Saying not much progress has been made to regain ramadi. Afghanistans Defense Ministry says a taliban assault on an airport in the southern afghan city of kandahar has killed 37 people, including Security Forces and civilians. A Ministry Statement says nine attackers have been killed in the assault, which began yesterday. One attacker is said to be still battling Security Forces. The taliban said 150 soldiers hahabeen killed, but theres no official confirmation and taliban claims are often exaggerated. French Officials Say the third extremist attacker who targeted paris bataclan concert hall has been identified as a frenchman who left for syria in 2013. Nbcs chapman bell reports. And reported to have traveled to syria back in 2013. This morning the french Prime Minister told news outlets there that the attacker was part of a group of a dozen radicalized young people who left a neighborhood in strasbourg in september 2013. Mohamedaggad was able to travel back to france and take part in
Leaving earlier today for the big ten championship in indianapolis. The team took off from the Eastern Iowa Airport in cedar rapids around twothirty. Meanwhile the field is all set in indy. Michigan state getting to walk through on this field today iowa meanwhile hasnt done that the day before all year and coach ferentz says they arent starting now he says hes well aware that his teams been disrespected this season but says it doesnt matter the hawks have already proven themselves things get decided on the field, and uh, if you dont take and now weve made it to this game so really all that counts is what happens tomorrow night during that sixty minutes. You know, well live with the consequences either way, whatever takes place. And of course one win sends them to the College Football playoff and fans are all set, ready to go for the big game tomorrow. Kwwls zach grant talking with some tonight. Nats lets go hawks east sot Darla Parker Altoona iowa iowa fans have invaded the city and we
Des moines firefighters are working to put out a fire at a motel. Police say crews were called to the cozy rest motel off southeast 14th street just after 730. Firefighters told police the motel was at one point fully engulfed in flames but crews were able to control the fire. Police have blocked off part of southeast 14th street at this time. Police say no injuries have been reported. Funeral services will be held today for the couple killed this week in des moines. Heather belieu and her fiance, bryon howard, were found shot to death inside a home on Center Street monday. Both funerals will take place at hamiltons funeral home, near highland memory gardens. Howards funeral starts at ten. Belieus is set for one. 39year old Michael Wanchanic is charged with two counts of first degree murder. Investigators say he lived in the home with howard and belieu. Police evening following a 4hour standoff along highway 141 in dallas county. He is being held in the polk county jail on 2milliondoll