Looks sunny and calm. Winds will pick up just a little bit saturday which will help boost our temperatures into the 50s and 60s with lots of sun ahead of our next frontal system set to move through saturday night. This will result in a cloudier and cooler day sunday with highs close to 50, strong wind and possibly a quick shower or two. Well end the month of february on a mild note monday with some sun and highs in the 50s before another disturbance moves through that will give the area a decent chance at seeing a rain snow mix monday night and tuesday. Temperatures will briefly fall into the 30s, but should rebound by the end of next week. Have a great weekend see graphics. Wx timer 40 police are still looking for a motive in a deadly series of shootins in kansas2 thursday. The shooter is dead, along with three of his victims. Shot a person in the parking lot of excel industries in hesston, where he worked. Then stormed inside and opened fire. worker he was just unloading on everybody
Told reporters in geneva today that the un health agencys response is evolving very rapidly. 15 companies have been identified as possible participants in the search for a vaccine. The zika outbreak has been spreading rapidly across latin america. Its been linked to birth defects in children. Dr. Mariepaule kieny who assistant directorgeneral for Health Systems and innovations there is a prospective who are pregnant and have been infected, are the outcome of the pregnancy is being looked at. So, in a few weeks or months we will see how many of these women deliver a child with microcephaly. And this will make the things much clearer. Meanwhile, ioc president thomas bach says there is no intention by any countries to pull out of the olympics in Rio De Janeiro over concerns about the mosquito borne virus. Bach says he has full confidence that brazilian authorities and Global Health organizations will take the proper steps to combat the outbreak. Weather adlib wind chill advisory in effect
Deputies found the car on its side. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A young child was also found inside the car. Paramedics took the child to the hospital to be checked out we dont have the childs condition. The names of those involved are not being released. A fight at a Des Moines School landed a teenage boy in the hospital this week. And his family says the school didnt do enough to prevent it from happening during tuesdays lunch period at merill middle school john brillant says his son got into a fight in the bathroom. Ever since hes remained hospitalized for a severe concussion and injuries to his arm and leg. Doctors say he will need several weeks of therapy. According to witnesses both boys were in a play fight a few weeks ago. And tuesdays fight was a rematch. The victims father was aware of issues between the boys. But says the school should have never let it go this far. 380107 how many Staff Members or teachers would over see the cafeteria at the time, it seems
The proposed legislation would not require a motorist to change lanes if there is a designated bike lane. The bill passed the senate yesterday and is now headed over to the house for debate. Lawmakers are also working on an amendment to the iowa constitution relating to Electronic Communications and data. The joint resolution would make it necessary for Law Enforcement to get a warrant to access that electronic information, from items like a computer or cell phone. The measure would have to pass two successive general assemblies before iowans could vote on it. 25 03 i think that philosophically, i think that our Fourth Amendment liberties should be held and protected zealously. And i think that is what a lot of iowans expect and obviously you have to balance that with public safety. The constitution is very clear on many of those things 25 23 the fbi says they want a onetime hack of the iphone from the San Bernardino terrorist. Today apple asked a federal court to throw out an order re
Good morning and thanks for joining us for local 5 news midday. Im amanda krenz. Amanda new at midday amanda there was a house fire in des moines this morning. It happened in a Single Family home near the intersection of hubbell and douglas avenue. There was no one was inside house when crews arrived on scene, but smoke was pouring out of basement and has caused extensive damage in the home. Officials say todays high winds did not contribute to the fire. Amanda ots a change is coming to the dowdupont headquarters in johnston just this morning, the recently merged Company Released a statement saying the Corporate Headquarters will be moving to delaware, while two Global Business centers will remain in johnston and indianapolis. While exact changes in staffing numbers have yet to be announced, the move will certainly have an impact on johnstons economy. Be sure to stick with local 5 to keep you up to date on this story as it develops. Amanda iowan has tested positive for the zika virus.