewer/Special to The Tribune Olivia Hampton, 8, of Ames, plays out of the rough as her sister, Sunny, and mom, Emily look on during the Iowa Games Thursday in Ames.

Thousands of bicyclists will be arriving as RAGBRAI comes to Ames on Tuesday. Read special coverage of RAGBRAI in Ames with maps, schedules and events listed.

When the RAGBRAI riders roll in to Ames on Tuesday, the evening's festivities will include performances by the rock bands Styx and the Nadas in support of Embrace Iowa: 2008 Disaster Fund.

The deeply intimate experience of childbirth can be tense, frightening and unpredictable.

AMES, IOWA Diets high in saturated fatty acid content have been linked to an increased rate of cardiovascular disease.

Ames, Ia. - Can confidence and anxiety peacefully coexist? Yes, said Ben Herrera - who owned a comfortable two-stroke lead and faced a seemingly stress-free 10-foot putt to win Sunday's 71st annual Iowa ...

First came the floods - now the mosquitoes. An explosion of pesky insects are pestering clean-up crews and just about anyone venturing outside in the waterlogged Midwest.

AMES, Iowa -- Sales of organic foods have skyrocketed in recent years, accompanied by numerous claims about the nutritional and health benefits of eating fruit, vegetables and meat from organic production ...

By DANIEL P. FINNEY dafinneydmreg.com About 50 Franklin Avenue Library patrons packed a yellow-and-white-painted cinder block room Tuesday night to quiz architects about the future appearance of Des Moines' ...

Report: Iowa middle, high schools fail to meet ag industry's needs Jul. 2, 2008 AMES, Iowa -- Iowa schools are not doing enough to help students learn about and become involved in careers in agricultural and ...

Carly Ross' feet, clad in a pair of slightly squishy-looking Teva flip-flops, were the epitome of summertime during a recent lunch outing in Des Moines.

A layer of rich, black terra preta lies atop a layer of light brown, nutrient-poor rainforest soil near Manaus, Brazil.

CHICAGO - First came the floods _ now the mosquitoes. An explosion of pesky insects are pestering clean-up crews and just about anyone venturing outside in the waterlogged Midwest.