This section of interstate 35 is the worst, were right along exit 144, 145 and it goes from whiteout conditions and back in a matter of seconds. today its a lot more blowing snow then yesterday, 10 miles south was good but the further north i go its getting worse. semi driver Joshua Parmenter is making the trip to mason city and says if it gets any worse he may need to pull over and wait it out. if you have a loaded trailer its not too bad you just slow down but i have an empty one now and im all over the road doing 45 Miles Per Hour if i keep heading north and it gets a little worse ill just call it quits. just in this area. The iowa state patrol responded to 141 calls for service. Resulting in 29 vehicle accidents, seven of which included injuries. And although the interstate is back open, travel is still not vised. i wouldntecommend ming through this area for attle bit at least unlmorrow if you dont have to avel dont. ephanie moore, channel 13 a tow ban still remains in effect for t
Morning from the nations first primary vote. New hampshires primary has yet to be called officially, but the winners are clear. Heres a look at where things stand now. With about 90 percent of locations reporting. Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has already been declared the democratic winner. The race wasnt even close. Sanders pulls ahead of clinton by 22points. No doubt on the republican side either. Donald trump soars above all others with 35 percent. Behind him, Ohio Governor john kasich who finished eighth here in their victory speeches, the candidates focused on what lies ahead. Py21tu 1 36 1 47 president ial candidate i love you all, thank you, New Hampshire. We are going now to South Carolina. Were gonna win in South Carolina. Lv01w 59 1 09 theyre throwing everything at me except the kitchen sink, and i have the feeling that kitchen sink is coming pretty soon, as well last nights results are much different than we saw here in iowa. Where ted cruz and Hillary Clinton left as winn
Controversy surrounding a raciallycharged High School Basketball cheer may finally be over this morning. How students decided to turn this into a learning experience. Its friday february 26th. Today in iowa starts now. First on 13. Were waking up kansas this morning. Following a series of deadly shootings there yesterday evening. Overnight, police faced more tension as they investigated the suspects home. The whole situation started unfolding at around five last night. Officials say an attacker opened fire at a company in hesston, kansas thats near wichita. When it was over four people were killed including the gunman more than a dozen were wounded, many with critical injuries. The first officer to arrive single handily took the gunman down. Then overnight while investigating his home, early reports from neighbors led authorities to believe more victims or a be inside. We had to deal with it as a very volatile situation. Especially after like what we saw in colorado where there were bo
Numerous locations have had gusts over 50 miles per hour. Look at the metro. Winds gusting to 47 miles per hour. We are currently at 39. Temperatures in the low 30s to the west. The cold air will be moving in with some 40s to the east. The latest reports on these tornadoes coming up in a few minutes. Kevin this storm was a big one, the system stretching from lamoni to waterloo. Our crews were there as they hit. Steve and they are there live tonight with a look at the damage. We begin with ryan smith on des Moines Southside where winds snapped trees in half. Ryan widespread damage across much of southwest des moines. Those high winds blew in and in seconds these massive oak trees now, debris is scattered everywhere throughout this neighborhood and the area remains without power. Like 15 seconds. It hit and then it was done. Ryan a neighborhood known for its bountiful, beautiful oak trees torn apart. Now theres more wood on the ground than in the air. All these wonderful trees gone, is s
Across central iowa this afternoon. Bringing intense winds, rain and hail with it. Well look at the damage it left behind. Honoring our veterans. It is a day to step back and honor the men and women whove sacrificed for our country. How iowans observed the day. Black and gold. The hawkeyes are on a winning streak. Which means. So are the folks who sell hawkeye gear. The Economic Impact of going bowling. From who hd iowas High Definition leader. This is the channel 13 news at nine on fox 17 rain heavy rain, tornado sirens, hail. All part of a november storm that covered the state today. Our crew pulling over in albia. It was a similar scene about 100 miles to the north. Rain coming down in waves made visibility tough in woodward. The town hit by a tornado ten years ago tomorrow. Good evening. Im lynn melling. Thanks for joining us. Severe weather, as we know. Can hit anytime of the year. Reports of at least seven tornadoes are coming in from all across iowa. In this unusual november out