Part of interstate 35 closed because of numerous crashed and reduced visibility. Roger riley was in the thick of it. And has more from Hamilton County. Super Hamilton County super sgt. Nathan ludwig iowa state patrol sup paul barbara burow oklahoma sot ludwig not seen it this bad in years. This was the situation around highway twenty and i35 monday, this was a collision of five 18 wheelers and two cars. Which kept traffic to a crawl. Westbound traffic was backed up sot ludwig some truckers had no where to go after the boon docks truck stop closed. It was full of trucks. Sot trucker the blizzard was bad out on the roads. But also in ames. Wind made getting out very difficult. Sound. For those of us driving. Monday was at times a total white out. Waiting to try to see the road. And the vehicle in front of you. In Hamilton County rr channel 13 news well hear more more from Sergeant Ludwig in the second well hear more more from Sergeant Ludwig in the second half hour of the channel 13 news at four. Hell join us live on the phone to update us on road conditions. Deadly fire in knoxville. One person was killed and another seriously injured in a fire at a home on mcgregor street last night. Stephanie moore has the latest. Steph look live crews were called out to this home in rural Marion County just west of knoxville around 11 pm last night. Two sheriffs deputies were first on the scene but the flames and smoke prevented them from entering the house. Vo when fire crews arrived one of the homeowners, Ronald Henning was already outside the home and had ran to get help when the fire broke out. His wife Patricia Henning was still inside. Firefighters were eventually able to pull Patricia Henning from the home. Patricia died from her injuries, ronald was transported to the university of iowa burn center, his exact condition is unknown. Officials say its always difficult anytime there is a fatality. Sotsheriff jason sandholdtMarion County anytime there is a loss my sympathies go out to the family on losing a loved one and the family needs to know deputies who arrived on the scene did everything they the house. steph tag Officials Say the exact cause of the fire still hasnt been Marshalls Office as well as the Marion County Sheriffs Office are taking over the investigation. Crews from knoxville township rural fire, knoxville fire and pleasantville fire all were called to the scene to assist. Several Law Enforcement agencies are investigating a deadly fire in fairfield. In jefferson county. Firefighters found the body of 56 yearold Richard Hendershot in his home on 12th street yesterday. The dow dropped 400 points during trading today. But ended the day 178points lower. The s p 500 fell 26 points. And nasdaq ended the day down 79 points. Lower Oil Prices Hit energy and materials shares today. The governor of michigan wont be attending a congressional hearing about flints water crisis. He says hes tied up with the budget. Rick snyders office says he turneddown an invitation to testify in front of the house steering and policy Committee Meeting wednesday. Snyders Spokesman Says the governor will be delivering a state budget to lawmakers on that day. His office says his plan will water crisis. Beyonce is dipping her toe into the flint water crisis. The superstar singer. Who bowl half time performance. Is partnering with united way and other organizations to get Water Filtration affected residents. Beyonce is asking fans to be hashtag bey good. A portion of the proceeds will be used to help flint children with long term needs. Every Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant was closed for lunch today. For a companywide meeting on food safety. The closing follows outbreaks of norovirus and e. Coli that resulted in hundreds of customers getting sick. About 50thousand employees weather across Northern Iowa today. Tonight the winds are slightly lighter, but blowing snow will still be an issue tonight at times. Temperatures get very cold with single digit temperatures and wind chills below zero. Tomorrow will still be breezy, but we should see more sunshine. Temperatures will continue to stay in the teens. The zika virus doesnt seem to carnival celebrations in brazil. More than a Million People and other brazilian cities on sunday. And Hotel Bookings are actually up thisar compared to last. Ill, authoritieare urging people to take precautions to oimosquitotes. Nick pan walsh has re. Welcome to perhaps most infectious place on earth. But its not just the worlds Biggest Party thats a million souls in hedonistic abandon and zika a disease terrifying most because we know so little about it just isnt getting in the way of anything. At all. Try telling this lot to wear long sleeves. In carnival brazillian people just forget their problems. But just not thinking zikaat all my family abroad is more worried about zika. She sayshuge crowds, at the height of mosquito breeding season thats a bad idea. And if its in saliva youre definitely not meant to do this. And the fear it might transmit sexually nah. Whatever. This man isnt a policeman, but is being cautious, he says. Yes we are worried but were taking precautions because of the virus, he insists. But not mosquito repellentthe band plays on men whove seen other diseases flourish and the fade. But where you dont hear this music, on the other side of town where live those who clean up the mess of the rich partying, zika is very real. And means a week of work for maid. The only people who really understand zika, she says, are those who already have had it. The attitude on the streets now is country ignores it, it makes it worse. Im taking my attitude home with me, ive bought nets. I dont want the mosquito to beat me again, to beat my family again. Hotel occupancy is up. Even in zika hotbed in the north. Party on, but maybe some dance to forget the sometimes terrifying disease in their midst, and maybe hope the morning afters headaches are from cheap rum alone. That was Nick Paton Walsh them. There were several ads during sundays super bowl to remind you of something coming up next sunday. So procrastinators listen up. Nbcs Chris Clackum has more sweethearts worldwide have their special day this sunday. Its valentines day. Celebrated simply most places around giving flowers is the preferred gift by one in four. Making it the busiest day of the year for the fresh flower business. Even pets will get the love come sunday. Did you ever purchase anything for your pet for valentines day . Toys the fatwallet survey found one in five will buy a valentine present for their pet. Would you like to have candy, flowers, jewelry, dinner or all of the above . I would love to have all above would be great but probably greater than 150 dollars. Which is what the average american will spend on valentines this year. Chris clackum, nbc news. Well be back in three minutes thanks for joining us on the channel 13 news at four. The news at five starts right now. Blizzard conditions in parts of iowa are making it difficult to drive. Well show you where its the worst, and where roads arent just messy. Theyre closed. Its vey hard for everybody involved. An overnight house fire in Marion County turned deadly. Well tell you what we know about the victims, and what complicated the firefighters efforts. Dodging cars could be a thing of the past for Windsor Heights bicyclists. Well show you the citys plans
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