Local 5 news midday. Im amanda krenz. Our top story, its week of hearings on the bakken pipeline. Iowa remains the final state still almost four project. The week revealing what theyve learned over the past several months through hearings. Despite no decision, some as though it would be approved. But even now Board Members are getting more both sides of the issue. Making the decision even more difficult. Geri huser, iowa utilities board its a struggle. I dont like that part of this process. Amanda Board Members say, regardless of their decision, these companies will want to transport crude oil. Those local five has spoken with say the board is being very deliberate throughout this whole process. Includi ng taking the right steps to come to a decision. Don tormey, iub spokesman it sounds like the board is trying to really narrow down the issues that they need to address and theyre asking before their the pipeline next friday. The boards legal team has been together a pros from this weeks sessions. Be made at that meeting, but again, theres no timeline for when they must make a decision. The meeting will be public. But can also be streamed online. Amanda over to the statehouse where iowa senators are trying to stop managed care. Amanda iowans and their families on medicaid have been faced with the decision of what managed care company to pick. Its part of the governors plan to change over the states Medicaid Program to private companies. But the iowa senate voted thursday to terminate the contracts the state has just started with three outof state companies, hoping that will stop the governors plan. Pam jochum 4 29 thousands of iowans who are caregivers and have expressed their frustration and anger over a system that htey cannot get answers to their most basic questions. Jason schultz 19 43 i stand here today in opposition to this bill would set us back, turn the train around wrong destination. Amanda one thing to federal centers for medicaid and Services Still has to give its approval for the plan to move foward. So far they have not done that. Three republican senators helped in passing the bill thursday. Republicans say they will not even consider the bill when it the medicaid changes affect thousand iowans. And are effect on march 1st. Amanda of course both of course both changeover have been big topics for debate in and we want to know how you at home feel about these issues. Comments you can post you twitter and or send us an call. Hear what you the Contact Information is on amanda joins us again your forecast. Sam we are looking at a mostly sunny and cold through the evening. Our snow has stopped leaving most of about 1 to 1. 5 inches, but even that little roads in poor shape. The sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. Tonight well be mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. Our lows tonight should bottom out near 3 degrees with wind chills below 10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. Were going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. Snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. The metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and next week will start a bit cooler with highs headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air likely to slide over us by next thursday and friday. Amanda an ames pedestrian had to be taken to the hospital after being sideswiped while crossing the street thursday morning. Police say she near the corner lincoln way when the driver, hit her. Investigators say the driver her phone while the driver immediately stopped to help, other people. Looked at her phone back up and hit the pedestrian amanda the driver will be charged with failure to yield, and could face additional charges. The victim was taken to the hospital with amanda its been almost two years since the drowning death of amanda died while in missouri. After an arrest for a boat ellingson was in he fell off the boat. The arresting officer, anthony facing involuntary manslaughter. Thursday, piercy the charge. The officer had not originally been charged in death. Prosecutor charged him with manslaughter. Be set. Amanda protestors Morgan County courthouse in missouri they want trial moved to a county. Too well known and well liked trial. Amanda this morning, the search continues for a man wanted by des moines police. Is wanted after thefts and has two outstanding warrants. Hes 46 years old caswell is violent, police he also has several aliases. Police are asking anyone with information to call crime stoppers. Amanda and in sports this morning. The iowa hawkeyes faced a test in indiana last night. While not dealing with a ranked opponent. They did have to face a dangerous hoosier team at the Historic Assembly hall. Jarrod uthoff led iowa with 24 points, but it wasnt enough to get the win. The hawkeyes now in a three way tie with maryland for first in the big ten. Coming up on midday. The democratic to the debate in milwaukee. Back at what they had to say and each other. Amanda and. Its friday which means its time for local 5 at the movies. Well take a sneak peek at new releases hitting your box office for this valentines weekend. Amanda next. Are you being scammed . Find out why one chain is being sued for selling amanda krenz and we are iowas most accurate forecast. This is local 5 midday. We are iowa music sting amanda an alert now for car owners that bargain on motor oil could cost you big Dollar General is being sued about their own brand of motor oil, accused of selling out of date bottles to unsuspecting consumers abcs gio benitez is here with what you need to know undercover nat bin water bottle cam clip Dollar General sm theyre almost sold out of it. Gma investigates undercover at Dollar General. The chain facing lawsuits over its motor oil. Undercover nat bin water bottle cam clip a few bottles left. We see its popular as jersey. Nats clerk a lot of people buy it. After all. Its the cheapest so whats the issue . Our expert undercover nats tom this is obsolete motor oil. Obsolete . Look at the front the labels says its 10w30, a well known oil for many modern cars . But on warning . Not suitable for engines built after 1988. Thats . 28 years ago the api, the organization that sets Petroleum Industry standards, calls this oil obsolete. Meaning its considered out of date. Edgar dworsky editor, mouseprint. Org i dont think any consumer who saw this product next to other motor oils on the shelves would have an idea that this was an obsolete oil. 15 05 44 56 jerry attorney unless you Dollar General would market that oil in its motor oils section this other dg oil 10w40 has that same warning on the back. One clerk tells us she doesnt know a lot about cars, but thinks its just like the name brand oils. Water bottle cam clip Dollar General tc thing that thats more cheaper than the brand. Actually thats not true. The name brands next to it are meant these are not. And this oil . Sae 30, our experts says, is meant for some small engines, like it is on the auto shelf. Its warning . Not suitable for engines built after 1930. Petroleum Quality Institute of america worries someone who picks it up by mistake could damage their glenn call it a compressor oil. Right now there are seven lawsuits across the country against Dollar General claiming dg is misleading consumers by selling obsolete oil on the same shelves as oils meant for newer cars without giving adequate warning. Joe wood is part of one of those suits. He says bottle and that his engine died after he starting using the oil. 14 28 49 joe wood i didnt think anything was different from any of the brands. 14 57 37 attorney jerry clarke the regular consumer doesnt know these oils can damage their car. And glenn says its not just Dollar General selling obsolete oils. Bin water bottle cam clip 611 quick 00 11 21 41 good shot of tom picking out oil from shelf. We go undercover to other stores in new york and new jersey to see if they sell these oils. Out of eight other retailers, half were selling oils that glenn considers obsolete. As for Dollar General it told us dg branded motor oil products meet not only our standards for quality and value, but also all . Labeling requirements. The labeling . Contains unambiguous language and appropriate use the company also takes issue with the term obsolete saying in the millions of cars before 1988. Amanda youll want to make sure your car is stocked and full of gas headed our way this weekend. Lets check in with meteorologist sam schreier for your weather. Sam we are looking at a day with windy conditions lasting our snow has stopped central iowa with but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. The sun will be out now, we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. Certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts sam weather adlib we are looking at a mostly sunny and cold day with windy conditions lasting through the evening. Our snow has stopped from last night about 1 to 1. 5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. The sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. Tonight well be mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. Our lows tonight should bottom out near 3 degrees with wind chills below 10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. Were going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. Snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. The metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. Next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air likely to slide over us by next thursday and sam amanda still to come on local five news midday. We have a mixologist on with some valentines themed cocktails. I wanted to reach out to see if the woi team, possibly the morning show, would be interested in doing an interactive segment on drink recipes for either valentines day or the super bowl. I work on behalf of prestige wine and spirits kinky liqueur, and they have a mixologist who will be in town january 25th 28th. Shes very fun and experienced with lifestyle hosts and news teams, and would love to bring colorful ingredients and mix up a few timely recipes on youre watching local 5 news midday in hd. We are iowa youre watching hd. We are iowa amanda its friday. Which means its time for local 5 at the movies. Amanda first up. Deadpool stars Ryan Reynolds as marvels infamous merc with a mouth. Reynolds play a former special forces op who undergoes a disfiguring transformation to overcome cancer. And ends up with an accelerated healing ability and insanity. Deadpool is rated r. And is definitely not a superhero movie for the kids. The movie is expected to be the big hit of the weekend and reax amanda choice for the weekend. Dakota johnson be single. The movie is a lighthearted look at having fun while avoiding commitment. Johnsons fun worker who shows her how to cut loose and how to be single is rate r. All reax and finally. Its runway once owen wilson return for another sendup world in zoolander two. This time they conspiracy to kill the worlds most beautiful rated pg13 all reax amanda coming up on midday. Fell in love during world reunited after just in time for valentines day. Next. Candidates are south. At candidate youre watching local 5 news midday in hd. We are iowa amanda good morning and thanks for joining us for local 5 news midday. Im amanda krenz. Amanda we start off with politics. For the republicans its all about South Carolina right now and with most of the candidates trading blows ahead of their debate tomorrow night donald trump is trying out a kinder, gentler approach jon karl is tracking it all from greenville, South Carolina donald trump is so confident now, at a rally in louisiana overnight, he was already looking ahead to his reelection campaign. Sot trump im going to be there and do a good job, hopefully maybe i get an extra four years. Maybe i dont. And trump is now so confident, hes pulling his negative ads from the air in South Carolina and going positive. Sot voter in trump ad he wants to make America Great and thats what i want, too. But the other candidates arent turning the other pulling no punches after his stumble in New Hampshire. Sot rubio donald trump has zero Foreign Policy experience. Negotiating a hotel deal in another country is not Foreign Policy experience. Jeb bush has no Foreign Policy experience, period. President ial politics can be roughand tumble in South Carolina. Trump is accusing ted cruz of making robocalls attacking him a charge cruz denies. Sot cruz somebody else is doing them, its not us. But just check out this new ad from the Cruz Campaign slamming trump on Eminent Domain. Sot campaign ad a pattern of sleaze, stretching back decades. Worse . Trump still supports Eminent Domain today. Jeb bush is also going after trump. We caught up with him as he headed into an event in florence, karl are you going to trump here . Bush i hope so. Karl whys he keep hitting you . Bush he must be worried. Inside, bush went on the attack. To an entertainer in chief . Someone who will say whatever he about him . Insult people . Divide people . Bush was fired up . But back outside, he took some motherly advice from a supporter. Lady how tall are you . Bush 64 lady you need to stand up straighter bush yes, maam. Amanda take a look at this. Republican president ial candidate donald trump met an unlikely fan on the trail yesterday. Trump autographed this babys hand as he was surfing the crowd at a baton rouge rally. Crowd members passed the baby up to the candidate, who signed his little hand with a sharpie. The baby, identified by his parents as flaunted a spiked blonde faux hawk hairstyle that and carried a bejeweled, trumpthemed pacifier. Amanda we turn to the Democratic Candidates now Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton getting heated on the debate stage last night, trading harsh words. Abcs ceclisa vega has the highlights. Facing off for the First Time Since that New Hampshire landslide . Bernie sanders. Feeling confident . 22 04 53 sot sanders lets not lets not insult lets not insult the intelligence of the American People. People arent dumb. The battle lines in this heated race . Drawn overnight on this sot hrc 21 15 39 k the American People deserve to know specifically how this would work. 21 16 34 sot sanders that is absolutely inaccurate. To ties to president obama. 22 45 26 hrc hes called him weak. He has called him a disappointment 22 46 29 sanders madam secretary that is a low blow . The contest now heading into South Carolina and nevada . And the race to appeal to black and latino voters at fever pitch . Sot hrc 21 39 20 were going to change policing practices, were going to change incarceration practices moderator so Race Relations would be better under a sanders presidency than theyve been . 21 41 10 sanders absolutely. Hillary clinton hoping to recover from that embarrassing defeat . Trying to show her 21 29 09 sot hrc im not asking people to support me because im a woman. Im asking people to support me because i think im the most qualified, experienced and ready person to be the president and the commander in chief. Off stage. Also hoping to raise some cash . A fundraising email claiming to be from Clintons Campaign saying im not kidding, maddi, im asking you to give 1 right this second spawning the hashtag im not kidding maddi . This morning . Memes like hillary at the mcdonalds dollar menu im not kidding maddi just a dollar right this second all going viral amanda the zika Virus Outbreak contunues to get attention. Inclu ding from some researchers in iowa. Amanda amesbased newlink genetics is working to develop a vaccine for the mosquito carried zika virus. Its been linked to Serious Health issues including birth defects. Of the two species of mosquitos known to carry zika, one is found here in iowa. But researchers say theres a lot more they dont know about zika right now than what they do stages, for every palnning stages. Like i said, this virus wasnt recognized as a threat. Amanda right now, does not have a timeline of when a vaccine could be developed. All the cases inside the us right now are from people who traveled somewhere else and contracted zika. They say anyone traveling to zika areas should protect themselves. Pregnant women are being told not to go at all. Amanda it may look like a winter wonderland. Bu t for residents of a pennsylvania neighborhood, a broken water main means they have no water for now. The burst pipe shot water over homes, power lines, and trees, forming plenty of icicles in the cold temps. But it also had water backing up into basements of nearby homes. And left some major damage to be dealt with. Not something you can just let go. Meteorologist sam schrier joins us again with a look at your forecast. Sam weather adlib we are looking at a mostly sunny and cold day with windy conditions lasting through the evening. Our snow has stopped from last night leaving most of central iowa with about 1 to 1. 5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. The sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. Tonight well be mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. Our lows tonight should bottom out near 3 degrees with wind chills below 10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. Were going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. Snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. The metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and eastern iowa has a better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. Next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air likely to slide over us friday. Amanda they say true love never dies and heres proof. A veteran u. S soldier and an australian woman, separated during world war two,. But now reunited. And rekindling their romance. Script as love stories go. The dream ending [take upsot] natsot a hug and kiss 70 years in the making 93 year old Norwood Thomas last held his war time sweetheart in london shortly be d day in 1944 the relationship was lost in the fog of war. Going their separate ways to opposite ends of the world they moved on. Married other people but that link was never lost [take upsot] natsot thanks to technology and the world wide web. They found each other. Reconnecting over skype last year [take upsot] upsot, Joyce Durrant the get together swept people away funds for norwoods airfare to find his fair lady it was a 17thousand kilometre journey from the us to three days it took the now he is back in the arms of the one who got away. [take upsot] and he is not letting go all reax reax amanda how much do you plan on spending valentines day . A study by bank rate shows that the cost of the traditional valentines day date will run you just over five hundred and twelve dollars. That includes a box of chocolates, a dozen roses, dinner for two, champagne, and a gift of diamond earrings. Without the jewelry, it comes out to almost 190 dollars. Amanda if a movie is part of your plans. Then why not try out the newest theater in the metro. The Nextgen Cinemark theater in altoona opened thursday, after about nine months of construction. The luxury themed theater has 12 auditoriums with huge recliners, as well as enhanced sound systems. Nextgen says its a new way to enjoy a movie, and the guests are big fans already. The seats alone, they just blew my mind. Theyre all electronic and they recline and are really, really comfortable. Its almost has a home theater experience, but obviously you cant get the screen or the sound or the digital quality of the film at home. Amanda you can even buy your tickets through an app. Amanda and the Iowa Events Center will have plenty of visitors this weekend. As it hosts the annual home and garden show. You may have seen sam out there thursday meeting with vendors and visitors. The home and garden show has more than 53 hundred square feet of garden landscapes to walk through, as well as featured guests. The green bin is a little unique. We use a lot of reclaimed materials so the re store has donated material and some purchased as well, but the green bin is definitely something you wouldnt normally find in the store amanda the home and garden show goes through sunday, you can buy tickets at the door or online. Amanda trending now. A Good Samaritan trips up a amanda in the uk. A good in a foot chase. Allowing to nab a dealer. Officers were the fleeing bystander sticks out his leg tripping the man and allowing him to be captured. Erupted with praise for the stranger, who the cops are now looking to thank. Amanda local 5 news weather sam has the details in central iowas most accurate forecast next. Now, we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. Certified by weatherrate the independent weather sam weather adlib we are looking at a mostly sunny and cold day with windy conditions lasting through the evening. Our snow has stopped from last night leaving most of central iowa with about 1 to 1. 5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. The sun will be out today so even though our highs will be in the low 20s we may still melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. Tonight well be slamming down over the metro. Our lows tonight should bottom out near 3 degrees with wind chills below 10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. Were going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. Snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. The metro now looks to get roughly 1 better chance of seeing 2 to 4 inches. Next week will start a bit cooler with highs in the 30s but we are headed for a big warm up with 50 degree air likely to slide over us by next thursday and friday. Sam amanda sam Amanda Amanda youre watching local five news midday. Well be back after this. Were joined now by sam were joined now by jerry holub, our resident horticulturist. Heres here every friday to tell us what we need to know to keep our gardens, plants and yards healthy, happy and green. Jerry, how is it going . Now. Hell be available for all your gardening needs at the Downtown Des MoinesFarmers Market on saturdays. Support local agriculture and buy direct from iowa farmers while shopping the downtown Farmers Market presented by Unitypoint Health des moines. The downtown Farmers Market presents iowa producers from 58 counties across iowa, offering fresh fruit, vegetables and so much more every saturday, may october. Youll find fresh herbs, beautiful flowers, farm fresh eggs, local wineries, a delicious assortment of goat cheese, an endless selection of baked goods, and many varieties of iowa raised meat such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey, goat, rabbit, lamb and tilapia. Amanda take a look at this today. Amanda you can now feel like youre spending a night in Vincent Van Goghs bedroom, and you dont have to leave the us to do so. The Art Institute of chicago recently commissioned a recreation of van goghs yellow house bedroom for an Exhibit Opening sunday. The exhibit pays tribute to three paintings van gogh created of the room in the late 19th century. And the museum is renting out that room through airbn b. Sam weather adlib we are looking at a mostly sunny and cold day with windy conditions lasting through the evening. Our snow has stopped from last night leaving most of central iowa with about 1 to 1. 5 inches, but even that little amount has left some roads in poor shape. The sun will be out today so even though melt a bit of that snow off some of the side walks. Tonight well be mostly clear with very deep and arctic air slamming down over the metro. Our lows tonight should bottom out near 3 degrees with wind chills below 10 degrees across the metro and likely colder to the north. Were going to see clouds return saturday only allowing us to warm up into the mid teens. Snow is still looking fairly likely saturday night into valentines day morning, however the track of the snow may have shifted east a bit. The metro now looks to get roughly 1 to 2 inches and announcer valentines day is just around the corner, so were bringing you an hour of two food, with our dazzling duo delights. Carlas getting the Party Started with her date ght snack thats perfect for valentines day. Then, forgot to buy a gift for its the chew to the rescue. Clintons showing you how to make an amazing lastminute craft that will look like youve been planning for weeks. Plus, michaels in the kitchen with the fabulous tamar braxton. And theyve got a decadent chocolate delight youre guaranteed to fall in love with. Get ready to be dazzled, right now on the chew. [ cheers and applause ] hello. Hello, welcome to the chew. Hey, guys, thank you. A good audience today. Its a good audien. Oh yeah. Wow. You know whats coming up on sunday, dont you . [ sexy saxophone music ] oh yeah. For some its a day filled with flowers, chocolate, love notes, and solemn proclamations of affection. [ audience oohs ] for the rest of us, its a glass of wine and netflix