let's go to sxorm track seven chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg who's tracking some winter-like weather. mark? from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: rorods may be slick through the overnight where the snow fell. above normal temperatures for this time of year. christmas day, the wind is going to be light with a mix of sun and clouds...leaaing a little more toward the clouds at times. high temperatures will be above normal...mid 30s where there is snow and low 40s where there is no snow on slick through the overnight where the snow fell. use extra for this time of sun anan clouds...leaning a little more toward the clouds at times. high temperatures will be above no snow on the ground. a gusty north wind sunday brings in cooler air with

kwwl's jessica hartman joins us the roads were a little dicy during the hustle and bustle of christmas eve. many people braved the torm to f fnish their lasas-minute shopping, visit family, or even a heavy wet snow making for slick road conditions in the area. causing nearly 50 wrecks in black hawk county. likekehis roll over accident on dysart road - - a deep ditch. taking at least one person to the hospital. for some the snow was the answer to their white christmms wishes -

"it was a little bithslippery, butwe know a lot of kids are happyyor it." hartman "road conditions have improved since mother nature brought us a winter wonderland. but last minute travelers like the ones here at the kwik star aa hoping thoss christmas morning." for brenda corwin its the early morning roads that could be icyy& a-m. "our daughthtr and son in law, my husband is taking both of them to the cedar rapids airport tomorrow morning for them to fly to his parents in ohio so, good roads hopefully." those snow packed roads clearing up this evening including a

it wiil be icy spots on the morning. we've got you covered live in waterloo - - jessica hartman kwwl news. thanks jessica -- we will continue to bring you updates on road conditions throughout the holiday weekend. the owner of twisters gymnastics in hiawatha reports thousands of dollars in damage following last night's storm. strong winds s lew heating units from the roof -- down to the ground -- destroying three of them. the owner says each of the units weighs nearty 12- hundred pounds.. more than 50 people were inside e the gym m uring the storm. they (cg: john mangold/ owner of twisters gymnastics) "i looked up at the ceiling and you ceiling was going to come off the building." outside -- bleachers were thrown across the parking lot --

owner tells us he believes his truck was totaled. storms trn deadly doww south -- whereet least 11 people were killed. one of the victims was a seven-year- old mississippi boy. authorities say a tornado picked up and tossed the car -- in which he was riding. least 18 othhrs were hospitalized -- and hundreds of homes were leveled. sheriff's office "it's unreal feet, pulpwood, and timber that's damaged and down. many, looking down to see it`and really realize how bad it is." nearly a dozeze tornadoes totoched down in the area. officials say at least four- thousand homes are without power. two of those deaths reported in central teeessee. homes and vehicles were destroyed and trees toppled. the governor of tennessee says it's a tough situation during the haslam/(r)tennessee "met some folks up there who their homm and everytting that they own is strewnndown the

wants to spend christmas obviously, but any day. witnesses say two people found dead -- recently celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary. a tornado in michigan causing some damage to a small airport in canton township. some of the smaller aircrafts also damaged. authorities say the tornado was only down onlthe ground for about two milele -- and was the width of a football field. fortunately -- nobody injured at the small airport. police say a deadly mall shooting was not a random act of violence. the shooting was reported earlier in charlotte, north carolina. police say two groups of people were fighting when one of them working at the mall shot and killed he gunman. one woman was shopping with her two young children at the time of the incident. "i had my little girls with me, the store,`and they actually rushed right through the twins,

her children after the incident. the charlotte police chief did not say if the shooting is gang-related -- but they did sayaythe two groups involved had a "history of fighting." an iowa inmate -- convicted of murder -- dies of natural causes due to pneumonia. 76-year-old john wilson was serving a life ntence for tww counts of first degree murder in marshall county. his sentence started on december 22nd in 19-83. authorities confirm he died yesterday. a 19-yee-old man is seeenced prison for having a sawed-off shotgun. domingo monge of davenport is sentenced to almost five years in prison..& according to his plea agreement -- he had aasold the weapon to anothehe person in may of last year. he tells court officials he knew the gun was modified and was not

following his release -- he will be underrupervision ffr three years. thousands of people are taking part in a holiday tradition. reflections in the park provides a great show for a great cause. kwwl's brad hanson joins us live now from murphy park in dubuque mac, magical is the word that not onlli would use, t i heard uite a few times tonight. it's easy to see why. dozens of cars line up every year for duque's reflections in the park. among those going thrrugh the stunnng light display--the droessler family. nats "look at that snowman, he's throwig a candy came everett" it's a chrissmas eve tradition ff this family--one they all cherish. (matt droessler, keiler sconsin) "it'' very special love it. and it's just special because it's christmas."

wisconsin) "it's that i think the lights are really cool...that's just the best part." light displplys run the gamut here--from a waving dinosaur, to santa and his reindeer. yes, even the infamous lele lamp from tte christmass story makee an appearance--although there's no box marked fragile to be found. but there's much more to this ight show than the fun displays. (brad hanson, @bhansonkwwl) "not only is this a great family tradition, it's also a time of giving. all of services. but beyond that, there's a pay it)forward the car behind them." beth el, liie fern reinsteen natss"merry christmas!" helping out so their christian brrheran can celebrate christstas. (fern reinstein, volunteer) "we

every year to help our friends. it's just paying it foward." anddwhile this is popular destination throughout the entire holiday season, volunneers here telelme christmas eve is by far their busiest night here. we've got you covered live here in dubuque, brad hanson, kwwl news. refelctions in the park runs through sunday -- january third. tickets can be purchased n advance at hillcrest or dubuque bank and trust -- or you can b by them at thh park. coming up on kwwl -- an unusual bell-ringer helping the salvation army this holiday season. plus.. the hawkeyes heading west -- to spend the holidays inpasadena for the rose bowl. but first -- here's a live look at the storm track 7 live doppler radar....storm track seven's chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg has your full forecast, coming up... and when you see newss- or if

have pictures or video to share... you can do that by going to our page on facebook. you can also "like" our pag to stay up to date on breaking news got you covered. with ron steele, amanda goodman, chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg and sports with rick coleman. this is the kwwl news at ten." "hi, i'm commander pam rowe greeting to all my family and friends back in illinois and "now your storm track 7 forecast on kwwl."

"now your storm track 7 forecast on kwwl." from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: roads may be slick through the overnight where the snow fell. mostly cloudy overnnght with above normal temperatures for this time of year. christmas day, the wind is going to be light with a mix of sun and clouds...leaning a little more toward the clouds at times. high temperatures will be above normal...mid 30s where there is snow and low 40s where there is no snow on the ground. a gusty north wind sunday brings in cooler air with highs near 30. roads may be slick through the overnight whereehe snow fell. use extra with above normal temperatures for this time of year. christmas day, the wind is going to be light with a mix of sun and clouds...leaning a little more toward the clouds at times. high temperatures will be above normal...mid 30s where there is snow and low 40s where there is no snow on the ground. a gusty north wind where the snow fell. use extra caution when traveling. the sky

with above normal temperatures for this time of year. christmas day, the wind is going to be light with a mix of sun and clouds...leaning a there is snow and low w 40s where there is no snow on the ground. a gusty north wind sunday brings in cooler air with caution when traling. the sky will be moktly cloudy ivernight with above normal temperatures for this s me of year. christmas day, the wind is going to be light with a mix of sun and clouds...leaning a normal...mid 30s wher there is snow and low 40s where there s no snow on the ground. a gusty north wind sunday brings in cooler air with highs near 30. roads may be slick through the overnight where the snow felluse extra for this time of year. christmas day, the wind is going to be light with a mix of more toward the clouds at times. high temperatures will be above normal...mmd 30s where there is snooand low 400 where sunday brings in cooler air with highs near 30. roads may be slick through the overnight

caution when traveli. the sky willbe mostly cloudy overnight with above normal temperaturess for t tis time of ear. christmas day, the wind is going to be light with a mix of sun and clouds...leaning a little more toward the clouds at times. there is no snow on the ground. a gusty norrh wind sunday brings in cooler air with highs near 30. roads may be slick through the overnight where the snow fell. use extra caution when traveling. the sky will be mostly cloudy overnight with above normama temperatures for this time of yeaa sun and clouds...leaning a little more toward the clouds at times. high temperatures will be above normal...mid 30s where there is snow and low 40s whereehere is no snow on the ground. a gusty north wind sunday brings in cooler air with highs near 30. 40s where there is no snow on the ground. a gusty north wind sunday brings in cooler air with highs near 30.roads may be slick through theeovernight

caution when traveling. the sky will be mostly cloudy overnight with above normal temperatures for this time of yeer. christmas day, the wind is going to be light with a mix of sun and clouds...leaning a little more toward the clouds at times. snow and low 40s where there is coming up on kwwl... mark woodley shows us some of the t tp sports stories of the year in iowa. you're watching kwwl. we've got you covered in allison, gilbertville, iowa city and all

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"i loved the smiles on the mocha and owner holly are ringing in the holidays with the salvation army at gogody's market locations..givinn :40-:51 "i had one mom say my daughter will remember this for jessica bringe/reporter :52- 1:02 "not only is mocha is bringing the holiday spirit but he's a his ear it will go directly to mocha!" matt selvig/gordy's market 1:05-1:09 "you know, you hear a lot about mocha - even trying his muzzle at being santa's helper. holly schindler/mocha's owner 1:15-1:18 "i think mocha and i might do it

holly schindler/mocha's owner 1:27-1:30 for myself and i am loving it." there is no better 1:35-1:39 "we wanted to wish everyone merry christmas. i thought this was a prrty good way to do it." (nats) "merry christmas!" the iowa hawkeyes are spending their christmas in california for the rose bowl. theefootball team arded their flight today from cedar rapids -- surrounded by their families for the christmas eve sendoff. the players obviously excitied as they took#pictures of each other and thhselves -- to document the big day. the team will take on stanford university in pasadena on new years day. the game is eight days away -- but it's just two days until our live coverage begins from california. you can join ron steele, mark woodley and the crew to keep you updated on the hawkeyes as they

coming u u next -- we taae a look at some of the top stories of the

look back at the state's greatest moments in sports -- this year. other year in iiwa, and begin our top 12 countdown with cardinals franchise rookie record with 10 touchdowns -- while his 3 scores against

game that clinched the nfc west for arizona -- sits tops for l nfl rookies this season at number 11 we go back to the spring and a historic basketball season that saw the cyclones, panthers, and hawkeyes all ranked in the same top 25 poll for the firstttime in history - all 3 would also reach the ncaa tournament for the first time in iowa state football program - head coach paul rhoads fired after 7 years at iowa state, over the team as the youngest coach to currently lead a power 5 conference team - at number nininwe'd see a historic day inside of kinnick stadium - the iowa hawkeyes wrestling outdoors in front of a crowd of more than 42- thousand wrestling event - and the hawks didn't disappng taking down number 2 oklahoma day cyclone fans hoped would never come (sound) fred hoiberg named the new tournament appearances - the mayor moved on to the nba as the the mat - where union high

perfection - beating bondurant-farrar's caleb leman 3, nothing to become the 24th 4-time state champion bulls after leading iowa state day cyclone fans hoped would never come (sound) fred iberg named the new head coach of the chicago bulls tournament appearances - the mayor moved on to the nba as the steve prohm era is now in ffl swing insii hilton the mat - where union high senior max thomsen completed perfection - beating bondurant-farrar's caleb coleman 3, nothing to become the 24th 4-time state champion before heading off to his next champter at northern iowa - 6 20-15 sports stories from the state of iowa - i'm mark woodley - - wwl news - that's it for sports, we'll be i'm mark woodley - kwwl news - that's it for sports, we'll be

earlier he was out on the water. santa spending part of his day water skiing in virginia. he was joined by some of his elves, reindeer, and even mrs. claus. the grinch also in attendance as people looked on from the dock. storm track seven chief

a final look at your forecast. thanks for watching the kwwl news at ten. today in iowa starts at four thirty a.m.