Temperatures are actually warming up a bit this morning. Back into the upper 30s to low starting to pick up. They will be mainly around 15 mph but gusting to 25 mph today before dying down this evening. We also have pretty clear skies out there this morning. That will continue today with mild temperatures, too. Aiming for the low to mid 60s this afternoon. We cool down for veterans day, though as a cold front tracks through. Ill have that forecast for you in a few minutes. For the transition. President elect trump starting to think about a cabinet and hundreds of people who will have key roles in his administratin. Today, hes heading to washington to meet with the current president. Trump and his wife melania will meet with president obama at the now, it is no secret that the president bush and i had some pretty significant differences. But president bushs team could not making sure we had a smooth transition so that we could hit the ground running. President obama says he is rooting f
Good morning, im ally crutcher. And im jerry gallagher. Temperatures are actually warming up a bit this morning. Back into the upper 30s to low 40s over most of the kwwl viewing area. That is due s they will be mainly around 15 mph but gusting to 25 mph today before dying down this evening. We also have pretty clear skies out there this morning. That will continue today with mild temperatures, too. Aiming for the low to mid 60s this afternoon. We cool down for veterans day, though as a cold highways blocked, crowds erupting. Across the country a number of protests from people who do not support our countrys next president. In california several hundred people blocked one of the busiest freeways. Not their president. Hey, ho ho, donald trump has. Proteistng into the election victory that shocked the world. Philadelphia. To oregon. And down through the west coast to los angeles. Some demonstrators there setting fire to a donald trump effigy. Others blocking the highway. In new york as ma
Wintry mix transition to snow will be very quick or it will all fall as snow. Totals across the metro should range from a trace to 1 2 an inch, but areas north and east of the metro should range from 1 to 3 inches. The winds wont be too bad so blowing snow and low visibility arent a huge concern unless youre driving in the middle of the night. We may see a few flurries or light snow showers linger into thursday morning, but most of that day will just be cold and breezy. Were going to warm up nicely into the weekend with highs climbing back to the 60s and a few scattered rain and thunderstorm chances. Sabrina lets get into the top five this morning. Sabrina super tuesday may have shaped up a clinton versus trump contest for the white house this november. The pair widening their leads for their respective partys president ial nomination. Donald trump and Hillary Clinton both won seven states. So far, no president ial candidates have dropped out of the race since the numbers came in. In t
Back on november 20th. Know him . Call Cedar Rapids Police. Also, Lisbon Police are searching for this man. They say he broke into whiteys bar and grill. This security video from inside whiteys shows the december 27th burglary. Police say the man stole money, damaged a cash register, an atm, game machines, and a juke box. He may have also vandalized some homes in the area. If you have any information, call Lisbon Police. The Iowa County Sheriffs Office says theres a piece of dangerous road on highway 212. Officials believe frost there contributed to a crash which killed a teenage mother and her son. Yesterday morning, Officials Say 18yearold bethany clark, of belle plaine, and her twoyearold son roran were traveling on that highway near marengo. The Iowa County Sheriffs Office says clark lost control of the car on the frost covered road. Clarks car went into a ditch and caught fire. She and her son died at the scene. The Sheriffs Department says this area is more prone to accidents bec
Alert forecast, kaj. Falling temperatures are likely today with a few scattered flurries likely as well. Plan on temperatures to be into the lower 20s in many areas by 5pm with upper teens also possible north of highway 20. Thehealling temperature trend continues right into the weekend with temperatures into the Single Digits on saturday. Some snow is still possible saturday night, mainly over the southern half of the area. Amounts will be very minor, and generally under 1. The big story continues to be on the Colder Weather for sunday with subzero highs likely in all locations. Wind chill numbers on sunday morning will very likely be in the 30 to 40 range with isolated colder values. Carry jumper cables with you and ensure you have plenty of gas in your vehicle if youll be out on sunday. Layer up, and dont forget about your several School Districts in eastern iowa are now using propane buses instead of the older diesel models. Cedar rapids, linn mar, vintonshellsburg are just some of