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KTIV News 4 Today October 27, 2015

Contact order against broady, so their hearings will be separate. This isnt the first criminal case involving johnson and broady in a domestic dispute. On september 29th of this year, Authorities Say johnson punched broady in the face during a verbal argument inside a store at the Southern Hills mall in sioux city. Johnson was charged with domestic abuseassault. He has a pretrial conference scheduled for november 20th. Broady was also convicted for felony forgery in wisconsin twice in 2005. The suspect accused of running over several people during Oklahoma State universitys homecoming parade made her First Court Appearance yesterday. Adacia chambers appeared in court on a video monitor, but her family and friends were present. A judge set chambers bond at 1 million dollars. Her attorney told reporters chambers spent time in a Mental Hospital. He described what that time was like for her. S tony coleman attorney visited her she was foaming at the mouth, her arms were extended out. His exact words were she was in a zombielike state according to chambers father, doctors at the Mental Hospital changed her prescription and her father said she returned to normal. A judge has entered a not guilty plea on behalf of a teenage student charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a south Dakota High School principal. Sixteenyearold mason buhl is charged as an adult on one count each of attempted murder and the commission of a felony while armed with a firearm. Buhl is accused of confronting Harrisburg High School principal kevin lein with a handgun in his office back on september 30th, and firing a single shot with a handgun. Attorneys for the man accused in a string of shootings along interstate ten in phoenix say their client has an alibi for some of the shootings. 21yearold Leslie Allen Merritt appeared in court monday afternoon. His lawyers are pushing to have his milliondollar bond lowered or to have merritt released from jail outright. They told the trial judge they have evidence showing their client was at his home with his family at the time of one shooting. Ulises Ferragut defense attorney there is cell site information that corraborates that mr. Merritt was not at these alleged locations at this time and date and there are phone records that collaborate these witnesses information. Merritts attorneys asked for an evidentiary hearing to present the alibi and witness information. Judge granville granted their motion. But also told lawyers publicly any more. Governor Terry Branstad is creating a special division in iowas Public Defenders Office that will focus on wrongful convictions. The division will initially review cases that used hair analysis testimony, much of which experts say is now considered junk science. Earlier this year, the Justice Department and fbi announced that nearly every examiner in the fbi laboratorys microscopic hair comparison unit gave flawed testimony for more than 20 years. Many state investigators had been trained in the same methods. In pakistan, a cleanup operation is underway today following a deadly earthquake that killed at least 200 people yesterday. The sevenpointfive magnitude quake was centered deep beneath the hindu kush mountains in afghanistans sparsely populated province, which borders pakistan, tajikistan and china, the Us Geological survey said. Five people are dead and one is still missing after a whale watching tour boat sank off the coast of western canada on sunday. Police divers headed back out onto the water yesterdayto twentyseven people were on the boat when it local boats and the coast guard were able to rescue 21 people. Canadas joint rescue Coordination Center said the Quick Response from nearby boats saved lives. S lt. Comm. Desmond james joint rescue Coordination Center spokesman 14 we had a helicopter on scene within 30 minutes and then by the time the helicopter was there there were already coast guard assets on scene. So they were there very quickly and number people as well, vessels of opportunity, were on scene. Lieutenant commander Desmond James also expressed his condolences to the families of those who did not survive. A popular entry way into mexico was shutdown by a group of protesters yesterday. The bridge of americas is located in el paso, texas. Mexican farmers staged the protest. They say that high taxes by the mexican government, and discount products from the u. S. A. Being sold in mexico are making it hard for them to make ends meet. Protesters used horses and tractors to block the bridge, and traffic trying to get into the United States was backed up for miles. Officials dont know how long the protest will last. Officials say theres still no sign of the wreckage of the cargo ship that vanished joaquin. The el fargo is presumed to have sunk near the bahamas with a navy search team is using a device called the towed detect a signal from the ships voyage data recorder. But the data recorder commonly known as a black box, is set to run out of battery life in just four days. Mystery deaths in sierra leone are spreading fear of ebola relapses, where doctors say they have seen survivors lose their lives under unclear circumstances. Confirmation of relapses would prolong for a third year the struggle to defeat a virus that has killed nearly 11thousand 300 people and ravaged the economies of some of the worlds poorest countries. Guinea is the only nation in west africa that still has new confirmed cases. Liberia has been declared ebolafree while sierra leone has gone 25 days without a case. But ebola survivors continue to die under mysterious circumstance s, Health Officials say. Doctors at freetowns 34 Military Hospital said they had seen two ebola survivors return for treatment weeks after being discharged complaining of respiratory problems, including one this month. Both later died. Sierra leones National Ebola Response Center said further research on such anomalies is underway. The Dyess Air Force community gathered monday morning to pay respects to one of the fallen airmen killed in a c 130 j crash in afghanistan. A dignified transfer was held for captain jonathan jj golden in abilene, texas. This type of transfer is conducted for every us military member who dies while serving. Its a Solemn Movement where a team of air force personnel carry the remains of the deceased from an aircraft to a hearse. A procession follows with security forces, the patriot guard, and family of the fallen as they leave the base to render a final salute. Goldens funeral is planned for wednesday morning. Plans for sioux citys new bryant elementary are moving forward. Tonight, the school board approved the purchase of the eighth, and final, home in the new schools footprint. The total cost is 214,500. That includes the purchase price, plus what the school board calls incidental expense, and all miscellaneous expenses. The district will begin removing the home in april. Bryant elementary is slated to open in august of 2019. Forecast next thanksgivings just a month away and, traditionally, the beginning of the Holiday Shopping season. But as we all know, thats another tradition 85 percent are actually expecting retailers to have deals in the stores before black friday. All of which explains why some brick and Mortar Stores are even thinking about remaining closed on black friday this year. Chris clackum, nbc news. That was Nbcs Chris Clackum reporting. Still to come on news 4 today. A siouxland high school held a special lunch for their local law enforcment to show their appreciation. If you think we can grow our economy while ignoring climate change, think again. Americas most Innovative Companies are already moving to clean energy using existing technology to improve their bottom line. Now we need a plan to help businesses and families across america to save money on electricity and create millions of new jobs. It all starts with 50 clean energy by 2030. It was lunch with Law Enforcement for some siouxland students monday. Kids at oabcig wanted to say thanks to local law enforcers, so they fed them. Today, ktivs tommie clark its really nice to have that exchange for not only us to meet the students here in this district, but also for them to meet us, said iowa state patrols trooper john farley. Its nice to get to know them. A lot of people think Like Police Officers oh theyre for tickets and they just get a bad rap sometimes i guess. Its really nice to sit down and talk to them, theyre people too, said oabcig high school junior, cole veltri. Students and officers got to talk in a more relaxed atmosphere about everything from sports to what troopers do on a typical day. Officers say they want students to know that no matter what, Law Enforcement personnel are for them. Its that idea that there is a Community Service project all the time with Law Enforcement that we always want to be a part of our neighborhoods, our communities, and our cities, said iowa state patrols trooper john farley. Trooper farley says he doesnt want there to ever be a barrier between Law Enforcement and the community including students. In ida grove, iowa. Tommie clark. Ktiv news 4. The high schools principal says he hopes to continue the lunch for years to come. Its still cool outside this morning. How warm will we get today . Bens in next with the details. Plus, how one Iowa High School Cross Country runner showed good sportsmanship to a fellow here in iowa, an act of kindness by a High School Cross country runner for a rival runner came at a personal price. Scott one said anything and no one did anything so i just jumped in and started walking beside him and i gave him a push into the finish line. He never imagined what would come next a disqualification. zach hougland helped other its. Time for a break. But were back in just a moment with more news and weather for you on news4 today. First though. Heres a look at ktivdotcom community calendar. Good morning. Im all joens sarah has the day off. Coming up in this half hour of news. Another poll now shows ben carson has moved into double digits over donald trump in iowa. But trump continues to downplay the significance of the latest polls. And ted cruz is also seeing a surge at the polls ahead of tomorrow nights debate. Tracie potts updates us on the campaign trail in just a moment. Also, some siouxland youth have the opportunity of a l letime. Twenty d dferent players werere chosen to represent the us in two International Tournaments next summer. And in healthbeat four, police have a new warning for parents when it comes to their kids halloween candy. Its another cool morning in siouxland. Bens out on the patio checking things out. Ben, how is it ffling out there . Itll be another cloudy day across the area which will result in cooler temperatures with many topping out in the 50s this afternoon. A few showers will also come into play during the 2nd half of the day mainly over northwest iowa. See graphics. This morning were taking a look at whats working for this morning were taking a look at whats working for ben carson. His numbers are soaring ahead of tomorrow nights debate in denver. Tracie potts is in washington with reaction from donald trump. Poll. It was small polls. Ted cruz is also seeing a surge ahead of tomorrows debate. Hes at 10 percent and just picked up two key endorsements. sot ted cruz r president ial candidate 44 48 were seeing conservatives united behind this campaign. Jeb bush is trying to figure out what went wrong. Hes slashig expenses. Meeting with donors. And refocusing his campaign on fixing washington and national security. A separate Associated Press poll finds bush is the most popular candidate among latinos. While nearly three out of four have a negative view of donald trump. Im tracie potts in washington, now back to you. Tonight, republican president ial candidate donald trurup will spee at sioux citys west high school. But, the billionaire businessmans visit to siouxland is drawing protest. Members of the group dream iowa spoke at las nights school board meeting, trying to persuade the district cancel trumps visit. They call trump a bully, citing his statements about illegal immigrants. The group has gotten more than 12hundred signatures in on online petition. School board memberersay they understandnd the concerns, but School Facilities are available to the public. Its not up to the dtrict to decide which candidates can use them and which cannot. Group members say they actually fear for the safety of students. Effects at the school where were already hearing racist commmmts in the hallways. After the e ent were worried that cause harm to the students, said ismael valadez, dream iowa. Superintendent dr. Paul gausman says the district is strictly following code. School board policy says that School Facilities are community resources, and available to the public after school hours. Would rent it to anyone else. Just like we rented it to john kerry in 2004, to now president obama in 2007 and 2008 and sarah pallin during the last election cycle was at this same school. More than 1,000 people have indicated on facebook that theyll take part in a silent protest outside west high. Since, this is a community and not school event, the district wont be policing it. However, because its a highprofile event, there will be extra local Law Enforcement to ensure safety. Trumps campaign is paying for all that, totaling near 3,000. President obama returns to his hometown of chicago today to speak at the internatioiol association of chiefs of police. With the president , on this trip is attorney general loretta attend two Democratic Party night in chicago. The university of mississippi has removed the state flag from its Oxford Campus because thehelag contains the confederate battle emblem which many see as offensive. The move came less than one week after the University Senate voted to call for the removal of the flag. Pressure to take the flag down massacre of nine black a church in charleston, south carolina. The flag will be sent to the univerertys archives. Three e spects remain atlarge louis after they knocked over a nun while shoplifting. Surveillance video captured two of the suspects running out of a st. Louis, missouri mall last week with almost three thousand dollars in merchandise. The male suspect plowed into an 87yearold nun on his way out e door. The woman suffered n nlife threatening injuries. A new siouxland youtsoccer team will represent the United States next summer in two International Tournaments. Officials from the bsx Soccer Academy, the Diablos Soccer Team and the norm waitt sr. Ymca made the announcement monday. The team is made up of 20 ayers from north, east, south sioux and Bishop Heelan high schools. The team will be coached by the bsx Soccer Academy director who has international playing experience and sees the value in the opportunity for his players. From my own experience, it will change your life, said head coach, carlos saenz. You get to see different cultures, meet different people, see different styles o o socccc, so in any way, its a dreat experience. The team will play in the gothia july. They will then travel to denmark to play in the dana cup. Team captain henry deleon is excited and honored to have been chosen to represent his community. Its a great opportunity ones in our area to be able to go, and to be chosen feels really good, said deleon. The grouwill immediately begin raising funds needed for the trip, which will require about 80 thousand dollars for the 15day experience. Halloween isisust around the corner, and with that comes lots of candy. Police have a new warning for parents when it comes to their kids halloween candy. Thats next in healthbeat 4. Forecast next its warning parents have heard for years keep an eye on your childs halloween candy. But. This year. Police say theres a new trend to be on the lookout for. And it could trick you, too. Abbey niezgoda explains. About partiers than trick or treaters. sot dr. Michele petrucelli, emergency physician maybe theyre going to a group party and theres a bowl of something that appears to be candy someone reaches in somebody else thinks its funny to put onener two pills in there and that c c really be a problem. Police put out these tips. Telling children to be cautious when it comes to their candy. sot mos i take the candy and i dont eat it until i get home so my dad and mom can check it and if they come home with Something Like this. And youre in doubt. Your best bet. Is to throw it out. sot mos it is tough and thats a great picture to show exactly that just one of those candy pills would cost about 10 dollars. So while its rare that ittould popo up in your childs trick or treat bag. Police do want you to bbaware. That was Abbey Niezgoda reporti

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