Theyre being combative or if they appear to be a threat to themselves after a night of drinking. Theres got to be better ways, cheaper ways to do it, than going to the emergency room or going to jail, thats the most expensive options there is right now, were already spending that. Hargadine says his department is exploring other options along with other local Law Enforcement agencies but a solution is a little ways off, and for now isnt a bill to end publicicntoxication arrests. As for other members of the Iowa City Community they seem to agree. Ive seen a lot of instances down here where we have had intoxicated people, i dont think we need everyone Walking Around here drunk all the time, it starts a lot of fights, people passing out everywhere, i think if they took the law away it would just cause more problems for people. I did talk to representativ e mary wolfe this afternoon who introduced the bill. She has a law degree and says being drunk isnt criminal. She says shes not re whats
Use to get to the university hospitals, to get to the high school, there are literally thousands of cars that drive on melrose pereray. It is frustrating, its really a difficult set of priorities. Iowa City Community School District chief Financial Officer criag hansel says he understands why parents are upset about cutting bus routes. But it means saving 400 thousand dollars in a way that doesnt hit the classroom. He says a fix to the problem would be more state funding. And that needs to come from state legislatures and the governor in des monies. We simply dont have the money to around, we simply dont have the money to provide that discretionary busing any longer. Schwartz says hes hoping the school board will do away with this plan all together. Hansel says its possible some parents can pay to have their kids bused to school, but thats still city, mark carlson, kcrg tv nine news. Lets turn now to meteorologist joe winters. Joe, wee expecting some coldld temperatures overnight . It
Odonnell says the reports of infected pregnant women in brazil having babies who have small heads, is worrying exexctant moms here at home. Patients are definitely calling. Its all over the news. Its all over the newspaper and magazines. So a lot of our patients are calling with concerns. Doctor odonnell recommends her patients follow the current cdc guidelines. Women who are pregnant or who are thinking of becoming pregnant, should not travel to those infected countries. And while doctors say the current risk here in iowa is extremely low, both medical providers say pregnant women need to be mindful of the risks. I think the cdc is right in heightening the awareness. If youre a pregnant mom, you want to know your risk. If youre going to these areas that are zika infested. As for murphy, shell stay close to home and worry about other things. That they baby continues to have a strong heartbeat, that i am measuring ok. Right now there are no reported cases of zika virus here in iowa. But
Weve got the list. Good evening and well get to that feud by donald trump and the pope in just a moment. But we begin tonight with the breaking news, the horrific chopper crash, not far from pearl harbor. The images coming in a short time ago. The chopper with several people onboard, crashing there into the watter off hawaii. The helicopter belonging to a tourist company, a popular flight for tourists. Witnesses jumping into the water to save the passengers. The ntsb is investigating at this hour. Abcs david kerley tonight on how they all survived this. At least one passenger in critical condition. Reporter it happened in just seconds. The helicopter, just short of land, romming over in the water. Holy crap reporter bystanders jump in to help the five people onboard. A knife was reportedly needed to free one of them. All survived. A 16yearold male in critical condition. The chopper coming down in pearl harbor near the uss arizona memorial. It was scary. Thought there was going to be a
Lawmakers tuesday to tell her personal story. Cancer Society Statistics show a 59 percent increased risk of melanoma for those who start artificial tanning before age 35. Many salons require parental permission for those under 18. But who will lobby lawmakers say an age ban is better. Its not something im ever going to give up on, its important to me and a lot of iowans that teenagers arent able to tan even with parental consent. We want it to be theyre not allowed to do it. Melanoma rates are increasing astronomically and its a clear correlation streit says some tanning salon owners say minors dont make up a large percentage of the tanning business. So a ban for t tse under age 18 might not be the financial blow some fear. Tanning ban supporters say some schools are tanning pledges for prom to eliminate the health risk. But those under 18 might still feel peer pressure to sport a tan unless it just wasnt an option based on age. Bruce . Were two and a half weeks away from when iowas me