Feature periods of rain which could aggravate saturated areas that have recently flooded due to heavy rain. Highs will settle in the middle 70s to finish out the year. The new year will start with cooler and drier weather. Were following historic flooding in missouri governor jay nixon is now calling in the national guard, as water levels continue the death toll now stands at 13. Guard members are being called in to assist first areas. The flood is expected to turn into the second worst on record behind the flood in two interstates are shutdownraw sewage is the Mississippi River is expected to reach nearly 15 feet above the flood stage on thursday. Roads are closed in nearly 500 state. Midlands communities on our rivers are trying to make a truce with nature as they work to get better access to the water. And adapt to floods. And leaders say theyre making progress. Jack kuenzie joins us live from the lexington county side of the congaree with more. Charles, for decades people of the midlands have wished for easier ways to take advantage of and enjoy what nature has for us along our rivers. But local governments and accept that sometimes we wont control what happens. Today several sections of the three rivers greenway system have been shut down or have very limited access due to high water. Earlier today we visited granby park on the columbia side where you can only go so far into the park before you run into mud and floodwater. Same is true for other parts of the system in West Columbia and cayce. And some sections have still not completely recovered from the october floodingwhich left in some cases significant damage. As i always say Mother Nature will always win so were just trying to live and enjoy Mother Nature and find ways to do that in conjunction with her. But you know phase one was done in the early 2000s so weve been dealing with this for 15 years so were trying to find ways to build things better now and to engineer them in ways that can deal with. Any of the flooding and were trying to go back and repair the older phases and maintain the older phases in a way anytime it the ceo of the river alliancethe organization coordinating development of the riverwalk system says it is designed in many respects to go underwaterand steps are taken to accomodate the likelihood that at times, high water will not only cover walkwaysbut that debris may wash downstream and cause damage. All part of living with the ups kuenzie wis news ten. While many people are counting down to the new year, tigers fans are counting down to the big oklahoma. The tigers and sooners are tangling for a spot in the national championship. Our joe gorchow is in miami where the teams met with the media ahead of the orange bowl. Joe . Hundreds of media members gathered in sun and sooners. A great opportunity to really engage the coaches and players in conversations. Beyond the game itself. Players showcased their personalities. And perhaps interviewing skills at times. As they asked each other questions on camera. Really just a fun way. For everyone involved to let loose. And escape pressure of this grand stage. If only for a little while. What matters most to clemson coach dabo swinney in moments like media day. Is for his guys to embrace it. Because lets be honest. We try to make sure that we have a good itinerary and good balance so these guys can enjoy the process as well and enjoy being a part of this playoff. I want them to enjoy it. I dont want them to look back and say man, i wish i had enjoyed that when i had the opportunity, because its such a this is such a small moment in their life, you know . This season these four, five years they have in college is such a small moment, so we purposeful in making sure these guys are having some fun along the way, too. Make no mistake though. The tigers are focused on putting in the on the grid iron. In order to win a football game. The top ranked tigers are two days away from battling the fourth ranked sooners in the orange bowl. The winner takes that next step towards achieving the ultimate prize. A national title. Live from sun life stadium joe gorchow wis news 10 sports. Norths clerk and assistant clerk have become the latest town employees to announce theyre leaving their jobs. Town clerk and treasurer Carrie Sedgwick Garrett has submitted a letter of resignation from her post. Parttime assistant clerk tracy brower also submitted her resignation. The resignations are the latest new mayor patty carson in november. The town is conducting a search for a new police chief. Palmetto state Church Leaders are challenging south carolinians to learn more about their neighbors religion. They came together at the state house today in the name of interfaith harmony. Will whitson was there. Huddled around a small podium in the state house lobby were men and women representing christianity, judaism, islam, hinduisum, sikhism and several other faiths with a message to south carolinians ask questions and learn more about the other religions prominent in the state. The group called interfaith partners of South Carolina read a proclamation from governor nikki haley who wasnt able to attend the event herself declaring january interfaith harmony month. This is actually the fifth year for the designation but the group emphasized religious tolerance as particularly important this year citing growing histeria and misinformation against american muslims and Syrian Refugees due to violence from isis members of interfaith partners are distressed and deeply saddened to hear so many of our countrys citiznes and political leaders and candidates espouse retaliation to our muslim colleagues, friends and neighbors for the actions of a small group who wrongly claim that islam justifies their actions. The presentation also included a list of Muslim Leaders denouncing the actions of isis and other terrorist organizations the group said they were including the list to show the Islamic State doesnt represent islam as a whole. Will whitson wis news 10 as 2015 draws to a close, the Columbia City council has some new faces on it. A short time ago, a swearingin ceremony got underway at council chambers. Howard duvall jr and Edward Mcdowell jr are joining as new council members. Moe baddourah was also reelected as district iii councilman at large. He ran unopposed in novembers general election. Investigators are calling for tough justice for a fugitive pleaded ethan couch became notorious for his affluenza defense. Now, steve nannes reports, he and his mother have been arrested again in mexico. 01 06, 37 44 19 26 1 111 26 were excited that we have them back in custody the socalled affluenza teen, ethan couch, is behind bars in mexico. And so is his mother, tonya, who apparently fled the u. S. With her son. The two were captured in the tourist town of puerto vallerta. We are very happy and pleased that they are in the custody of the mexican authorities and theyll be returned to the u. S. Here shortly couch went missing earlier this month after a video was posted online that appeared to show him violating his tenyear probation for killing four people in a 2013 we have done everything humanly possible to bring appeared to show him violating his tenyear probation for killing four people in a 2013 drunk driving incident. We have done everything humanly possible to bring justice to them and their loved ones his never had any limits set for him. Couchs lawyers said his parents were partly to served. Couch will be placed back in the juvenile system, thats not nearly enough. That in my opinion is not a sufficient punishment for the taking of four lives. Our request of the court is going to be to transfer his phone might have played a key role in tracking them down. Im steve nannes reporting. Ethans mother, tonya couch, will face a charge of hindering apprehension. Texas authorities had listed her as a missing person after her sons disappearance. An Orangeburg County man charged with murder made his First Court Appearance a short time ago. Harold pratt was arrested he is being held in last weeks Fatal Shooting of 38yearold loretta bunch. Her car was found at a home on old state roadwhere witnesses say she had been picked up by a truck driver. She was found dead in a holly hill waterway yesterday. The Orangeburg CountySheriffs Department is investigating the case. This afternoon troopers are investigating the crash of a police car. Officials say a 2009 Crown Victoria ran out of control and crashed while getting onto i26 from lake murray boulevard at about 5 45 this morning. The police car is registered to the city of irmo. Troopers says the driver was thomas speers. They say there are no charges pending at this point. Coming up on the news at 4 we saw deadly terrorist attacks halfway around the world, and right around the corner in the american south. Catastrophic flooding came up. And a controversial flag came well take a look, next. Your first alert traffic starts announcer one candidate tough enough to take on the bully. Jeb bush donald, youre not going to be able to insult your way to the presidency. Thats not going to happen. applause announcer one candidate tough enough to take on isis. Jeb will destroy isis. And keep america safe. Jeb bush the United States should not delay in leading a Global Coalition to take out isis with overwhelming force. Announcer tested and proven leadership matters. Jeb bush. As the year draws to a close were looking back at some of the big stories of the second half of 20 15. At noon we looked at the first half now heres a look at the stories that made headlines since this summer, starting right here in the midlands. A roar of approval as the Confederate Flag is lowered for the last time outside the South Carolina state house. In a five four decision. The justices ruled that every gay couple in america right to get married no matter where they live. Why are you not issuing marriage licenses today . Because, i am not. Under Whose Authority . Under gods authority. For the First Time Since 1999, the Us Womens Soccer Team captured the womens world cup. A half hour of chaos and violence in chattanooga. When the gunfire stopped, four marines were dead. Firefighters in Washington State are fighting an uphill battle to get a handle on wildfires that have scorched nearly 400 thousand acres. It was a violent end to a shocking moment of horror played out on live tv. Two journalists from the cbs affiliate in roanoke, virginia, in the middle of a live interview. Shot and killed as viewers watched. Its a personal first for pope francis. Never in his life has he been to america. In the waning hours of his us journey, the peoples pope lived up to his nickname. Kissing babies one after another after another. A pope reaching out to the in certain circumstances, liquid water has been found on mars a shocking and chaotic scene on the campus of an Oregon Community college after a gunman opened fire this morning. When it was over, multiple People Killed and wounded. South carolina is still underwater right now. Historic flooding thats tossed aside cars. Torn away roads bridges and dams. And swallowed communities. It is an act of war said frances president today after a night of horror. Massacre after massacre not seen paris since world war two. We stand with france across the nation. Support from new york to the french embassy. To the us capitol. Chaos and fear in the streets of san bernardino. A military style assault. Carried out by syed farook and tashfeen malik. Horrific acts as an act of terrorism. Continues to mourn the 14 lost in this senseless tragedy. Republican candidates took to the stage in the last gop debate of 20 15. Sparring with each other and taking on the Democratic Front runner. Hillary clinton as they make the march toward iowa. Time now for an update on your weather. For that we turn to meteorologist ben tanner. Tuesday showers and a few storms crossing the state. They are being driven by a front that has moved across the country yesterday. During the Morning Hours there will be a 100 chance of rain across the area, percentage will be reduced to 40 . The front will have little to no impact on the temperatures today, because highs will again reach the upper 70s. Wednesday and thursday will also feature periods of rain which could aggravate that have recently flooded due to heavy rain. Highs will settle in the middle 70s to finish out the year. The new year will start with cooler and drier state. They are being driven by a front that has moved across the country yesterday. During the Morning Hours there will be a 100 chance of rain across the area, by afternoon that percentage will be reduced to 40 . The front will have little to no impact on the temperatures today, because highs will again reach the upper 70s. Wednesday and thursday will also feature periods of rain which could aggravate saturated areas that have recently flooded due to heavy rain. Highs will settle in the middle 70s to finish out the year. The new year will start with we want to remind anyone still needing front that has moved across the country yesterday. During the Morning Hours there will be a 100 chance of rain across the area, by afternoon that percentage will be reduced to 40 . The front will have little to no impact on the highs will again wednesday and thursday will also feature periods of rain which could aggravate meet the moores were the moore family, and as you can see, we need an internet that can do more. We do more games, and more streaming. So we need more speed. 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Lets get an update on your weather with ben. Tuesday showers and a few storms crossing the