Jobs. And why it could come down to how much tax money they can offer. Today in iowa today is going to be even warmer sunshine. Well be nearly 20 above normal with lows staying close to 40. Breezy this afternoon will help temperatures boost into the upper 50s and lower 60s throughout central iowa, hat as 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. Two meetings this morning could put fears of additional layoffs to rest for employees at a pioneer in anticipation of a merger with already lost their jobs at johnstons Dupont Pioneer since december. The citys mayor is hoping to reverse that trend. we are hopeful that over time if the decision is to stay in johnston and thats what we are very hopeful it will be, that even with that shake out over time we will see the Employment Base grow again and see th
First on 13. Were following a developing story on des moines south side this morning. Des Moines Police are now investigating an overnight stabbing there. It happened just before 2 30. A person who had been stabbed 14th. Just minutes later, Police Tracked down a vehicle they believe was at southeast 13 and thorton near the dunkin whether an arrest was made or what charges theyll face. The victim was sent to an area condition this morning. A series of delays is over this morning for a boone murder trial. After being postponed five times, jury selection finally begins today in the case of alexander fazzino. Fazinno is facing a first degree murder charge. Hes accused of killing his wife, emily in the couples home in january 2012. Authorities found emilys body in the bathroom. Fazzinos trail has been delayed five times. Most recently so he could care for his daughter as she recovered from a bone marrow transplant. His trial has been moved to winneshiek county. Jury selection is expected to
First on 13. Decision day has arrived for republicans this morning. Nevadas republican caucuses get underway today. Just hours after some candidates wrapped up rallies. Tracie potts has more on what to expect from washington. President ial candidate 00 06the men and women in this room have a National Bully pulpit. A final late night push to win nevada. President ial candidate 09 12this guy is sick, theres something wrong with this guy. The latest poll shows donald trump with a 16 point lead over ted cruz. The establishment of the republican is waking up to the fact that within a couple of weeks donald trump could be unstoppable. I just think he has turned this whole thing into a circus. Fresh off his second place finish in south carolina, marco rubio is hoping to score here president ial candidate 34 38we cant win. If we nominate someone, if we nominate someone that half the Republican Party hates. I again dont know what makes anyone believe that donald Trump Supporters are going to pe
First on 13. Des Moines Police officers say just before 230 am they tried to stop a vehicle near southwest 14th and porter but the person continued to drive away and a pursuit began. The vehicle eventually came to a stop. As the officer tried to talk to the driver, the suspect drove off again this time towards the officer. The officer then fired at the suspect but missed. Police made an arrest and found the car had been stolen. They are now investigating. First on 13. Some of the results for the iowa caucus may have come down to coin flip tie breakers. But thats not the case in New Hampshire. The votes of the first in the nation primaries are in. And they have democrat Bernie Sanders and Republican Donald Trump celebrating this morning. Heres a look at the numbers with almost all the precincts reporting. Sanders redeems himself from a tough loss in iowa, beating he also becomes the first jewish candidate to win a president ial primary. Donald trump coasts to number one with 34 percent.
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