News. Eric good morning and make you so much for joining us. Thank you so much for joining us. Elizabeth we have a windy morning so far. Metinka the weather is going to turn really nice, this afternoon. Right now it is breezy and frosty, 33 degrees in the metro. The southeast breeze is about 12 Miles Per Hour and that will become gusty by the afternoon. Highs today will feel like spring so dress in layers. We are headed for 58 degrees this afternoon and the highs keep Getting Better as we head to friday. Elizabeth todays big stories now, six months after a deadly hit and run, a family finally has answers. West Des Moines Police have charged 37yearold paul hauser of van meter in connection with the death of 22yearold Daulton Holly. Raccoon river drive in front of west grand golf in august. He had only been in des moines two months when he died. His family in tennessee says theyve waited six months for an arrest. Police say evidence analyzed at the dci crime lab and witness statements le
Youre watching kcci 8 news. Eric good morning, and thank you for waking up with kcci eight news this morning. Elizabeth 86 00 on thursday, february 18. Metinka starting out a little frosty, 33 degrees in des moines , headed for a major meltdown this afternoon. 58 degrees, these highs will be about 20 degrees to warm for this time of year. Very windy on friday, and it is 60s across a good part of the state. These temperatures will stick with us through the weekend. Temperatures cool only slightly as we head to next week. Elizabeth todays big stories now, six months after a deadly hit and run, a family finally has answers. West Des Moines Police have charged 37yearold Ronald Hauser of van meter in connection with the death of holly was found dead along Raccoon River drive in front of west grand golf in august. He had only been in des moines about two months when he died. His family in tennessee says theyve waited six months for an arrest. Police say evidence analyzed at the dci crime lab
Breaking news with shots fired after a Wild Police Chase on des moines south side. Alyx sacks is at the scene this morning so is the suspect in custody . Alyx they are. They have the custody before 3 00 a. M. Behind me, the crime scene unit is on scene looking for evidence. We are in cassidy now. That is not where this started. Southwest 14th street is one an officer tried to pull over the suspect in a vehicle and the vehicle the suspect refused to pull over and led police on a perceived. That shes got up to 80 Miles Per Hour that chase got up to 80 Miles Per Hour. At that point, officers got out of his vehicle trying to get the suspect in the custody and that is when the suspect and then started to drive toward the officers and that is when the officer fired at the suspect. Suspect, but the suspect continued in the vehicle and was finally arrested at 227 this morning according to Des Moines Police. After attempting to flee on foot. We do know more about the suspect this morning. I tal
Lighter wind. Sunday a us back in the 50s, and back into the 40s week. We are looking dry through the weekend and even week. Sabrina lets get into the sabrina lets get into the top five this morning. Sabrina a big day for iowa wrestling, as today starts traditional matches in the state tournament going on in the Wells Fargo Arena. This is the 96th year for the event, which draws hundreds of athletes, coaches, parents, and fans to downtown des moines. Expect lots more traffic both on the roads and sidewalks. Visit ors should also be aware that sections of the skywalk are closed due to construction of center hotel. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias athletes, Athletic Directors, and parents arent just talking about the action on the mat. A proposed senate bill is also getting attention during the wrestling tournament. The legislation would call for an athletic trainer be present at every varsity home teams game involving collision sports. One part of the bill that has some
Friday, but mainly were just looking at a cold and windy day. As of now there is still a chance well see some accumulating snow on valentines day, although likely towards the Morning Hours for the most accumulation. Next morning. Sabrina we begin in New Hampshire, where the counting continues, but with almost 95 percent of precincts in, the projected winners of tuesdays president ial primary are Bernie Sanders for the democrats and donald trump for the republicans. Their fellow candidates now looking at what changes will need to be made to their campaigns heading into the South Carolina and nevada primaries later this month. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias speaking of voting. Iowa is one of three states that currently does not allow felons to vote unless the right has been restored by the governor. However, the Iowa Supreme Court says it will now consider whether that rule should be changed. The decision to hear the case would clear up which of the states former offend