Responsible for the damages. Wet commute. Its a soggy start to the day in the metro. But to the north, that rain could turn to ice. Well have a live report to show you what to expect. Its tuesday, february 16th today in iowa starts now. First on 13. Drivers are roads this morning. Last week we dealt with strong this morning, most of the metro will have to commute through a rainsnow mix. Channel 13s josh nguyen joins us now live from ames where temperatures could turn that a busy morning for Des Moines Police as they dealt with two overnight chases. The first started around 130 on the citys east side. And led officers on a chase at 100 Miles Per Hour on the interstate at one point. The driver eventually crashed at east 21st and university. Police arrested the person soon after. Just minutes later. Officers moines west side. This one started on 24th. The driver eventually got out of their car and started running. Officers caught up to suspect just a short while later in a garage in the 2
Whose leading in that state ahead of todays caucus. Student pledge. A Metro School District says High School Students should start their school day the same way other student do. Why the pledge of allegiance is returning to the classroom. Pothole patrol. How cities are trying to keep up with all the potholes. And how you can help. Its tuesday february 23rd. First on 13. Decision day has arrived for republicans in nevada this morning. The caucuses get underway there today. Just hours after the candidates wrapped a final late night push to win the state. President ial candidate 00 06the men and women in this room have a National Bully pulpit. President ial candidate 09 12this guy is sick, theres something wrong with this guy. Todays vote will be the republicans first big test in a state with a heavy latino population. The latest polls show donald trump with a 16 point lead over ted cruz. Meanwhile, john kasich heads into the vote with backlash brewing back home. Hes seeing protests after
Daring escape. A young inmate nearly outruns officials on his journey between facilities. Well tell you what went wrong and who helped him in the getaway. Its thursday, february 18. Today in iowa starts now. I80 35 meredith i235 keo first on 13. The mats are down morning. The state wrestling championship already has downtown buzzing, as workers prepare for the first big rush of fans. Channel 13s josh nguyen joins us now live from the epicenter of all the hype. Wells fargo arena. And josh, getting there today wont be as easy as fans remember. Tournament. The event center will have more staff than normal to accommodate the larger crowd. Buses can park at principle park and cab will bring fans over but those fans will be responsible for paying. There is a flat fee of 6. New this morning. A fort dodge man is behind bars after a inside a walmart store. 36yearold Jeremy Werneburg was on the run, charged with attempted murder. Then yesterday, police got a tip that he was at a local walmart. T
The winds will pick up today and gust 20 to 30 mph. With the wind, highs will be slightly cooler,in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Winds will be Even Stronger on thursday with gusts near 40 mph possible. That will keep highs well into the 30s for a brief cool down. Warm weather bounces back over the weekend, with highs close to 60s on first on 13. Results are still pouring in this morning from nevada. Last nights Republican Caucus results are nearly counted at this point, but already, we have a clear winner. Donald trump easily tops the field with 46 percent. Behind him, marco rubio with 24 percent. In third, iowas caucus pick ted cruz. He comes in just under rubio, with 21 percent. Then ben carson and john kasich at a distant fourth and fifth. Those numbers werent even half tallied when candidates began hitting the stage to address voters. 07 15 we won with young, we won with old, we one with highly educated, we won with poorly educated. I love the poorly educated. 26 32 we are one step
Gusts are expected to peak around 40 to 50 mph. A wind advisory is in effect across the state until 6 pm. Normal highs are around 37 in midfebruary, but well be in the 50s and 60s to finish out the weekend. The record high first on 13. We now know the names of the two men involved in a weekend shooting in the small town of eagle grove. One of those men faces attempt murder charges. It happened sunday night along this street in eagle grove. Police say Marcos Castaneda drove up and shot hugo salinas. And then shot himself. Medics rushed both men to a des moines released castaneda and police took him into custody. Salinas remains hospitalized. No word yet on his condition. A nurses aid in knoxville is out of a job after police say she stole money from a nursing home. 16 39 1519 i think thats terrible to take advantage of the elderly, especially when theyre in your care. police say 42yearold wanda vanwike of prairie city stole cash and a credit card from a 80year old female resident at the