Of these mass shootings, but to improve the odds that they dont happen as frequently. Stacey this is the second mass shooting in less than a week. 57yearold robert dear is accused of opening fire friday in colorado springs. Stick with us for the latest on this story. We will be bringing you updates in this newscast. Also stay informed with kcci online and our mobile app. Steve shocking details this afternoon in the disturbing murders of a des moines couple. Police arrested suspect Michael Wanchanic last night after a 4hour standoff in the middle of a rural highway. Kccis kim st. Onge is live in des moines with new documents in the case. Kim steve, some of the details in this criminal complaint are pretty disturbing. It revealed that wanchanic allegedly took the gun from his stepmothers room, then shot several times while they were asleep in their room inside this home here in the 3900 block of center street. Their five week old baby was in heathers arms when she was killed. Just over 2
Step outside, it you will not really needed this morning. Metinka it feels really nice out this morning. 50 degrees already. No rain to worry about. That is going to change. Later on this afternoon, well have a little bit of light rain, light drizzle. Temperatures today still today stay really mild. Temperatures will start out decent and then fallout into the 30s. That would change the rain over into a wintry mix. We have a winter storm watch to talk about. Eric thank you metinka. Millions of americans are expected to hit the road this morning for their holiday travel. But officials are warning to stay alert and vigilant, amid heightened concerns over potential terror plots. Shaina humphries has the latest. What are Law Enforcement officials doing to keep americans safe this Holiday Season . Shaina travelers this week should expect steppedup security at airports and train stations across the country. The tsa is advising to get to the airport even earlier, to allow for extra screening t
Still searching for justice. Kevin ryan smith just back from the lake of the ozarks tonight with Sergeant Randy henrys emotional admission. Ryan Sergeant Randy henry didnt hold back in our oneonone interview. The former water patrol supervisor tells me the Highway Patrol is at fault, but the agency has been trying to silence his story. I just feel so bad for the family that we killed their son. Ryan Brandon Ellingsons death on missouris lake of the ozarks was ruled an accidental drowning. But nearly a year and a half later, a former water patrol supervisor is speaking out. As soon as Brandon Ellingson got onto tony piercys boat i believe it was a death march. Ryan Sergeant Randy henry of the missouri Highway Patrol was working that night and interviewed trooper Anthony Piercy immediately after the accident. This happened on our watch. It should not have happened. It was totally preventable and it was covered up. Ryan may 2014, trooper piercy while intoxicated. Those critical moments af
Overseas have some people concerned. But president obama says there are no known Credible Threats against the u. S. Homeland. Nevertheless, he is asking everyone to remain vigilant. Pres. Obama i want the American People to know, entering the holidays, that the combined resources of military, intelligence and Homeland Security agencies are on the case. Elizabeth americans can expect to see a heightened security presence at places likes airports and train stations. Authorities are also monitoring for potential threats against socalled soft targets. Sec. Jeh johnson potential copycat acts, similar to things that occur overseas. Were focused on the lone actor as well. Elizabeth the tsa is recommending that air travelers arrive at least 2 hours before their flights to give themselves plenty of time to get through security. Kim lots of people are hitting the road early to beat the rain, ice and snow. Drivers are facing. Emmy roads are filling up hour after hour this thanksgiving eve with tr
You are watching kcci eight news. Eric also this morning, were live at a central iowa holiday tradition. A beautiful a preview of the one, festival of trees and lights ahead. Good morning everyone. Thanks for waking up with kcci 8 news this morning. Elizabeth its on wednesday, november 25th. We will get right over to metinka and no need to bundle up metinka . Metinka it is feeling really warm out, 50 degrees right now in des moines. Cooler to the north, 43 in ames. All the locations across the state are waking up to temperatures above freezing. You dont have to worry about slick spots and right now theres no precipitation. We will have drizzle, pockets of fog developing but temperatures will stay warm. 53 degrees, a good getaway day. Weather turns a bit yucky and we start with impressive rainfall totals, maybe 12 inches in central iowa changing to a wintry mix. That will be followed by a chilly, breezy black friday. Eric millions of americans are expected to hit the road this morning f