Transcripts For KWWL Today In Iowa 20160221 : comparemela.co

Transcripts For KWWL Today In Iowa 20160221

A few minutes. We are starting the morning showers are tracking in that may have some sleet or rain mixed in, ut much of it is not dry air that will eat that precip up. We keep mostly cloudy skies, however, and could see upper 30s to mid 40s and light northerly winds. We do have a cool down in new and developing this morning new this morning tragic news out of michigan, where a mass shooting overnight has killed at least six people. Several Law Enforcement agencies in kalamazoo michigan are scrambling to find answers after multiple people were shot and killed in what they believe is a random attack. The shootings took place over a five hour time period oveenight. Police e ay the highest body count was in the parking lot of a barrel restaurant. Where 5 people were gunned down and 4 died. Officers arrested a 45year old man suspected of committing the shootings. Listen as an officer gave a chilling description of what happened. We have multiple dead in finding people and shooting them dead in their tracks because we dont know why. There is not connection between any of them. This all appears to be random. This is your worse Case Scenario that any community can have the victimm include an eight yearold. Police are searching the alleged shooters home this morning for clues about what might have led up to the rampage. Keep it to kwwl for any developments on the situation. Decision 2016 coverage this morning. As the race for the white house gains momentum. This wwekends winners are hillary and donald trump in a runaway win during south the gop race also lost the candidate who was once considered the favorite for the nomination. Steve handlesman has more on the duel contests from South Carolina this morning. Its the second victory in a row for the National Republican frontrunner. Donal trumps first in the south. When you win its beautiful and were gonna start winning for our flocked. To marco rubio, powering the 44 year olds comeback from 5th in New Hampshire tonight here in South Carolina, the message is pretty clear. This country is ready for a new generation of conservatives to guide us into the 21st century. Ted cruz kept his spot in has beaten and can beat donald trump. Down in fourth and quit the race. With a parting shot we put forward detailed, innovative, conservative plans to address the mounting challenges that we face because despite what you might have clinton lost her once bii lead in the polls but still won. I am so, so thrilled and so grateful to all of my supporters pushed a big Democratic Caucus turnout. Which helped nullify Bernie Sanders late surge. Im steve handelsman, nbc news, columbia, South Carolina. Thank you steve. Both clinton and trump add to their delegate leads. Now the parties will switch states. With the republicans their caucus in nevada on tuesday. Wile the democrats head to South Carolina for votes there e ext saturday. Iowas largest city will soon have body cameras on each of its police officers. Thats according to the police chief in des moines who said this weekend that his goal is for each of his nearly 3 hunred officers to wear a camera by june. Its expected to cost around 1 point4 million dollars. Which will be funded privately. A 71yearold woman crashes her car into a busy restaurant during the lunch hour. It happened friday afternoon around 1230. The mason citwoman says she accidentally crashed her car into godfathers pizza. Police say the woman told officers her foot slipped off the brake and onto the gas pedal launching her car into the buildings west wa. The car even hit tables where people were sitting. Luckily no one, including the woman. Was seriously hurt. A bill that would give more limit heroin overdoses is up for debate ininiowa. E bill passed through two Senate Committees this week meeting the funnel deadline on friday. It would allow them to carry and adminster the drug commonly known as narcan. Kwwls Olivia Mancino has more on the drug at the center of the bill. This video shows a man being brought back to life by narcan. Weve turned off the audio, due harm us first, cause they could falls for more than 20 years hes seen his fair share of heroin and opiate overdoses heheays the drug nnrcan is a drug abusers. There pretty good at counteracting opiate overdoses to the point where when we bring youve taken away their high heres a look at one version of literally zaps away an opiate high if passed in the iowa legislature, a bill would allow police and emts would to join the list of responders able to use narcan. As you can see, a fine mist comes out of herer cook says theyd most likely use the nasal spray or epi pen version of narcan, though it is commonly interjected intraveneouslytha t requires more training. Cook iowa. Theyre on the rise, theres no abuse, its right behind that, on in cedar falls Olivia Mancino kwwl news also spoke to police about their thoughts on the bill. One officer says as long as they get proper training it wouldnt be a bbd tool to have. But he says medical services typically arrive at the same time as police so it might thousands of iowans are waiting to hear whether or not the edicaid transition wiil happen. By march first the states Medicaid Program is supposed to switch to three private companies. Its been a cause of concern for many people including legislators. The transition was delayed because the federal government said there werent enough Health Providers that signed contracts with the companies. Provider network in iowa is still very thin, and their topeople with dsabilites, to our seniors in Nursing Homes and so on. Governor branstad says privitzing it will save the state 51 millio dollars in the first six mont. Right now the state senate has aa ll to try and top the transition. This weekend many people are the annual dubuque on ice brewfest. Community center right on the ice rink. Nearly 50 breweries from the area and around the country along with wine vendors took part in it. Many people ttied different craft beers. There was also live music a ad competitions. So its reallly about promoting craft beer, craft spirits, and craft wineries and local foods 25hundered people attended throughout the day yesterday. This is the fifth year of the event. Time now is coming up on today in iowa. We are headed to the mat. As High School Wrestling champions were crowned this weekend. Plus. Crews are getting ready for a big stadium series hockey game nearby today. And as a reminderer when you see news or if you have pictures or video to share. You can do that by going to our page on facebook. You can also like our page to be back with much more keep Terry Bradshaw . What a surprise you know what else is a surprise . Shingles. And how it can hit you out of nowhere. I know. I had it. Cmon lets sit down and talk about it. And did you know that one in three people will get shingles . all no. Thats why im reminding people if you had chickenpox then the shingles virus is already inside you. all oooh. Whos had chickenpox . Scoot over. And look that nasty rash can n p up anywhere and the pain can be even worse than it looks. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Ow your storm track 7 forecast on kwwl. From the kwwl stormtrack here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team light rain and snow showers be a lot of moisture available. Most of the showers are drying out as they hit our viewing area, although we may stormtrack7 Live Weather Network shows those clouds, with some holes in them. Temps are in the upper 20s to mid 30s and should start to climb a little e it. Most of day, although at times could get to 15 mph. We have a rather large area of snow tracking through the state, but most of it witl become spotty as it tracks to the east as a cold front tracks through the region. This will bring the spotty showers through the morning and into the early afternoon before tracking away although we could see fog the 20s to 60s in the midwest tody and the 30so 50s tomorrow. Our viewing area wii have highs in the upperer30s to mid 40s, light winds and light will form with light winds. Lows will be in the mid to upper 20s, so melting snow will refreeze again. Highs on monday will be in the mid 30s to low 40s with partly sunny skies. We stay mild through tuesday with a chance of light rain and snow, mainly north, and then it will be breezy on wednesday and thursday with cooler air tracking in for the weekend light rain and snow showers are possible ttay and maybee again on tuesday but there wont be a lot of moisture available. Have some light snow showers or even sleet and rain showers track through early afternoon. Stormtrack7 Live Weather Network shows those clouds, with some holes in them. Temps arar in the upper 20s to mid 30s and should start to will stay pretty light most of the to 15 mph. We have a rather large area of snowwracking through the state, but most of tracks through the region. This will bring the spotty showers through the morning and into the early afternoon before tracking away although we could see fog tonight. We will stay prettytymild with highs in the 20s to 60s in the midwest mid 40s, light winds and light rain and snow showers through early afternoon. We will dry out tonight, although areas of g will form with light winds. Lows will be in the mid to upper 20s, so melting snow will refreeze through tuesday with a chance of light rain and snow, mainly north, and then it will be breezy on wednesday and thursday with cooler air tracking in for he weekend. Track through early afternoon. Stormtrack7 Live Weather Network shows those clouds, with some holes in them. Mid 30s and should start to climb a little bit. Most of the day, although at times could get to 15 mph. We have a rather large area of snow tracking through the state, but most of it will become spotty as it tracks to the east as a cold frot night. We willtay pretty again. Highs on monday will be thanks eileen while it may temporarily be moving out now. Iowans are caught a quick glimpse of spring this weekend with temps reaching their highest points in months and many took advantage by heading outside. Storm track 7s Hillary Maglin some decided to enjoy it. In iowa city. Bikes are coming out of storage and the year has iowans like mariah bankert and herr dog jager taking care of their cabin fever. Its a beautiful day. Play. Bankert says its been a long winter indoors for both of inside. sot hed probably be chewing my slippers at this weather, and are spending the day. A4 we got to go outside and go bankert . Shes just hoping this like to enjoy it as soon as possible. Weve got you covered maglin. Kwwl news. And this warmer weather is being felt across the region. But its creating some problems for our neighbors in minnesota. The north star state is famous for its winter activities. But this weees thaw has put some populaa skating lakes and winter festivals off ice. The ice wasnt thick enough to support vehicles. So many events were canceled this ekend. But nothing will come in the way of a big game on ice there today though. Crews put the final touches on the rinkwhere todays stadium seriri hockey game tween the wild and blackhawks will be played. Theyll drop the puck at the Tcf Bank Stadium on the University Minnesota campus at 230 this afternoon. This will be game one of this years stadium series game two is next sunday in denver when the Colorado Avalanche hoo the detroit ree wings. You can catch both c. Coming up on today in iowa. More from the world of sports as we go to des moines for a look at the new state wrestling champions that were crowned this weekend. Youre watching kwwl. Weve got you covered inwaverly, decorah , gilbertville and all school state wressling meet in des moines. Only one entered the night with a shot to become a fourtime champ. Could he do it . Well, zach grant has been in des yea mark its finas day here at the state wrestling tournament and as always it starts with the grand march at 106 pounds donny schmit of wapsie valley finished in first henderson of north linn troy mills escaping and taking a 43 win. At 120 pounds bryce west of highland riverside took home gold via a pin in the second cpu stormin pointer his third title moving on to 132 pounds we had a pair of winners at 138 pounds nick wiliams of lisbon won 66 for the 1a title iowa city west outduked Clint Lembeck of cedar rapids xavier 65 pounds pinning Trent Johnson of dhn p against Carter Happel of lisbwn, happle looking for his 4th state title and haaple handles johnson winning by a 71 decision, the 25th member of the 4 time clb and alburnett parlayed a few takes down i io a 62 victly at 152 at 160 pounds he gets the title and into the stands he goes to celebrate with the parents in des monies im zach grant kwwnews state title and happle handles johnson winning by a 71 Connor Shulista of alburnett parlayed a few takes celebrate with the parents grant kwwl newss in the later matches western dubuque junior max lyon went out with a bang with a first period pin for a 3a title at 1 hundred 82 pounds. And denvers izaak had a big takedown in the final seconds for a 7to2 win in the 2a for 1 hundred 95 pounds, and became a state champion. And Dubuque Hempstead senior Gannon Gremmel ended his High School Career on top in the 3a heavyweight match. As far as team titles go. Showing on finals night will take home the 1a championship. Then in class 2a new hampton in 5th place. And southeast polk goes back to back in class 3a as for our area teams. Waverly shell rock and cedar rapids kennedy tie for 4th in state. From the maa to the hardwood now. As iowa state was in hilton this weekend to host the last place team in the big12. Lets get right to it. The cylcones taing advantage early. Iowa state is up 12 on tcu early. The horned frogs though responding with an 11 nothing run. But the cyclones respond with more action of their own with some highlight reel dunks all over the ple and statt would lead by 8 at halftime. The teams go back and forth again in that second half. But iowa state pulls away thanks to 28 points from george niang. Cyclones get the job done at home with a 92to 83 win. Uni hosting Illinois State last night. A team they had beaten straight times at home entering the evening. And the panthers would have no big problemmin making it 12 straight against the red birds in cedar showdown by a score of 75to66. Coming p on today y n iowa. Tax season means a little extra money in the form of returns for some of us but how are you planning to use that cashfw . Well see whos spending or saving up neet. Yourr watching kwwl weve got the National Retail federations annual tax rrturns survey finds 49 percent of those expecting a refund plan to save the money rather than spend it right away. Get this thats the highest percentage in the surveys history. In addition to saving, almoo 35 percent ppan to pay down debt and 22 percent will use their refund for everyday expenses. One of americas biggest is giving out raises. More than a million walmart workers got a raise this weekend boosting the companies minimum wage from nine dollars an hour to ten dollars an hour. The change applies to almost aal of eir hourly workers. The raises will cost the company an additional one point five billion dollars this year alone. Coming up on today in iowa. An american favorite when it comes to ice cream is expanding their nondairy options. And. A favorite this week well take another look at an Exotic Animals road to recovery here in iowa. Youre watching kwwl well be today in iowa. How a favorite treat is morphing to become an equally delicious nondairy treat. Thousands remember and honor the life of Justice Scalia this weekendd then. Here on friday. Just wait until you see some of the destructin that cyclone winston left behind in figi. But first welcome back to today in iowa. I hope youre enjoying your sunday morning thanks so much for joining us yesterday was gorgeous. But what can we expect today . Lets go right to storm track seven meteorologist eileen loan for a check of our forecast. Eileen. We are starting the morning with temperatures in the upper 20s to mid 30s and light northerly winds. A few snow showers are tracking in that may have some sleet or rain mixed in, but much of it is not even reahing the ground in our area. We have some relatively dd air that willeat that precip up. We keep mostly cloudy skies, however, and could see upper 30s to mid 40s and light northerly in store for the end of the week. Ill have that forecast for you in a few minutes. Recapping our top story this morning at least 6 people were killed overnight in michigan. Authorities in kalamazoo county are calling it random shootings. The do have a 45yearold man in custody on suspicion of committing the shootings. Four people were shot and killed in the parking lot of a restaurant with another badly injured there while two more were killed at a nearby car dealership. Among the dead is an eightyearold. A Washington State murder suspect who led police on a wild car chase is dead after a roadside shoot out with officers. More than a dozen troopers chased the suspect. His girlfriend at the nursing home where she worked. The suspect then drove away shootiig at police befooe he was stopped with spike strips. He then started shooting at officers when he was shot and then died on scene. No one else was hurt. The nursing home calls the incident a tragic case of d dmestic violence. In the South Pacific fiji was slammed this weekend by one of the most powerful cyclones on record ere. Causing extensive damaa in the chain oo islands. Heres the latest nbc report. Cyclone winston crashed into fiji with deafening winds tor

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