Local election tonight. The news starts in 30 seconds. Youre watching local are iowas most accurate weatheryour forecast first. Brad wx wall weather adlib it was nice to see the sunshine today, but we still had to deal with those cold nw winds. Thankfully they will be coming down this evening, but this will also mean a very cold night for all of iowa. Skies will be clear early tonight with a few clouds coming in later. Winds will drop to 510 mph later tonight as temps drop into the 0s and 0s. Clouds will likely be back to greet us for wednesday along with a chance for some light snow. Central and western iowa are most likely to see about 1 of snow after home in the evening. At least the winds will not be blowing this little snow around like monday. More cold air will be with us right into the weekend with the sun returning for saturday, but highs will only be in the teens for central iowa. There will be another system coming through sunday that could bring us several inches of snow, so
Morning. But the situation quickly escalated. They noticed a fire had started inside the home. They say they tried unsucessfully to get johnston to come out. They even broke through the door. But the smoke and heat made the situation too dangerous. 2 40 13 we dont want to die, when that fire and smoke gets to that point the officers cant function thats when we need to move. The Fire Department was called to the scene. They were able to get the flames extinuguished in about 2 minutes. 2 42 59 we went in and found a deceased male in the structure. Nikki now there was about a ten minute delay from when firefighters arrived on scene. To when they started fighting the flames here. Coming up at six well explain the reason for that delay. And why police and fire Officials Say this was a incredibly unsual and tricky situation for them to deal with. Reporting live in des moines, nikki davidson. Local five news, we are iowa. Jack trail today iowa went first, but now its New Hampshires turn. Jack
Debated on the floor anytime soon. Still a study bill, it will be followed closely, at the statehouse, amanda krenz, local 5 news, we are iowa. Stephanie we want to know what you think about this proposed medical cannabis bill . Let us know for a chance to see your comments onair. You can post you thoughts on facebook and twitter. Or send us an email or give us a call. Wed love to hear what you think the Contact Information is on your screen. Jack also at the statehouse today Education Funding is on the minds of lawmakers. Jack inside Senate Chambers Democratic Leaders say theyre following the law when it comes to Education Funding. And fighting to get money in place for the next two school years. They proposed a 4 percent hearing from School Districts that theyve had to delay buying classroom materials, textbooks, and technology. The funding for the 2018 school year passed along party lines. The senate voted in favor of 4 percent 26 to 24. The bill now moves on to the republican contr
Friday, but mainly were just looking at a cold and windy day. As of now there is still a chance well see some accumulating snow on valentines day, although likely towards the Morning Hours for the most accumulation. Next morning. Sabrina we begin in New Hampshire, where the counting continues, but with almost 95 percent of precincts in, the projected winners of tuesdays president ial primary are Bernie Sanders for the democrats and donald trump for the republicans. Their fellow candidates now looking at what changes will need to be made to their campaigns heading into the South Carolina and nevada primaries later this month. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias speaking of voting. Iowa is one of three states that currently does not allow felons to vote unless the right has been restored by the governor. However, the Iowa Supreme Court says it will now consider whether that rule should be changed. The decision to hear the case would clear up which of the states former offend
Headed next. Local 5 news midday in hd starts now. We are iowa elias good morning and thanks for joining us for local 5 news midday. Im Elias Johnson. Elias Winter Weather snarled this mornings cummute. The snow is coming down outside. Lets check in first with our road warrior Claire Powell. With a look at current conditions, claire . Claire road warrior wintry weather Claire Powell new this morning, a Police Pursuit leads to an officer involved shooting. Elias the incident began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle around two morning. The suspect refused to stop 14th and porter. Leading to a chase. He has now been identified as 25 yearold des moines resident pursuit, allen lost control of the car and stopped. When an officer approached the car, allen began driving in the direction of the cop. Thats when the officer fired at allen. Allen was arrested after abandoning the vehicle and attempting to flee on foot. He has been charged with assault with a weapon on an officer, Second De