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Jury finds Jacob Hamilton guilty of willful injury in 2024 Hudson shooting, acquits on murder charge

Jury finds Jacob Hamilton guilty of willful injury in 2024 Hudson shooting, acquits on murder charge

By Dani McCulley A Black Hawk County jury has acquitted Jacob Leigh Hamilton of first-degree murder, instead finding him guilty of the lesser charge of willful injury causing serious injury in the July 2024 shooting of Zachary Drinovsky. The verdict was delivered Friday morning following approximately 10 hours of deliberation,

Defense challenges reconstruction testimony as jurors view recovered firearm, Ring footage during fifth day of Hamilton murder trial

Defense challenges reconstruction testimony as jurors view recovered firearm, Ring footage during fifth day of Hamilton murder trial

By Dani McCulley Competing forensic interpretations took center stage during the fifth day of the Hamilton murder trial on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Jurors in the first-degree murder trial of Jacob Leigh Hamilton heard continued testimony Wednesday from Iowa State Patrol Trooper Eric Payne, with much of the day focused

Hamilton murder trial continues with cross-examination, scene mapping analysis

Hamilton murder trial continues with cross-examination, scene mapping analysis

Jurors in the first-degree murder trial of Jacob Leigh Hamilton heard continued testimony Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office Detective Mark Herbst, with much of the day focused on cross-examination regarding Hamilton’s recorded police interview and investigators’ comparison of witness statements against physical evidence

Forensics, Defendant's Interview Highlight Hamilton Trial Day 3

Forensics, Defendant's Interview Highlight Hamilton Trial Day 3

By Dani McCulley Jurors in the first-degree murder trial of Jacob Hamilton heard testimony Monday, May 18, 2026 from a firearms examiner with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the state medical examiner as attorneys continued examining physical evidence connected to the July 2024 shooting death of Zachary Drinovsky

2026 State Track: Boys and Girls Schedule

2026 State Track: Boys and Girls Schedule

Hudson State Track & Field Schedule Thursday, May 21 2 p.m. — 2A Boys Long Jump: Drake Griffin 2 p.m. — All Classes 400 Para Ambulatory: Carter Swanson 3:20 p.m. — 2A Girls 3000: Mollie Hansen 5 p.m. — 2A Girls 4x800: Reese Hansen, Elle Gunnarson, Jordyn Rhoades, Mollie

Hudson Girls Qualify Four Events for State

Hudson Girls Qualify Four Events for State

By Jamal Currica On Thursday, May 14, the Pirate girls track team competed in the Class 2A state qualifying meet at home. The Pirates placed sixth out of 12 teams with 54 points. Hudson finished with 12 top-eight performances and qualified four events for the state meet. Reese Hansen, Elle

Pirates Deliver Historic Performance at State Qualifier Meet, Qualify 8 Events to State

Pirates Deliver Historic Performance at State Qualifier Meet, Qualify 8 Events to State

by Blaire Puls The Hudson Pirates turned in one of the most remarkable performances in recent program history at the Class 2A State Qualifying Track & Field Meet hosted in Hudson on May 14, overcoming stacked fields with grit, determination and record-breaking success. Competing with 15 athletes, Hudson placed fourth

Delagardelle Advances to Class 2A State Championship

Delagardelle Advances to Class 2A State Championship

by Jeff Curley The 2026 Hudson Golf Boys Golf Team competed in postseason play in recent days. On Wednesday, May 13th the boys competed in the Class 2A Sectional Meet in Grundy Center and placed second in the team standings advancing on to the District Meet. We are very proud

Witness cross-examination, crime scene evidence shape second day of Hamilton murder trial

Witness cross-examination, crime scene evidence shape second day of Hamilton murder trial

By Dani McCulley Jurors in the first-degree murder trial of Jacob Hamilton heard continued testimony Friday from a key witness and multiple law enforcement officers regarding the July 2024 shooting death of Zachary Drinovsky in Hudson. Attorneys focused heavily on shifting prior statements, crime scene documentation, and physical evidence collected

Jurors see graphic bodycam footage, hear opening statements as Hamilton murder trial begins

Jurors see graphic bodycam footage, hear opening statements as Hamilton murder trial begins

By Dani McCulley Opening statements began Thursday morning in the first-degree murder trial of Jacob Leigh Hamilton at the Black Hawk County Courthouse in Waterloo. Hamilton is charged in connection with the July 14, 2024, shooting death of 35-year-old Zachary Drinovsky at the Wagon Wheel Apartments in Hudson. During opening

Jury selected in Hudson murder trial; opening statements begin Thursday

Jury selected in Hudson murder trial; opening statements begin Thursday

By Dani McCulley A jury has been selected in the first-degree murder trial of Jacob Leigh Hamilton following two days of jury selection at the Black Hawk County Courthouse in Waterloo. Opening statements are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Thursday. Hamilton, 51, formerly of Hudson, is charged in

Soo Line: Hudson Counselor Robert Driscol Honored as Gold Star Recipient

Soo Line: Hudson Counselor Robert Driscol Honored as Gold Star Recipient

By Soo Greiman The small entourage that arrived at Hudson Community School days ago quietly walked through the elementary hallways, one of them carrying a large gold star. Escorted to a classroom, the group was preparing to make a surprise presentation to the teacher inside. Explaining why they were there,

Bill Colwell Ford Supports Hudson Parks & Rec Program

Bill Colwell Ford Supports Hudson Parks & Rec Program

Bill Colwell Ford recently donated more than 130 low-compression baseballs to the Hudson Parks & Recreation program to support youth baseball activities this summer. The “Sof-Tee” baseballs will be used in PreK/Kindergarten T-ball and first- and second-grade coach-pitch programs, helping provide equipment for some of Hudson’s youngest athletes.

Hudson Boys Track & Field Wins First Meet Since 2018

Hudson Boys Track & Field Wins First Meet Since 2018

By Blaire Puls The Hudson boys track and field team put together an impressive stretch across two meets last week, highlighted by a long-awaited team championship and a gritty follow-up performance in brisk, late-night conditions. On Tuesday, April 28, Hudson rose to the top at the South Tama meet, claiming