Residential gas line. The cut in the line caused leaking, so fire rescu crews were standing by in case of an explosion. Fire rescue crews say their biggest concern was the safety of nearby residents. The biggest thing is to keep the area clear. Luckily the wind is blowing enough that its dissipating so its not really getting into the houses, thats not an issue we have to worry about, but mostlylyf someone gets too close or there would be a spark it can cause an explosiono so our main focus is to keep everyone clear of the area, said Sioux City Fire Department lieutenant frank fulton. One customer was affected by the incident and no injuries were reported on scene. One Siouxland School is seeing a big boost in test scores. And today they celebrated their students. Ktivs tommie clark was there. And tommie tell us about the tests and how well the students are doing . Sheila, the students of South Sioux City middle school have been taking g p tests for the past five years. These tests measure the academic progress of students over time. And so far this school year, theyre seeing big boosts in scores. The fall, winter and spring at the middle schoolol teachers and studentntset academic goals based on the results. This year, they challenged students to see an increase in scores and. Students met that goal in every grade level in every content level tested. Those subjects include reading, math, language usage and science. And now, theyre rewarding the students for their hardork. We really want to promote and have a culture that celebrates learning for students and show we wanted to show them that working hard and their efforts really do pay off. We are so proud of our teachers and so proud of our students, said South Sioux City middle School Assistant principal, erica somsky. They celebrated that success today with fun stations around the school like different crafts and games. Students of all grade levels say eyre proud of their hard work. When we celebrate it i feel that i met my goal and im proud of myself, said South Sioux City middle School Sixth Grade student, jennifer ortiz. We have to meet our goal because you always want to go up from the fall and so when you get to meet your goal you get to do fun things i middle School Seventh Grade student, mackenzie mcguire. Since its kind of a hard test and you know weve been taking it for a long time so it feels good to go up and have all this improvement, said South Sioux City middle School Eighth Grade student, jagger horken. In some cases, students even exceeded the normal scoring for their grade level. Students say these test improvements will help them with their final map testing in the spring. And, they say its also good preparation for acts and other future tests theyll have. Sheila . Thanks, totoie. If you plan on going out tonight, youre going to want to bundle up. Here to tell us more is chief meteorlogist ron demers with our first look at the forecast at 5. The wind combined with temps in the 20s to keep it a very cool friday around siouxland. We also saw some clouds and flurries rotating through the region although most of those clouds should clear tonight as lows dip well down into the teens for most of us with Single Digits even likely in northern siouxland. A south will stt blowing saturday and that will begin bringing back the warmer temperatures. Presesent obama addressed the nation this for the rest of his term. He took some tough questions about terrorism and the massive today. Nbcs Edward Lawrence has the story. Pressure our air campaign will continue to hit isil harder than ever. Taking out their leaders, commanders and their forces. After the deadly attack in san bernardino, mr. Obama says he has adjusted security procedures based on what federal agents learned. Sot president obama no super 1 001 12 we are continuing to work at every level to make sure there is no slip between information shaping among agencies. The president says he wont fade away and plans to end his term pushing his longstanding goals. Sot president obama no super 1 181 22 2 2016 i am going to leave it out all on the field. insert ends two second pause audio outcue im Edward Lawrence, nbc news, washington. President ial hopeful dr. Ben carson is in northwest iowa today as part of a threedd statewide campaign swing. He started this morning in storm lake at buena vista univerty. Much of his focus was on his faith and how it has affected his life. He also talked about things he believes threaten the country. Weve allowed the purveyors of hatred and division to hold sway among us, to convince us that theres a war on women, that said dr. Ben carson, republican president ial candidate. Carson also talked about putting healal care in ththhands of individuals and Health Care Providers as well as common core. He will be in sioux city tonight at seven. Carson is holding a rally at the stoney creek inn downtown. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee was in siouxland today. He toured the Positech Corporation in laurens at 1. Methodist m mor in storm lake at 2 45, hes in sac city right now until 6 30. Democratic president ial candidate Bernie Sanders will make Campaign Stops in siouxland next week. On monday, the vermont senator will be speaking at the boys club of sioux city at 7 p. M. On tuesday, he will be a abuena Vista University in storm lake at 10 a. M. The last time sanders campaigned in siouxland was july. Sanders president ial campaign is being punished by the Democratic National committee after at least one staffer used a computer glitch to peak at Hillary Sanders campaign fired one staff member who reviewed the data. But its blaming a vendor who runs the dncs voter database for making serious errors. A classic movie come to life well. Almost. How these characte include santa and a cast of kids. And. How one organization is using ugly sweaters to help others. See our morning team modeling a reallife vers a reallife version of the classic movie e racle on 34th street is ting place at the university of kansas hospital. Reporter Cynthia Newsome tells us the characters in this drama are santa, his surgeon and a cast of kids in the hospital. Surrounded by children, handing out presents. Spreading Holiday Cheer in the pediatric unit at the university of kansas hospital. alan young santa 13 20 and if i can make them smile, laugh and forget a little bit of pain, thats what im here for. Santa has also been dealing with pain. For several years, santa and his wife laura were mr and mrs. Santa claus for kids here in the hospital. Last year, his wife laura died, and santa discovered he had a serious knee infection. So, in the same hospital where he played santa, alan young had four surgeries. Doctors thought his right leg would have to be amputated. Young begged them to save it so he could keep playing santa, and the miracle is they did. Natso good to see you. Hows the knee feeling . Real good. Nine months after surgery, and santa and his surgeon are celebrating. david anderson, md Orthopedic Surgeon 55 1 07 we get so isolated by saying just a limb under a drape. And surgeons in particular are seen as not having an emotional attachment to the patients. To be able to do things like this with him, its incredibly rewarding. Meant to do and what his wife told him before she died to keep on doing. allen young santa 1 161 24 if there was a new baby, oh, that had to had to go on mrs. Claus arms. She lolod babies loved kids. So on the one Year Anniversary of his wifes death. Santas miracle on 39th street is making kids smile again. Are you still looking for the ugliest christmas sweater to wear this year . Today, is National Ugly christmas sweater day and the ktiv news 4 today team donned some festive threads this morning. Al, sarah, t. J. , and kaitlyn sweaters were decorated for them by staff and volunteers at the crossroads womens shelter in sioux city. Theyve made more than a 130 of them as part of a fundraiser for the homeless shelter. Were a Transitional Housing Program of the Community Action agency. We help women and children, ages six and under, transision into their own homes and in doing that we provide them with the services they need to get them to that point, says alice mollet with theres only one place in siouxland you can find these oneofakind holiday sweaters to support the shelter. They are at classique closet, a Consignment Shop in morningside in sioux city. Each one is 20 dollars and it all goes to the shelter. And be sure to vote for which of our sweaters is your favorite. Go to the ktiv Facebook Page to cast your vote. You can check out a christmas tradition in storm lake, iowa through next weekend. For many siouxlanders, it just wouldnt be christmas without a trip to santas castle. Its been dazzling people for decades on east 5th street. Santas castle is open through dedember 27th. For a complete list of times and dates, look inside this story at ktiv dotcom. Its going to be a cold night. Is a warm up in our future . Rons full forecast is coming up after the break. When i get home. End music plays the charged in the shooting death of 19yearold Thomas Bortvit has been delayed. If youre just getting home heres a quick look at todays headlines. Christensen is charged with 1st degree murder in bortvits death back in june. Lee christensen is now scheduled to go on trial june 21st in emmet County District court. A gas line break created a potentially dadaerous situation in a sioux city neighborhood this morning. A private contractor was digging near 4400 polk street when they struck a residential gas line. One customer was affected by the incident and no injuries were reported on scene. Chief meteorologis t ron demers the wind combined with temps in the 20s to keep it a very cool friday around siouxland. We also saw some clouds and flurries rotating through the region although most of those clouds should clear tonight as lows dip well down into the teens for most of us with Single Digits even likely in northern siouxland. A south will start blowing saturday and that will begin bringing back the warmer temperatures. Highs in the upper 30s on turday could move into the low to mid 40s on sunday even though more clouds move in as the weekend goes along. It looks like our highs will stay above average in our 7day forecast with a slight chance of a little light rain and snow mix on wednesday. When we come back. Wookie es, when we come back. Wookie es, oh my well run down the three huge the fo announcer a horrific terror attack in paris. Then, a brutal act of terror here at home. Its time for a tested and proven leader who wont try to contain isis. Jeb bush has a plan. To destroy them. And keep america safe. Jeb bush the United States should not delay in leading a Global Coalition to take out isis with overwhelming force. Announcer tested and proven ip matters. Jeb bush. Right to rise usa is responsible paris theres a lot to do on a dairy farm. Nobodys gonna do it for you. You have to get out there and do it yourself. Bernie sanders is a wellknown friend of family farms. Bernie cannot be bought out by big money. Bernies opinion cannot be purchased. Its time for our next president to get in there, roll up his sleeves, take off the gloves, and take on wall street, take on big business, take on big money, and get the working class back to where they should be. Hes a rock. Weiland died from an accidental drug and alcohol overdose. A toxicology report released today says a mixture of alcohol, cocaine and a drug similar to ecstasy were found in his system. The medical Examiners Office also said Heart Disease and other Health Conditions linked to weilands long history of drug abuse contributed to his death. Weiland was found dead on a tour bus in minnesota on december third, while on tour with the band the wildabouts. He was 48 years old. Saturday night live wraps up 2015 with its Holiday Edition this weekend. And a couple of very familiar faces are on hand to host. Snl alums tina fey and amy poehler are tagteaming hosting duties. The two have a new movie coming out. Sisters will open this weekend. You might be surprised to learn that there are two other movies hitting theaters this week that are not called star wars one is the new movie by tina fey and amy poehler the other, is the chipmunks. We have the details in this again [respect] the road chip is rated pg. Tina fey and amy poehler are sisters. The polar opposites come together to clean out their childhood home. Then decide to throw one last party for their High School Friends in hopes of finding love. maura we cant have a party. kate youve been divorced two years, you cant afford to not put yourself out there forever. Sisters is ratedr. Well be right back after this. The area, young voters are getting a firsthand look at who they may want to vote for. Ktivs tiffany lane has that and. Collection efforts continue by groups like toys for tots before the holidays. How one siouxland nonprofit is working to gather toys for those in need. Lets check in one more time with ron. Tonight mostly clear. Low 12 wind nw sw 510 mph tomorrow mostly sunny. High 38 wind s 1015 mph thanks for joining us for news channel four live at five. Were back again at six. Breaking news tonight. A party war erupting. Bernie sanders, Hillary Clinton and a major fight over alleged snooping into secret files. One campaign now going to court