noon.. i'm ally crutcher a topic that has people in eastern iowa talking today: clowns. we're hearing more stories about people dressing up as clowns -- and reporting it to police. now, a school is forced to shut down because of similar threats on social media. the threats made by people with twitter handles involving the word "clown" or pictures of clowns. a school in maryland closing yesterday because of the posts. police say the threats "i take it very seriously, lot is people focus their energy in the wrong place, they're crazy in the wrong place and this is one example... threatening schools makes no sense." the school is expected to reopen today. the threats are being made nationwide --but many have been people in iowa now calling police -- telling them they've seen clowns.

they've received reports of clown sightings the past two nights but have not heard reports of the clown threatening or harming anyone. as these reports of clown sightings continue to grow, a lot of people are getting concerned. one school district in connecticut is going as far as banning clown costumes this halloween season. as they are considered "symbols of terror." this comes as police investigate an account on instagram that shows four ph o with captions telling several area schools to "watch out" and "wait and see" let's go to storm track seven meteorologist racheal peart now

front will track through the plains today and into the midwest. as it approaches, it will bring breezy and mild weather to the kwwl viewing area today. however, the same front will set off showers and storms tonight into wednesday morning with another round likely wednesday night through thursday. hurricane matthew will slowly track north through the caribbean and is forecast to move along the east coast. it is only recover, after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle. it happened in the 11-hundred block of franklin street in waterloo. the driver of the car took the boy to the hospital. he has serious injuries, but he is expected to survive. police believe the man who shot

keokuk police say russell tallman killed carissa rivers. she was found in an alley sunday and died at the hospital. tallman's body was found in his home. he apparently shot himself. continuing coverage -- we're learning more about a crash involving a piece of farm equipment -- including who was involved. police say dawn conway was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after she failed to yield, causing this crash in dyersville. these types of accidents become much more common this type of swing... "if you get distracted when you're driving, be it cell phone, be it changing the station on the radio, you look up, and there's that piece of ag equipment right there and you can't stop fast enough." something else to watch out for: fields often pushes deer out of those fields and toward the roads. an honor he earned -- but never received. west des moines officer shawn

sergeant this summer - but was killed in a crash. several fellow officers and family members went to this promotion ceremony. his family was also given the this posthumous award is public fame so that is his sacrifice and dedication to humanity and justice will be remembered for generations to come a picture of miller now hangs on the department's "wall of tonight, the spotlight's on the v-p candidates. the first and only debate between trump's running- mate -- mike pence -- and clinton's running-mate -- tim kaine -- happens tonight. reid binion has our preview today. presidential nominee mike pence - bracing for a tuesday showdown

governor - your former governor and your contest. (sen. tim kaine / (d) vice presidential nominee) "it's good, i mean, you know... it's intense, but you know, i'm calm. preparations are underway at longwood university presidential debates) "the format will be similar to candidates will have an kaine -- meeting with other's record... ...as they have at times pence is a guy wh boeelives marriage equality will cause a societal collapse. he insulted brave lgbt soldiers." (gov. mike pence / (r) vice presidential nominee) "when tim billion dollars." i'm reid

questions about donald trump -- and trump's use of tax laws. over the weekend -- a new report suggested trump might have avoided paying income taxes for years .. after posting losses of about one-billion dollars in 1995. trump hasn't released his tax returns -- but did say this: "i have often said on the campaign trail, that i have a put another way, to pay as little tax as legally possible." loss could've been the result of deep troubles in a number of trump's businesses in the late eighties and early nineties. donald trump campaigns in arizona today.. governor branstad says there's no evidence trump did anything illegal -- and says the bigger issue is about the tax code itself... he's gotten rich off of the system, but he says the system

changed." he says trump is the only trump's opponent hammering him on taxes. hillary clinton spent yesterday campaigning in ohio. she's calling for trump to release all tax returns that are not under audit... that he would make even worse pennsylvania today. when it comes to taxes, immigration -- things like that -- you'd expect opponents to disagree. but in the u-s senate race in iowa -- they can't even agree on where and when to debate. iowa public television cancelled its u-s senate debate in a few weeks because senator chuck grassley didn't accept their invitation. a grassley spokesperson says i don't know why he would do this, i feel this is a slap in the face to iowa voters.

about the debate instead of the issues." there is a debate between grassley and judge set for october 19th in sioux city. you can watch that debate right here on kwwl. coming up... martha stewart wants to help you out for the holidays-- so you can focus on your family and less on and, it's tuesday so that means tacos! coming up we'll tell you another reason why you should eat tacos. you have pictures or video to share... you can do that by going to our page on facebook. you can also "like" our page to stay up to date on breaking news

got you covered, with ally crutcher and meteorologist rachael peart. 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. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: a slow-moving, but strong cold front will and into the midwest. as it approaches, it will bring breezy and mild weather to the kwwl viewing area today. however, the same front will set off showers and storms tonight into wednesday morning with another round likely wednesday night through thursday. hurricane matthew will slowly track north through the caribbean and is forecast to move along the east coast. it is only expected to be near the carolinas by saturday. the hurricane is going to affect us here in eastern iowa, by slowing the movement of the

through thursday with lows in the 50s and 60s...but with each day it gets a degree or two cooler. things will really start to cool on friday - into the upper 50s and low 60s. breezy conditions will make it feel even chillier on friday, so you will need to bundle up for those football games. a slow-moving, but strong cold front will track through the plains today and into the midwest. as it approaches, it will bring breezy and mild weather to the kwwl viewing area today. however, the same front will set off showers and storms tonight into wednesday likely wednesday night through thursday. hurricane matthew will slowly track north through the caribbean and is forecast to move along the east coast. it is only expected to be near the carolinas by saturday. the hurricane is going to affect us here in eastern iowa, by slowing the movement of the front through the state. a slow-moving, but strong cold front will track through the plains today and into the midwest. as it approaches, it will bring breezy and mild weather to the kwwl viewing area today. however, the same

round likely wednesday night through thursday. hurricane matthew will slowly track north through the caribbean and is forecast to move along the east coast. it is only expected to be near the carolinas by saturday. the hurricane is going to affect us here in eastern iowa, by slowing the movement of the front through the state. a slow-moving, but strong cold front will track through the plains today and into the midwest. as it approaches, it will bring breezy and mild weather to the kwwl viewing area today. however, the same front will s into wednesday morning with another round likely wednesday night through thursday. hurricane matthew will slowly track north through the caribbean and is forecast to move along the east coast. it is only expected to be near the carolinas by saturday. the hurricane is going to affect us here in eastern iowa, by slowing the movement of the front through the state. highs will be in the 70s today through thursday

not only is today taco tuesday... it's also national taco day! tacos are eaten by millions every day. hard shell, soft shell -- with a variety of fillings. check your favorite restaurant. many are offering taco specials to celebrate. coming up.... fees are at a record high for taking out cash at the a-t-m.

show-- the voice-- you're watching kwwl. we've got you covered in gilbertville, paris, grundy center and all of eastern iowa grundy center and all of eastern iowa i think my strongest asset, maybe by far, is my temperament. i'd like to punch him . i could stand in the middle of 5th avenue and shoot somebody and i wouldn't lose any voters, okay? and you can tell them to go [bleep] themselves. get him out of here! get him out of here! get the hell out of here! priorities usa action is responsible

this is a drive- through in pennsylvania just for them. owners can pick from various meats, vegetables and fruits for "i just wanted a place that and vegetables." the owner says she's hoping to

last night on the voice -- the let's take a look: "full house" co-star candace cameron bure's daughter natasha was among the singers wishes via video from her mom's co-stars, bob saget and john stamos. you". the teen fought through her nerves enough to get adam levine to turn his chair,,,,which in turn, fired up natasha's mom, who made no effort to conceal her excitement for her daughter. shut up!!!

what an officer did -- is going viral today. an indiana state capitol police officer comforted a young boy having a bad day. she was at a school rally when a boy fell and began crying. the boy's mother said he's been doing this a lot lately... so the officer decided to get down on his level. the pic has gotten an overwhelmingly positive response on social media. coming up.... anymore.. what's causing the slow down. and, coming up next we're talking holiday cooking-- it can be a hastle-- but don't

you've worked hard. retirement's within reach, but congressman blum wants to raise the retirement age to 70. blum: we've got to raise the retirement age. blum would make it harder, voting to cut social security and privatize medicare. blum would even deny social security to seniors until they're 70. i'm monica vernon, and i approve this message,

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a-t-m fees hit a new record high -- climbing upwards for the past ten years. the average total cost of using an out-of-network a- t-m now at more than four dollars. some good news -- the same study also found overdraft fees are down. and -- free checking accounts have increased for the first time since 2009. fast food is getting slower. a new survey finds the average drive-thru time is now about 226 here's the good news -- accuracy is improving. the survey found orders are accurate an average of 90 percent of the time compared to about 88 percent of the time last year. coming up on kwwl, the mister food test kitchen.... it's not quite soup weather yet -- but it will be by the end of the week. we'll see what howie is whipping up today -- i have a question for you. when it comes to french onion soup...what's your favorite part?

that soaks up all that oniony

onion bake, which is the best thick slices and baking 'em off until they're golden. once they are, we put half of sprinkle 'em with some shredded swiss cheese. on top of that goes another layer of bread, and we pour some onion soup over it. this is looking good already. and just like traditional onion soup, we finish it off with more cheese. all that's left to do is bake it gooey, everyone's gonna be singing your praises. so what

out what we call, "french onion bake" so you can enjoy "the best part of the onion soup" in a totally new way. i'm howard in the mr. food test kitchen where today we've discovered a "cheesier way" for you to say . "ooh it's so

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smash and grab robbery what crooks get away with at a pot shop. plus, how a pug becomes a hometown hero. and, a tropical storm makes it's way to haiti--

welcome back, thank you for joining us, i'm ally crutcher. hurricane matthew has made its way to haiti. the u-s national hurricane center says the category four storm made landfall this morning. gabe gutierrez reports. right now matthew, a category four storm, is slamming into the southwestern tip of the peninsula here in haiti. this is the strongest up to 40 inches of rain are forecast and that could trigger deadly floods and mudslides in a country that is still struggling to recover from that devastating earthquake the caribbean. it already triggered flash floods in jamaica. now eastern cuba is

gabe gutierrez, nbc news, port-au-prince." tonight at 5 and 6 we have a special report from kwwl's shirley descorbeth, she catches up with one of her relatives that is located in haiti. meteorologist racheal peart now for your first forecast. a slow-moving, but strong cold front will track through the plains today and into the midwest. as it approaches, it will bring breezy and mild weather to the off showers and storms tonight into wednesday morning with another round likely wednesday night through thursday. hurricane matthew will slowly track north through the caribbean and is forecast to move along the east coast. it is only hurricane is going to affect us

state. highs will be in the 70s today day it gets a degree or two cooler. temperatures will really take a dive late week into the recovery. the red cross has been helping people across eastern iowa. in benton county -- twelve buildings have major damage, according to iowa homeland security. in vinton yesterday -- they handed out cleaning supplies. they also offered some families grants to help cover the costs of the damage... helping us with because i never know they are always

home .. while they clean and dry out the first floor. in butler county: three and a half million dollars worth of flood damage. that's the estimate from the state right now. in greene -- the cleanup continues. they had a lot of water to deal with. some water reached businesses along main street -- but -- need help... people can head to the fire station on lone tree road today. with everything from legal advice, to food, to clean-up kits. another blow for wells fargo. the illinois state treasurer says they're suspending all business with the bank for one year. this comes after we all learned their sales goals. u-s and california regulators have fined the bank 185- million dollars... "wells fargo is a big financial

tolerated." after a year -- he says the state will reevaluate what wells fargo has done -- and go from there. congress is still looking for answers. lawmakers want to know why the cost of epi-pens skyrocketed. in a letter to mylan's c-e-o, the house oversight committee called on her to hand over information on epi- pen's profit margins. the c-e-o testified before the mylan makes about 50 dollars per pen on a two-pack, which costs more than 600 dollars. but the washington post says the pre-tax epi-pen profit is more like 80 dollars per pen. a messy situation after a truck hauling chocolate chip cookie dough catches on fire. this happened in indianapolis. 29-thousand pounds of sticky, sweet cookies cooking up an aroma- and a massive traffic jam this morning.

fire in the trailer, but the driver was able to detach it from the cab. no injuries reported -- so that's the good news. crooks slam into a pot shop and steal whatever they can find. surveillance video from the shop in washington state shows the car drive right into the front of the store. then they run inside -- grabbing everything they can. the store manager says this is the sixth time the shop has been broken into in the last year. a historic african-american school -- vandalized -- with the 19th-century building once served as a school for black students in virginia. people have been working to restore the school to help students learn about its history. police are investigating the vandalism. a package theif pretending to be a mother. you see the woman in san neighborhood. she walks up to a porch, grabs a "we are tired of stuff happening

a growing number of neighbors are setting up surveillance cameras. a real dog being honored as a hero. this idaho dog has an honorary firefighter badge. today -- he's being honored with his city's hometown hero award. firefighters say an electrical fire could have easily burned but his owner says the 11-year-old pug noticed sparks coming from an electrical outlet just in time. "i kinda listened and i noticed something was wrong. jaxson's owner used a fire extinguisher to knock down the fire.

weekend. people celebrated their return from mountain pastures after a long summer... dressed in traditional polish costumes... cheering on the herds! cedar rapids police go pink for breast cancer awareness month. the department received donated paint to paint a squad car pink for the month -- they posted this picture on facebook. officers also had a pink car last year -- saying they wanted to remind people to have a plan to detect the disease early. com destroys several veteran posts -- a handful of eastern iowa groups are coming together under one roof to make

meteorologist will be back with your storm track seven day forecast when we return... "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 a slow-moving, but strong cold front will track through the plains today and into the midwest. as it approaches, it will bring breezy and mild weather to the kwwl viewing area today. however, the same front will set off showers and storms tonight into wednesday morning with another round likely wednesday night through thursday. hurricane matthew will slowly track north through the caribbean and is forecast to move along the east coast. it is only expected to be near the carolinas by saturday. the hurricane is going to affect us here in

front through the state. highs will be in the 70s today through thursday with lows in the 50s and 60s...but with each day it gets a degree or two cooler. things will really start to cool on friday - into the upper 50s and low 60s. breezy conditions will make it feel even chillier on friday, so you will need to bundle up for those football games. a slow-moving, but strong cold front will track through the plains today and into the midwest. as it approaches, it will bring breezy and mild weather to the kwwl viewing area today. however, the sa front will set off showers and storms tonight into wednesday morning with another round likely wednesday night through thursday. hurricane matthew will slowly track north through the caribbean and is forecast to move along the east coast. it is only expected to be near the carolinas by saturday. the hurricane is going to affect us here in eastern iowa, by slowing the movement of the front through the state. a slow-moving, but strong cold front will track through the plains today and into the midwest. as it approaches, it

area today. however, the same front will set off showers and storms tonight with another round likely wednesday night through thursday. hurricane matthew will slowly track north through the caribbean and is forecast to move along the east coast. it is only expected to be near the carolinas by saturday. the hurricane is going to affect us here in eastern iowa, by slowing the movement of the front through the state. a slow-moving, but strong cold front will track through the plains today and into the midwest. as it approaches, it will bring kwwl viewing area today. however, the same front will set off showers and storms tonight into wednesday morning with another round likely wednesday night through thursday. hurricane matthew will slowly track north through the caribbean and is forecast to move

apart so many towns -- veterans in waverly were left with no place to turn. now -- there's the new waverly area veterans post -- combining the american legion post, amvets post, marine corps league, and the vfw. coming up ... tis the season for pumpkin flavor everything-- next we'll learn how to make

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and reporting it to police. this one is unique one-- a canadian woman reports being terrorized by clowns while driving. ryan macdonald has the story michelle doubleday: "i was driving home from work... and i saw a figure walk into the

west avenue in glace bay. when doubleday drove closer, she saw it was someone wearing a clown mask. "once i stopped, he started doubleday: "it was like a nightmare coming true right in front of me." regional police.. confirm they have received three complaints of clowns this week. no arrests have been made, but charges are possible in cases like this. shannon kerr "a summary offence ticket that may be issued under the motor

this. would be a pedestrian macdonald/reproting: on the same night, a similar person wearing a mask. but when she rounded the corner.. she says as many as five other

that will do it for us here at noon. our next newscast is tonight

>> deimos: i assure you your business interests down at the docks have not been compromised. >> justin: on behalf of the kiriakis family, the salem pd has our deepest apologies. it was never our intent to put any innocent lives in danger. >> philip: it's all there in black and white. in the last 24 hours, over half the companies that do business with us have pulled their shipments from the docks we control. the longer they hold out, the bigger the hit to titan's bottom line. >> theresa: did titan relocate >> brady: the power is out down there. all hell is breaking loose-- >> philip: thanks to brady jumping the gun. >> theresa: yeah, he was protecting his family. >> philip: he could've cost us the family business. >> deimos: all right, philip, there's no point in casting blame right now. we have way too much work to do. >> sonny: brady, "the spectator" wants a statement. >> deimos: i'm sorry, but we