nine.rating iowa's latest tornado outbreak.how strong these twisters were and we investigate just how common november storms like this have become."and our temperatures are set to take a little tumble, we'll tell you all about it in your weatherfirst forecast."do you leave a checkbook in your car .. or in plain sight in your house. tonight the crime that's on the rise and hurting the victims long after.more live reports.more investigations.more people working for you. news.you're watching the most complete newscast of the day. fox 28 news at nine begins now. during this holiday season shoppers are expected to spend more than six billion dollars and thieves are looking for ways to take some of that cash. police in the corridor say they're seeing a huge spike in stolen and counterfeited checks.fox 28 news anchor matt hammill spent the day looking into this and is here now with what you need to know. ((matt )) ?????????????? it used to be if someone broke

were most often looking for cash. that's changed - - and now - - they don't even have to break in pkg nat locked doornat open doornat locked doornat open door in this parking lot we found about three out of every ten cars - weren't even locked.cedar rapids police say in nearly half of all home burglaries - crooks just walked in.greg (( 5:22:35)) " we've seen almost a doubling of the counterfeit and forgery cases. " greg beulow it's all connected - in addition to jewelry and electronics - thieves are now looking for check books.greg beulow - crpd spokesman (( 5:23:39 )) " then taking those checks, forging them, writing names, writing amounts and having them able to steal cash so really it's almost like a double whammy. " police also warn not to put checks in outgoing mail - those red flags tell thieves they can grab and copy them.elaina (( 5:42:09 )) " we encourage our customers to use quality

special safety paper. " at fairfax state savings [no audio] used or copied.she says it's also good protection to have a bank that knows you.elaina kempin - fairfax state savings bank (( 5:43:59 )) " we're always looking for anything that might be out of the norm for our customers so say there's a big gap in checking sequence for example or a large amount that's been written on an account that our customer typically wouldn't do .. that's a re and we want to investigate that and take extra precautions. " kempin says - all of us need to treat our check books like cash - and keep them safe. police say the most frustrating part is - burglars aren't kicking in doors or busting car windows to get check books - people just need to lock their doors.

during a traffic stop in cedar rapids earlier this month.fox 28 news anchor karen fuller has tonight's update on the case. a grand jury is working to figure out whether charges should be filed in the shooting of a suspect by a cedar rapids police officer.friends and family of suspect jeremie mitchell are coming together this week, hoping to raise money as he recovers from serious injuries. mitchell was behind the wheel of a car pulled over by officer lucas jones.police say there was some type of jones and mitchell that led up to the shooting.mitchell's friends tell fox 28 news that not only is he still recovering - he is also paralyzed.tomorrow night, a benefit for jeremie mitchell will take place at the african american museum of iowa.it runs from five to nine o'clock. then - a benefit concert is scheduled at gabe's in iowa city this sunday night, december fourth from seven to ten.as for officer jones, he remains on paid administrative

the investigation.once the grand jury makes its recommendations, the linn county attorney will decide whether ?any charges will be filed in the case. weatherfirst chief meteorologist terry swails joins us now --terry, things are getting

weatherfirst team coverage continues now with --meteorologist rebecca kopelman.rebecaa you and terry tracked yesterday's tornado outbreak and now we know how strong the winds blew through

right now, at least three people are dead and hundreds of homes lost to a devastating wildfire in a historic part of tennessee.fox 28 news reporter kevin barry is tracking tonight's developments at the breaking news desk, kevin? 14 people injuredhouse to house search for anyone else gatlinburg mayor -- condominium manager -- home

the controversial bakken oil pipeline that cuts through iowa is now complete.the line is now buried along its entire 343-mile route through the hawkeye state.workers are also nearly complete with clean up and ground restoration.but there were setbacks.protestors vandalized construction

demonstrations broke out along the entire route of the pipeline. the biggest protests continue in north dakota.authorities have arrested so many demonstrators that the court system can't handle all of the new cases.police have made nearly 600 arrests since august.local adminstrators say they don't have enough judges, lawyers and clerks to handle the workload.judicial leaders and public defenders say they need an additional two million dollars from the state to handle everything.they say the guarrantee the demonstrators rights to a speedy trial and due process. next on the fox 28 news at nine --it is no small task to plan for the future when you are talking about a city made up of tens of thousands of people. i'll show you how cedar rapids is bringing the community together to address issues before they pop

fox 28 morning live, we're in the kitchen with hy-vee and it's all about the pomegranate. how you can use this tough to harvest fruit. that's tomorrow morning right here at 7 a-m. when it comes to the future of cedar rapids, the public is now invited to take part in the effort to look at the bigger picture.fox 28 news anchor scott sanborn tells us how you can dig into this very complex vision of the future. kelly, charting the future of a major metropolitan community is no small task.there are a number of factors that must be taken into account.education. civil rights, water quality and a host of other factors.tonight--at the cedar rapids public library--city leaders held thier first public discussion on

the science says." citizens heard from university of iowa scholars about a host of challenges communities face when finding a path forward. "...create a healthier. better ,always improving cedar rapids."a second sustainable city talk will be held at the cedar rapids library on january 31 one will focus on how local organizations are integrating sustainability in their daily operations. right now--after ?two floods-- efforts are moving forward to memorialize the resilience of a cedar rapids ?neighborhood. the hall perrine foundation made available a 75-thousand dollar matching grant for a sculpture called "west side rising." .the memorial--in northwest cedar rapids--will be part of a large plaza, much like green square in ?downtown

is all about giving back to a community that's gone through so much. it's done to recognize all the hard work that the residents on the west side that lost their homes did in moving this community forward. 11if you're interested in giving to the project, contributions designated for "west side rising", can be made to the greater cedar rapids community foundation. a team of law enforcement professionals --from across the country is coming to take a look at the operationsf police department.the department tells fox 28 news this accreditation process helps them provide better service. the agency representatives will ride along, go through records and practices to give an evaluation and make sure everything is up to standards. basically what calea does, it allows us access to the current, best policing policies across the nation to keep is up to date with the current trends in law enforcement community members who are interested in being a part of this can share their thoughts

our website, fox 28 iowa dot com. just ahead on the fox 28 news at nine --the u.s. has a target on it's back and we have to be much more carerful.how yesterday's attack at ohio state is raising new calls for a crackdown on immigration from countries swarming with terror

weatherfirst team coverage -- continues now with meteorologist rebecca kopelman and rebecca you've been looking at some of the recent history behind november

next on the fox 28 n ninethey are citizens that have a voice."we'll introduce you to the iowa women joining a national movement to send a message just days after america inaugurates its next president --when the fox 28 news at nine

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team coverage continues now on this attackwith fox 28 news anchor scott sanborn-- scott, this is re-igniting the talk of immigration on capitol hill. that's right, kelly. be clear that the suspect killed on the ohio state campus was a refugee ?legally? living in the u-s.he came to america from somalia -- a known hotbed for islamic terror activity. during this year's presidential campaign, immigration and terror threats became a major topic.in light of yesterday's attack, lawmakers are again taking sides over new restrictions on refugees from countries like somalia. "im hopeful and optimistic that the new administration

priority keeping this country safe. and protecting us.. :31 "we're a country of 320,000,000 now. and we need to do it right. and we need to pull together to do it right. not accuse each other of everything everytime there is an incident."president-elect trump previously recommended halting all immigration from areas where terrorists operate. but critics say that's unfair to the millions of refugees trying to escape the same terrorists targeting america. like in ohio--a number of terror did not include bombs or guns. it's a tactic that isis and other terror groups have promoted.in october 2014, an isis supporter killed a canadian soldier in a hit and run.then in january 2015, a man carrying an isis flag attempted to storm a paris police station wielding a meat cleaver.in november 2015. a california student who visited terror sites stabbed four people with a hunting knife.in december 2015, a suspected supporter of isis in

a metro station.and in july, a man believed to be connected to isis drove a truck through a crowd in france, killing 86. there's much more to read about terror threats---on our website, fox 28 iowa dot com.just check out the tracking terror section.you'll find it under the news tab. not long after president-elect donald trump won the election - a number of women started to organize online for a "women's march on washington."that event is set for the day after trump is sworn in to office. fox 28 news statehouse reporter steffi lee --is at the capitol with efforts at the state level. "what has happened has happened with the election" heaven chamberlain says while she can't change the outcomes for this year's elections - she feels more motivated than ever to speak up."we want to get women of all races, creeds, social economic standards and just get women together."togetherness - in a time where many feel division. organizers are planning a "women's march on washington" through facebook - generating more than two hundred thousand

motivated people to really see that they have a place in the united states, they are citizens that have a voice, and they need to take action right now."more than one hundred thousand people say they'll attend the event in d.c. - and plan on walking from the lincoln memorial to the white house the morning after trump's inauguration.for iowans who can't attend the event in the nation's capitol - heaven and heather are planning a local event here. -- they're hoping to walk from the iowa women of achieve bridge in downtown des moines - to the steps o side of the state capitol. heaven chamberlain, organizer 10:48:31:09 "it symbolically means that women are united together at a landmark that is named for us -- that is dedicated to us."they've also taken to facebook - and both hope the response on social media so far - will parallel the turnout on the day of the actual event."way bigger than what i had expected actually -- so by the time it actually comes around, i'm expecting an enormous crowd."in des moines. steffi lee fox 28 news. national organizers say

to have their march - and their request is among at least ten others for the national park service to review. there were also demonstrations today outside some of the most popular food chains in the country.fox 28 news anchor karen fuller joins us now to tell us what they are demanding from some pretty large companies. kelly fast food chains like mcdonalds and burger king are known for convenience and low prices.but workers say that's all happening at the expense of millions who work for wages that despite working full- time, leave them in poverty. number of workers walked off the job, demanding better pay and benefits.along with fast food workers - others at airports, hospitals and even uber drivers took part in today's call for a 15-dollar minimum wage.organizers call it a nationwide day of disruption. in des moines today --governor branstad is sparking debate over the future of the iowa public employees' retirement system. some conservative groups suggest replacing the system--known as i-pers-- with

- similar to a 4-0-1-k.many wonder whether such a change would meet workers' needs."i am open to considering changes, but i want to assure people that we are not looking at eliminating anyone's benefits or changing it in a way that would create financial hardships."opponents say public employees should be concerned about ?any potential plans to change the system.the program currently covers 350- thousand workers. next on the fox 28 news at nine --those things that showed up in orlando.. they have to show up every night."how the panthers hope lessons learned on the road can translate to big wins at home, starting with george mason --when the fox 28 news at nine

zach the regular season is over and the accolades are pouring in for the hawkeyes, especially on one side of the ball. with the regular season over -- it's kinda like christmas in the big 10 -- because they were giving out all conference honors to everyone on their nice list the defense was today -- and no brainer here -- desmond king -- a unanimous first teamer for the second straigh year -- and a member of the no-fly zone --- joining king on the first team -- defensive tackle jaleel johnson -- and josey jewell -- who leads the conference in tackles -- wound up -- second team all conference for the second year in a row. early in november -- iowa state star wide out -- allen lazard was asked if he was going to for-go his senior season in ames and declare for the n-f-l draft -- his response -- i'll probably just flip a coin -- all jokes aside lazard has been quite on his future as a cyclone -- compared to the year he had -- posting career highs in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns -- after

player will be back.. lazard -- still searching "yeah i still have to find a coin first so, we will see." "he's got great tools and fighting through some health issues at times throughout the season he just kept grinding as well and i think there is even more to come of him to be honest with you. i think his best is yet to come... he's certainly skilled, he's got great ability and i'm really excited for the future of allen lazard because i think great things are ahead for allen." basketball -- one thing is for sure -- the cyclones can pile up the points -- i-s-u is averaging just under 89 points per game -- so steve prohm isn't worried about that when cincinnati comes to hilton he's more focused on their rebounding -- and so far it's been good -- the clones have been out-rebounded just once this season -- and to them --the art of getting a board doesn't matter about height. "we have to use our athelticism, we have to use

on people and so we have to try to win the battle of the boards." "it's heart over height. it doesn't matter how big the other team is. just as long as we go out there and play our game, a strong game and do what we need to do, we will get the job done." just like the cyclones -- the panthers are back at home this week -- northern iowa welcomes george mason to the mcleoud center wednesday -- it's the first time u-n-i has been back in cedar falls in nearly two weeks -- and ben jacobson hopes his guys have brought with him the defensive intensity they had in orlan offense isn't new -- the panthers need their defense to carry them at this point of the season. "we saw some of what george mason does... we saw some of it from everybody in orlando so we will be... with the exceptions of one of the actions they run offensively... the prinston offense that we have played against before..that will be new for our team and different.. our defense, our transition defense, our rebounding... those things that showed up in orlando.. they have to show up every

iowa taking on notre dame in the big 10 / a-c-c challenge -- and playing without tyler cook -- who had surgery on his right index finger -- cook is expected to miss 3 weeks -- and right now in the second -- the hawks trail huge m-v-c opener in girls basketball -- so big -- iowa state head coach bill fen-lee on hand to see -- linn mar host city high and he'd like this -- courtney jones -- who just committed to i-s-u -- dials long distance an connects for three of her xx linn-mar can work it too -- check out the ball movement carly printy -- and she lives up to the name -- three from the freshman to put the lions up 3but the little hawks would fly back -- aubrey joens -- takes it hard to the rack for two -- city high gets the win -- 55 to 47. thanks

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next on the fox 28 news at nine --kicking off the season of giving.how an international effort is fox 28 news at 9 kicking off a season of giving. how and international effort is taking shape in the corridor helping back from flood 2016. fox 28 news at 9 returns after this. >> listen throughout the day for your weather first forecast on the mighty 1630 kcjj. >> hello i'm mark hyman. there's a call to crack down on

headlines. it started with a claim that fake news got more attention on facebook than real news. facebook's reputation has taken a hit for censoring users. what is fake news? how about new york times moscow bureau chief, his false report covered up his reports of the soviet union. jason blair wrote one bogus story after another. there was the new republic's stephen glass a hollywood movie detailed in his months of untrue stores. it was the washington post about an eight-year-old hair went at it. the story was a hoax. 60 minutes was shut down after dan rather was caught with -- jon stewart's daily show which caused itself fake news contributed to public debate.

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trump keeping carrier factory in indianapolis >> we are talking the latest news in the trump transition process. a few more cabinet positions were made. what we are tracking is what donald trump will be doing later this week. he will be in indiana at the carrier conditioner or heating

is in indiana. they announced that they reached a deal with the carrier corporation to keep 1000 jobs in indianapolis. this goes back to the beginning of the campaign where carrier said they were taking 2000 jobs and close the plant and send them to mexico. he played almost perfectly into the trump campaign message of keeping jobs in the united states. now carrier announced they reached the deal with the president-elect 1000 jobs in indianapolis. there are more details to come on thursday. there were a few concessions that the top team gave up. the main one is they will tend on the rhetoric of big -- carrier corporation says we're still

they will stop talking so much about how they want to punish companies who do what carrier is still planning to do. we are waiting on thursday to see the official announcement. most of the details we already know. >> people across the globe are taking time to give back. last year 700,000 people in 71 countries across the globe donated $116 million to their favorite charities and giving tuesday. groups are still looking for help after flood 2016. groups like that ceramic center, new bohemia city market and the national museum and library are hoping donations will offset weeks of lost revenue. two months from the flight and many say giving tuesday could not have come at a better time. >> if you are in the nonprofit world, it's a great way to

time to give back to those organizations and people for doing good in our communities and helping people in need. >> many area nonprofits rely on giving tuesday and holiday contributions. some estimating donations account for one third of all contributions. >> some residents a cedar rapids dodged a bullet in flood 2016 one new bohemia nonprofit says that's not the case. allegiant arts expenses in the flood and over 30,000 was covered by flood insurance. regent arts director says the nonprofit is thankful for any support they received during the holiday season. >> facebook is giving back but only because they have to. people across the country are finding checks from the social media giant in their mailboxes.

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