Mothernature will provide another gloomy day with fog dense in the morning and drizzle, o with temperatures neaea freezing again, youll want to watch out for slick spots on area roads and sidewalks. Some, especially south, will see a late day snow mix that will spread north across the viewing area tonight that will produce some light accumulations by tomorrow morning. Light snow will continue throughout the day friday and will leave most of siouxland with 13 inches of the white stuff by the time it moves out friday night. Our attention then turns to the arctic air set to move into the region this weekend which will put lows below zero both saturday and sunnay night withhighs barely making ititabove zero on sunday. Windchills will also be at or below 20f during this time from which well get limited relief early next week. See graphics. Wx timer 40 a wanted suspect is in Critical Condition, after he shot himself while being apprehended by federal and tribal officials on the santee sioux indian reservation. An fbi spokesperson says the male suspect was armed at the time. He refused to surrender peacefully, and allegedly suspect, but u. S. Marshals in omaha, nebraska, told ktiv that a man wanted by police was involved in an incident on the santee sioux reservation yesterday. 25yearold David Hoffman has been on the run, in northeast nebraska, since tuesday afternoon. Thats when he stole a niobrara, Nebraska Police officers weapon as the officer tried to arrest him for burglary and theft. He took off on foot. The Nebraska State Patrol and other agencies joined the search for hoffman as niobrara schools and some businesses were locked down. Officers searched cabins and other buildings at niobrara state park, but there was no sign of hoffman. Niobrara state park reopened yesterday morning. Since then hoffman hadnt been seen. Until yesterday afternoon on the santee sioux reservation. An fbi spokesperson has promised Additional Details will be released on the reservation shooting. But, she didnt say when those details would be released. A teen faces arson charges after a fire that damaged a home in spencer, iowa on tuesday. Eighteenyearold Bianca Watkins is charged the home, located at 612 3rd avenue west, ended up with major fire damage to the kitchen and dining area. Watkins also faces two counts of animal abuse. In texas, a grand jury has made the decision to indict the state trooper who arrested sandra bland. 28yearold bland died in her cell last year while in custody of the waller sheriffs office. Three days after she was arrested by trooper Brian Encinia during a traffic stop. Encinia was indicted on misdemeanor perjury charges. The grand jury decided last month not to indict jail workers on criminal charges. Ethan couchs lawyer says his client is fine and that he will be visiting him as much as possible while hes being held in mexico city. Fernando benitez is the lawyer for couch, the texas teenager who gained notoriety for his affluenza defense in a deadly drunken driving case. Benitez visited couch yesterday at the Immigration Detention Center in mexico city where he is being held. The United States from mexico, where he was arrested last week after fleeing from the us. His lawyer said that things were progressing normally with his legal case. Sources said a Mexican Court granted the 18yearold a stay against deportation, which could delay his return by weeks or months. North korea is claiming it succesesully detonated a Hydrogen Bomb. If true, it would mark a huge jump in kim jong uns quest to improve its stilllimited nuclear arsenal. But as nbcs bill neely reports, a significant number of analysts are skeptical about the claim. The North Koreans claiming they tested a small or miniaturized Hydrogen Bomb. sot s yukiya amano iaea director general 27 38 the dprks nuclear test, if confirmed, is in clear violation of Un Security Council resolutions and is deeply regrettable. But quite quickly us military officials were telling nbc news that the intensity of the blast underground was way below the level you would expect from a Hydrogen Bomb, which can be dozens or hundreds of times more powerful than an atomic weapon. An hbomb would be a huge step up for north korea. It would represent a a g new challenge for the International Community becausit delivers more explosive power for a lighter weight. It can be just a few feet long and it can be put onto a missile warhead. Ext remely dangerous. The un has tried resolutions against north korea, sanctions against north korea. None of those things have proved any kind of deterrent to kim jong un with a problem, on camera s bill neely nbc news london 1 271 40 even if this wasnt an h bomb. It was some kind of dramatic and powerful and dangerous test. So the question remains how do you stop north korea advancing its Nuclear Weapons program . Back to you. Sioux city police no longer have access to addresses in south dakota to find drirs caught on speed cameras. South dakota governor Dennis Daugaards office said the block went into effect yesterday. Sioux city Police Officers can still access a drivers name and information about their vehicle. A 2014 law blocks south dadata from sharing driver information when collecting a civil fine for an infraction captured on camera. Sioux city police chief Douglas Young has previously said south dakota blocked the private contractor overseeing the cameras from getting the information. But, his department was still able to access it. Overerad sign work will close the inner lane of the southbound lanes of interstate29, tonight. Interchange to north of pierce street exit. The sign work begins 9 am and will go until 3 pm, weather permitting. The iowa dot wants to remind drivers to drive with caution and be prepared for traffic backups. California has been hit with rain, wind and snow due to el nino. Roads have been closed and buildings damaged while forecasters warn this isnt the last of the e vere weather. Nbcs Dan Scheneman reports. Have done a lot of preparation, uh there is a whole bunch of sandbags around the house. Further inland. Winds were Strong Enough to blow out windows. An d peel back roofs. sarah perrin 11 years old, paso robles 43 49 then this big thunk. And then we heard like moving around. In northern california. Sn ow. Drivers have been warned to be careful and be prepared. Juan Quintero calif ornia Highway Patrol 561 01 make sure you have a full tank of gas, extra blankets, extra food, you never know. nn graphic all of this weather blamed on el nino. The warm water has whipped up a steady stream of storms moving west to east. And there is more to come. Forecastersssay there may not be a break ii the weather until riday. And another storm system could arrive this weekend. Dan scheneman nbc news. Following a mission to help people impacted by historic flooding in missouri, some Iowa National guard troops are now back home. About 45 guard members were in missouri to help flood victims. The guard announced on new years eve the troops were on their way to help with Water Purification and other services. The guard members, who are based in central and northeastern iowa, returned to the state yesterday. A new, kidfriendly Siouxland Organization that has been in the works for several years is finally coming together. The Launchpad Childrens Museum is just wrapping up construction of its new facility in downtown sioux city. Workers are still installing exhibits like the water table, where kids can learn how to harness the power of water. Another attraction, called the construction zone, is an exhibit where kids can learn to use the six simple machines. Everything in here is hands on. We are not a museum in the traditional sense, said the museums exexutive director, bob fitch. Everything the kids get to touch and feel and manipulate and turn the cranks and move the blocks and theyre in charge of everything. It gives them a good idea of how to deal with the real world. The Launchpad Childrens Museum opening on february 5th and will be open to the public onn february 11th. Many people are heading to the gym to keep their new years resolutions. But gym memberships can be expensive. Up next, well show you some alternatives that can help you get fit and be a little easier on your wallet. Ben and ill have your complete stuff by the time it moves out friday night. Our attention then turns to the arctic air set to move into the region this weekend which will put lows below zero both saturday and sunday night with highs barely making it above zero on sunday. Windchills will also be at or below 20f during this time from which well get limited reliefef early next week. See graphics. If your new years resolution is to get in shape this year. You might be tempted to get a gym membership. But they can be costly. And lock you in to longterm agreements. As Deanna Dewberry tells us. You can feel the burn. Without burning your wallet. Draft choice. But its not just about cost. Gyms like these can also offer a more relaxed atmosphere. sot carrie camin asst vp wellness, Methodist Health system you dont have to dress up you dont have to make up on you dont have to get in shape to come in and work out at our facility five sot jack featherstone, customer youre not worried about how youre dressed or you know you just do what you can do and go on from there. That was Deanna Dewberry reporting. So there are a few options to consider if you cant afford a gym membership. Its said that diamonds are a but one little girl from maine has found her best friend in a feathered creature. With webbed feet. Well have her story after the mans best friend has a different meaning for a little girl and her pet in freeport, maine Jana Barnello has this cute story. Years old i named him. Ashley brown weve had dogs, mostly. Ashley brown mom sh e had a couple of gerbils jana she loves animals . Yeah, she loves animals. Ashley brown says shes never seen an animal love somebody back. A feather was in my boot like snowflake loves kylie. Quack ashley brown it was kind of on a whim that we brought him home. I thought its a farm animal, it lives outside,maybe get some eggs from it i dont know i was not expecting this at all. Quack quack duck snowflake the duck follows kylie everywhere. Her mom says it started. Day one. See he just keeps going ashley brown we brought h hm home, this little yellow furball is squawking in a box, and kylii walked o or to the box and leaned in, and he was quiet. Theyve been inseparable ever since. Ashley brown everywhere she went he was quiet. And if she went missing, he would squawk and panic. Over the past six months kylie and snowflake they swing on the swingset. On halloween he rounded out their frozen costumes. Snowflake dressed as olaf the snowman. Ashley brown they are best friends, but in his eyes, shes mamamashes mama duck. Brown says kylie cares for snowflake like a child. He waits for her at the bus stop to get home from hool. And she makes sure he gets in his nap in the afternoon. Ashley brown ive seen her grow up. Shes become very responsible. She takes very good care of him. Brown doesnt know what bonded her daughterernd duck that first day. But whatever it isis its taught them love comes in all shapes, sizes ashley brown hes family. Hes definitely family. We could see snow in most of siouxland today. Bens in next with the details. And a group of seniors in texas are learning important life skills because of a new program that helps students with Developmental Disabilities. Well have the story, coming up. Temperatures near freezing again, youll want to watch out for slick spots on area roads and sidewalks. Some, especially south, will see a late day snow mix that will spread north across the viewing area tonight that will produce some light accumulations by tomorrow morning. Light snow will continue throughout the day friday and will leave most of siouxland with 13 inches of the white stuff by the time it moves out friday night. Our attention then turns to the arctic air set to move into the region this weekend which will put lows below zero both saturday and sunday night with highs barely making it above zero on sunday. Windchills will also be at or below 20f during this time from which well get limited relief a group of seniors in garland, texas are part of an Important Program giving them life skills. The school teamed up with a hospital to help students with Developmental Disabilities move beyond their barriers. Astrid martinez reports. sot corina wild, garland isd its important because everyone has a right to dignity to be employed if they are able to sergio knows nats the 18 year old is learning he can be good at any job sot sergio rangel, student i feel more independent more confident. And hell have the certificate to prove it. 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 some of the events on the good morning and welcome back. Coming up this halfhour, republicans on capitol hill are talking obamacare. Today, theyre sending an Obamacare Repeal bill to the president s desk. President obama has already promised to veto the bill, but both parties are hoping theres an electionyear upside in this symbolic showdown. More from tracie potts washington. And. Have you checked your ticket yet for the monster powerball jackpot. 500 Million Dollars . Weve got the numbers from last nights drawing just ahead. And later in our ag report. A new weed is threatening siouxland farmers. Well tell you what it is and but first ben is on the outdoor weather patio. The streets were a little slick this morning. Later today republicans are holding what they call an enrollment ceremony to get rid of obamacare. After dozens of attempts, that bill is headed to the president s desk today where its going. Nowhere. Tracie potts is following developments from washington this morning. Democrats call it political theater and a waste of time. sot rep. Chris Van Hollen D Maryland 21 25 everybody know this will take about a nanosecond for the president of the United States to veto. sot rep. Kevin Brady R Texas 26 33 exercising your constitutional right and power to legislatt is never wwted if youre fighting or principles your conststuents believe in. The bill would also strip millions from planned parenthood after conservatives argued taxpayers shouldnt fund a group that performs abortions. sot rep. Charlie rangel d new york 43 52 people have waited for years for this moment to destroy a bill to put 22 Million People out of reach of medical care. There dont appear to be nough votes in either the house or senate to override the president s veto. sot House SpeakerPaul Ryan R Wisconsin 58 1 00 ultimately, this is going to require a republican president. sot rep. Charles boustany r louisiana 1 01 1 03 we can do much better. We will do much better. Republicans are promising to outline a Replacement Health plan by the end of the year. But its unlikely that alternative would get a vote before president obama leaves office. The nations oldest mosque, located in eastern iowa, is extending an invitation for a president ial candidate. The mother mosque of america in cedar rapids donald trump to stop by. The invitation comes after trumps First Campaign ad was released. It says trump thinks the u. S. Should stop muslims from entering the country. Gop president ial candidate rand paul is returning to iowa, today. The kentucky senator will be in Council Bluffs at t 00 a. M. This morning. From there he heads to sioux city for a stand with rand meet and greet. That takes place at 1 00 p. M. At the wilber Aalfs Library in downtown sioux city. Carly fiorinas campaign will return to siouxland next week. The republican candidate will be in sioux city on monday at bevs on the river for a town hall meeting. The event starts at 5 30 p. M. Cofofe with carly will b bheld at the midwest deli cafe on east second st. In downtown holstein on tuesday, january 12th. The event will start at 10 a. M. And give iowans another opportunity with the candidate before caucus night. Doors open at 9 30, and the event is free and open to when the candidates cant make it to every corner of iowa, they often send someone in their place, like family members. Nats of guns shot republican president ial candidate Mike Huckabees wife, janet, stopped by sioux citys yards shooting range the meet and greet was part of the huckabees 150stops around iowa to lead up to the Iowa Caucuses on february 1st. Huckabee spoke with supporters, and then took some shots in the range. It comes just a day after president obamas announcement that hell use tighten gun laws. Mrs. Huckabee agreed that background checks are importanan so they can focus on americans with Mental Health issues. But, she argued the president s action only hurts current gun owners. To do what he did, i dont think it is going to have a bearing on the previous shootings, obv