Through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. By sunday morning, well have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. By the afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and clouds sabrina lets get into the top five this morning. Sabrina the man accused of killing a des moines couple in their sleep earlier this week mades his first appearance before a judge thursday. Michael wanchanic faces two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of bryon howard and heather belieu. His next court date will be december 14th. Funeral services for the couple will be held saturday. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias as investigators try to find a motive in wednesdays mass shooting in San Bernadino california, more details are coming out about the 14 victims who died in the massacre. Twelve of the 14 were county employees, with a wide range of backgrounds including a 37 yearold father of six. And an 18yearold fled from iran to avoid persecution as a christian. Police say the couple responsible for the shooting had been in touch with people being investigated by the fbi for international terrorism. Sabrina the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door. Sabrina in the wake of the shootings in california and colorado. Iowa Law Enforcement aretaking steps to better prepare themselves in case of an emergency. Story county is one of six sheriffs the state to use program. Gives them access to vehicles and story county officers train at the firearm course at least twice a year. Elias number four. Elias a senate bill that would obamacare and defund planned parenthood passed thursday, president s will likely veto. Gun control that would expand checks, and a prevent those on the terror purchasing guns. Sabrina and finally in the top five. Sabrina and we are just away from the iowa hawkeyes taking the field against Michigan State in the big game. Iowa looking to continue its undefeated on to the College Football playoffs. Local five will air a halfhour special later today. Plus have full coverage and live reports from indianapolis through saturday night. Elias another chance this month for the public to comment on the proposaed bakken pipeline. Elias this time the project goes before the Iowa Department of natural resources, which will hold a Public Meeting later this month on a permit needed by dakota access. You may be pipelines path through iowa. Crossing through more than a dozen counties. The project will need a permit from the dnr to cross publicly owned land and water under jurisdiction of the iowa dnr. The department has scheduled a Public Meeting with a chance for iowans to comment about the permit and project. That meeting will be wednesday december 16th in des moines at the Wallace State Office building. Iowa dnr expects to make a decision on the permit later this winter. Sabrina continues in the for the the oil would connect illinois while through the hawkeye state. Since holding a meeting to allow on the bakken pipeline, the iowa has been conducting hearings on the project in boone the final day for public hearing monday. Once is no set timeline on when the its decission. Iowa utilities board web site. Local five will also continue to follow this story and bring an update when a decision is made about the proposed pipeline. Elias were back with meterologist Bree Sullivan. Bree bree adlibs bree bree weather adlib its friday, and its going to be beautiful the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should 40s and low 50s. Temperatures dip into under mostly clear december considering the current average average low is 21 things are looking as well. Clouds will be on the increase tomorrow, but we will temperatures hovering around the central iowa. By sunday morning, well have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. By the afternoon, however, temperatures should with a mix of sun and clouds sabrina a busy weekend ahead in iowa, as most of the major candidates for the 2016 president ial race will be making Campaign Stops in the hawkeye state. And one candidate will also be getting a major endorsement later today. Sabrina u. S. Labor secretary tom perez will endorse hillary clinton, which will be seen as a sting to opponent martin ohmalley. The former Maryland Governor helped launch perezs career by appointing him as secretary of the Maryland Department of labor, licensing and regulation in 2007. Clinton at her Campaign Events in sioux city and he becomes the president to endorse clinton. Sabrina the only democrat in iowa this weekend. But the majority of the republican field will be making stops in iowa including donald trump, ben carson, and jeb bush. Carson joins fellow contenders rand paul, ted cruz, carly fiorina, and Rick Santorum in cedar rapids summit. Elias one event they wont be a part of. The Iowa Republican ever brown and black forum. The forum gives candidates a chance to talk that affect latinos and african the iowa gop Time Opportunity for republicans, out this time around. Supposed to happen today but you know, sometimes these partnerships dont work out on the first round. Theres a lot of moving parts you need and we just had some scheduleing issues and werent able to make this event work. Them especially when Latino Community wants to participate in the caucuses both democrat and republican next febuary 1st. Elias the democrats brown and black forum remains on the calendar. Its scheduled for 7 00 pm, january 11th, at Drake University in des moines. Sabrina happening today. Time to welcome the winter in waukee sabrina the citys annual winterfest kicks off this evening in the Historic Downtown triangle district. This years Holiday Celebration will including the lighting of the winterfest tree, a holiday ice sculptor, a toy and food drive, and of course a visit from santa claus. Look for local five to be live from the event later today on local five news at five and six elias at time check well take a still have lots more good morning iowa still ahead. Sabrina thats right, coming up, if you are looking for something to help warm you up these cold nights. How about a new furry friend . Elias but first. For those traveling into polk county. Be safe this morning. The Sheriffs Office has automated Traffic Enforcement vehicles at two locations. One at the. 56 Berwick Drive the. 58hundred northeast 27th so take care on the roads today. Sabrina lets also get a quick look at traffic. This is i235 at valley west. [current conditions] good morning iowa continues after this morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, Sabrina Ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. This is good morning iowa. Elias talk about a frozen situation. Heavy snow has hit parts of russia, causing problems form those trying to get around. The heavy snowfall and strong winds have snarled traffic and closed down roads. Workers from the ministry of emergency situations were deployed to help clear roads and assist drivers stuck in the snow. Forecasters say more heavy snow is expected, with the worst of the weather elias anchor toss to wx bree adlib toss. Bree weather adlib its friday, and its going to be beautiful the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. Tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. Not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21 things are looking good for this weekend as well. Clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. By sunday morning, well have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. By the afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and sabrina this time of year, a good way to sabrina this time of year, a good way to warm up is home with one of the many animals that are without a family. Ramsey subaru of des moines has partnered with the Animal Rescue league for a special share the love event saturday. They will have some adoptable Furry Friends on hand, with a special reduced adoption fee of just 25dollars. Over to all arl locations. They hope to find as many homes as possible for pets. reax time for another short break, but when we come back. This santa was handing out gift long before it was cool, and handing out gift long before it was cool, and has probably heard a Christmas Carol or two that you may not recognize. Now, we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist Bree Sullivan. Certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts bree weather adlib put script here in green its friday, and its going to be beautiful the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. Tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. Not bad for the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21 good for this weekend on the increase tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. By sunday morning, well have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and clouds bree toss back. Sabrina this today. Sabrina it seems the old red suit just wont do for this santa in portland. Meet hipster santa. Who has updated his wardrobe to include sport jeans, a sweater, and a manbun. He posed for pictures with children at a mall thursday. Hipster santa is also health conscious. He gives the sleigh a break and tools around on his bike when hes not delivering toys. All elias well time now for another short break. But when we come back. Some local farmers get a first hand view of the help they have provided to needy iowa families. But first heres what happened last night on jimmy kimmel live. Youre watching good are iowa. Elias welcome back everyone. The holidays can be a stressful time for families across the state. Nearly 400 thousand people iowa. But thats farmers come in. Farmers, and dozens of volunteers gathered at the food bank to celebrate a landmark. For the past 5 years, the Iowa Farm Bureau and university of iowa athletics teamed up to donate more dollars to feed hungry iowans thats 400 thousand meals for people across the state. The ceremony was a chance for farmers to get a on their impact as a farmer in iowa, it means to much to us to be able to provide to meet those hungry needs. Elias if youd like to donate non to your local food pantry, or drop them off in a collection bin at your local grocery store. Elias new this morning, a new business opens up in West Des Moines today. Elias a new coffee and bagels concept cafe will be taking your order starting today on mills civic parkway. Caribou coffee and einstein bagels have teamed up for the new venture. And they are celebrating with a special giveaway this morning. The first 50 people in line will get a free coffee and bagel every week for a year. You may want to hurry. The store opened up at five elias time for a short break. Coming up bree returns with central iowas most accurate forecast. But first. Time for a quick look at traffic. This is i235 at euclid. [current conditions] good morning iowa returns after this. Are iowas most accurate weather team. Good morning iowa starts now sabrina thanks for joining us on your [day of week] morning, im Sabrina Ahmed. Elias and im elias johnson. Elias weather is always first on good morning iowa. In with central accurate forecast. Meteorologist Bree Sullivan bree adlib toss bree weather adlib its friday, and its going to be beautiful the sun is back again, of the southwest, warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. Tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. Not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21 things are looking good for this weekend as well. Clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. By sunday morning, well cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of sprinkles. By the temperatures should with a mix of sun and clouds elias our top story this morning. We elias our top story this morning. We hear from the helped capture a man now facing murder charges elias yesterday, Michael Wanchanic made his first court appearance. He has been charged with two counts of first degree murder. Hes accused of killing a des moines couple in their sleep earlier this week. These are the two victims bryon howard and heather belieu. Funeral services for the couple are saturday. Sabrina and now we know the name of the man who played a crucial role in helping police track down wanchanic. Tuesday night chris shareroan charron was on his way to a Woodward AcademyHigh School Basketball elias but whileon his way, he noticed the beige dodge grand caravan everyone had been looking for. Local 5s Claire Powell has his story. Cars license plate that was until wanchanics van ended up right in front of him, just outside of woodward. Rear end of his car was there in front of me, saw the plate and i just dont remember reading the individuals, i saw the dmr 234 and it instantly holy cow thats the guy shaking, charron dialed 911 and followed wanchanic until he stopped at this caseys in woodward thats when police took over and charron went on to announce the game. Afterwards, in the gym, is where he got his first thank you. First time the person said you may have saved the people at caseys and that was the first time that it like whoa tv that the standoff was still going on hours later, watching the stand off brought all his emotions rushing foward. Theres so many variables in my day that charron will be nothing but humble about the role he played that day. But its something the familys of the two victims couldnt be more thankful for. I have no idea why its effecting me, ive heard from both parents of the victims and you know im still trying to figure out how to process that, if i helped in someway, thats good elias that was Claire Powell reporting. Make sure to stay with local 5 as this investigation continues. Sabrina meanwhile california authorities releasing more information about the victims of wednesdays mass shooting. Sabrina investigators continue to look for a motive, but have given more details about the 14victims who died in the shooting. Twelve of those killed were county employees, with a widerange of backgrounds. One a 37yearold father of six. Along with an 18yearold woman who had fled from iran to avoid persecution as a christian. Those who risked their own say the crime scene was surreal. lt. Mike madden, San Bernardino police it was unspeakable, the carnage we were seeing. The number of people who were injured and unfortunately already dead, and the pure panic on the face of those individuals that were still in need and needing to be safe. Sabrina the couple accused in the shooting died in a standoff with police. Authorities say they had been in touch with people being investigated by the fbi for international terrorism. Police found more than 3 thousand rounds of ammunition at their home, 12 pipe bombs and hundreds of tools that could be used to make bombs. Elias iowa Law Enforcement have been taking steps to better prepare themselves in case of an emergency. Story county is one of six sheriffs departments in the state to use the 1033 program. The federal Program Helps bring in surplus military vehicles, to help combat standoffs or other threats of terrorism. Vehicle to look like its patrol cars, and they can also use it for Natural Disaster assistance. The sheriff says he believes other counties need to consider using it to help for any emergencies. Paul fitzgerald, story county sheriff we need to rethink the services we provide and rethink how we are going to better prepare ourselves, so we can better protect the public we serve. Elias story county also has its officers train at its firearm course at least twice year, while its tactics officers are there for eight hours of training every month. There, they shoot guns, and also learn how to protect themselves from bullets, by setting up simulations along the course. Sabrina were back with meterologist Bree Sullivan. Bree its friday, and its going to be beautiful the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. Tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. Not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21 things are looking good for this weekend as well. Clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. By sunday morning, well have a chilly and with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. By the afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s elias a great honor for metro First Responders thursday. Governor Terry Branstad stopped by the carpet one floor and home ceremony in urbandale, held to honor First Responders a retired new york fireman, ed breen, who served during 9 11 presented the owners of the carpet one with a piece of steel from the world trade center. In return, carpet one made a donation to local central iowa First Responders and veterans. Its a life changing thing and for me its a no brainer and an honor to be part of any small part of helping these folks out who should never be forgotten and anything we can do or i can do, ill be glad to do it. Elias this is all part of the building for americas bravest program, thats an initiative that builds specially adapted smart homes for Wounded Soldiers returning from iraq and afghanistan. Carpet one has committed to providing flooring materials and installation for all 46 smart at time check well take a short break, but have more good morning iowa ahead. Elias coming up, its friday, which means a check of new releases. This time with a holiday theme. Sabrina but before we go. As you get ready to start your day. Be safe out on the roads. Des Moines Police will have mobile radar set up at two locations. One at the. 22 hundred block of woodland westbound and a second at the. 21hundred block of grand avenue eastbound so use caution while driving. Elias while were at it. A quick look at traffic. This is i235 at mlk. [current conditions] good morning iowa continues after this morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, Sabrina Ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. This is good morning iowa. Bree weather adlib its friday, and its going to be beautiful the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. Tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. Not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21 things are looking good for this weekend as well. Clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. By sunday morning, well have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and clouds sabrina hawkeye fans are ready for saturday. As the team takes on Michigan State for the big ten championship. An d they have a lot at stake. Iowa has finished the season at twelve and oh. Plus, the winner will move into the College Football playoffs. Elias it has been an amazing and for iowa. All leading up to the big day in indianapolis. Lets check in with local fives jordan furbee to see how things are going this morning. Hey guys, good morning, jordan furbee standing outside lucas oil stadium. Weve got a big game on our hands in just about 36 hours. A top five matchup between the iowa hawkeyes and the spartans of Michigan State. More or less a de facto College Football quarter final, the winner most likely to make it into the college foiotball playoffs. The hawkeye nation expected to be out here in full force. This is iowas first time to make it to the big ten championship. An already record setting year could turn out to be even more hostoric. The hawkeyes going for their first ouright big ten title since 1985. The team will arrive later today, no walk through kirk ferentz treating this like any other road game. Well here from ferentz a little later today, and talk to some College Gameday analysts. And see what big ten. All coming up later on local five news at five six and ten. For now, well send it back to you guys in the studio. Jordan furbee, local five sports. We are iowa. Elias kickoff for the big ten championship game will be a 7 17 tomorrow. You can see that game on fox. Sabrina plus local five will air a half hour special tonight. Looking at this iowa against the world mentality with continued coverage through saturday night from indy. Elias we have lots more good heres abcs reena ninan and kendis gibosn with americas money. Americas money good morning. Topping americas money. Markets in the red. Good morning. Topping americas money markets in the red ahead of todays jobs report. The Dow Jones Industrial average and the s p 500 are now at their lowest point this year. The dow fell 252 points. Nasdaq, 86. Okay, so get this, uber said its now worth 62 billion, that figure is mentioned in some new documents that were filed along with a recent cash of infusion of more than 2 billion. That new funding will help with ridehailing service. Starbucks new salty version of doubt doughnut holes. For now theyre only philadelphia and indianapolis. I like to put my own shmear on my bagel. You dont want them to do it for you. And that ease americas money. Ready to hit some balls . Ooh hey buddy, whats up . This is what it can be like to have shingles. Oh, man. A painful, blistering rash. If you had chickenpox, the shingles virus is already inside you. 1 in 3 people will get shingles in their lifetime. After almost 3 weeks, i just really wanted to give it a shot. You know, im not feeling it today. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist today forecast with meteorologist bree weatherrate the experts bree script here in green its friday, and its going to be beautiful the sun is back again, of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the tonight our the 30s for most of us skies. Not bad for december considering average low is 21 things are looking good for this weekend as well. Clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. By sunday morning, well have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. By the afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and clouds elias its friday. Time for local 5 at the movies. Elias first up. A Christmas Movie with a horror twist. In krampus, a disillusioned little boy turns his back on christmas thanks to his dysfunctional family. Little did he anticlaus. Now the family must come together to survive the holidays. Krampus is rated pg13. All reax sabrina next we have an allstar cast in the holiday comedy Christmas Eve its the story of six different groups of new yorkers who get stuck inside elevators overnight on Christmas Eve. With nowhere to go and no one to interact with all of them are transformed by the events of their long night together. Christmas eve is rated pg all reax elias time for another short break here on good morning iowa. A quick look outside as you get ready to start your day. When we return, a look at the top stories in our morning refresh. Sabrina do you have a story for us. Or a comment you want to share . Well be sure to contact us. You can email us or call our newsroom. Were also on facebook. We news and twitter we are iowa 5 news if you see news break. Let us know. We are iowa and we want to cover the stories that are youre watching good morning iowa in hd. We are iowa. Sabrina welcome back everyone. As we wrap up our take a quick look stories. Elias headlines. In the refresh. Elias first degree from this weeks double homicide appearance. California details about the 14 People Killed in wednesdays mass shooting. Elias and a lot of eyes indianapolis for big ten including those who pick the College Football playoffs. Sabrina time now for break. Come back. Anothger iowa proposed bakken pipeline, and they will open the floor for public comments. Elias plus brees in with a look at your morning forecast another full hour of good morning iowa. Is right after this. Youre watching good moring iowa in hd. We are iowas most team. Good morning iowa starts now elias good morning iowa im elias johnson. Sabrina and im sabrina its x 00 am on fourth elias good to have and its great to