People hed been shot in the leg. Police have not identified that victim for his own safety. The second victim is also a witness. That persons safety is of concern, and he has been interviewed by our investigators the chief says investigators have not come up with a reason for the shooting yet although officers are convinced it wasnt a random driveby type incident. Tonight on tv 9 news at 6 ill tell you about another shooting at this complex in a parking lot last fall. Cedar Rapids Police recorded six homicide cases last year with one remaining unsolved. Live in cedar rapids, Dave Franzman kcrg tv9 news. Remember, whenever you see news, call newsline nine at 3193659999. You can also and videos to newsroom at kcrg dot com. Lets turn now to our waverly city cam. You can see the flag blowing in the wind on this blustery day. Meteorologist joe winters joins us now. Joe, when will those winds start dying down . As a major winter storm moves east across the great lakes and ohio valley our wea
A juvenile acting in self defense. Thats the reason why there wont be any charges for a shooting in linn county. The Linn County Attorneys Office says the shooter was underage and bbieve he acted in self defense for a shooting earlier this month. Sheriffs deputies responded to 1414 sisley grove road northwest the morning of february 6th. They found 44 year old Richard Smith was shot twice at his home. Hes since been released from the hospital and declined to file charges. A 30yearold man is in the Monroe County jail this mornrng for sexually abusing a 2 and half month old girl. Justin stickrod has been charged with 1st degree sexual abuse and child endangerment. Hes currently held on a 68,000 dollar bond. The Albia Police Department is assisting the Sheriffs Office with the investigation, which started is recovering. In a tv9 followup this morning. The e et Dubuque School board president is leaving the position. Shirley horstmans colleagues announced her resignation at last nights meet
Voters rejected a 10 Million Dollar bond vote to build a new Elementary School. It would have replaced current elementary buildings in riverside and ainsworth. The superintenden t says while the plan would have cut staff, it would have saved the district up to 250 thousand dollars a year. Kcrgtv9s mark carlson is live in our iowa city newsroom. Mark, there have to be a lot of concerns in the highland district about these cuts. Yes, as you noted they have to cut halfofa Million Dollars before the start of next school year. And that could mean a reduction in teachers, administrators even closing a school. My biggest fear is that the district is going to go under, its going to completely close, that is my biggest fear. Abby sojka has two kids in the Highland School district. For now. Next year shes pulling them and open enrolling in a Neighboring School District in part because of the Financial Outlook at highland. I think there is a lot of money being spent where it doesnt such as the At
Collision sports to provide a licensed athletic trainer to assess concussions and other injuries. The Senate Education Committee Approved the bill on an 86 Party Line Vote yesterday. Democrats approved it while republicans opposed. State senator from maquoketa and former High School Wrestling coach tod bowman spoke in favor of the bill, telling the Des Moines Register quote we are not covering every practice, but this is a step in the right direction where the most vulnerability occurs. Meteorologist Justin Gehrts has your first alert forecast, justin. We saw southern counties but now the anticipation of spring is taking over. Cloudy skies remain for the rest of the day, but the light snow has left with the exception of a couple flurries near the mississippi through early afternoon. Well have highs in the e wer to middle 30s. Mostly cloudy weather continues through tomorrow with highs in the lower 30s again. Well climb into the 40s on thursday, friday and saturday. We should see more s
Creek. Police havent found her attacker. Kelly recovered incident in 2005. I think i saw a rock in his hand. After that, i dont remember. Take an 8th circuit spot. She was quickly confirmed by the senate, 960. Shes very smart. Very dedecated. Shes very hard working. Judge Michael Melloy has known kelly for more than 20 years. In fact, she took the seat he left. I think that the fact that she has a background as a public defender would be unique on the Supreme Court. And also that she has had trial experience. Political scientists think it will be an uphill battle for kelly. Scalia was known as a soliliSupreme Court to avoid losing the spot to a more liberal judge, the gop who controls the senate, is threatening to wait out any of obamas nominations until a new process is reset. Of the republicans kelly will have to get past to reach the Supreme Court spot. Hes chair of the senate oversees the grassley was key to getting her a quick confirmation by the senate during her bid for the cour