Rain and the wintry mix wiil move out early and we put up with mostly cloudy skies for the rest of your friday. The cold front has now moved through and our temperatures will be much cooler today as a result. Highs will likely only top out in the upper 30s. Behindd the cold front not only y omes cooler temperatures, but breezy conditions. Winds will be out of the north today at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts 25 plus. The weekend is dry and temperatures will remain in the upper 30s. The workweek brings more chances for snow. Malls, stores, and shoppers have been preparing for this day for quite some time. Black friday is a part of the Holiday Weekend for many as they try to get the best sales and deals possible. Kcrgtv9s Iowa City Bureau chief marrcarlson is live at Coral Ridge Mall this morning. Mark, stores are open, wheres the hot spot . 135. 8 million a aericans plan to shop on thanksgiving weekend nearly 60 percent of Holiday Shoppers had already started checking items off their lists by
Kcrgtv9s Dave Franzman is live at the scene of last nights firedave, what do we know so far today . Beth, investigators believe the fire started in the camper parked behind the house and then jumped the short diitance to the hhme. By the time firefighters put it out everything was a total loss. Duane and cathy kenley lived in the home. Some friends, donovan mabiebahr anan christina lutze, were staying in the camper parked right outside. The kenleys say everybody was inside the house at the time visiting with some other friends. Suddenly, there was a strong odor of smoke. But at first, no one could figure where it was c cming from. I could smell it stronger in the kitchen area and i couldnt figure out where it was coming from and then the friend that came over, who knows both families, said yeah, i smell it strong now too. Eventually everyone figure out the fire was inside the camper and spreading to the the kenleys got out okay. But mabiebahr went inside to reeue a dog in tte camper an
Temperatures, but breezy conditions. Winds will be out of the north today at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts 25 plus. The weekend is dry and temperatus will remain in the upper 30s. The workweek brings more chances for snow. Thanks brititey. Malls, stores, and shoppers have been preparing for this day for quite some tiie. Black friday is part of the Holiday Weekend for many as they try to get the best sales and deals possible. Kcrgtv9s Iowa City Bureau chief mark carlson is live at Coral Ridge Mall this morning. Mark, people thehee dont have to waii outside for stores to open . 135. 8 million americans plan to shop on thanksiving weekend nearly 60 percent of started chchcking items offftheir lists by thehemiddle of last week, but millions more are eagerly waiting to hear what retailers have in store and online for the biggest Holiday Shopping weekend of the year. Nrfs latest survey finds that 135. 8 million. Consumers plan to shop thanksgiving weekend and nearlrl 80 percent oo Holiday Shopper
Travel problems to speak of here in the corridor. But its another story if youre heading to other parts of the state and beyond. Beyond. For more, we turn to chief meteorologist terry swails and your weather first forecast, terry . Readings are in the 40s0snd 50s 50sclouds are increasing from our next storm storm clouds and rain on thanangiving with reaeangs climbing from 49 at 8am to 54 at 3pm terry thanks. After the holiday gatherings, many will fan out to do some holiday shopping. And police want to remind you to use some common sense. Sense. The Cedar Rapids Police Department Says just as holiday saleleentice shoppersrs they also attract wouldbe thieves who are ready to steal those great deals you just snagged. Officers say shoppers should always be aware of their surroundings, dont leave anything valuable in the car thats in plain sight, and park in welllit areas. They also say, when in doubt, trust your gut. Be alert when you driving, when youre walkinand if something doesnt seem
Readings are in the 40s and 50s 50s clouds are increasing from our nextxtstoror storm clouds and rain on thanksgiving with readings climbing from 49 at 8am to 54 at 3pm 3pm the syrian refugee crisis has caused a lot t controversy. You might have seen some of the posts on social media comparing the situation to the United States homelessness rates. But here in the corridor, some are doing more than sharing pictures they want to help. Help. Cbs 2News Reporter dora miller joins us now to explain this new effort, dora . Karen, the idea started after people took to social media with memes of Homeless Veterans followininthe controversy about syrian refugees. But one woman decided it wasnt enough to just talk about it or post to facebook. She took action and it quickly spread. Spread. The same people who protect our freedodo. Could be confined to places like this. Weve been homeless twice now since i couldnt work. Kevin ringold served in the navy. But unfortunate events landed him, his wife a