Brad wx wall weather adlib well, the warmth has arrived this is especially true for the state where 50s and 60s have pushed in this afternoon. Look for tonight to stay rather windy and warm by february standards with temps in the 50s for many areas overnight and then 40s to the north. This will set the stage for a very warm friday, but it will also be windy. Winds tonight will be more southerly at 15 25, but by morning they will have turned to the west at 2030 mph with some gust over 40 mph possible skies will tonight, but will clear us a very sunny friday winds, our highs north and 60s south. Good too with less wind, more sunshine and continued warm temperatures. It will really be feeling like a spring has sprung sunday will be a little cooler with some clouds around, but still not bad with highs mainly in the 40s. Next week is looking pretty quiet and dry overall, but mostly in the 40s for highs. That is still above average though, so i am not complaining local 5 news at 10 in stepha
Latest tonight on local 5 news at ten. Std out back to you. Stephanie be sure to stick with local 5 as we update you on this story. Turning now to your statehouse matters. The deadline for medicaid is now 12 days away. More than half a million iowans on medicaid will have their care switched over to private out ofstate companies. Local fives chief Political Correspondent amanda krenz is liive wth an update as we continue our countdown to coverage. Amanda bam at the statehouse today, Senate Democrats and House Republicans spoke candidly about their differences regarding the governors plan to privatize medicaid. Senate democrats are standing firmly by their decision to pass a bill that would stop the whole transition from happening. Standing by their position to not even take that bill up for debate. Pam jochum 4 54 i am calling on the house to take this bill up and gie it a fair hearing. If they are listning to the people they represent, they need to bring this bill up before th eentire
Cars blocked off traffic in the area while crews put out the flames. Police say firefighters rescued three cats from the home. Fire Officials Say the fire started inside a bathroom. Firefighters contained the flames to that room, but the house does have smoke and water damage throughout the 2nd floor. No one was hurt. Emergency responders took one person to the hospital after a shooting early this morning in cedar rapids. The Linn County Sheriffs Office responded to 1414 sisley grove road northwest around 3 30. An ambulance took the victim to Mercy Hospital in cedar rapids with multiple gunshot wounds, and from there, to the university of iowa hospitals and clinics. The suspect in the shooting was detained at the home and questioned by linn county deputies this morning. Tonight republican president ial candidates took to the stage in new ahead of tuesdays primary. After skipping the most recent debate and finishing 2nd in the iowa caucuses, donald trump was back in the fold. Kcrgtv9s W
Conditions during the evening tonight and morning tomorrow. A blizzard watch remains in effect for the nw part of the viewing area until monday. Travel will become hazardous, so if you are looking to go out for the big game, make sure to head out early and use extreme c ction. Thanks britley. Police say an armed suspect robbed money from a bakery in iowa city. Authorities went to the acapulco mexican bakery around 515, yesterday ening. Thats at 1937 keokuk street. Police say ththsuspect walked into the business and showed a handgun. Thats when he demanded money, and ran away. Police say witnesses described the suspect as a 58, heavy set hispanic or black man. And that he was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, white shoes, and a white face mask. If you have any information your asked to call l ime stoppers at 358tips. The Linn County Sheriffs Office is investigating a shooing on the Northwest Side of cedar rapids. Deputies went to a domestic disturbance call at 1414 sisley grove road n
Possible to the far north. Back behind the system the winds get Even Stronger out of the west at 15 to 25 mph, gusting 30 plus at times. This combination will be enough to cause potential white out conditions during the evening tonight and morning tomorrow. A blizzard watch remains in effect for the nw part of the viewing area until monday. Travel will become hazardous, so if you are looking to go out for the big game, make sure to head out early and use extreme caution. Thanks britley. Police say an armed suspect robbed money from a bakery in iowa city. Authorities went to the acapulco mexican bakery around 515, yesterday evening. Thats at 1937 keokuk street. Police say the suspect walked into the business and showed a handgun. Thats when he demanded money, and ran away. Police say witnesses described the suspect as a 58, heavy set hispanic or black man. And that he was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, white shoes, and a white face mask. Police are still investigating, if you have