Murder, michael wachnik. Someones find a 2002 beijing minivan. They blocked off highway 140 one from woodward, which is just to our west rather, east, and to perry which is just to our west. Thousands of cars have been detoured around this area since we have been here for the last few hours. You might remember that wanchanic is responsible, according to police, for the double murder that happened in des moines yesterday afternoon. A man a woman were killed in their home. For now, were just really waiting on highway 141. Were told that a state patrol person is negotiating with wanchanic inside his vehicle. They are using a loudspeaker from a state patrol vehicle. I dont know if he is shouting back to the are negotiating, were told. At this point, is going to be shut down for quite a while. As soon as we hear anything happening, we will get back to you. In Dallas County on highway 141. Steve earlier tonight friends , and family held a candlelight vigil at the pedestrian bridge, just down
The flooding will continue as waters rise through the next several hours,,but little rain is in the forecast. There is a slight chance for showers late tomorrow night into wednesday. There will be a chance for light snow rain mix in nw ia. The rest of the week is dry. But much cooler. Highs will drop to the 30s and lows in the teens. Next week looks dry and warmer. Even with the crest coming along fleur drive in the morning. The Public Works Department closed the road around 3oclock today. Parts of nearby Waterworks Park are also underwater. Forcing Jolly Holiday lights to close for the season twoweeks the baricades are also up along the bike trail near 63rd and grand. Walnut creek is covering a portion of the trial under the grand avenue bridge. Walnut creek also flooded parts of clive today. Crews closed swanson boulevard for several hours today. The greenbelt trail along the creek remains closed. In the town of luther, homes are their own little islands. Kristen hethcot didnt need t
Morning. Skies will stay cloudy today with temperatures cool in the 30s and low first on 13. Barricades are up and levees are on standby throughout the metro this morning. Thats as flood estimates creep up overnight. Two of des moines main waterways already sit at moderate flood stage. And they arent going down yet. The Raccoon River is well outside its banks at this point. Its already four feet above flood stage. And estimates to grow. Experts now expect it to crest overnight wednesday. At 18. 5 feet. That would mean. All levee gates close at water works park. And across george flagg parkway at southwest 18th. The Des Moines River is creeping up this morning as well. It currently sits over 26 feet. Thats two feet above flood stage. Crest is expected for tomorrow afternoon. At 27. 5 feet. Sump pumps are working in full gear this morning in the town of luther. You see here. Homes are their own little islands. Adding insult to injury. Luther is one of the few communities in iowa without
Youll find homes surrounded by water. Justin surrency spent the day in luther. And justin, theyre dealing with a lot more than flooded basements. While some cities are concerned about nearby rivers and creeks overflowing. Luthers issues with rain are a bit different, the towns lack of a sewer system combined with non stop rain is leaving their homes unlivable at this time. Crews from ames have been working since 7 am monday morning to assist homeowners with pumping water from around their homes and basements. Early monday afternoon the city park was flooded and water was also threatening the luther city hall. Kristen hethcot has lived in luther for 11 years and says shes never seen it this bad before and is currently using two sump pumps to keep the water from ruining her home. What worries me most is my basement wall probably will collapse in if it doesnt keep going. I wish it would have snowed. Haha because then my septic tank wouldnt be full and i could use the toilet and laundry an
Jackpot innhistory. The jackpot is up to an estimated 8 hundred Million Dollars and people all over the country are hoping to win the bibibucks including right here in eastern iowa. Kwwls Olivia Mancino caught up with some excited players last night to hear what theyd do with all of the winnings. Heres morr. You want power ball, with power play . Ok it was a steady stream chance to win the big bucks. You want just one powerball . Ok connie wymour has been on her feet for hours selling tickets. To me its amazing, its fun, but to me its overwhelming k so then for the lottery its 3 dollars, out of ten, thank you youre a lucky winner, you could pocket 500 million of that in a lump sum. My gosh it would be fun to win but if you won that great big most people we spoke to, including connie, say theyd themselves, but give a lot of the winnings away to arity. Security guard, then i would give probably half of it to non profit organizations. Needy organizations would get most of it because we wo