Energy website, there are more than 3000 homes affected in des moines, and more than 300 in polk county, as well as some homes in johnston and urbandale. Now on to our top story. Whistle slap lucas state wrestling is underway at the well. And a hot topic at the state house is also resonating on the mats during this years tournament the state tournament has grappling for victory. But a statehouse is coaches, Athletic Directors, and if passed, every would be an athletic trainer to be at certain varsity local 5s Claire Powell met with School Leaders wednesday to see what they have to say. Its the biggest week for iowa wrestling but directors and parents, what a new iowa bill could mean for their wrestlers take a beating. Dangers that come with each sport some have taken so much, theyre out. Of three lake mills bulldogs, who is benched because of concussions i got two in football one after in a week, then antoher one two weeks ago in wrestling in an effort to curb these serious injuries, a
Leading us to a very chilly night with lows dropping into the low single digits. Wednesday there is a quick clipper that will swing through the and early afternoon that should give us a ranging from a couple inches. Were still cold the rest of the week but we will warm back to the 20s by thursday and friday. Valentines day as of now still looks to be fairly cold with snow possible, but luckily next week we are still expecting a warming trend. Elias lets get into the morning. Elias the Winter Weather hitting north and central iowa forced the Iowa Department of transportation and state patrol to close down interstate 35 between ames and clear lake. As we can see this morning. This is looking at the northbound lanes of the interstate. High winds and snowy weather left visibility poor, leading to Car Accidents. The roadway some stranded in ames, and officials have also warned against using sections of highway 69, which runs parallel to the interstate. Sabrina in the number two spot this mo
Attempted on live television. Plunging you into africas garden of eden. An expedition into one of the wonders of the world. Millions of majestic animals on the move as part of the great migration. The ground. Our drones and trackers following their steps, and yore part of it all with groundbreaking Virtual Technology at your fingertips. Gma live on safari in africa ststarts rig now. I dot know about you but chill bumps are already out. Good morning, america. Gma on safari live. Well give you an extraordinary glimpse at one of the natural wonders of the world. Lets take a look at it right now. Amy is there. Amy robach there live in africa. About to go into the Ngorongoro Crater in tanzania, one of the most spectacular, stunning sights in the world. You see her in the convoy right there. Amy, how is it . Oh, my goodness, george. It truly is the garden of eden. It is spectacular and just moments ago thats right, we descended into the 2,000foot deep crater and now we have just arrived and
Warmer weather with highs climbing back into the 40s and possibly a brief 50 elias lets get into the top five this morning. Elias those speed limits on iowas twolane country highways are now under review. State lawmakers have two proposals before them that would move the speed limit from 55 miles an hour up to 60 or 65. A study done by the iowa dot found that the average driver goes 62. Some are in favor of the changes, but arent sure if it would work everywhere. Sabrina in the number two spot this morning. Morning. Sabrina the Us Justice Department has filed a lawsuit claiming the city of ferguson, missouri continues to violate the rights of African Americans even after the shooting death of michael brown. The filing comes after ferguson leaders voted to change the terms of a deal with the doj over reforms to its police force court system. Elias the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door. Elias two more president ial hopefuls throw in the towel for 2016. Following p
Opinion over nominating a replacement. Sabrina candidates the debate stage with just five days left until carolina primary. Local 5 news midday in hd starts now. We are iowa sabrina good morning and thanks for joining us for midday. Im sabrina today there was a fatal morning. It happened just a semi truck northbound on i35 jackknifed. Killing the driver of the semi. Officials have confirmed that it was a single occupant accident, traffic had to be 56 to highway 28 at martensdale to get into the traffic resumed around 6 45 this morning. Sabrina shooting up in sunday evening. The 100 block of at around 8 pm two people were the victim was air lifted to the des moines hospital. The suspect was taken to a hospital in fort dodge. The names of the victim and the suspect are not being released at the time, pending further investigation. Sabrina new this morning, a snowmobile accident leaves one man seriously injured sunday. Sabrina the man had been part of group snowmobiling west of boone sund