Day as normal as possible. Kim nelson believes the parent, whose name has not been released, was upset about a minor incident on the bus yesterday. The parent then headed for the elementary school, about 6 miles east in collins, triggering a districtwide lockdown. We obviously dont mind parents coming into the building. It is a Public School but we just dont want these kind of actions to be taken. We dont want parents to be beligerent and using bad language, especially when theres children around. Kim the district sent this letter to parents saying quote we have chosen to go into lockdown until the parent is located and arrested. Around noon, collinsmaxwell School Officials told kcci the parent was located and the lockdown was over. When threats are made, thats where the line has to be drawn. Elizabeth wednesdays lockdown comes under the shadow of the collinsmaxwell superintedant, jason ellingson, being put on paid leave this week. District officials will not say why but say it has not
There is no information yet about a possible suspect. This is the first Homicide Investigation in cedar rapids this year. Stacey right now, president obama is said to be moving forward with a nominee for the u. S. Supreme court. And iowa senator Charles Grassley is speaking out for the first time today, since refusing to consider a nomination from the president. Kccis Cynthia Fodor is in studio. Cynthia, this is just the latest in the vacancy controversy sparked by the death of antonin scalia. Cynthia that is right. Cnn is reporting that president obama may be looking at a republican for the high court, but senator grassley insists a hearing will not be held on a nominee until a new president takes office. According to a cnn source, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval is being vetted by the white house for a possible nomination to the supreme court. Sandoval is a former federal judge considered a moderate republican. Senator grassley does it become an issue about who he nominates . Absolute
Mostly covered with snow and ice. Wind chill is a factor this morning right around zero. Snow sticking around to the morning. Thankfully, temperatures rise. By early afternoon, the snow starts to move out. Bigtime warm up just around the corner, i will tell you win coming up. Alyx an electionyear battle brewing on the future of the Supreme Court. With the death of Justice Scalia setting off a debate about who should nominate the replacement. President obama says he will nominate Justice Scalias successor in due time but it will likely be an uphill battle. After his sudden death, president obama expressed 79yearold a brilliant, energetic justice. There will be plenty of time responsibility to give that person a fair hearing and a timely vote. Mitch mcconnell who sets the Senate Schedule says the American People should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court justice and it should not be filled until we have a new president. The candidates weighed in during the cbs news
Race in decades. More twists and turns are expected as super tuesday looms large. That is set for next week, march 1. Elizabeth donald trump is now looking for his third victory. And senators marco rubio and ted cruz battle for second. Danielle nottingham has more. Hena hena Danielle Donald trump is on a roll after picking up 50 delegates in his South Carolina victory. But trump isnt underestimating his republican rivals. Im dealing with very talented people, smart people, good people. I think theyll be competing. Danielle it is shaping up to be a three man race between trump and senators marco rubio and ted cruz heading into tuesdays caucuses in nevada. Rubio picked up the endorsement of nevada senator dean heller it could be key in his effort to become the choice of establishment republicans. The democrats dont want to run against me but i want to run against them. Cruz is hitting the ground hard here in nevada after a disappointing third place finish in South Carolina where he lost
Comfortable. This is a game day for area responders and for all the community. Marcus Chris Connolly says efforts like using hand held metal attempters for the iowa wild games will get them ready for events like the ncaa basketball tournament first and second round game. Steve a drug deal that didnt go as planned, ended with a teenager shot in the leg in the park Avenue Elementary School parking lot on the south side. Des Moines Police and fire medics found 18yearold Darrius Colter a few blocks from the Elementary School last night around 8 30. Officers say colter told them he was with a group of people trying to buy marijuana when another car pulled up, and someone inside started shooting. He ran until he found a house several blocks away that let him call 911. There are no arrests in this case so far. Then, this afternoon a student the student gave the gun to a to a teacher who then , notified police. Officers determined it was a b. B. Gun. Kccis emmy victor is live instudio with par