uses the restroom restroom" students react to bill that's putting south dakota in the spotlight over transgender issues. we get iowa to wake up." won't be counted mother fights for victims of abuse. " it brought a lot of tears to my eyes" a local grocery store loads semis a troubled

favorite cyclone standout. tim: good evening and thank you for r r joining us tonight im tim seaman jenna: and im jenna rehnstrom. controversy is brewing in south dakota over a law passed by lawmakers that would affect transgender students. tim: if signed by governor daugaard, the bill would require students to use restrooms based on their sex at birth. abc 9's bria bell brings us local reaction. bria: tim and jenna, if it's signed by the governor... south dakota would be the first state to pass a bill addressing transgender students. some local college students don't want that distinction... they're against the bill because they say, it's just unneccesary. "not only are we unwilling to accept people as who they are, we are bigoted and rude" the university of south dakota offers a safe place for students with varying genders and sexualities called spectrum.

group say they'll be upset if an anti- transgender bill passes in the state, which will force students to use restrooms according to the gender they were assigned when born, not the gender they idtentify with. "for me, i do not neccesarily know all of the transgender terms or how to really talk about it in a way that wouldn't offend someone, but perosnally i'm angry at this bill," says satterlee. it can be a challenge for any child to find their way and alisha says the new bill, which was created to protect someone's physical privacy, could make that process even more difficult. especially for the transgender community. "i think if we really want to protect the youth of south dakota, we have to allow for no discrimination," says satterlee. "really, everyone uses the restroom. just to use the restroom," says bachmann. jordy bachmann is a senior at u-s-d...he was declared female by doctors at birth, but idtenifies as a male. he says the anti-transgender bill would be a downfall for everyone. "it's very bigoted. we're going to lose a lot of opportunites like financially...we're going to lose funds because it's a discrminatory bill and we're going to lose federal funds for education.it's not just hurting transgender students, it's

bachmann. both students believe, the bill's basis has to do with government officials intolerance of the lgbt community. "you're really just hurting someone because you're uncomfortable with what's happening," says satterlee. bria: south dakota's governor will be meeting with the center for equality before making a final decision on the bill. reporting live in studio, bria bell abc 9 news. jenna on cam also from south dakota... a bill that would have raised the state's sales tax to boost teacher pay, stalled on the state house floor this afternoon. the measure proposing a half of a percent hike failed 46-23, just one vote shy of

majority needed. the bill also aimed to help lower property taxes. the bill is expected to be brought up for reconsideration would allow it to be brought back for debate next week. jenna: in crunch time in the iowa capital as funnel week comes to a close. tim: some familiar faces have returned to des moines, to voice their support for legislation... including one mother fighting protection for domestic jenna: nikki davidson brings us more. " "shes with us sunshine, happiness when shelia lynch days with her daughter, tereseann... she she looked with her young son... and how she made everyone else feel.. 13:18 she had a smile that lit up a room. but what she can't forget... no matter how much time passes... is how tereseann felt in the days before she died. 8:32 she was pertified... she would tell me i can't have a life again. he's always going to be out there. she had just helped her daughter leave her abusive husband.... a man family says had been battering her

strangling her. 23:55:36 stuffing socks in her mouth while he hit her so that no one would hear her scream. they got a restraining order... found a secret location to hide tereseann and her son... but it wasn't enough. 7:54 he was stalking her and we did not know it until the trial took place, he quit his job to the point he had all day long to follow her. knew where she was living... they found that the law wouldn't do much. 00:03:33 a protective order is what my daugthers murderer told me it was in person, he said to us, it's a peice of paper, it's my 5th one i know how to work the system and get around it, it means nothing. and on veterans day... outside of a

kidnapped her... then shot her to death. 9:40 i can't go back and change that, but i can help the victims that are out there. shelia lynch says she came up with what she thinks is a solution for women trying to break free from abusive and obbessive relationships... gps monitoring... 00:00:45 my daughter would have been saved, she wouldn't have been killed. it would work like this... if an officer was dispatched on a domestic violence call, he would ask the victim and abuser a series of questions to determine if the relationship could become lethal... if the assessment deemed problems would continue... a judge could put a gps monitor on the suspect...and give the victim the reciever to let them know if that person violates a protective restraining order... and notifiy police if that barrier was crossed. just last year it seemed her idea had gotten some traction... govenor branstad invited her to be part of a press conference pledging his support to the idea.... even posting to social media "now is the time to act" 19:00 i was so excited, to me it went i have the govenor of the state of iowa on my side. he is going to represent a bill and put into place everything i've been speaking out about. but when it came to getting that action... 28:06 i kept asking when are we meeting, i called and

to me a stab in the back. i ended up with a very negative view of politics because of it. she feels her daugthers story got lost in a political game... 20:18 it was embarrasing, humilating but it's not going to stop me. the govenors office says they've asked the department of public safety to spearhead new legislation this year that would address increasing minimum sentences on repeat domestic abusers and use electronic monitoring in certain situations... they said the govenor wasn't available for an interview on the subject in a statement said quote gov. branstad s appreciative of ms. lynch sharing her daughter's heartbreaking story last year. what happened to ms. lynch's daughter was an absolute tragedy. to that end, we hope our legislation will prevent further tragedies from happening to other iowa families. the bill we are proposing this year is very similar and we are hopeful this bill will gain enough support to get passed by both the house and senate. thats little comfort to lynch... who says until something changes in iowto protect other woman in her daughters situation, she won't move on. 5:35 i'm not quitting until we get iowa to wake up in ames nikki davidson " tim:

medicaid deadline now 12 days away more than half a million iowans are about to have their care switched over to private out-of- state companies. at the state capital, senate democrats and house republicans spoke candidly about regarding the governor's plan to privatize medicaid.. "pam jochum 4:54 i am calling on the house to take this bill up and gie it a fair hearing. if they are listning to the people they represt, they need to bring this bill up before th eentire iowa house and let there be a vote. linda miller 46:23 the medicaid program is administered by the department of human services. it's program. what the legislates the amount of money medicaid program or the medicaid program." tim: managed-care

approval from the federal government. the scheduled roll out date is march first, but the state still has not been given federal approval. jenna: am american eagle jet flying from sioux falls to chicago had to make an emergency stop in waterloo today. the flight was smoke was reported in the cabin. the plane landed safely and investigators say it was a "strange that alarmed the 26 passengers and three crew members on board. passengers were able to board a different flight to chicago a few hours later. tim: 11 semi loads of h-2-o are headed to water plauged flint michigan and native son and iowa state basketrball player monte morris is inpart to thank. morris hasn't been able to get back to his hometown, but is working to raise awareness about flint's water issues. hy-vee ceo randy edeker reportedly was inspired by morris and offered up the trucks and water that left for flint today.

"i'm emotional. it brought a lot of tears to my eyes, because don't nobody want their city to be like that. it's just hard to talk about." flint michigan remains under a state of emergency because of high lead levels in it's water. as for those 11 semis..? 11 just happens to be monte's jersey number. tim: still to come... the muskies were serving up hot dishes instead of hot shots this evening. details about the annual face off for charity, when we return. (fred) friday will be warm, and we have a breezy, mild pattern. we'll be staying dry, too. your forecast is next!

opened a busy week of action tonight. but skates weren't needed. jenna for the 19th year, players were serving up dinner, as part of the organizations

each year the team welcomes several hundred fans to the tyson events center for dinner and a night of bidding on auction items. the players also work to land the biggest tip of the night, with proceeds benefiting boys and girls home and family services. over the past 18 years, the event has generated more than 600- thousand dollars but organizers say the night provides more than that. sharon skinner--"it gives them perspective, but the kids that we serve also look up to them and it gives them something to aspire to. and so the musketeers players year after year continue to support us with a passion because they just they're doing makes a difference with a child." for the players, many of whom have already earned dision one scholarships, provides a perspective on life that many say, stays with them days in sioux city. ryan zuhlsdorf--"it's so devastating to see what these kids have been going through. and to come here and have like charity events for them is so huge

myself and it really touches my heart." there's still time to help out. many autographed jerseys and other items are included in a silent auction taking place during games friday and saturday night at the tyson events center. (jenna) fred, even warmer tomorrow? (fred) yes! 2 line super: fred hexom fhexom@kcautv.c om (fred) here's the port neal welding company skycam hd from the ho chunk centre. 51 was the gh today and 34 the low. here's the storm lake skycam hd. 39 is our sioux city temperature. local temperatures range from the 30s to the 50s. winds are southeast at 5 to 15 miles per hour, but will increase quickly later tonight. a wind advisory will be in effect tomorrow for all of siouxland. it has been expanded to the south late

the west, a high wind effect. we can see those stronger winds to our west--35 mph in western nebraska already. even warmer coming tomorrow. there is very mild air to our south and west, with 60s across kansas and 50s west of us! why are we so warm right now? the jet stream, which for several days last week was stuck in a cold pattern, has shifted to a west/southwest pattern. that keeps the cold air locked away to the north and allows mild air to reach siouxland. it looks like that warmer jet pattern will remain in place the next couple of days. the satellite and radar shows low pressure in south dakota bringing showers to

east, and will mainly affect minnesota with precipitation. but the wind in the wake of this low will be the main effect on us. the stormcast hd shows the low moving east tonight. northern parts of siouxland could get clipped by a sprinkle, but windy conditions will be seen by all later tonight and tomorrow. it will be sunny and warm, though. the wind forecast shows that by 2 am, yankton could be gusting to 49 mph. by 4 am, wayne could see gusts to 48 mph. by 6 am, orange city could be gusting to 55 mph. and gusts will range from 35 to 50 mph most of the day tomorrow. winds will diminish a bit tomorrow evening, but it will still be breezy. your forecast for tonight is for a low of 36 and partly cloudy skies with increasing wind. by sunrise, gusts will be reaching 50 mph. tomorrow, look for sunny skies and a

be as high as 45 mph. the 7-day shows 50s again saturday, then 40s sunday through wednesday and 39 thursday. no measurable rain or snow will be seen over the next week. (tim) thanks, fred. (fred)

coming up in sports...state wrestling kicked off today in both iowa and nebraska. after the break, we'll have all the

siouxland sports fans this weekend. the musketeers are in town, there's boys and girls postseason basketball, and state wrestling tournaments kicked off in both iowa and nebraska. let's head to des moines for class 2a opening round action tonight. at 120, fourth ranked rhyker

the early statement...he wins by fall and is into the quarterfinals. rhyker sims--"you know i was a little shaky going out there, but i went out there and did my stuff and it turned out right for me. i am ready for tomorrow." his teammate, brayden curry, ranked second at 126...he's moving on in the winner's brket as well. he takes it 17-2 on the tech fall. up to 132, boyden- ll/rock valley's austin rozeboom, ranked fifth, makes quick work of his opponent with the second period pin to move on. 138, the falls continue for siouxland...tenth ranked kyler rieck from spirit lake park...he's just a freshman but he's into the quarters. also at 138, connor ascherl...ranked seventh out of moc-floyd valley gets the take down and moves on with the 6-2 win. connor ascherl--""i got the job done and i just have to know that every match is going to be a battle and i have to push through that." sb-l, continuing their strong showing at 152...preston

match locked up...he's through to the second round after a 5-3 win. how about this at 220...sioux center's ko kieft...with the escape...that would he only point of the match...he edges into the quarters 1-0. then at 285, his teammate, ninth ranked elijah van't hof...this escape seals the win for him...he takes it 3-2. abc9 sports rter alex walker has more from the wells fargo arena. alex walker--"chris...this is where it all goes down. day 1 of the iowa state wrestling tournament here in des moines. i have my sheets here...and it's loaded with the names of more than 65 siouxland grapplers gunning for state titles this weekend. the action got underway bright and early this morning and we start with class 1a. kicking things off at 106..seventh ranked kurtis krager of oa-bcig dominant in his ope ning round match. he notches the pin to advance. up to 120...westwood's kody berg...ranked fifth nearly notches the fall at the end of round 3...the two back points send him to a 5-0 decision. kody berg--""i always go for the pin but sometimes they don't cooperate." alex walker--"138..:woodb ury central's cozy zellmer hammers down the pin. he's on to day 2 with his 41st win of the season. up to 145...fifth ranked dylan schuck of sibley ocheyedan needs just 49 seconds to pin his opponent. the general moves on. at 170...his teammate joins him in the

polishes off the near fall. he wins an 11-3 major decision. 182...top ranked daniel bishop of hinton flexes his muscle in his open the blackhawk wins by tech fall. he advanced to day 2 daniel bishop--"it's really nice considering i have not yet before today to win a first round match in the state tournament. getting that first one is good. getting that confidence back in me." alex walker--"at 220...the number ones keep rolling. top- ranked rylan richardson of south central calhoun with the takedown. he wins by tech fall as well. to the heavyweights...mcao' s cole jensen ranked with a display of force. he advances by way of the 9-4 decision." touch day for siouxland in 3a. nine wrestlers were eliminated but 3 advanced... starting with second-ranked deion claybkrne of siouz city north. the senior star executes the single leg takedown and wins a 10-4 decision to advance. deion clayborne--""feels good to get that first win out of the way. last three years i got beat in the first round. but i had to go out there and get to done." alex walker--"staying in the metro second-ranked jacob wiley of sioux city east advances

quarterfinals. he is moving on with a 5-3 decision. jacob wiley--""i am ranked number two in the state and j deserve that ranking. i haven't lost to a 3a kid yet and i really think this is my tournament." alex walker--"finishing with 285...spencer's nic hoefling finishes off the first round with the pin fall. big win for the junior. nic hoefling--""it's a great feeling being able to achieve that. hopefully we can put on a show in day 2." alex walker--"congrats to the wrestlers that are moving on. in des moines alex walker abc9 sports chris palmquist--"and down i-80 in omaha, class b and c in action this morning at the century link center. at 106 in class c...caydon mccracken of battle creek, the top period, he's through west point beemer's class b...he's a two as a junior...he takes a good way to start his tourney run. riley berg--"it gets you ready for the other matches coming. i don't know, i versed that kid that was a way time and it got me handful of other opening match but at 170, cody thomas absolutely dominant in the first round, winning by tech fall, 15-0.

seed in the class takes it 7-1. semifinals for all classes begin at 5 on friday evening. (fred) your forecast for

of 36 and partly

increasing wind. by sunrise, gusts will tomorrow, look for sunny skies and a high of 59. winds will be as high as 45 mph. the 7-day shows 50s 40s sunday through wednesday and 39 thursday. no measurable rain or snow will be seen over the next week.

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