a wider view shows that clouds deck covering much of minnesota. roads are still a bit snow and around. it is a bit breezy with winds out of the north, and they will continue out of the northwest today from ten to twenty miles per hour. temperatures right now are mainly in the 30s and won't warm up too much today with those breezy winds. here's the storm track 7 live weather network showing the quiet conditions across eastern iowa. here's the storm track 7 forecast for today. partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 30s and breezy conditions. we'll talk about warmer temperatures, a chance for rain and snow later in the weekend, many of you remember exactly where you were 30 years ago today... that's when the challenger exploded just 73 seconds after liftoff... the seven astronauts onboard were killed, including christa mcauliffe, who was going to be the first teacher in space. in honor of them... today is the 'nasa day of remembrance.'

ceremonies being held around the country today marking the aniniversary. the countdown continues - the iowa caucuses are in four days. and tonight -- dueling events in our state's capital. while many of the top polling republicans will be taking part in the debate on fox news...donald trump won't be there, citing issues with one of the moderators, megyn kelly. trump will be in des moines, hosting a special event to benefit veterans. both events are at eight tonight... senator ted cruz...who's polling closely to trump in iowa...continues to challenge trump to a one-on-one debate... "and i'm going to propose a venue, western iowa tech, saturday night in sioux city, we in des moines... but, trump's absence from tonight's debate has created an the impact will be with actual votes so soon to being cast... tracie potts has more from washington...

morning our nbc marist poll shows donald trump flipping the script in new hampshire and south carolina our poll shows. yet his fued with fox news and anchor megan kelly has advantage of." fox confirms: there will carolina voters it's what the u-s should've done with the iran nuclear deal: trump to a one-on-one saturday - he's even reserved a spot. trump has a competing event. "he doesn't want to answer questions from the men and women of iowa about how his record doesn't match what he's selling." drawing attention to where cruz was born, trump tweets: "can we do it in ready to move on: "interesting sideshow. greatest show on earth. this is not a show. this is serious!" chris christie recalls being bumped from the main refuse to show up? did i hold my breath and stomp my feet? no, i said give me a podium and a microphone." flash "you don't walk away, you stand morning -- will iowa voters see

impressed? tracie potts, nbc news, washington. so what do other prominent republicans think about what's happening right now -- well, we asked iowa senator chuck grassley whether he thinks you've got to see the surely most of the candidates of their own decision, and i don't want to second guess those decisions." one county republican chairman

benefit by making a bigger splash with his own event tonight. he said -- in the past -- anytime somebody thought he did something that cost him, it didn't cost him. senator marco rubio is calling it all a sideshow... the republican presidential candidate has been running third in the polls in iowa behind trump and "all that's very interesting and makes for good television. it doesn't solve our problems. our problems are real and we need to confront them." for the most part, the republicans will spend the day in des tonight's debate. tomorrow night for a town hall... we'll have plenty more caucus coverage coming up... a young eastern iowan is forced into a rescue mission when ice fishing with his grandfather turns dangerous... kwwl's amanda gilbert spoke with both the boy and his granpa -- (hug) mickey dorn jr. and his grandpa are close...

and go ice fishing... but they grew even closer earlier this month after a scary moment on the ice.... (crunch crunch crunch...) "we were walking back and i was like slipping.. so then grandpa looked back to see if i was ok.. and he liked slipped." "i turned around and took a thing is remember is him over me during the night... it was dark out... they were around 150 yards away from shore when michael fell... and according to our meteorologists...tempe ratures were below zero.... "the tips of my fingers were freezing... they felt like they were icicles...i was scarred... and i didn't know what to do..." that's when mickey door....they came out and they asked me what happened... and i said grandpa fell on the ice...so they um... "i don't long i would have been able to... i don't know if id be won't forget... "remember there's no safe

"will you go ice fishing again? yeah... in three years..." (hug) "he's my little hero" (pat on back) as you heard there -- the low was below zero degrees on the evening that mickeys grandpa fell... michael's grandpa suffered a sprained neck and concussion in the accident, but luckily should be fine... coming up... another big matchup on the hardwood for the iowa hawkeyes is just hours away... we'll tell you about it in a few and.... the importance and aim of data privacy day -- which is being recognized worldwide today... we'll be right back

got you covered, with ally crutcher and meteorologist kyle kiel. this is the kwwl news at noon" "now your storm track 7 forecast on kwwl." from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information.

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weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: tracker is showing some pretty clouds will be in the area throughout he day today with breezy conditions. the breezy conditions and mostly down as we head into saturday, however, those temperatures will be approaching the 40 degrees mark. after saturday is when things turn a bit more active. there's a slight chance for rain and we head late into monday night and then through we are still going over several of the details. but heavy snow is a possibility across the midwest, and here in central iowa. there could be a is still well off the pacific coast, and we will get a better idea probably balloons can get a handle of the system, so stay tuned. here's the storm track 7 clouds to the north that will be tracking into the area. here are the temperatures from the rest of middle 30s, which is about 20 degrees warmer than where we clouds with us today. maybe a couple passing flurries. clouds depart tonight, but will be back in storm track 7 forecast

the 30s with breezy conditions. it will be mostly cloudy. tonight, partly cloudy with winds dying down and temperatures dropping to the teens and 20s. caucus night looks to be mainly dry with temperatures around 30 degrees. however, late monday night into tuesday is when we see the snow. storm track 7 day forecast shows dry conditions through saturday, then late saturday night into sunday we have a weak cold front tracking through giving the chance for a few rain or snow showers, then the potential winter storm late monday through wednesday. very windy. this system is

coast, and we will get a better idea probably sometime late tomorrow or saturday, as the storm system moves on shore, and our weather balloons can get a handle of the system, so stay tuned. here's the storm track 7 live doppler radar and satellite. no snow falling, however there are clouds to the north that will be tracking into the area. here are the temperatures from the rest of the kwwl viewing area. we are all sitting in the lower to middle 30s, which is about 20 year. future track shows the clouds with us today. maybe a couple passing flurries. clouds depart tonight, but will be back in here as we go throughout the day the 30s with breezy conditions. it will be mostly cloudy. tonight, partly cloudy with winds dying down and temperatures dropping to the teens and 20s. caucus night looks to be mainly dry with temperatures around 30 degrees. however, late monday night into tuesday is when we see the snow. storm track 7 day forecast shows dry conditions through saturday, then late saturday night into sunday we have a weak cold front tracking through giving the chance for a few rain

potential winter storm late monday through wednesday. through giving the chance for a few rain or snow showers, then the potential winter storm late monday through wednesday. coming up.... an entirely new way to hit the a-t-m -- with just your smart

and... friends and family are speaking out following tyler sash's c-t-e diagnosis... you're watching kwwl. we've got you covered in hazelton, stanley, scott and all of eastern iowa. welcome back -- the iowa hawkeyes hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm-hmm they've all come to look for america all come to look for america all come to look for america i'm bernie sanders, and i approve this message. the world a president has to grapple with, sometimes you can't even imagine. that's the job. and she's prepared for it like no other. a tireless secretary of state,

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the hardwood... the third-ranked hawks are on the road -- they'll head into college park, maryland to face the 8th ranked maryland terps.

conference record to a perfect 8-and- oh -- but theyll have to do so against a hostile crowd. coach "you really have to be together on the floor and stick to the another on the floor. so i think the players feel differently when the get a "w" in a situation like that." iowa and maryland tip off at 6 o clock tonight... the hawks will be back in iowa city on sunday for a game northwestern... continuing coverage -- we're hearing from tyler sash's mom...after the former hawkeye was diagnosed c-t-e... c-t-e is a brain disease caused by repeated trauma to the head... it's been found in dozens of former n.f.l. players... sash died in his home in oskaloosa last september... authorities say he died from accidental mixing of two very powerful pain medications... "at first you question god for didnt have to suffer any longer. i hate for toher young men to

football. we also reached out to some of sash's former teammates... "he was such a good much as the reason? it's hard to wrap your mind around it is." "he had the biggest heart out of anyone i met and that's what i am going to keep with me forever." severity scale from zero to four. they say sash was at stage two when he died. a junior football league is doing what it can to reduce the risk of c-t-e. coaches work with kids in ankeny on correct tackling techniques. there's also a flag football league for players up to seventh grade... our numbers have grown, one

if a player does suffer a concusion... the iowa athletic association requires permission from a doctor before they're allowed to continue playing. still to come on the news at noon... we'll dive into international data privacy day -- and what it means for you... plus -- how this year's super bowl matchup is sending hop- waves through the craft beer communities in both cities... this is kwwl-- we'll be right back. welcome back -- today is a good car repairs, home improvements, a family trip... it's not easy to afford them. what did marco rubio do? he put $22,000 in personal expenses on a republican party credit card. rubio's bad judgment caused a scandal and for five years rubio refused to release the credit card records. marco rubio: skipping major votes... all over the place on immigration... bad judgment. marco rubio: just too many questions. right to rise usa is responsible for the

today is a good reminder to protect your personal information in the digital the day is observed each year as a way to encourage people to protect their private data. the council of europe actually created the observation back in 2007... if you want tips on keeping your online info safe -- you can go to and while cyber dangers grow -- so do perks... now -- if you don't have your debit card...j-p-morgan chase says you can still make a withdrawal... just use a smart phone. the bank is upgrading its entire fleet of a-t- ms this year. it says one of the perks to the new machines is a function that

their phones to the a-t-m. booming. a whopping 24 million americans are likely to take out a this year. that's according to a new study released today by bankrate dot com. some experts say the actual number could end up being even higher... since three in ten americans have no emergency savings... and are just one unplanned expense away from needing money in a hurry. coming up on kwwl, the mister food test kitchen.... we'll turn an ordinary rice dish into an extraordinary one... but first, a look at your latest numbers from wall street and the farm markets. today we're revealing the secret ingredient that makes this rice dish so incredible. what do you think it could be? have you ever eaten something, loved it, yet you

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now on the kwwl news at noon -- the now-famous affluenza teen returns to the u-s today after fleeing to mexico... plus -- a vote coming up in eastern iowa for a proposed career center -- we'll also have a live interview with a director connected to the project... and... on top of skipping tonight's debate -- g-o-p frontrunner donald trump has more controversy on his sleeves here in iowa this week... welcome back to the news at noon.. i'm ally crutcher let's go back to storm track seven meteorologist kyle kiel now for your first forecast. good afternoon.

north you can see clouds are beginning to track into the area. so once again, we will mainly dry. a wider view shows that clouds deck covering much of minnesota. roads are still a bit snow and ice covered, and this is due to the wind the north, and they will continue out of the northwest today from ten to twenty miles per hour. much today with those breezy winds. here's the storm track 7 live weather network showing the quiet conditions across eastern iowa. here's the storm track 7 forecast for today. partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with temperatures in the 30s and breezy conditions. we'll talk about warmer temperatures, a chance for rain and snow later in the weekend, and a potential winter storm for next week coming up in just a few minutes. happening now -- the wealthy texas teen known as the

today... he allegedly killed four people in a drunk driving incident in 2013. he came back to texas this morning after dropping a legal challenge in mexico, according to his lawyer. 18-year-old ethan couch and his mother were arrested in mexico last month following a more than two-week-long manhunt -- after they fled the u-s into mexico while couch was supposed to be under probation... here's video of his arrival in dallas within the past hour. couch was first sentenced to ten years of drug-and- alcohol-free probation for intoxication manslaughter... he could face more charges for violating his probation. our countdown to caucus time now down to four days -- and today is a big day as well with the some of the republican candidates set to spar in another debate tonight... we told you of donald trump's plans to skip the debate -- but he's also causing controversy because of a stop this week in iowa city... during a rally on the univer

the football and wrestling teams joined trump on stage and peter pekar - "vote for trump." go hawks! after that -- some were asking if college athletes should be endorsing candidates... "kind of weird to use a not really a supporter of him, but if they want to do it. they can. that is the point of america, i guess." the athletic director also spoke on the jersey jabbing -- releasing a statement that reads in part... we are confident no violations of ncaa rules and regulations have taken place... on the democratic side...hillary clinton continues a trip through the state today -- boosted by a new poll showing she's still just edging out bernie sanders in support here in iowa... clinton has events in newton and

and former president bill clinton is also in iowa -- doing more campaigning for his wife with stops in eastern iowa... he just finished a visit in waverly and he'll also be in mount vernon, washington and ottumwa today... vermont senator bernie sanders is also in the hawkeye state today -- with a number of stops... at his fairfield event today, he'll be joined by a special guest...actress susan sarandon. she also campaigned for sanders in mason city last night... you're not gonna get another person that comes up in know. this is the only guy." sanders will hold a concert event tonight in iowa city with a handful of artists -- including vampire weekend... visit our website at kwwl dot com for the latest from the campaign trail... three city leaders in marquette resign over a zoning dispute...the mayor, a long-time city council member, and a board of adjustment member... the dispute centers around one man who has a mobile home on his

allowed, but a judge rules in the man's favor. while the city attorney says they have a good chance to get that decision appealed, the council voted 3-1 not to pursue any more legal action. two dubuque officers are being sued -- accused of using excessive force. the lawsuit claims the officers pepper-sprayed a pregnant woman, her 12-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter. they're seeking punitive damages and compensation for injuries. a police spokesman says they cannot comment about the case. in continuing coverage -- supporters believe a new career center could reduce violent crime... improvements to east and west high schools -- as well as the new facility comes with a 47- million dollar price tag. it's a lot of money -- but waterloo police say it's a small "waterloo's best days are coming. this will assist in getting us there more quickly. i'm a waterloo resident. so i'm putting my money where my mouth is, let's put it that way." the project will be paid for by

income surtax -- instead of property tax-- like most bonds or levies. voters will decide whether to move forward with the project this coming tuesday. and coming up on the news at noon -- we have a live interview to talk more about this election -- elsewhere... the leader of a group of protestors now wants them to stand down and go home... they took over a government building and park in oregon this month... the group's leader and seven others were in court yesterday after being arrested this week... a hearing is set for tomorrow to determine if they'll be released. coming up ... a super bowl battle off the field -- as two breweries have divides on tap with the broncos and panthers squaring off next weekend... and stormtrack seven meteorologist kyle kiel will be back with your storm track seven day

from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: from information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: from the kwwl stormtrack information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: welcome back and good thursday morning, i'm meteorologist kyle kiel. threat tracker is showing some pretty quiet conditions over the next 48 hours or so. we have mostly clear skies right now but clouds the breezy conditions and mostly cloudy skies continues into the day on friday. the wind dies down as we head into saturday, however, those temperatures will be approaching the 40 degrees mark. after saturday is when things turn a bit more active. there's a slight chance for rain and snow on sunday, but that shouldn't bee a high impact. as we head late into monday night and then through wednesday, we are tracking the potential for a going over several of the details. but heavy snow is a possibility across the midwest, and here in iowa. right now the trends show the heaviest snow falling across central iowa. there could be a mix to

we will get a better idea probably sometime late tomorrow or saturday, as the storm system moves on shore, and our weather balloons can get a handle of the system, satellite. no snow falling, however there are clouds to the north that will be tracking into the area. here are the temperatures from the rest of the kwwl viewing area. we are all sitting in the lower to middle 30s, which is about 20 degrees warmer than where we should be this time of year. future track shows the clouds with us today. maybe a couple passing flurries. clouds depart tonight, but will be back in here as we go throughout the day for today has temperatures in the 30s with breezy conditions. it will be mostly cloudy. tonight, partly cloudy with winds dying down and temperatures dropping to the teens and 20s. caucus night looks to be mainly dry with temperatures around 30 degrees. however, late monday night into tuesday is when we see the snow. storm track 7 day forecast shows dry conditions through saturday, then late saturday night into sunday we have a weak cold front tracking through giving the chance for a few rain or snow showers, then the potential winter storm late

with breezy conditions. it will be mostly cloudy. tonight, partly cloudy with winds dying down and temperatures dropping to the teens and 20s. caucus night looks to be mainly dry with temperatures around 30 degrees. however, late monday night into tuesday is when we see the snow. storm track 7 day forecast shows dry conditions through saturday, then late saturday night into sunday we have a weak cold front tracking through giving the chance for a few rain or snow showers, then the potential winter storm late monday through wednesday. year. future track shows the clouds with us today. maybe a couple passing flurries. clouds depart tonight, but will be back in here as we go throughout the day for today has temperatures in the 30s with breezy conditions. it will be mostly cloudy. tonight, partly cloudy with winds dying down and temperatures dropping to the caucus night looks to be mainly dry with temperatures

tuesday is when we see the snow. storm track 7 day forecast shows dry conditions through saturday, then late saturday night into sunday we have a weak cold front tracking through giving the chanccfor a few rain wednesday. the two regions pitted against each other in the super bowl definitely the snow. storm track 7 day forecast shows dry conditions through saturday, then late saturday night into sunday we have a weak cold front tracking through giving the chance for a few rain or snow showers, then the potential winter storm late monday through wednesday. the two regions pitted against each other in the super bow

seem different... but the carolinas and colorado do have a few things in common - among them -- big craft beer scenes. this year's big game has even created a bit of a conflict for some brewers. steve staeger reports from denver... "there's a surprising amount of minds is the brewing scene." it makes sense why that would be foremost on bryan simpson's mind. he is after all the public face of new belgium - a brewery open in north carolina. you know - that state where the new enemy plays. "there was a little trash going back and forth on the internets talking in this very brewery too. "i am from charlotte north carolina, heck yeah." adam mundy works in the tap room - is supporting the panthers - but took the diplomatic route talking to us.

know that two of my favorite states atmosphere for a super bowl bet - brewery vs brewery - fort new belgium had a different idea." "one of the things they can't seem to get is spicy good green panthers win then we have to send green chile back to carolina and if the broncos win, they have to send barbecue sauce out to fort collins." another carolina as well - they told us they're still deciding what sort of competition they'll have. it got us wondering - can a brewery divided against itself still stand? but then we remembered - this is beer afterall. root for whichever team they're rooting for." there's nothing like a good

over some football! we're nine days away from the super bowl -- which will be played in santa clara this year... coming up ... it may seem like just about everyone has seen the new star wars movie -- but you may be galaxy -- that's coming up in today's hollywood minute... you're watching kwwl -- we've

the american people can't afford to wait for ideas that sound good on paper... but will never make it in the real world. the grandmother who has to choose between paying for medicine and paying rent... can't wait. the single mom who desperately needs a raise... can't wait. the student with a mountain of debt can't wait. we can make real progress, right now. i'm caucusing... i'm caucusing... i'm caucusing for hillary clinton.

want to be when they grow up? school. recently the waterloo school board unanimously center near central middle conditioned among other improvements. if the community backs this plan, it means students can explore career career center for part of their day during high school. it's an locally after high school and college and support the local economy by training young people to fill the labor and productive for years to come! superintendent dr. jane lindaman has held town hall meetings throughout january to discuss the upcoming cte bond vote. that vote is now just a handful of days away, as waterloo residents will vote on news at noon is crystal buzza, executive director cte for the waterloo community school disctrict. do you know what your children want to be when they grow up? waterloo schools wants to help your children figure that out before they graduate from high school. recently the waterloo school board unanimously approved a plan to build a career and technical education center near central middle school in waterloo in addition to renovating east and west high

backs this plan, it means students can explore career interests in school and, if they decide to pursue a career pathway, take classes at the career center for part of their day during high school. it's an exciting way to keep students engaged, land them good jobs locally after high school and college and support the local want more options for all students to keep them engaged and productive for years to come! superintendent dr. jane lindaman has held town hall meetings throughout january to discuss the upcoming cte bond vote. that vote is now just a handful of days away, as waterloo residents will vote on the cte bond on tuesday, february 2. joining us for the news at noon is crystal buzza, executive director cte for the waterloo community school disctrict. do you know what your children want to be when they grow up? waterloo schools wants to help your children figure that out approved a plan to build a career and technical education center near central middle school in waterloo in addition to renovating east and west high schools to make them other improvements. if the community backs this plan, it career pathway, take classes at the career center for part of their

exciting way to keep students engaged, land them good jobs locally after high school and college and support the local economy by training young people to fill the labor shortage in the cedar valley. we want more options for all students to keep them engaged and productive for years to come! superintendent dr. jane lindaman has held town hall meetings throughout january to discuss the upcoming cte bond vote. that vote is now just a the cte bond on tuesday, february 2. joining us for the news at noon is crystal buzza, executive director cte for the waterloo community school disctrict. do you know what your children want to be when they grow up? waterloo schools wants to help your children figure that out before they graduate from high school. recently the waterloo school board unanimously approved a plan to build a career and technical education center near central middle school in waterloo in addition to renovating east and wt high other improvements. if the community backs this plan, it means students can explore career interests in school and, their day during high school. it's an exciting way to keep students engaged, land them good jobs locally after high school and college and support the local economy by training young

productive for years to come! superintendent dr. jane lindaman has held town hall meetings throughout january to discuss the upcoming cte bond vote. that vote is now just a handful of days away, as waterloo residents will vote on the cte bond on tuesday, february 2.

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