Donation to the cause. The spirit of christmas is all about giving back and being thankful for what you have spreading love so i think this is a great way to do it. Rose an outpouring of support Jolly Holiday lights volunteers never expected. Were going to be able to put smiles on kids faces that originally we thought wed have a hard time granting wishes this year. Rose ending it all on a happy note. So tender and mild elizabeth the carolers raised 430 sunday night. Eric in spencer, iowa, the community is mourning the loss of a beloved student and wellknown athlete. Austin roberts passed away after competing at the spencer invitational wrestling tournament saturday night. Spencer Community School Officials Say the High School Senior collapsed on the wrestling mat and was then taken to Spencer Hospital where he died. Austins school mates friends mates, friends and family are coming together to help his family cover any medical bills and funeral expenses. A go fund me account has already
On its homefront since world war ii france unleashed a wave of massive airstrikes against isis pounding the militant groups , defacto capital in syria. This is in a war context. Nikole back in paris a city on edge. French officials reported over 150 police raids overnight. And authorities launched an International Manhunt for a key suspect. In turkey Global Leaders , including president obama plotted next steps. Its an attack on the civilized world. Nikole the administration defended its strategy after coming under growing criticism for suggesting the terror group had been contained. Unless that changes strategically, we can expect more attacks. We dont have until the next election to deal with isil. There is a 9 11 coming and its coming from syria if we dont disrupt their operations. Nikole the president S National Security adviser ben rhodes said the fight against isis will be a will remain vigilant. In washington, nikole killion, kcci 8 news, iowas news leader news leader. Elizabeth
41 and the metro, 35 in ames. Above average temperatures. We stay dry for much of the day and then the rain moves in this weekend this evening. Alyx new this morning, fire officials are investigating an Early Morning house fire on des moines east side. Crews were called to the 3,000 block of east 8th street in des moines just before 4 00 this morning. When crews arrived there were , flames and smoke coming from the house. Officials tell us no one was home at the time of the fire but they do believe someone lives there. They believe the home sustained about 20,000 in damages. A des moines mother is put behind bars thursday for leaving her kids alone in an unlocked car at walmart. When customers spotted the three children alone inside a parked car they alerted police. Security cameras show the mother inside walmart for about 25 minutes. 24yearold briana webb faces three charges of child endangerment. Vehicle was not running with the temperature outside at about 49 degrees, and two unopen
Could they go even lower . You are watching kcci eight news. Eric well the calendar says wednesday, november 18th, but were getting a little deja vu here. The scene outside sure looks a lot like it did yesterday, more rain falling overnight. That has moved out but the pavement is still wet. Welcome back everyone, im eric hanson. Elizabeth im elizabeth klinge. Still feels pretty nice out there too this morning, temps havent dropped yet, metinka. That will be changing. Metinka the word of the day is moist. Everybodys favorite word. The day your mom would say is the perfect day to catch a cold. Temperatures are decent, 50 in des moines. A high of 53, we will have a couple showers and is a moving through by late this morning into the afternoon. Then we have big changes. Tomorrows top story will be the this friday, power are possibly first snowfall of the season followed by cold air. Whatever snow does manage to stick will melt toward next week. Eric president obama has been briefed on the
As we said the snow is moving out and were adding it all up. Metinka we had a record snowfall in des moines and waterloo. They had over 10 inches of snow. Down through august and ames. At the airport, 5. 4 inches of snow with lighter totals around iowa. Flurries around farther northwest iowa lifting to the northeast and moving out of the area. Drive time is slower, like yesterday. Roads will improve as the day goes along, watch for slick spots. Temperature at 24 and thats where it will stay all day. Bundle up as you head out. Elizabeth alyx sacks is watching the roads. What are you seeing . Alyx we are on 35 north, close to ankeny. I can tell you it is much roads are pretty clear, when you are a major interstates but more troublesome spots seem to be side streets and on and off ramps have been really slippery. Black ice underneath the ice, a lot of crews out there still plowing and trying to keep the roads clear. Its working as far as interstates are concerned. The side streets within