Their positions this afternoon at the capitol on a bill opposing the governors plan. The republicans want to maintain the same timeline to privatize the states medicaid system, while the democrats say not privatizing will save iowans more money and provide better healthcare. Theres no point on us arguing on political ideologies about this. We need to look at exactly whats going on here and remember the patients and clients come first. Stephanie 2shot early this evening, the bill passed out of the House Committee by a 93 majority, which means it will go onto the senate for another vote. Well have a full breakdown of what was said today and what to expect, coming up at local 5 news at 10. Jack 2shot and governor branstad also spoke about his medicaid privatization plans today, saying this is the best thing for iowans. I dont threaten vetos, ive never done that, i really reserve judgement. But, i would point out, the state of iowa has worked very hard, and we have put together a thoughtfu
Local 5 news at 10 starts in 30 seconds. Youre watching local 5 news at 10 in hd. We are your forecast first. Brad wx wall weather adlib our quiet, mild weather is about to change as we head into tonight and tomorrow. We had light winds and mild temperatures the past two days, but some northerly winds will be bringing us back down to closer to normal for late february. Look for our mostly cloudy skies to continue tonight with even a few light showers possible for mainly eastern counties early tonight. The winds will be increasing from the nnw at 1020 mph and stay with us the next two days. This will mean colder temperatures with mainly 30s the next two days for highs. We could see a little sunshine thursday afternoon, but a better chance for that on friday with our best looking day will be saturday with sunshine and milder sw winds helping to push us up into the 50s in central iowa with some areas reaching 60 our relatively warm weather will hold into early sunday, but then a cold fron
Your forecast first. Brad wx wall weather adlib very strong winds have caused a lot of travel problems in Northern Iowa today. Gradual improvement will take place tonight, but it will still be cold and windy throughout the night. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers possible tonight. The nw winds that were 2040 mph will be more like 1525 mph overnight. Blowing snow will not be much of a problem for most areas, but wind chill values will be dropping below zero into tuesday morning. Tuesday will bring us another cold and windy day with increasing sunshine. Local 5 news at 10 in hd starts now. We are iowa stephanie 2shot good evening. Im stephanie angleson. Jack 2shot and im jack miller. Less than a month away from when iowa is supposed to switch over to privatized medicaid. Some iowa senators are pushing a bill that would repeal that plan. Stephanie this, as Govenor Branstad lashes out at democrats. Clai healthcare all about politics. Stephanie local fives
Local 5 news midday in hd starts now. We are iowa elias good morning and thanks for joining us for local 5 news midday. Im Elias Johnson. Elias new at midday today a 6 monthold hitandrun case now has an identified driver. Elias you may remember this case from last year. On august 23 of 2015, West Des Moines police found the body of 21yearold tennesse resident Daulton Holly on Raccoon River drive for the past six months, police had been looking for a car in connection with a body found on the side of the road. There was a 1,000 dollar reward for anyone with information on hollys death. Yesterday 37 yearold van meter resident Ronald Hauser turned himself in to police he was arrested today for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in the death of a person and operating a Motor Vehicle while under the influence. Hauser has been released on bond. Elias onto a story sweeping the nation, the battle continues in the wake of scalias death. Elias the empty chair of the Late Supreme Court Ju
Withdrawal led to emilys drowning death. Not murder. Juddge michael moon kept things moving along bringing up three witnesses to the stand following opening. Attorneys using numerous exhibits including emergency units body camera footage, photos, chilling 911 call from alex fazzino when he found emily dead that night in january 2012. Oh my god no. Shes dead. Shes dead . Yes, shes purple. Shes purple . Oh god no, no. Please help. Ok do you want to try cpr . Yes claire the trial will continue tomorrow morning beginning at 830, its expected to go for 2 even 3 weeks. Because of that, the winnishiek Sheriffs Department has added a few security steps, metal detector extra deputies on duty. Well be bringing you the latest coverage as witness testimonies continue. Live from winnishiek county Claire Powell local 5 news we are iowa. Jack new at 6 tonight, a clive man accused of taking in a trophy deer with bait wont be going to jail. Jack joseph franz from clive was found not guilty. He was char