Million pills last year. 20 were the painkiller hydrocodone, known as vicodin. While iowas amount of painkiller prescriptions is below the national average, some still find the numbers concerning. I spoke with a mother who lost her daughter to substance abuse. Her daughter first began abusing prescription pills before switching to heroin. Not be afraid to talk to your children, because its not just a street drug anymore. Its all of our problem. Everyone. Rose since this database started, doctorshopping has decreased in iowa. The program is working on expanding its database by sharing databases with more states to better track patients. Todd . Todd right now officials search , for 2 escaped inmates from the newton correctional center. Michael amodeo and jessy foley were discovered missing around 10 00 last night. Amodeo is serving a 10 year sentence on drug related charges. Foley is serving a 27 year sentence also for drug related if you see them, or know anything about their whereabout
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
Standoff in oregon. Shaina humphries is following the story and it may finally be coming to an end. Shaina we learned the remaining four occupiers of the wildlife refuge there say they will turn themselves into authorities. This video shows fbi vehicle surrounding the refuge. It has been going on for 40 days and at this point the holdouts say they will not, unless charges are dropped. They also learned cliven bundy was arrested for charges stemming from 2014. In maryland, flags will fly at half staff to honor to share some beauties were shot and killed on wednesday. One was to honor sheriffs deputies were shot and killed. The gunman had outstanding warrants in maryland and florida and was also shot and killed. That went into a dangerous storm are back home and recounting the nightmare at sea. I was on deck and so the water coming to the balcony. Shaina authorities with Royal Caribbean plan to strengthen the storm of avoidance policies. The ship was on its way to florida when it was bat
Breaking news with shots fired after a Wild Police Chase on des moines south side. Alyx sacks is at the scene this morning so is the suspect in custody . Alyx they are. They have the custody before 3 00 a. M. Behind me, the crime scene unit is on scene looking for evidence. We are in cassidy now. That is not where this started. Southwest 14th street is one an officer tried to pull over the suspect in a vehicle and the vehicle the suspect refused to pull over and led police on a perceived. That shes got up to 80 Miles Per Hour that chase got up to 80 Miles Per Hour. At that point, officers got out of his vehicle trying to get the suspect in the custody and that is when the suspect and then started to drive toward the officers and that is when the officer fired at the suspect. Suspect, but the suspect continued in the vehicle and was finally arrested at 227 this morning according to Des Moines Police. After attempting to flee on foot. We do know more about the suspect this morning. I tal
They used to save his life, ahead this morning. Youre watching kcci eight news. There will be people along the way who try to undercut your success. Eric also this morning, taylor swift swipes back at the naysayers with her acceptance speech at last nights Grammy Awards. Who won, who lost, and who outdid themselves with their performances, ahead. Eric good morning and welcome back, it is tuesday, february 16. Elizabeth you might want to step carefully as you head out this morning. Rainy weather out there could make slick spots. Metinka we have rain and snow across central iowa tracking to the south and southeast. The back edge of the precipitation is back through ames and carol. It has just been a cold rain but we do have patches where we have snow mixing and and some freezing rain. Sidewalk, the parking lot, and maybe some gravel roads in the country will be slick early on today. All of this will be moving out by 9 00 or 10 00 a. M. Across des moines and closer to noon. Heading for hi