Right now, the body of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is being flown to virginia. Officials say an autopsy was not performed. They did confirm he died of natural causes. Scalias sudden death is sending shockwaves through the nations cip the nations capital. The white house tonight saying president obama will not name a Supreme Court nominee this week. Early sunday morning, the body of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia arrived at an el paso funeral home, the flag out front is lowered to halfstaff. President obama paid tribute to the longestserving member of the court. Pres. Obama he will no doubt be remembered as one of the most consequential judges and thinkers to serve on the Supreme Court. Todd scalia was often seen as the keystone of the conservative, fivejustice majority on the high court, which frequently split with the 4 more liberal justices. Present obama said he would nominate a replacement, setting up an epic battle with republicans on the direction of the court. Sen
The holiday inn just before 4 00 this morning. We are maybe blocks away from i35 80 between Hoover High School and urbandale high school. The police are here from urbandale and the dci as well. Right now, when i mentioned earlier, Police Called just after 4 00 this morning on the report of a drug complaint. Whether that was use or a possible sale, we are not sure. Three people met the officers in the lobby, a fight ensued, and one suspect pulled out a gun. That is when Urbandale Police returned fire. Two women are currently in custody. Urbandale Police Responded very quickly and now dci is on the scene. We are being told this investigation could take some time, and we are expecting a press conference at some point a details if and when that does happen. Marcus mcintosh live in urbandale. Alyx turning to commitment news, as the republican president ial field narrows, the remaining candidates are now courting voters in South Carolina, ahead of tonights debate. The gop primary is almost a
Eric also this morning taylor swift swipes back at the naysayers with her acceptance speech at last nights Grammy Awards. Who one, who lost and who outdid themselves with their performances ahead. Eric good morning everyone and welcome back. Its tuesday february 16. Im eric hanson. Elizabeth im elizabeth klinge. We want to get over to metinka. We have a wintry mix coming down. Metinka it looks like a whole rainbow out there. Superbright colors are snowflakes that are melting as a are falling. As they are falling. Watch for freezing rain to make said. That could two makes in. Temps have been key overnight here it 36 degrees right now here it up to the north in ames, it is only 32. We are expecting the rain to temps dont get a chance to warm up at all. Well have a blustery afternoon. We are looking forward to the warmer days in the forecast. Eric and you may notice some slick spots out there on your drive this morning Shaina Humphries is here. What are the latest conditions right now . S
Of michael robinson, saying he buried him after the murder. At the time investigators said robinson was loretta dillingers boyfriend. Jerry dillinger was immediately sentenced to two life prison terms. But officials tell us they found him hanging by a bed sheet in his single occupancy cell around 11 30 last night. Staff immediatly began cpr. The effort lasted nearly an hour before dillinger was pronounced dead. The department of corrections says that due to the Ongoing Investigation no Additional Information is being released. Also new at noon, Missouri State trooper Anthony Piercy is was scheduled to be arraigned today in the death of clive native brandon ellingson. He way that and pled not guilty. A trial date will be set month. Ellingson died at lake of the ozarks in may of 2014 while in Missouri State Police Custody after being arrested on suspicion of boating while intoxicated. Piercy admitted that ellingson had the improper life jacket on when he was thrown from the piercy was ch
Iowans all over the state to get outside this weekend. Yes it will and many of us will , head straight for the recreational trails and parks. We did some checking, and while some are still pretty wet, all of the local trails are now open. And with warm temperatures in the overnight forecast the dreaded refreeze is unlikely. So you will be able to get out there, and enjoy some fresh air. Here is a guy who enjoys a lot of fresh air, curtis. You can get out there and ride your bike. Kurtis there are still snow drifts as you head from Dallas Center two. Temperatures today topped out at 52. Colder to the north. Shenandoah, 72. This is amazing kansas, great bend kansas, 90 degrees. Garden city, 89. Some of that warmer air is going to slide our way. As steve mentioned, when you get that temperature above freezing we will drop down to the upper 40s. Sunshine on the way. I want to keep in mind a lot of wins tomorrow wind tomorrow. If we hit 64 degrees i think we well it will be be warmest febru