The passenger jet headed to new york, 252 people onboard. And the emergency in the cockpit. And, going to the dogs. Seven new breeds competing at the Westminster Dog Show tonight, and well take you right there. Good evening. And its great to have you with us here on a monday night. And its a good thing for millions of americans this was a day off from work, because at this hour, a dangerous mix of snow and freezing rain is making driving treacherous. A storm 1,200 miles long, from the south, all the way up to the northeast. A pileup in pennsylvania on i78. Fedex trucks and cars manageled outside lebanon. 17 states under Winter Weather semitruck jackknifed outside more than 2,000 accidents today alone. And there are several reports of tornadoes at this hour. This image of a funnel cloud in mississippi. There is also a bug change begin with abcs linsey davis tonight live in new york. Linsey, good evening. David. Over my shoulder, an accident minutes. Those that did venture out on the roa
Targeted . The usd greek system reacts to insults spray painted on a frat house. Hes such an inspiration to the entrepenuers, back home again. Billionaire and sioux city native ted waitt shares advice with entrepeneurs looking to follow his lead. Tim good evening and thank you for joining us tonight im tim seaman jenna and im jenna rehnstrom. Former Iowa Governor chet culver says hes giving a voice to the voiceless by advocating on behalf of iowans states new medicaid plan. Tim meeting today to medicaid pateints say they are already facing. Abc 9s bria bell was able to speak to the those at the meeting and has more in studio. Bria tim and jenna, former governor culver says he believes the power of legislation lies within its people and now hes stepping in to try and advocate for what can we do to stop it . Mondays town hall meeting gave siouxland residents a platform to raise concerns about iowas move to priviatized medicaid services. Some say the program, which becomes active on march
Hour and gusts are likely to push over coming up this morning on abc9 news. The death of Us Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has sent waves all across the country. Including right here in siouxland. One of sioux citys favorite sons returned to the area last night. Well have more on his visit and what he had to say and. A former Iowa Governor giving iowans a forum to voice their concerns over the new medicaid system. These stories and more. On abc9 news this morning. Lukas good morning and thanks for starting your day with us. Im lukas voss. We begin this morning with the passing of Us Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. His passing has lead to a controversial battle in washinton over who should appoint hihi successor. Scalia was originallyappointed by president Ronald Reagan in 1986. And has sat on the highest bench in thirty years and perhaps most famous for writing several scathing dissents during his tenure as Supreme Court justice. Scalias impact has been felt all across the
A great legacy. The fact that liberal justices were seeking to go back to history to show what was kind of in the air when the founders were putting together the constitution shows the impact that scalia had on the court, because we didnt see that as much before scalia says kyle irvin, attorney at Corbett Anderson law. Irvin says scalias death came as a shock. But even more so when conisdering the timing. Right in the middle of a hotly contested election cycle where the vacancy is causing controversy. We like to see vacancies filled because it lends stability, continuity. When theres an opening, that opening can cause delays says judge jeffrey neary. There have already been fighting words between candidates concerning who should fill scalias vacant spot. Local judge neary says the new appointment shouldnt be a political ploy. But rather an apolitical process, saying judges take an oath, regardless of Political Party they align with those people who can apply the law, and do a great job
From northwest to southeast. Be on the lookout for some slick spots. Temperatures are currently in the low to mid 30s. We have a strengthening wind from the northwest at 10 to 20 Miles Per Hour and gusts are likely to push over 30 for a time. The dayplanner reveals temperatures holding in the lower southeast. Be on the lookout for some slick spots. Temperatures are currently in the low to mid 30s. We have a strengthening wind from the northwest at 10 to 20 miles per of snow, ice and heavy rain is dangerous driving conditions up and down the east coast this morning. Abcs megan hughes has more on the wild weather. nats of shoveling jaz filawisz im just cleaning up the area, so that nobody slips and falls. Up and down the east coastslippery sidewalks made for wobbly walking. On the roadsthat coating of ice left drivers scrambling to get traction . In pennsylvania derek fair was driving down route 29 in valley forge when he went off the road. Just missing this tree. Derek fair like im not