Draft order to summarize the pro and cons discussed on each side over the last four days. They plan to use this in further talks because theres still a lot left to go over. The board focused on if the Dakota Access pipeline would promote public convenience and necessity. That meant looking at economic and environmental impacts. I agree they all have inherent risks, and i think when you look at what is planned for construction, those risks have been taken into account. Rose but throughout the 3hour meeting, Board Members showed they still have some questions left. Such as on certain issues like energy reliance. Those are the two views which comes first . Rose the pipeline would carry up to 570,000 barrels a day from the Bakken Oil Fields in north dakota to illinois. Members of iowa citizens for Community Improvement have protested the pipeline. They say theyre frustrated with the process. I think the past 4 days have indicated that this process is broken and isnt working for , iowans so
Highway 20 on the way to fort dodge. We had a few cars that were slowing down because of the ice and wind and the blowing wind conditions and were stopped. A semi actually came up and struck a vehicle and the semi then got stuck. Laura the jackknifed semi caused 40 to 50 drivers to be stuck at a standstill for up to two hours. Drivers like tristan obe. The 40 mile and hour wind was so loud we could barely hear him as we talked. The howling wind and slick spots were so bad even our news car got stuck. I couldnt see two feet in front of my car. Laura the dot eventually shut down i35 from ames to clear lake forcing drivers to take dangerous back road detours. And on the back roads there were huge drifts about three feet high and if you werent going 40 miles and hour you werent going to get through them. Laura state patrol says the best thing to do it just stay home if you can. If you go out you are going to risk your life. You are going to risk your familys life and you can actually risk
It will be quiet heading for highs into the mid to upper 30s. You still need coats today but as we go through tomorrow and into friday, over the weekend, highs will be feeling like spring into the 50s and maybe 60s. Eric the Iowa Supreme Court is reviewing a lawsuit filed by the estate of former slipknot been number paul gray. He died of a Drug Overdose in 2010. His wife is suing a former doctor saying she and her daughter deserve financial compensation. A polk county judge previously throughout the lawsuit partially because grays daughter was not born until six months after her death. His death. His attorney argued that should not matter. The defense says the medical malpractice lawsuit was filed too late. Bruce stoltze everyday she lives without her father. There is no father around her to support her. Her birthdays. Eric hoch we believe that the statute of limitations. Its not ambiguous. The court has been down this road before with schultz, its an analysis that holds true. Eric the
Dodge into the metro, and we are only expecting about an inch total of accumulation, but it is enough snow aligned with the wind to create whiteout conditions across the countryside, even in the metro. A White Knuckle commute for the shore for sure. Eric you will want to use both hands on the Steering Wheel this morning. An overnight blizzard warning means some parts of iowa are waking up to messy roads. Take a look at all of the colors on the screen. Heres the latest look at 511ia. Org. Blue means partially covered in snow or ice, pink is completely covered. City. That means travel is not advised. Be aware as you are heading out this morning. The big story this morning, theres a new super bowl champion. The Denver Broncos took down the Carolina Panthers last night here on kcci, final score 2410. Elizabeth it really came down to defense. Nfl mvp cam newton was shut down kccis scott reister was there in santa clara for the big game. Scott it was a great matchup, the number one offense t
Eric also this morning taylor swift swipes back at the naysayers with her acceptance speech at last nights Grammy Awards. Who one, who lost and who outdid themselves with their performances ahead. Eric good morning everyone and welcome back. Its tuesday february 16. Im eric hanson. Elizabeth im elizabeth klinge. We want to get over to metinka. We have a wintry mix coming down. Metinka it looks like a whole rainbow out there. Superbright colors are snowflakes that are melting as a are falling. As they are falling. Watch for freezing rain to make said. That could two makes in. Temps have been key overnight here it 36 degrees right now here it up to the north in ames, it is only 32. We are expecting the rain to temps dont get a chance to warm up at all. Well have a blustery afternoon. We are looking forward to the warmer days in the forecast. Eric and you may notice some slick spots out there on your drive this morning Shaina Humphries is here. What are the latest conditions right now . S