Will be still receiving rain from wednesday night and that rain should last through around 5pm. Cold and freezing air will be slamming into northwest iowa, so during the Early Morning hours rain will turn into a wintry mix to even freezing rain by 6 or 7am. It will continue to fall as freezing rain to a wintry mix still around 9 or 10am, but we will also start seeing a transition over into snow in that same area. Accumulations in northwest iowa will be ranging from 1 to 3 inches mainly centered from the sac city to storm lake areas. Because of the snow and blowing winds, a winter storm watch is in place for much of northwest iowa, so if you are traveling north during the holidays, it may not be a bad idea to leave either tonight or in the very early hours of tomorrow morning. The metro will likely see our rain turn into some freezing rain to a wintry mix from around 6pm to 9 or 10pm, but we should stay too warm for any snow accumulation. The weekend is looking cold and for the most part dry, but next week we have a couple more snow chances to start december off sabrina lets get into the sabrina lets get into the top five this morning. Sabrina protestors took to the streets of chicago tuesday night following the release of dashcam video showing the of 17yearold Laquan Mcdonald at the hands of a Police Officer. The officer faces charges of firstdegree murder and is being held without bond. The teen died after being shot 16 times in october of 2014. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias charges have been filed against troy mure junior after his release from the hospital tuesday. He has been charged with vehicular homicide and operating while intoxicated following mondays deadly crash in des moines. A passenger in the vehicle died at the scene. Police are still investigating the crash. Sabrina the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door. Sabrina a family in colfax is desperate for the publics help this morning after their beloved therapy horse goes missing. Buddy was last seen thursday night. Right before the big snowstorm. If you think you may have seen buddy near newton or colfax youre asked to call the Jasper CountySheriffs Office elias number four. Elias and as americans get ready for the biggest travel time of the year, the us issues a Worldwide Travel alert for americans. As concerns rise over terror groups and individuals planning more attacks after the paris massacres. The alert does not instruct americans to avoid travel, but it does urge us citizens to exercise vigilance when in Public Places or using transportation. Sabrina and finally in the top five. Sabrina the latest College Football playoff rankings brought more good news for hawkeye fans. Iowa comes in at number four. One of only two Undefeated Teams in the top four if the playoffs happened today, they would face fellow Undefeated Team clemson. Elias the suspect in sundays double homicide remains in the hospital this morning, with police keeping a close eye on him. Once 47 year old Barney Fraaken is released, Des Moines Police are expected to charge him. Investigators say fraaken shot and killed his wife amy and 16 year old daughter amber in their home on hull avenue following a dispute. Fraaken is expected to survive his self inflicted wounds. Elias weve been learning more about the mother and daughter who were killed in this tragedy. Sabrina friends and former teachers are remembering amber as a student and as a friend. Local 5s Claire Powell spoke to her former teacher and filed this report. I have to cherish the time i had with her i think a lot of us in this building are that way inside Hoyt Middle School, Josh Osbourne is usually the fun and carefree teacher and behavior coach. But today, that goofy smile wasnt quite the same. When someone says amber left you a note,i know which amber. When i got a text amber is dead. Did you hear, i knwe exactly what amber they were talking about osbourne was ambers teacher for three years. Even after she moved on to central campus alternative program and high school shed frequently stop to see him. Frequently stop by and tell us how things tricks to show me with cards or coins or something ok were going to do a magic trick with playing cards osbourne said hed stay late helping amber transition moving from florida to iowa, making new friends and with issues at home whatever they were. Amber loved her father, she loved barney and said her mom amy who was studying to be a preschool teacher had the same happy personality. How did she do that . Thats what makes being a teacher today. Sorry. So tough. She had alot going for herself just like the photos of the students on his wall he has photos of amber, too. Its no doubt one hell keep closer than the rest. Just trying to convince her of a greater life than what youve got in front of you. Then this happens, no reason, no warning, theres no signs Something Like this is going to happen. It just does. Sabrina Hoyt Middle School is planning on making a tribute to amber in the coming days. Des moines Public Schools also made grief counselors available to staff and students. Elias were back with meterologist sam schreier. Sam sam adlibs sam weather adlib today we are looking at a cloudy but fairly warm day considering were almost to the end of november it looks like well stay dry through most of the morning, but as we head into the afternoon a few spotty showers will start popping up across the state, and we should steadily see more light rain especially during the overnight hours. Highs today will still climb into the mid 50s, and it will likely stay fairly warm quite a ways into the night helped out by a breezy southerly wind. Starting early thursday, the metro will be still receiving rain from wednesday night and that rain should last through around 5pm. Cold and freezing air will be slamming into northwest iowa, so during the Early Morning hours rain will turn into a wintry mix to even freezing rain by 6 or 7am. It will continue to fall as freezing rain to a wintry mix still around 9 or 10am, but we will also start seeing a transition over into snow in that same area. Accumulations in northwest iowa will be ranging from 1 to 3 inches mainly centered from the sac city to storm lake areas. Because of the snow and blowing winds, a winter storm watch is in place for much of northwest iowa, so if you are traveling north during the holidays, it may not be a bad idea to leave either tonight or in the very early hours of tomorrow morning. The metro will likely see our rain turn into some freezing rain to a wintry mix from around 6pm to 9 or 10pm, but we should stay too warm for any snow accumulation. The weekend is looking cold and for the most part dry, but next week we have a couple more snow chances to start december off more details about the deadly attacks in paris france. A french attacks in paris france. A french prosecutor has revealed there were more people involved than initially thought. During the search for the eighth terror suspect, investigators now find themselves looking for another man so at least 9 attackers were involved. Meanwhile in belgium, that country is still on heightened alert over threats of similar attacks in its capital. Sabrina since the attacks almost two weeks ago. The possibility over allowing Syrian Refugees into the us has been at the center of debate. In iowa, no Syrian Refugees have ever resettled here, according to the department of human services. But a group wants to make sure iowas doors are open to them in the future. Yesterday, they protested governor branstads order to stop all state agencies from working on resettling Syrian Refugees. They disagree with how the governor handled the situation. Samantha 10 37 why do we have someone in office doing these things . Why cant he be more like governor ray who encouraged refugees, opened doors to those great people. Sabrina the group hopes mr. Branstad will reconsider his decision and possibly make some time to meet with them and listen to their concerns. Elias at time check well take a short break, but still have lots more good morning iowa stil ahead. Sabrina coming up, how a local teacher has turned an iconic toy into an educational experience. Elias but first. For those traveling into polk county. Be safe this morning. The Sheriffs Office has automated Traffic Enforcement vehicles at two locations. One at the. 37 hundred block of northwest 118th avenue and a second at the. 16hundred block of northeast 70th avenue so take care on the roads today. Sabrina lets also get a quick look at traffic. This is i235 at valley west. Traffic. This is i235 at valley west. [current conditions] good morning iowa continues after this morning iowa in hd with elias johnson, Sabrina Ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. This is good morning iowa. Sam weather adlib today we are looking at a cloudy but fairly warm day considering were almost to the end of november it looks like well stay dry through most of the morning, but as we head into the afternoon a few spotty showers will start popping up across the state, and we should steadily see more light rain especially during the overnight hours. Highs today will still climb into the mid 50s, and it will likely stay fairly warm quite a ways into the night helped out by a breezy southerly wind. Starting early thursday, the metro will be still receiving rain from wednesday night and that rain should last through around 5pm. Cold and freezing air will be slamming into northwest iowa, so during the Early Morning hours rain will turn into a wintry mix to even freezing rain by 6 or 7am. It will continue to fall as freezing rain to a wintry mix still around 9 or 10am, but we will also start seeing a transition over into snow in that same area. Accumulations in northwest iowa will be ranging from 1 to 3 inches mainly centered from the sac city to storm lake areas. Because of the snow and blowing winds, a winter storm watch is in place for much of northwest iowa, so if you are traveling north during the holidays, it may not be a bad idea to leave either tonight or in the very early hours of tomorrow morning. The metro will likely see our rain turn into some freezing rain to a wintry mix from around 6pm to 9 or 10pm, but we should stay too warm for any snow accumulation. Probably have in your home right now. But at mccombs middle school. Those little Building Blocks are shaping the next great minds. Sabrina this months one classroom at a time grant goes to a teacher who sees. In a pile of bricks. A whole lot of potential. Local fives Stephanie Angleson has more. 20 54 congrats because you have won this months one classroom at a time grant from Bankers Trust and local 5. Its a thousand dollars. So congratulations nats cheering after shool. Is when the fun really begins. Ann echelmeyers classroom is a place where science and playtime collide. 24 11 we need robitics , we need our lego kit and computers to program and a lot of things. But theyre not just playing. These kids are involved in a stem based lego robotics club. They build the robots and then have to put them through set tasks. And they take their talents onthe road. 25 28 yeah our first competition is coming up in a few weeks and we are gearing up for that and we are ready to go. Travelling to competitions costs extra money. Thats where the thousand dollar grant comes in. You see the kids really dive in. They obviously enjoy it. 24 19 it helps you to feel what a team is to be creative and just use your imagination take you away and build whatever you want. 56 14 this young man dreams of a career in computer programming. This club brings him one step closer to that goal. 24 55 its not the legos that help me do that but the programming on the robotics that help me learn to grasp the idea whatever their reason for being here. For building. Ann echelmeyer hopes all her students take away one of lifes most rewarding lessons. 25 46 being creative and letting your imagination go wild. All reax sabrina and teachers if you could use some extra money for a special project at your school, visit our website we are iowa dot com and apply for the one classroom at a time grant. Elias we have lots more good morning iowa ahead. But first heres abcs Kendis Gibson and reena ninan with tech bytes. Techbytes in todays tech bytes. Ju hey there in todays techbytes, just before black friday an alert from amazon. Its forcing many account holders to change pass words that may have been compromised. Amazon says no evidence of hacking but asking for the pass words resets only out of an abundance of caution. The first tourist to space. His Space Company has launched a rocket landing safely back on earth having reusable rocket is considered a big step toward making space flight less expensive. Take a look at this, youll see this if you google theis phrase straight out of star wars. A tribute up to the star wars movie, force awakens. May the force be with you. Cant afford to let heartburn get in the way . Try nexium 24hr, now the 1 selling brand for frequent heartburn. Get complete protection with the new leader in frequent heartburn. Forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. Certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts sam weather adlib put script here in green today we are looking at a cloudy but fairly warm day considering were almost to the end of november it looks like well stay dry through most of the morning, but as we head into the afternoon a few spotty showers will start popping up across the state, and we should steadily see more light rain especially during the overnight hours. Highs today will still climb into the mid 50s, and it will likely stay fairly warm quite a ways into the night helped out by a breezy southerly wind. Starting early thursday, the metro will be still receiving rain from wednesday night and that rain should last through around 5pm. Cold and freezing air will be slamming into northwest iowa, so during the Early Morning hours rain will turn into a wintry mix to even freezing rain by 6 or 7am. It will continue to fall as freezing rain to a wintry mix still around 9 or 10am, but we will also start seeing a transition over into snow in that same area. Accumulations in northwest iowa will be ranging from 1 to 3 inches mainly centered from the sac city to storm lake areas. Because of the snow and blowing winds, a winter storm watch is in place for much of northwest iowa, so if you are traveling north during the holidays, it may not be a bad idea to leave either tonight or in the very early hours of tomorrow morning. The metro will likely see our rain turn into some freezing rain to a wintry mix from around 6pm to 9 or 10pm, but we should stay too warm for any snow accumulation. The weekend is looking cold and for the most part dry, but next week we have a couple more snow chances to start december off sam toss back. Sabrina in take a look at this today. Sabrina in take a look at this today. Sabrina not a new badge. But a new collar on the Ankeny Police department. Tuesday we met bosco, a specially trained k9 for tracking missing persons and narcotics detection. But most surprising is where the funding came from to get him. A 5yearold tristan sommerfeld raised 15 hundred dollars to help the Ankeny Police department. He even started the fundraising with money he received for his birthday. All reax well time now for another short break. But when we come back. Why you should expect long lines while when heading to the airport. And youre watching good morning iowa in hd. We are iowa. Elias on your money now elias if flying is part of your Holiday Travel plans. Get ready to spend time waiting. Lines are expected to be much longer this year because of a Record Number of flyers and increased security after the paris attacks and russian plane bombing. From now until december 1 an estimated 25 Million People will fly on u. S airlines. Airlines say a good rule of thumb arrive at the airline two hours before will fly on u. S airlines. Airlines say a good rule of thumb arrive at the airline two hours before your flight is scheduled to take off. Elias meanwhile, good news for those choosing to take the roads this holiday season. Triplea says gas is the cheapest its been since 2008. Here in iowa, gas prices have dropped around 70cents from this time last year. Low gas prices mean more people taking to the roads. The thanksgiving travel period is expected to be the busiest in eight years. Elias and finally. Adele said hello to another recordbreaking album. The british artists latest album 25 sold 2point43 million copies in a little over three days surpassing the sales record. 25 also became the topselling album of 2015. Adele wouldnt allow the album to be on any streaming service including apple music and spotify. Elias thats a look at your money this morning. Coming up after the break. Sams in with central iowas most accurate forecast. But first. Time for a quick look at traffic. This is i235 at euclid. [current conditions] good morning iowa returns after this. Youre watching good moring iowa in hd. We are iowas most accurate weather team. Good morning iowa starts now sabrina thanks for joining us on your [day of week] morning, im Sabrina Ahmed. Elias and im elias johnson. Elias weather is always first on good morning iowa. In with central iowas most accurate forecast. Meteorologist sam schreier. Sam adlib toss sam weather adlib today we are looking at a cloudy but fairly warm day considering were almost to the end of november it looks like well stay dry through most of the morning, but as we head into the afternoon a few spotty showers will start popping up across the state, and we should steadily see more light rain especially during the overnig