And im matt breen. A zika outbreak is sweeping latin america, and its causing concern here in siouxland. Ktivs tommie clark spoke with a specialist from Unitypoint Clinic who tells us about the disease and who needs to watch out for it. The infection and its linked with. Microcephaly is an unfortunate condition which the baby has a very small head, well below size average head, and beyond that theres abnormalities within the brain itself, said Unitypoint Clinic director of maternal fetal medicine dr. Al fleming. Here at Unitypoint Clinic, dr. Flemming answered some questions about the zika virus for one siouxland expecting mom. Flemming says hes gotten concerned future parents come in asking about zika. One siouxland couple got all their questions answered. Basically he showed us the head measurements and how serious the disorder was and thankfully that we didnt have it. Everything looks like its on point with the measurements and everything, said fiance of expecting mom, shane dawa. A
A group of protesters walked the streets of denison, iowa today. At the heart of the protest are lewd images allegedly created on a computer by t t citys police chief. sheila ktivs tommie clark has the story. Indirectly involved with the matter, says there was information on the chiefs computer that departments shared drive. The mayor investigated the allegations that were raised by ohl and determined that disciplinary action was appropriate with regard to the chief. He administred that discipline in accordance with the policy of the city and the city considers this matter closed, said denison City Attorney, franck. The City Attorney cant say what that disciplinary action was. Mayor oncamera due to legal liabilities, but he said he believes the city used correct protocol and he does not agree with what the chiefofpolicicdid. But, ohl says emswiler was written up. He says thats not enough and protesters agree. Senior Patrol Officer Bradley Wendt took around 50 pictures that he atttribut
High wind watch in effect for holt county from 6 pm tonight until 6 am friday our warmup resumes today with highs returning to the 40s and 50s maybe a few 60s out west . there will still be a fair amount of cloud cover patchy fog along with a few rays of sunnhine and a briik southhasterly wiid, so it won exactly be the prettiest of days, but hey, warmth is warmth a cold front off to the west will plow through the area tonight which could pop up a rain shower or two and increase shift our winds to the west that could initially gust up to 50 Miles Per Hour late tonight early tomorrow morning keeping lows close to 40 degrees. Friday will bring more warmth, wind and sun pushing highs further into the 50s tt nearr60. Now if i were to choose onn day that stann above the rest of he next seven, it would be saturday because, while it wont be quite as warm as friday, it will be calmer, still mild with a decent amount of sunshine. The rest of the weekend early next week will bring us more mild ai
Levels based on income and family size, and you may also qualify for Financial Assistance when purchasing these plans. Nick clasen, centers for Medicare Medicaid services says, this year there are four issuers, including coventry, that people can choose from, so there will be very Different Networks depending on which issuer you go with, so theres more options, many more choices, so you want to make sure to take the time and make sure to get in as soon as possible. Nick clasen from the centers for medicare and medicaid will be one of several experts manning a phone bank at our station on tuesday. Hell be able to answer questions about enrollment through the marketplace. Nick clasen says, some consumers, when going online to apply for little bit of trouble understanding how to report their income or their household and family size, but there is inperson our abc9 phone bank, you can call in on tuesday, january 5th from 47 pm. Just dial the number at the bottom of the screen. If you want
Rehnstrom, tim has the night off. Tomorrow and midnight, siouxland will ring in the new year. 2015 brought in plenty of snow. Busy now clearing before the city gets busy tomorrow night. Abc 9s bria bell is out in downtown sioux city with more jenna on how the town is getting ready for you to ring in the new year. Bria jenna, serves as one of the busiest days for some businesses, and downtown sioux city was preparring for the large number of people expected to be out tomorrow evening. Some bars and Taxi Services are offering customers freebies to bring in the new year. Its just kind of a night where everyone goes out a night to celebrate and have a good time and bring in the new year, said mettleton. New years eve is tomorrow night and sioux city is gearing up for the thousands of people expected to be out celebrating while bringing in the new year. Winter storms city wants to make sure roads are clear for drivers to get to and from their destinations. Theres going to be alot of people