Storm expected to impact iowa late monday through wednesday morning. The energy from this system still has to cross the entire Pacific Ocean so its still too early for reliable snowfall totals, but it is safe to say heavy accumulating snow is a possibility on tuesday. Elias lets get into the top five this morning. Elias to the statehouse. Whe re the back and forth over Education Funding has been sent to a special Conference Committee. Thats where the issue ended up for much of last years session, before legislators made a final decision. Meanwhile, a controversial bill has been brought up this session. The death with dignity act would allow for assisted suicide for those suffering from terminal illness. A similar bill came up last year, but didnt have enough support. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias the revelation about the brain health of tyler sash has become the latest case to add to the footballrelated brain injuries. Across the country and here in iowa, groups have
With highs falling back into the low 40s. There is still a large snow storm expected to impact iowa late monday through wednesday morning. The energy from this system still has to cross the entire Pacific Ocean so its still too early for reliable snowfall totals, but it is safe to say heavy accumulating snow is a possibility on tuesday. Elias lets get into the top five this morning. Elias to the statehouse. Whe re the back and forth over Education Funding has been sent to a special conference committee. Thats where the issue ended up years session, before legislators made a final decision. Meanwhile, a controversial bill has been brought up this session. The death with dignity act would allow for assisted suicide for those suffering from terminal illness. A similar bill came up last year, but didnt have enough support. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias the revelation about the brain health of tyler sash has become the latest case to add to the attention being drawn to fo
Hell serve time at a juvenile center until hes 18. Then a judge will either release him or send him to adult prison. The Eastern Iowa Airport says the powder found in baggage claim is medicine and henna powder. Cedar Rapids Police shut down the baggage area after someone found a suspicious package around seven last evening. It ended up being much ado about nothing after interviewing the owner, police determined the powder wasnt hazardous. The baggage area re opened around 4 this morning. We want to thank the people that called us about this. Remember when you see news, call newsline nine. That number is 3193659999. You can also send us pictures and videos to newsroom at kcrg dot com. Meteorologist joe winters joins us now with our first alert forecast. Joe, parts of our viewing area saw snow today, but thats about to end, right . Scattered flurries remain in the forecast into tonight as a series of weak systems move across iowa. After a quiet end to the week the next one approaches fro
Now have an exact number of Homeless People in the area. U. S. Department of housing and urban development requires all agencies using federal dollars to preform a count every other year. Hours checking spots like car washes, parks, and bridges for people who dont have shelter. If they do find someone, they make a note. They also offer to help them to an open bed in a nearby shelter, or give them with hand warmers and a sleeping bag. Community housing initiatives, a Transitional Housing Program for the homeless, participated in the group. Development director Marileigh Fisher says the count is an important thing to do. 29 1128 it helps us get an understanding of whats going on in the community, and as a a using provider we need to know if there are Homeless People on the streets during the winter time. It keeps people informed of whats going on, the Community Needs to know whether thats during the last count, only 8 unsheltered were found. Local shelters would like to get that number d
Rst, meteorologis t kaj omara has your first alert forecast, kaj. Clouds will be racing back in from the north as the day goes on. As the clouds increase, temperatures will level off, and many areas will probably see highs rehed around noon with mid30s common. Tonight into friday, it t es appeaeathe clouds may break up a bititleading to a partly cloudy finish to the work week. Late saturday into sunday is our next area of low pressure, and that should bring a light mix of rain and snow into the area. The system following this continues to look substantial with a risk of heavy snow in part of the midwest, including iowa. Its important to understand this system is closer to japan than the united states, which means we are way too far out for any kind of detail. Any kind of snowfall numbers could not be broadcast with confidence until around sunday, and even that could be pushing it. Bottom line is, stay tuned today mostly cloudy high 3238 winds nw 1 120 alo 33 dbq 34 iow 36tonight mostly