Some folks here today told me there are no new additional job cuts planned in this announcement today. And this merger still needs regulatory approval. Steve and stacey . Stacey iowas congressional delegation were disappointed with the news that dowdupont decided not to make johnston its home headquarters. Sen. Ernst we will maintain a presence. By the way, i understand through that merger, by research and development in johnston, iowa. But that does not help those families and employees that are losing their jobs right now. Stacey senator Charles Grassley says hes disappointed, too. But he adds, quote, todays announcement may not be what we had hoped, but it underscores the value of pioneers outstanding employees and Innovative Research and development. Grassley goes on to say, still at issue is the antitrust review, which ill be keeping a close eye on. Im continuing to listen to concerns from farmers and consumers about the merger. Steve des moines attorney Steve Zumbach has been wor
1245 this morning. Morning. Bailey nono faces charges of public intoxication and wreck less use of a firearm. Fortunately no one was hurt. Cooler weather is back in the corridor after we broke some records yesterday. Still mild for the end of february but the winds were howling this afternoon. You can see our skycam shakiki in the breeze ere at broadcast park. Park. Unfortunately more changes are on the way. Meteorologist Rebecca Kopelman is here with a Police Officer in virginia was killed in the line of duty on her very first day on the job. An Army Staff Sergeant is now charged with killing her and his wife. Wife. Officer ashley guin don responded to a Domestic Violence call in wood bridge. It isnt clear exactly what happ ned next but police say 32yearold ronald her. Two other officers were wounded. Officer guin don was just sworn in last week now police are in mourning. Our condolences go out to ashleys mother and her extended family as well as all of her loved ones throughout this
Flags outside the Us Supreme Court and in other parts of the country are flying at half staff today in honor of justice Antonin Scalia. The leading conservative voice on the Nations High Court died after nearly 30 years on the bench. The 79yearold scalia apparently died of Natural Causes while on a trip to texas yesterday. Scalia was appointed by president Ronald Reagan in 1986. Serving as the Senior Member of the court for the last several years. President obama says he will nominate a replacement for scalia. The president offered his condolences to Justice Scalias family from california. Obama our country. Calling him a larger than life presence on the bench with a brilliant legal mind. He then announced he would seek to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Saying the nomination is bigger than any one party. I plan to fulfill my Constitutional Responsibilities to nominate a successor in due time. There will be plenty of time for me to do so and for the senate to fulfill its respons
According to the San Antonio News express. Senior Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died of Natural Causes while staying at a Luxury Resort in west texas. Scalia was appointed by president Ronald Reagan in 1986. He is considered one of the most conservative justices in recent years. Scalia was 79 years old. An Urbandale Police officer shot and killed a suspect after responding to a drug call at a hotel earlier today. Officers were called to the four this morning. When Police Arrived they found three people in the hotel lobby. Thats when officers say one of the people pulled out gun and started shooting at them. Police returned fire. Killing the shooter. Channel 13s Reid Chandler joins us live from the hotel with the latest on the investigation yeah jodi, police tell me this will be a lengthy investigation because it did feature an officer involved shooting. Police tell me there are security cameras inside the hotel that should be able to give the different departments involved in th
Kalamazoo police chief very relieved that we have someone in custody nats 911 gfx shots fired we have one confirmed victim right now overnight a city was gripped with fear after a man opened fire at three different locations across a 13 mile span in kalamazoo michigan. The first a parking lot where a woman walking to her car was shot several times. The second a few hours later at a car dealership, a father and son killed. The third outside a Cracker Barrel restaurant, the suspect taking the lives of nye and 3 others in 2 vehicles. Leaving a 14yearold girl in critical condition. Sot jeffrey getting kalamazoo county prosecutor you dont ever expect anything like this to ever happen anywhere yet along in kalamazoo, this is just the most awful thing ever. The suspect, jason dalton, an uber driver taken into custody hours after the final shooting. In a statement the company says our hearts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this devastating crime. Its a crime not just heartb