Morning on abc9 news. The final Republican Debate before the iowa caucus will have one key player absent. We will tell you why he backed out. Plus. Leaked information helped police sold an ottumwa murder cold case. We have the latest details this morning. And. Local Elementary Students were able to exercise their right to vovo. We will bring you totohe sunnyside elementary cacaus coming up. These stories and more oabc9 news this morning. Good morning. I am Lukas Voss Donald trump found a stage he doesnt want to stand on. The gop frontrunner has been teasing whether hell attend this weeks Republican Debate. And now we know. His decision comimi just days ahead of the first votes in iowa. And tonight, one of his rivals is throwing down the gauntlet. Nats . Trump rally . A bombshell from donald trump. Ju days before the iowa caucuses. Sot donald trump r president ial candidate lets see how much money fox is going to make on the debate without me, okay . Trumps campaign now confirming he is bailing out of thursdays Republican Debate in iowa. With the return of moderator megan kelly. Who sparred with trump back in august. fox gop debate august 2015 natsot megyn kelly debate moderator your twitter account has several disparaginin comments aboutut womens looks . Trumps rival senator ted cruz sang the frontrunner dropping out of the debate shows a lack of respect for votersand he issued this challenge sot sen. Ted cruz r president ial candidate if he is unwilling to stand on the debate stage, then i would like to invite donald right now to engage in a one on one debate with me any time between now and the iowa caucuses. Still the republican front runner continues to pull in conservative endorsements including araronas famous t tgh even as his opponents attack. Sot jeb bush r president ial question you dont think hes a christian . Jeb bush no, i dont know what he is. Nats on the democratic sisi. Both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clintons campaigngn are energized. Nats . Clinton rally . And also concerned about voter turnout next nday. Sot sen. Bernie sanders d president ial candidate police after stealing a car. According to authorities, 29 year old Reginald Galvin of south sioux city, is facing several charges including theft of a Motor Vehicle as well as interfering with a police k9, after police say he tried to make a dog is a aerious misdemeanor in iowa. Lukas 10 years after two iowa men were murdered. Iowa dci and wapellow county Officials Say theyve solved the case. Police have arrested 28year old christover yenger of ottumwa and 27 year old zachary dye of council bluffs. Investigators say the two men intentionally started a house fire killing two men in march of 2006 21 year old Nathan Messer and 22 year old Seth Anderson were killed in the fire suffering of smoke inhilation. Authoritits say information leaked weeks agoled to to the reopening of the case. Just goes to show when people think they get away with murder, were always there and look at things the two are now facing two felony for stararng the deadly fire. Lukas a nonoolk man faces charges of felony child abuse following an investigation at a local elementary school. 27 year old marco jacobovetter was arrested. After workers at washington elementary in norfolk last month noticed several suspicious bruises and marks on various areas of a 7 year old childs body. Police determined some of the marks were caused by a belt. Jacobovetter is being held in the Madison County jail. Lukas a local Energy Company is giving customers an opportunity to cut costs when it comes to their energy bills Midamerican Energy is utilizing an Energy Assessment program called the home check at no cost for customers. An expert will come into their home and inspect every inch of the home to determine where and how you can save money on your energy bill. Its actually very popular, so last year we did approximately 6,500 home checks just in iowa so its a very Popular Program and again its free so its a really great thing to take advantage of. Its also kind of the allows customers to figure out where they can save and what they can do to make their home momo energy efficient, newman. From energy smart light bulbs to power strips, experts say there are dozens of ways to save money. If youre interested in the Home Check Program check out siouxland matters dot com for more information. Lukas sioux city leaders are hoping to help along progress to restore the historic rose hill district back to its former glory. But one of the ideas has some homeowners concerned. Abc9 reporter Deborah Souverain tells us why. Sioux citys rose hill neighborhood has been on the National Register of Historic Places for about 14 years now, and since then the city has taken steps to improve the appearance of the area. But their latest move is getting some push back from residents who say their latest move could become a financial nightmare for residents, said Deborah Souverain abc9 news. If youve been homeowner association, this is way worst, way way worst, said stout. Steve e out has been a resident of the e rose hill historor district for over 15 years and he doesnt want things to change in a neighborhood faced with aging infrastructure. He s proud of the condition of his early 19th century home. Natpop its got some history they say that a doctor went goofy and shot a hole through this door, said steve stout. That bullet hole is just one of the historic features of his home. Which could soon be under the citys purview. If a new plan to rezone the area. And set a design standard for exterior renovations is approved. When you want to upgrade the neighborhood like they want to do with this preservation deal youre making people do things too fast and unaffordable, said stout. Tuesday City Council Members voted unanimously to approve the plan. Requiring home owners to meet strict guidelines for exterior renovations. May become costly for homeowners. A concern mayor bob scott says thehe council is awareref. It could be a problem for some people thats why we remanded it back to the staff fo review it andee what changes need to be done if any,nd move on from there, said mayor bob scott. City council must vote and approve the plan two more readings, before it takes affect. Steve admits, some homes in the rose hill district need a little tlc. Natpop oh yea, there are some that are worst than this. But says h hwould prefer a plan that was less burdensome i understand the controversy, but theres got to be another way besides doing it this way, said stout. Deborah souverain abc 9 news lukas iowa democrat lawmakers announced their proposal for the coming state budget and the total is lower than what governor heres a break down of those numbers, those on the left side of the aisle are looking for a budget just under 7point 4 million dollars. Thats about 4 point7 million under the states 99 percent expepeiture limit. Lawmakes say the budget will expand iowas middle class. State democrats are hoping the Early Release of their Budget Proposal will prevent a gridlock this gislative session. Coming up. Local Elementary Students were able to exercise their right to vote. We will bring you to the sunnyside elementary caucus coming up. Scott well have. Youre watching abc9 news this morning. G. With. Jessica rae. And meteorologist scott larson. This is abc9 news this morning. Scott welcome back. The stormcast hd reveals that a very weak cold front is going to travel through day. This will shiftft winds from southeast to northwest and theyll be somewhat breezy sustained between 10 and 20 miles per hour. The next few days will be quiet as we get to highs near 40 and even warmer for the weekend. Today, we can expect to see fog then partly cloudy skies and a high of 39. The overnight low is 25 with some clouds. Tomorrow will be just a hair cooler, but still comfortable for january. Heres your lukas travel through today. This will shift winds from southeast to northwest and theyll be somewhat breezy sustained between 10 and 20 miles per hour. The next few days will be quiet as we get to highs near 40 and even warmer for the weekend. Today, we can expect to see fog thenenartly cloudy skies and a high of 39. The overnight low is 25 with some clouds. Tomorrow will be just a hair cooler, but still comfortable for januy. Heres your 7 day forecast. Lukas scott lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lulus and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas sunnyside Elementary Students are execersing their right to vote before they can even legally register. As part of a state wide program. Students are learning about ch president ial candidate and then casting a ballot. Abc 9s bria bell has more. The whole school was voting today we are voting were voting for president s with iowa being the first in the nation to host caucuses, sunnyside Elementary Students are learning about the process how it works and rocking the vote in a mock straw poll. We just want to keep building upon it year after great comunity members. Theres civic participation, thats what changes the world, said buster. Conversations about president ial candidates started in the classroom and were carried back home for futher discussions. Its been interesting. You know, some of them come with opinions like, well my parents said not to do this or to do that, and its just great conversations that they have at home as why they would vote for this candidate or why this candidate is the best choice, said buster. Reporter what do you hope our next president does for our country . Student makes people happy, said cooper. Theyve been talking about illegal immigration and stuff so i kind of want them to take care of that, said sayonkon. Isis bombings and stuff like that, said sulzbach. No more attacks [need d ] go on in any re states like isis did to paris, saod stibbs. What started as a fun activity will also prepare these young minds for the real thing as students say the feel more ready and knowledgable of the democratic process. Well because you know what the process is going to do . when you get there, said sulzbach. Now ill know how it is to vote and so i wont be really nervous when i go up there and vote, said sayonkon. Lukas sunnysides precint reported their results from yesterdays straw poll. Having Hillary Clinton and ben carson gaining the most support results from the mock straw poll will be included on iowas secretary of states website. A link to access the outcome can be found on our website at siouxland matters dot com. Jessica rae coming up. A scary scene at a Naval Medical center when a shooter was reported in the building. We have the latest details for you in two minutes vo beyond natural grain free pet food is committed to truth on the label. When we say real meat is the first ingredient, it is number one. And we leave out corn, wheat and soy. Center in san diego tuesday were a false alarm. A witness reported hearing three gunshots in the basementnt but military and local polili did not find e edence of an active shooter. Reporter sharon chen has the details on what unfolded. Skyfox overhead as the Naval MedicalCenter San Diego in balboa park went into lockdown. capt. Curt jones, u. S. Navy initial reports were in the basement of building 26. 3 shots fired just after 8. Reported by an employee. capt. Curt jones, u. S. Navy within about 10 minutes of that initial notification, not only had notifications gone out to staff. There were numerous agencies rolling to this site. Part of that notification this terrifying message on twittererdvising all occupants to run, hide or fight. capt. Curt jones, u. S. Navy that means you lock doors or barricade yourselves in. Navy captain curt jones said the tweet is actually part of training. We train people to, in an active shoer situation, run escape if you can. If you cant do that, then resort is to fight. It was just in december when an active Shooter Drill was conducted. Drills that helped keep everyone calm during the real emergency. chief shelley zimmerman, San Diego Police because we do train together we know exactly what everybody is going to need to do. Cally 7 agencies responded. 1st responders who helped t tsecure and evacuate a a military police and dogs combed the tire complex. capt. Curt jones, u. S. Navy were going to every single room and clearing every single room. Shortly after 9 the all clear. capt. Curt jones, u. S. Navy we have not found anything to substantiate that report of gunshots being fired in that building. But, what those shots were. capt. Curt jones, u. S. Navy there is construction going on on board this side of the installation whether or not that was the root cause i cant answer that question right now. Nevertheless mayor Kevin Faulconer said for any threat, real or unreal san diego is ready. mayor Kevin Faulconer, san diego we take everything very very seriously and we are prepared. Its what its all about in san diego. Lukas lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat lukas and scott chat scott good morning siouxland. We have clearing skies from west to east. Visibilities are low in central siouxland where weve had the development of some patchy fog. Temperatures are in the teens and 20s. This afternoon will be beautiful well reach an afternoon high near 40. Scott heres a quick chekc outside on one of our iowa dot traffic cams here at. Central siouxland where weve had the development of some patchy fog. Temperatures are in be beautiful well reach an afternoon high near 40. Scott heres a quick central siouxland where weve had the development of some patchy fog. Temperatures are in the teens and 20s. This afternoon will be beautiful well reach an afternoon high near 40. Scot heres a quick chekc outside on one of o o iowa dot trafafc cams here at. Many folks stillll waking up and starting their workday. Please drive safely everyone. Jessica rae a new challenge among youth left one teen in the hospital. We will bring you his story and why this challenge is one. Parents need to state. A teenage boy received life threatening injuries trying to pull off what anyone can find on youtube. Siemny kim reports now he wants other kids to learn from his mistake. Skylar fish has had a lot of time to think. As a nurse removes 48 staples from his head. Though hes in some pain, hes not complaining. skylar fish teenager im just actually really lucky to be even alive. These pictures show how seriously the 14yearold was injured doing whats known as the duct tape challenge. A quick search on youtube. And several videos pop up. The goal to break free from the duct tape. skylar fish teenager when i think about it, it seems like i was hit by a car. Fish doesnt remember much from that day. He and two buddies had gone to Renton Academy on a saturday. Where they had duct taped his arms and legs. sarah fish mother when he fell, he hit the corner of the crushed his whole eye socket. When his eye socket was crushed, it pinched off nerves in his eye. Fish doesnt know if hell ever get his vision back in that eye. His head also slammed into the concrete. Causing a brain aneurysm. sarah fish mother it was really scary, like just seeing my son like this. His mother now wants to warn others about the duct tape challenge. sarah fish mother i want people to stop and think that there are so many risks to anythese challenges. Theyre dangerous. As fish prepares to head off to seattle Childrens Hospital for the rest of his recovery he told me he wants something good to come out of this. skylar fish teenager teach other kids not to do it. When i think about it, like i become sad. And then like really happy. Because like im happy because like i survived it. Like, i almost died. Lukas a bizarre traffic turned fatal tuesday a motorist died after a tire fell off a pickup truck and then struck the car he was driving. A 19yearold woman was driving the truck south bound it went over the barrier, struck one vehicle and then another traveling north. The man in the second car was killed. He was not identified and authorities are investigating. Jessica rae coming up. Competing rallies, new poll numbers and new endorsements. Your local election headquarters is next. Stay with us. Lukas one protester was shot dead and eight others were arrested lukas one protester was shot dead and eight others were arrested on tuesday after authorities confronted members of an armed group during a traffic stop. The protesters had staged a monthlong occupation of a federal Wildlife Reserve in oregon fbi said gunshots rang out after officers stopped a car carrying protest leader ammon bundy and others near the Malheur National wildlife refuge. One man was killed. The takeover at malheur that started jan. 2 was a flareup in the socalled sagebrush rebellion scott good morning siouxland. Lets get a check of conditions outdoors on the Port Neal Welding Company skycam hd in sioux city. We have clearing skies from west to east. Visibilities are low in frontrunners in the president ial election will be trying to win over voters here in sioux city. Donald trump and Hillary Clinton will be in sioux city sunday evening. According to an online invitation set up by trumps local campaign, the billionaire will be at the orpheum sunday at 6 pm. Doors open at four. Hill