in las vegas, clinton backers hope she is fiery ((s/hillary supporter / mos:36 - :39)) "thats it she just needs to go in trump says he'll bring to the debate the mother of one of the americans killed in benghazi. that won't shake clinton... says her running mate ((s/tim kaine / (d) vice president nominee:48 - :53)) "she will be steady and calm, whatever donald trump tries to charging he groped and kissed them, which he denies. clinton will face new questions about her emails. department tried to cut a secret deal with the fbi. that both an upbeat message ((s/clinton campaign ad1:10 - 1:14)) "that america already is great but we are great because we are good" but tonight could show american politics at its combative worst. (--- reporter live tag ---) trump has the trickier task... hurting clinton's standing in swing states like this one...without further damaging his

and remember, you can watch that debate tonight right here on kwwl at eight o'clock this evening. let's go to storm track seven chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg now for your first forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: from the kwwl stormtrack week is approaching from the dry all day. the cold front will a bit on saturday and sunday.

trump says this year's election could be rigged, so,an eastern iowa county auditor is giving people an inside look at the election process. kwwl's macleod hageman joins us live in cedar rapids with more. mac? i followed three people around the linn county elections depot -- who had questions about the ballot counting process. right now -- election workers are testing all the ballot-counting machines to make sure they're working november 8th. workers are answering questions from people like you -- like reassuring voters ballot- counting machines are not connected to any internet source -- and or deceased voters. linn county voter annora mcdougall says it was an eye- "with what the parties were doing, i had no idea what was going to happen. so, i thought it was better see what's going

according to the linn county auditor -- donald trump's concerns of a rigged election are a slap in the face to people like him and those who work elections. coming up at six -- we'll have we've got you covered live in cedar rapids -- macleod hageman -- kwwl news. election workers confirm if a person casts their ballot absentee before their ballot will not count in the general election. continuing coverage we now know the name of a young boy, very seriously injured after he's hit by a truck. this is leighton pullin. he is in stable, but serious condition tonight after the accident in waterloo last night here's video of that scene last night a big scene gathering there

leighton's mother about the accident his injuries are serious. fractured skull, brain swelling, broken wrist, broken leg, just to name a few.. but this little boy's mother tells me her son is a fighter and he's not giving up. 7 year old leighton pullin was trying to cross the street when he was hit by a pickup. his mothr she was outside with him and his three year old sister when leighton ran ahead.. she says he was excited to get to a friend's house across the street. leighton had emergency brain surgery last night, putting a bolt in his brain to stop the bleeding. melissa says he's showing just how strong he is.. talk to him and he squeezes my hand when i try to talk to him. and what's that like? it gives me hope and it's amazing to

energetic 7 year old..who loves being outside. she says he's a great big brother to his little sister. and she says all the thoughts and prayers are truly making a difference. the family appreciates all the love and support for this strong little guy. moss kwwl news. the driver of the pickup truck was visibly shaken on scene last time in the accident. the senate debate is tonight between patty judge and chuck grassley sioux city here she is with more on tonight's debate amanda, tyhis is certainly an

kwwl will broadcast a one- 7.1 will be airing at on saturday morning at 2:30 a.m. amanda goodman will be on the panel, moderating the debate. the public is invited and encouraged to attend the debate. seats are on a first come, first served basis. the

signs, banners, etc. will be allowed inside the building. photography and recording video, even on a cellphone, here: http: kwwl will broadcast a one- hour debate between senator of morningside college in sioux 1:07 a.m. after last call of stations of quincy media that amanda goodman will be on the panel, campus of morningside college in goodman kwwl news thanks amanda and a reminder.... tune in tonight to kwwl-- we will be broadcasting a special one-hour debate between senator charles grassley and patty judge. at 7-o'clock. the debate will be held in sioux city. our very own-- kwwl anchor a programming note-- if you are wanting to watch blindspot -- you can watch it on seven-point-one. it will air at one- oh-seven in the morning after last call with

school in cedar rapids are taking a pledge against gun violence-- multiple washington students have been killed in the last several years--in shootings-- whether they be intentional or not. kwwl's kristin rogers has the story. a pledge-- a gun to school. i will never here-- students--losing played basketball and he went "just recently my 3-year-old

older gang members for them is." "they're already heading down the wrong path so they'll killed by a gun." --still hoping the pledge will reach all of their peers-- we've got you covered in cedar rapids-kristin rogers--kwwl news. --still hoping the pledge will reach all of their peers-- we've got you covered in cedar rapids-kristin rogers--kwwl news. for them is." students telling us--they worry some willn gets killed by a gun or they get we've got you covered the principal tells us he hopes tells us he hopes this campaign

keep it going on through social media and in the classroom. coming up... one eastern iowa coffee shop ower is getting a lot of attention and.... apple may release some new products just in time for the holiday season that's coming up in just a few minutes. here's a live look at the storm track 7 live doppler radar. chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg hasou next. and when you see news - or if you have pictures or video to share... you can do that by going to our page on facebook.

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front will cool us down about 10 for highs thursday and we'll stay cool again on friday. temperatures will begin to warm a bit on saturday and sunday. our next chance of showers tracks in on tuesday and looks like it will con from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast stormtrack 7 weather team: our second cold front of the week is approaching from the north today. it will be a partly sunny day, with temperatures above average for another day. highs will be in the mid 60s to near 70. a few sprinkles are possible but it will be mainly dry all day. the cold front will track through late tonight into early on thursday morning. it is a dry front but, like today, there could be a few sprinkles. this front will cool us down about 10 for

temperatures will begin to warm a bit on saturday and sunday. our next chance of showers tracks in on tuesday and looks like it will continue into wednesday.tinue 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: our second cold front of the sunny day, with temperatures above average for another day. highs will be in the mid 60s track through late tonight into early on thursday morning. it is a dry 10 for highs thursday and we'll stay cool again on friday. temperatures will begin to warm a bit on saturday and sunday. our next chance of showers tracks in on tuesday and looks 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: our second cold front of the week is approaching from the north today. it will be a partly

highs will be in the mid 60s to near 70. a few sprinkles are through late tonight into early on thursday morning. it is a dry front but, like today, there could be a few sprinkles. this front will cool us down about 10 for highs thursday and we'll stay cool again on friday. being recalled for a very scary reason a coffee shop in eastern iowa is getting a lot of attention --------- --------- --------- ---------

it's troubling. congressman blum actually co-sponsored a bill that could make it legal for a woman to be fired and blum tried to defund planned parenthood, even though women depend on it for critical care, like cancer screenings. i was diagnosed with breast cancer, and i know it was early detection that made a difference. it's not a political issue. it's about caring about all of our people here in this country.

they're even traveling right here to iowa to meet the owner. (nat) a delicious cup of coffee... from someone pretty "i get up at 5:30..." she then heads into em's coffee shop....she's the owner of this succesfull business.... "i like to be the boss..." em has a learning disability... and she's had this shop running for many years.... " do you think she's an inspiration? yes, to many people, yes" her success has caught the attention of politicians from all over... "senator harkin.. me.. barak obama..." and the attention of people right in indpendence we've got you covered

emilea started the business because she loves to meet people. she also participates in the special olympics and is considered a leader in her community still to come on the k-w-w-l news at five... apple saying they'll have a big and.... a shocking recall... because of a fire hazard --------- ---------

how tall are you? how do we measure greatness in america? it's measured by what we do for our children. it's why as president i'll invest in our schools. in college that leads to opportunities... not debt. and an economy where every young american can find a job i've spent my life fighting for kids and families. i want our success to be measured by theirs.

at an event on october twenty- because apple released a major update totheir operating system... samsung electronics is operating special booths at certain airports to let travelers swap their galaxy note sevens before their flights. the company will also offer free rental services for traveling users who have not exchanged or refunded their phone yet the measure comes after airlines banned the smartphones

fiat chrysler is recalling more than 86-thousand cars this includes pickup trucks and police cars an error can cause the engines to stall or catch fire it includes ram 25 and 35-hundred trucks from 2007 through 20-13 no injuries have been reported 175-thousand rice and slow cookers are being recalled... fire and shock people. the recall involves "3 squares" rice and slow cookers. there have been a few reports or problems -- including a cooker sparking when it turned on one shock injury has been reported. if you have one, stop using it and contact 3 squares to get a free replacement here's a live look at the cedar rapids skycam.

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debate and the u-s senate debate tonight that's tonight at six storm track seven chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg has a final look at your forecast. thanks for watching the kwwl news at five. "nbc"t "always on" with news and weather when you want it, on kwwl-dot-com. and we've got you covered in 30 kwwl-dot-com. and we've got you covered in 30 i'm chuck grassley, and i approve this message. my dad raised thirteen children, was married for nearly seventy years and fought for our country in world war ii. but, he never got his medals and he tried for years. dad knew his time was near. out of options,

just before he passed. . tonight from las vegas, wild drama, trump and clinton, the final showdown before the election. donald trump in need of a game-changing moment, unleashing more surprise guests to try to rattle hillary clinton. who is riding high in the polls. bracing for a barrage of attacks. nbc news wikileaks releases more stolen documents. intelligence sources tell nbc news what the u.s. is doing to block the russians from making off with anything more. but what else do they already have? blown away -- a massive explosion rocks a big american city. firefighters injured as people run for their lives. and clearing the air -- from buying tickets to lost luggage. the new rules designed to ease your flying headaches.