Theres no reason to believe arson was involved. Parts of the building a complete loss. We havent been able to get inside to some of those areas to determine how much loss there is. Police chief olsen saying the items kept inside the building by police are a complete loss. Items typically for long term storage. It could be some evidence from years ago where the case hae something we dont want to dispose of, and we want to keep it for a while. Until the court case is over. Along with evidence bicycles the Police Department found over the years were also kept inside. But nowonly these burnt bicycles remain. Another big loss a trailer full of police riot gear. But olsen saying no major concern to daily operation on the department. Yeah, theres nothing really cases that have been disposed of but we dont want to get rid of the evidence. Police chief olsen also told me the two cars involved in that deadly car accident over the weekend were also apart of the evidence kept in that building. Liv
Eileen loan. Good morning. Eileen on camera from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. See the screen for your complete weather information. Here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team a showers but will quickly clear out. Temperatures are in the 50s with the l dropped into the 40s with the clear skies behind. Northwest winds are taking over at 5 to 15 mph as the front tracks to the east and will stay today with highs about where they are right now. Northwest forecast for the rest of the week. Ill have that coming up in a few minutes. After almost 600 days, the race to the white house comes down to this. Your vote and america elects its 45th president. Not only that there are elections for congress, the state legislature, sheriff. A lot going on today and weve got you covered all day and night right here on kwwl. The president ial election is the centerpiece. Hillary clinton and donald trump campaigning late into the night. Whoever wins takes over at a
Polls open an hour from now. Im Jerry Gallagher and im ally crutcher a cold front tracking through the area this morning is squeezing out a few showers but will quickly clear out. Temperatures are in the 50s with the clouds but have dropped into the 40s with the clear skies behind. East and will stay mainly 1015 mph for the rest oe now. Northwest winds will stay decision 2016 todays the day millions of americans cast their votes. Were keeping an eye on results nationally and here in iowa, one key race were watching is iowas first Congressional District. Firstterm republican congressman rod blum faces democratic challenger Monica Vernon. Us live in the telegraph herald newsroom with more on both candidates. Good morning shirley. Good morning ally and jerry. Political experts say this one will be a close race. Freshman congressman rod blum background. His opponent is Monica Vernon, former cedar rapids councilwoman. When it comes to the issues. Blum is wants to reform the culture of and w
Of 2014. Thats when the child was taken to the hospital with a fractured skull and broken ribs. Ruby died just a few days later. Lopez claims the child fell out of a high chair. Doctors say the childs injuries were not consistent with a low level fall. But after alvarezs unexpected testimony today. The defense asked the judge to declare a mistrial, and she did. were you still in a romantic relationship with mr. Lopez . it was on and off, um, he would force sexual intercourse with me. nissa alvarez mother of deceased toddler well, lets just talk about did you write him a love letter . Nan horvat assistant polk county attorney i did. nissa alvarez mother of deceased toddler the motion for mistrial was required for the purpose of protecting our clients rights. Everybody involved in the case on every side of the case, and including the witnesses as well im sure are disappointed, because it means backing up to square one and trying the case all over again and its disappointing for everyone
First, meteorologis t kaj omara has your first alert forecast, kaj. You need to get out and enjoy today. Seriously. Well have upper 30s in our northern areas, with lower and middle 40s the farther south you go. Tonight, a cold front approaches with limited moisture, but may be able to squeeze out some light, scattered rain or snow. None of this should cause an issue. Some scattered flurries are possible tomorrow as colder air starts to make inroads into the region with slowly falling temperatures. On saturday, temperatures will continue to fall with a powerful second surge of arctic air. This will likely generate some snow in the area on saturday night with increasing wind and dropping temperatures. Wind chills on sunday morning continue to look dangerous with 25 to 35 chills common. Some areas in Northern Iowa may experience wind chills around 40. This is dangerous for both humans and animals pets, and you need to ensure you have adequate shelter in place. Highs on sunday a smaller ca