Has finally been released after months of anticipation. And you can say the movie has the force on its side. At least at the box office. The movie has already broken a few alltime records in its opening weekend. Reporter pamela brown has more. Star wars awakens to the Biggest Box Office opening in history the newest installment bringing in an estimated 238 Million Dollars this weekend in the us and canada alone, the scifi franchise continues its legacy of being an opening weweend hit the first Star Wars Film also had the highest weekend debut back in 1977. The force awakens flew past Current Record holder jurassic world. Natsot movie but its no surprise fans were anticipating the movie well before its arrival. Standing in line for hours even days for tickets moss butted sots i started on dec 5th 3 days now and i got here at 5am this morning one couple even marked it as their own special day natsot wedding i now pronounce you husband and wife may your love last longer than a starlax dig
Abc 9s bria bell was with the family earlier and has more. The palmersheim palmershymm family says having one another helps throughout the rebuilding process, but one of the toughest things that they have had to deal with so far is the loss of their beloved dog joey. You wake up one day and everythings changed, your whole life, said mike palersheim. The palmersheim family is greatful to be alive, but their lives have completely taken an unexpected turn during whats suppose to be a time filled with love, laughter, and holiday cheer. The day before thanksgiving, their house caught on fire. The damage has been detremential, but they say nothing is worse than losing a pet that you considered a furry family member. You know, you come by here and expect to see him looking out of the window and its been rough. But the kids dont remember life without him and its been hard, said stephanie palersheim. Stephanie and her family are now living in a relatives home for the time being at least until t
Through this tough time, said terry hemann, Spencer Community schools superintendent. Deborah hemann says the cause of death is not yet known. And the School District is unaware of any preexisting conditions that may have contributed to austins death. A gofund me account was set up to help the roberts family. And already has rasied over 13 thousand dollars. If you would like to help, visit our website deborah . Siouxland mattersdotcom for a link to that go fund me account. Deborah a family who nearly lost everything in a fire that destroyed their home is starting to piece their lives back together. Abc 9s bria bell brings us more. Bria the palmersheims house caught fire the day before thanksgiving and they almost lost their entire house. They say friends and family have reached out significantly the house has been gutted and most of the palmersheims belongings are in their temporary place as they wait for their house to be rennovated so they can move back in. They say its a new challen
Kwwls Jessica Hartman joins us the roads were a little dicy during the hustle and bustle of Christmas Eve. Many people braved the torm to f fnish their lasasminute shopping, visit family, or even a heavy wet snow making for slick Road Conditions in the area. Causing nearly 50 wrecks in black hawk county. Likekehis roll over accident on dysart road a deep ditch. Taking at least one person to the hospital. For some the snow was the answer to their white christmms wishes it was a little bithslippery, butwe know a lot of kids are happyyor it. Hartman Road Conditions have improved since Mother Nature brought us a winter wonderland. But last minute travelers like the ones here at the kwik star aa hoping thoss christmas morning. For Brenda Corwin its the Early Morning roads that could be icyy am. Our daughthtr and son in law, my husband is taking both of them to the cedar rapids airport tomorrow morning for them to fly to his parents in ohio so, good roads hopefully. Those snow packed roads c
Arraignment on charges of aggravated indecent assault, in connection with accusations cosby drugged and assaulted a temple employee. This is the first time cost bee has been criminally charged in a string of Sexual Assault allegations. We do have team three coverage for you, we begin with Eyewitness News reporter greg argos outside Montgomery County courthouse with breaking details. Greg . Good afternoon, nicole. Right now, the District Attorney here in Montgomery County releasing those details, and actually charging comedian, bill cosby, with aggravated indecent assault, this all stems from a 2004 alleged incident, against andrea, who at the time was Temple University womans basketball coach. We are here to announced to charges that have just been filed against William Henry cosby. Those charges are three count of aggravated indecent assault, felony of the second agree. These charges stem from a Sexual Assault that took place on an evening in early 2004 at mr. Cosbys home in cheltenha