Im Jodi Whitworth in for lynn. Nicole underwood graduated from East High School in des moines and was senior at the university of iowa. She had hopes of going to graduate school in illinois to be closer to her boyfriend. Thats where she was headed yesterday when the bus she was riding in lost control and hit a road sign she was the only passenger killed. Mike dasilva joins us now with more. Mike, you spoke with some of the girls closest friends. Nicole underwood was home for the holidays and got to spend her final days with her family. They even were with her as she boarded the bus. To say goodbye. Tonight, some of her family members and a close shared some of their fondest memories of nicole and told me what kind of person she was. 17 28 24 we were at the bus station and i think we were joking about all the celebrity look alikes that were going to be on the bus nicole underwoods brothers say chicago. She was going to see her boyfriend and celebrate the new year with him. 17 28 3751 when they called her bus, i know she was excited. She was the first one in line, hopped on the bus, all three of us gave her a hug and said you know we love you, she said she was gonna call once her bus got in but. Never came. 17 34 02 she had honestly just been there probably a week and a half ago and she was going back into meet his goddaughter, for the first time, because the goddaughter lived in florida and doesnt get to come up very often. So thats what she was leaving for. Her brothers say though nicole hadnt been dating her boyfriend for very long. She was extremely happy. And that there was something about him that reminde17 34 38 me and him were very similar people. We both love picking on nicole, and i think thats kind of what she kind of fell for in a way nicoles brothers say they were the troublemakers of the family. And she was. In their words the good thats where her close friend isabella comes into the picture. 17 20 4258 her mom had a pair peeled the fur off of and me and her went and super glued them back together and didnt tell her mom. Her mom knows now, we told her a couple months back, but i think that one will stick out for a long time. 17 22 3747 theres an ongoing joke that we should be drinking whiskey and listening to johnny cash and i think thats probably what shes doing wherever shes at right now. and while nicole knew how to have a good time. And was full of life, laughter, and adventure. Family and friends all say that at her core nicole was all about serving and helping others. A legacy that nicole would want others to continue. 17 40 52 mdash;17 41 10 if you can if you have the means and you can be supportive and helpful to others, thats who she was and thats who she would want you to be if you had the means to do it and it doesnt, you dont have to do it money. I mean, volunteer your time, because thats who nicole would be and what she would want there are two gofundme accounts that have been set up in honor of nicole underwood. One to help ease the financial burden on her family and another to raise money for a scholarship in nicoles name. A candle light vigil is set for a Young Webster county girl killed in car accident. On thursday 6 year old payton henrys vigil will take place at the Riverview Daycare Center in webster city. It begins at 5 and guests are asked to wear purple paytons favorite color. A visitation and funeral will take place at foster funeral home in webster city on friday and saturday the girls family was involved in a head on collision near fort dodge on christmas day. Paytons parents and two of their other children were hurt but are doing ok. Des Moines Police have arrested the man they say is responsible for a 31 year old bradley boyd is charged with 5 counts of robbery in the second degree. Over the last two weeks police say boyd robbed three different gas stations multiple times. Thanks to the media and clear surveillence video. Police say they received dozens of tips leading to boyds arrest. Meanwhile an accused serial burglar in Jasper County is facing more charges. Scott johnson of newton is in the Jasper County jail on charges connected to a breakin at the Bos Landen Golf Club in july. Officials say he caused major damage to the building. Then stole items inside. While police just linked him to this burglary case. Hes already been charged in a string of other golf course break ins in the region. A family dog was rescued this afternoon during a house fire in des moines. It happened around two oclock in the 12hundred block of herold avenue. Fire fighters say smoke was coming from the windows when they arrived. Crews pulled a small dog from the home. But they expect him to be no one else was hurt. And theres no word yet on what caused the fire. Just about half an hour later fire crews were called to another fire they found a shed in flames in the 53 hundred block of southeast 5th street. Firefighters got it under control quickly and are working to figure out the cause. Again, no one was hurt. Birds will once again be allowed at county fairs, the state fair and other live bird shows after the new year. The Iowa Department of agriculture announced today that the poultry ban has been lifted. It has been in place since may due to the spread of the bird flu. It was issued to help prevent the spread of the disease. And to protect the states bird population. That means that we dont have Avian Influenza as far as we know in the state of iowa. It does not necessarily mean that we wont ever have it again. So were asking everybody to stay very attentive. Certainly to look and question any sick birds we have. But its great to be able to get back to normal and potentially have Officials Say there hasnt been a new avian flu case since june. Yesterdays winter storm was proved to be tricky for drivers in central iowa the iowa state patrol responded to 70 accidents from midnight monday. To six this morning. Troopers also helped 265 drivers who were stranded, broke down or in the ditch. That was for dallas, polk, jasper, marshall, story, and boone counties. The interstate is looking much better now than this time yesterday. The iowa dot show roads are back to seasonal conditions, meaning the roads are mostly clear, but could still be some slick spots. All tow ban were also lifted this afternoon. The trek to work tomorrow morning could be a little dicey. Lets check in with meteorologist brett mcintrye for a first look at the after delays and canceled flights yesterday. Hawkeye fans are finally heading out. They have just a few days until iowa takes on stanford in the rose bowl in pasadena. Josh nguyen has more josh hawkeyes fans across the metro have been ready for months. They got their gear the tickets were ready but there was one big issue. Josh ahh the snow. In all, the monday storm gave us about 6 inches and that was just enough to make travel plans a coin flip. Sot 214707 the airlines have canceled a total of 26 flights yesterday and 9 flights so far today. josh as on time. To delayed and finally to canceled many of those Rose Bowl Bound began to of flights got canceled. People we were planning to go didnt get to. josh dave shrogren has been down with the hawks before. And just like in 2005 vs lsu , he knew if he had faith, things would go his way. Sot 215519 we knew we were going to go one way or another. We know that we arent going to be canceled or delayed for ever. So we were gonna get there. josh flights are back running on schedule and the fans will get there but its fitting. With so many close games this year, even the travel plans came down to the last second. Sot 220003 all of a sudden, out of the blue, here this comes. I dont think anyone predicted it. Its been kind of fun ride, it really has. josh this will be the 3rd trip to pasadena for patty and todd bohlender and they are just happy to be back. Sot 215750 its been a long time coming. Had a blast last time and im sure its going to be a great time this time. josh now that the travel part is taken care of. There is just one more thing to worry about. Sot 220106 i airport management says the 7 chartered flights taking fans to la all appear to be on schedule. Well have more on the rose bowl from pasadena. Later in sports. Theres still much more to come tonight. Coming up at 930 his tickled the ivories for more than half his life. But has never preformed before a major audience until now how a 93 year old man is adjusting to his new found fame and the Iowa Caucuses are just over a month away. In a crowded republican field why Rick Santorum says hes not worried about his low poll numbers plus. Donald trump is back in iowa tonight. Were he met a huge crowd. And why he says now is the time to spend millions on ads. From who hd iowas High Definition leader. Youre watching the channel 13 news at nine on fox hey this holiday, u. S. Cellulars giving you 15 gigs of data for just 70 but i wanted a pony. [ gasps ] youre getting data. Ponysized data . U. S. Cellular sized data. 15 gigs of good, strong data you can actually use because it works in the middle of anywhere. Id like 100 youre getting 400 in promo cards yes switch to u. S. Cellular and get 15 gigs of data for just 70. Plus 400 in promo cards. In the middle of a time when senior poverty is increasing. Republicans and some democrats came up with a brilliant idea for cutting costofliving adjustments for Social Security. We said, it will be over our dead bodies if you cut Social Security. As president , i will do everything i can to extend the solvency of Social Security and expand benefits for people who desperatelneed them. Candidate is dropping out of the race. Former new york governor George Pataki officially announced tonight that he is calling it quits. Pataki reportedly told some of his key New Hampshire supporters about his decision this afternoon. But then tonight. This ad aired on national tv. 20 27 4420 28 00 while tonight is the end of my journey. And not their master. Pataki. Who flirted with a president ial run in 2008 and 2012. Announced his campaign in te may. But since then hes failed to gain much traction. Pataki has spent most of his time campaiging in New Hampshire. Donald trump is back on the campaign trail tonight. Visiting a huge crowd in council bluffs. 1116 go trump go trump hasnt had to spent much on advertising just yet. But he says thats all about to change. Trump says hes going to spend a lot of money over the next four weeks in the early voting states. When asked why now. He says he doesnt want to take any chances. Before his event. Trump talked about his new plan. On his jet. With reporters. I feel i have an obligation even to myself and to the country to spend and so were going to be spending a minimum of 2 Million Dollars to the first and then well see what happens and if anybody goes after me, i will spend a lot of money against the people that go after me. When asked if trump would chose one of his gop rivals as his running mate should he get the nomination. He said quote its very possible. One of his many rivals was in des moines today Rick Santorum is down towards the bottom of the republican president ial candidate field. He is polling about one percent in iowa. But he says hes not worried those numbers. Was polling three percent. And went on to win the caucuses. 23 0423 28 ive been in this position before. I dont hold much value to these early polls. I dont think they mean much. And win in november. Todays stop at our studio was part of santorums two day swing across the state. Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders is hosting a new Years Eve Party in iowa. Its thursday night at the Renaissance Savery Hotel on locust street in des moines. Doors open at six oclock and the event runs from seven to nine. Its free and open to the public. But attendees are urged to rsvp. The party is the last stop of sanders threeday swing across tough enough to take on isis. Jeb bush the United States should not delay in leading a Global Coalition to take out isis with overwhelming force. Announcer tested and proven leadership matters. Jeb bush. America is not just electing a president , were also electing a commander in chief. That choice matters. Because strengthening the economy, making healthcare more affordable, raising incomes. All of that depends on us being both secure at home and leading the world. I will get up every single day and do whatever it takes to make sure our country is safe and strong. Coming up after the break. It started out at has hobby. But now a 93 year old piano player has attracted the ear of thousand of a 93year old piano players in michigan is hitting the right note with youtube fans. Wally krauss is used to playing for small groups. But an idea from one family members has put his skills on display before a much larger crowd ann emmerich has the story. Piano Something Special happens. the piano is in my living room, and every day i spend an hour, i just do that, it makes me feel good. Keeps me limber. For 82 of his 93 years wallys touch of the keyboard has made a lot of other people feel good too. a big part of my life has been music, put it that way. As a teenager wally directed choirs and went on to do the same in the navy. In fact there hasnt been a time in his life without the piano. On this day wallys tickling the ivories for a small group at an assisted living home. he has a very happy style. I call it a happy style and so i just grew up enjoying that and so now, its amazing that here we are so many years later you know, im in my 60s now and i still get to enjoy him playing. About 5 years ago, wallys son john had an idea. Why not using Technology Tom share dads music, a way top let family and friends near and far enjoy it too . So he started a Youtube Channel im as amazed as he is about just feel his joy and his slow happy style comes and touches their hearts and they write these beautiful comments. Comment s from people around the world. More than 14,000 people channel. His 300 videos have amassed million views. did you ever think youd be playing in front of that big of an audience . no. Absolutely, i just cant believe it. Im amazed at that. I really am. But its very, its heartening to me because it kind of makes me feel better. people were worried about you, cause you hadnt posted in a while, and then when you posted, boy they were excited. i had a spill, you know, and thats bad when you get to be my age. Now recovered, wallys back and sharing more songs for his audience. A music man with a gift and some advice if you enjoy music, then for goodness sakes, follow it. Among other things, krauss plays fly me to the moon and bye bye blackbird on youtube. Again. You can search for wally under happypianoone. Theres still much more to come in the next halfhour. Just ahead flooding in missouri is taking a deadly toll what state leaders are comparing this flood too. And why it will likely get worse before it gets better plus. Thrill of the rose bowl quick thinking from a boy scout troup saves its leaders life for three years. That way the price is locked, youre not. You can just hang out and be free. Lock in your Monthly Price for 3 years without a contract when you bundle with unlimited nationwide calling. Attack. Hear the 911 calls and the how the victim is doing now. Floods in missouri are on pace to top the record floods of 93. How many lives have been claimed and the states current concern. And. The officer accused of shooting a chicago teenager made his appearance in court today. His plea. And which city leader protestors are asking to step down. From who hd iowas High Definition leader. This is the channel 13 news at nine on fox 17 Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke is pleading not guilty to six counts of firstdegree murder. The white officer shot black teenager Laquan Mcdonald 16 times, killing him in the middle of a street in late 2014. Van dyke entered the plea in court this morning. Release of Police Dash Camera and weeks of protests Steve Rappoport has the latest from new york. A white Chicago Police officer who shot a black teenager 16 times, pleading not guilty to murder charges. Jason van dyke appearing in Court Tuesday in chicago. Hes currently free on bond and his Attorney Says he wants to tell his side of the story in court. So hes not seen as a coldblooded killer. Herbert says i know what evidence i am looking for and i know what evidence we are going to be able to produce and with all of that being said, thats how we believe we are going to be able to successfully defend ourselves in this case. Prosecutors announced the charges last month and released video of the shooting. Showing Laquan Mcdonald veering away from the officer before being shot. The footage set off weeks of protests. Led to the resignation of Chicagos Police superintendent. And prompted a federal investigation of the entire department. Hunter says i believe the whole system in the county of cook is corrupt and i maintain that and i need someone to prove me wrong by bringing justice in the Jason Van Dyke case. Calls for mayor Rahm Emanuels resignation are growing. Prompting him to cut short his winter vacation and return to the city. Skeptical demonstrators say the only way to effect the change needed is for emanuel to leave office. Green says weve been protesting