Johnston. How the city is turning an eyesore into a crown jewel protecting students. Lawmakers are also discussing a bill that would protect students whove suffered a concussion. Why some Athletic Departments have reservations about it. From who hd iowas High Definition leader. This is the channel 13 news at nine on fox 17 good evening. Im lynn melling. Thank you for joining us tonight. The des moines metro is experiencing rapid growth and bringing new developments along has been targeting an area along merle hay road for years as a destination spot but a vacant lot has been a thorn in its side. Justin surrency explains why city leaders say johnston will wings. To say the old north end diner and attached hotel in johnston have lost their luster is an understatement. You see across the street a thats falling apart, community and an eyesore for our customers to see it across the street. In 2013 a city leaders initiated a new vision for the merle hay road gateway, with advancements such a
Near hoover elementary this morning. Thats at the corner at wiley and johnson. Authorities say an earlier pursuit ended in this area. Police say they dont believe there is any danger to the public. State senatoto are expected to debate a bill about the states Medicaid Program today. The bill would end contracts with three private companies that are slated to take over ownership on march 1st. Majority in the senate, so the bill will most likely pass there. Republican controlled house. Speaker linda upmey said she likely wont let the bill on the house floor, because governor branstad will veto. Senator liz mathis is a sponsor of the legislation. She is hoping upmeyer will reconsider if republicans have a good show of support today and in the house. Hopefully shell see that there maybe a lot of republicans and democrats who will support this bill when it gets over there and it wont be dead on arrival. Wellknown senate republican, is supporting the bill. Governor branstad is pushing privat
Standoff. Cutting his face multiple times. tom moore k9 handler, metro pd when he bit the suspect, he bit him on the leg and the suspect then had a machete and chopped at the dogs face, luckily not striking any eyeballs, anything like that. Karen Castro Tom Moore with metros k9 unit. Says nicky did exactly what he was trained to do. tom moore k9 handler, metro pd very tough dog, never let go, good dog, heart of a champion. Karen Castro Moore works alongside. Nicky and his handler, Sergeant Eric kerns. Pictured here with his fourlegged partner. tom moore k9 handler, metro pd i talked to Sergeant Kern a little bit ago and he says nicky is doing great, acting very normal at home almost seems excited to go back to work, ready to go back to work even though he still has all the stitches and things like that. karen castro this is surgery. Obviously in pain. But just a few days later, pictures. Where nicky appears more alert. Pd that dog will be back, without a doubt. Hell be back. Its trauma
They now say they may turn themselves in this morning. Kirsten Joyce as all this was going on. Nevada Rancher Cliven Bundy decided to head to oregon. He was arrested. After touching down in portland. brian loftus we have live team coverage. On both the situation in oregon. And bundys arrest. Lets first go to reporter Andrew Dymburt in burns. Andrew dymburt on cam this is as close to the refuge as we can get. Behind me is an fbi checkpoint that was set up a couple of weeks ago. Now the fbi says that all of this recent activity started on wednesday afternoon around 430 when one of the occupants decided to get on an atv heading towards this checkpoint, but then suddenly turned around at a high rate of speed. Heading back into the refuge. vo as far as what weve seen, we noticed some white lights coming out of the refuge. Which is really strange because usually its pitch black around here. We also noticed an ambulance parked in the area for about 30 maybe 45 minutes before heading back into
Delta, keep climbing. There are those who say we cannot defeat a corrupt political system and fix a rigged economy. But i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place and look to the american horizon. To a nation where every child where quality healthcare will be a birthright of every citizen. Where a good job is not a wish, but a reality. Where women receive equal pay and a living wage is paid to all. An america where after a lifetime of labor, there is time for rest and grandchildren. A nation that defends our people and our values, but no longer carries so much of that burden alone. I know we can create that america if we listen to our conscience and our hearts and not to the pundits and the naysayers. Im Bernie Sanders. I approve this message, and i ask for you to caucus for me. Thank you. Dave Courvoisier happening right now. Metro police are investigating a deadly shooting in southEast Las Vegas. Thank you for joining us, im Dave Courvoisier. Paula Francis and