problems for drivers here two cars collided at the intersection of broadway and burton avenue in waterloo-- because of the fog. police say one car rammed into another-- pushing it onto the train tracks. two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. thankfully no trains were involved in the accident. let's go to storm track seven meteorologist kyle kiel now for your from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: mild and warm weather will continue for most of the work week. today through thursday will be dry with high temperatures in the 60s. more clouds track in on thursday, as well. we are tracking our next storm system, forecast to bring a lot of wind to the area. winds begin to pick up on thursday and strengthen both on friday and saturday.

we are return to a november reality by saturday with a big drop in temperatures. high temperatures remain in the 50s/60s through friday but may end up falling as the day progresses. after the storm on his final overseas trip while the trip includes stops in athens, greece, germany and peru. michelle kosinski has more. nats president obama touches down on his final foreign trip, in athens.

feverishly prepares to run america, the outgoing president addressed the press, obama) "and that's why requires, but it is one of those reassurance, as well as a dig, almost a warning-- as he is asked point- blank, are you (pres. obama) "he is coming to in that way. and that can serve him well." (pres. obama) "do i have concerns? absolutely. of course i have got concerns." (pres. obama) "and you know, one of the things i advised him dug in and thought through how various issues play themselves out." he said in his meeting with the president- elect last week, donald trump did express a commitment to nato, despite his rhetoric on the trail- and is now rethinking important for us to let him make optimism there, even as his

president, saying reflection will be healthy for democrats and-- for donald trump. him well unless he recognizes them and corrects them." "and if things get worse, then the american people will figure that out pretty quick. and if things get better, then more power to him. and i will be the first to congratulate him." later this week, the president will head to germany, and he'll be meeting with other european leaders. new at noon: five students are injured after being stabbed this morning at a high school in utah. police say several boys were

while others were stabbed in other locations on the campus. all five victims were male, and received at least one stab wound. a 16-year-old male student was taken into custody shortly after the incident. the school went on lockdown. no word yet on what led to the stabbings. today -- friends of a man shot by police take their plea for answers to the cedar rapids city council. police say jerime mitchell began some sort of fight with officer lucas jones during a traffic stop earlier this month-- that's when officer jones shot mitchell, who did survive. like mitchell. some of them protesting -- demanding dash cam footage to be "release the footage, release the footage! "we want answers, release the footage!" we reached out to the linn county attorney's office. they say releasing the dash cam video from the incident too waterloo police are investigating an armed robbery they say it happed at the metro mart

walked into the store -- but they won't say what the suspect got away with-- if anything. police do say -- no one got hurt. nobody's been arrested in this case. tonight at five -- a vigil will be held to remember a teen killed in a waterloo shooting. the community will come together to rememer 19- year-old talasa wright -- at linn and gable in waterloo. violence affecting young men and women in waterloo is becoming a big problem. this is the third murder in waterloo this year. a community leader -- a pastor -- talks about the pain and frustration... "i would say, don't give up. in themselves. i would say, look at them and tell them they can do anything and they can be anything. i believe, if we can do that day by day, day in and day out, time by time, i

department is getting lots of tips coming in on the two most a kwwl follow-up democrats are still disappointed in the election results across the country and in iowa state senator jeff danielson held onto his seat -- but the democrats lost control of the state senate. he admits democrats have a tough road ahead - but he's ready for the challenge. valley, gets the kind of investments and benefits from these policies that we should expect. senator danielson says he will not go after or accept a leadership position within the democratic party. he says his sole focus now is to represent the voters in his district. hillary clinton's campaign plane -- now has other uses. the university of dayton men's basketball team used it to fly to tonight's game in alabama the university says it had no idea it would be using the

airport. people continue to prtoest trump's presidency. protests happening all across the country. iowa lieutenant governor kim reynolds is calling for people to stay calm. a right to riot and we need to treat everybody with dignity and respect. she's addds the country needs to find a way to come back together. suck it up, buttercup. that's kauffman's message to protestors here in iowa. we talked with him this morning -- he says he's planning to introduce legislation that clarifies the law when it comes to protesting on an interstate. he also wants to see if schools are having new expenses -- related to the election outcome. this all comes following a protest in iowa city which blocked part of i-80. a decision today could affect the

zoning board of adjustment will hold a public hearing on pattison sand mining. the company wants to expand its underround mining operations. in the past, people have expressed concerns about water contamination and air quality due to sand mining. pennies for lilly.. after a 5th grader gets extremely sick... her school comes together to raise money story. for fifth grader grader lilliana, it was as normal day at north cedar... when all of a sudden things changed. "my head was just pounding eventually rushed to iowa city for immediate surgery once

brain anuerysm. just out of it." she spent several weeks recovering... getting better with the help of her entire school. "thinking of you" classmates sent her emails and notes... even signing a blanket for her. the school orechestra concert was dedicated in her honor. but unique. "and it's just hard to think of their school to donate change in lilly... "we raised over 1500 dollars the school was able to raise than 15-hundred dollars in change for lilly. still to come some cuties give the mannequin challenge a try and their attempt is getting a lot of attention and, the economy is playing a big role in holiday travel this year we'll be right back with your

"you're watching kwwl. we've news at noon" "now your storm track 7 forecast on kwwl." let's go to storm track seven meteorologist now for your forecast forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: mild and warm weather will continue for most of the work week. today through be dry with high temperatures in the 60s. more clouds track in on thursday, as well. we are tracking our next storm system, forecast to bring a lot of wind to the area. winds begin to pick up on thursday and strengthen both on friday and saturday. this same system will bring a chance of rain showers saturday with a big drop in temperatures. high temperatures remain in the 50s/60s through friday but may end up falling as the day progresses. after the storm moves northeast of iowa, the wind shifts to the northwest, pulling colder air south. high temperatures this weekend are in the low 40s and low temperatures in the low 20s - which is a little closer to

continue for most of the work week. today through thursday will be dry with high temperatures in the 60s. more clouds track in on forecast to bring a lot of wind to the area. winds begin to pick up on thursday and strengthen both on friday and saturday. this same system will bring a chance of rain showers friday. we are return to a november reality by saturday with a big drop in temperatures. high temperatures remain in the 50s/60s through friday but may end up falling as the day progresses. after the storm moves northeast of iowa, the wind shifts to the weekend are in the low 40s and low temperatures in the low 20s - normal for november. mild and warm weather will continue for most of the work week. today through thursday will be dry with high temperatures in the 60s. more clouds track in on thursday, as well. we are tracking our next storm system, forecast to bring a lot of wind to the area. winds begin to pick up on thursday and strengthen both on friday and saturday. this same system will bring a chance of rain showers friday. we are return to a november reality by saturday with a big drop in

remain in the 50s/60s through friday but may end up falling as the day progresses. after the storm moves northeast of iowa, the wind shifts to the northwest, pulling colder air south. high temperatures this weekend are in the low 40s and low temperatures in the low 20s - which is a little closer to normal for this time of year. mild and warm weather will continue for most of the work week. today through thursday will be dry with high temperatures in thursday, as well. we are tracking our next storm system, forecast to bring a lot of wind to the area. winds begin to pick up on thursday and strengthen both on friday and saturday. this same system will bring a chance of rain showers friday. we are return to a november reality by saturday with a big drop in temperatures. high temperatures remain in the 50s/60s through friday but may end up falling as

mild and warm weather will continue for most of the work week. today through thursday will be dry with high temperatures in the 60s. more clouds track in on thursday, as well. we are tracking our next storm system, forecast to bring a lot of wind to the area. winds begin to pick up on thursday and strengthen both on friday and saturday. this same system will bring a chance of rain showers friday. we are return to a nbe reality by saturday with a big drop in temperatures. high temperatures remain in the 50s/60s through friday but may end up falling as the day progresses. high temperatures

for people on a boat. and, singing for the pope a once in a lifetime opportunity for a high school choir

mary did you know that your baby boy (nats continue a bit) dubuque's wahlert catholic high school choir is on their way to italy. they'll perform at a mass sunday -- and the pope is expected to be there. more than 300 students from the u-s were selected to preform, but wahlert is the only high school choir picked from the states. at least 60- thousand people are expected at sunday's mass, which celebrates the close of the check this out-- a humpback whale puts on a big show for sight-seers the 50-foot whale repeatedly circled a boat off the coast of the jersey shore. researchers say there's been a surge of humpback sightings in the area as the animals feed on fish and migrate south. "all of a sudden, it started turning towards us. i've never seen anything like that before." this group getting lucky -- researchers say you should

whale -- unless it approaches you. i'm sure by now you've all had your fill of the mannequin challenge.. we've seen poses from politicians, athletes. .veen people underwater posing in a stand still to resemble mannequins. but this one has to be the cutest one yet! an attempt by six toddlers in new jersey is trending on the web they didn't exactly nail it...but they are so cute, so it really doesnt coming up-- some great news for people that fly-- airlines are trying something new to speed up security lines. and, holiday travel is on the rise -- big time this year-- we'll tell you why next.

will travel this upcoming thanksgiving holiday -- the most since 2007. according to triple-a, the increase is thanks to improvements in the economy. the majority of holiday drivers will drive to their destination. for those who do fly -- a new screening process in place at one of the country's busiest airports. o'hare is now using a system

perform better than the old systems -- and should speed up security lines. "we worked diligently to launch so that tsa officers and other staff would have plenty of time to acclimate to the new processes and technology changes." so far the new technology is being used by american and united airlines. coming up on kwwl, the mister food test kitchen.... it's national clean out your refrigerator day a see what we're cookin' up. but

cleaned out the fridge since today is "national clean out your refrigerator day". after all, we want it to be ready for the holidays. and since they're right around the corner, i want to share a tasty and colorful side dish that i know that you'll love. we begin by trimming a good amount of brussels sprouts and cutting 'em in half. after that, we cut a butternut squash in half, remove the seeds, peel it and cut it

on a baking sheet for about 30 either serve this as is, or the combination of the brussel sprouts and squash accented with the cinnamon and maple syrup is really tasty. so after cleaning recipe for our, "cinnamon maple roasted veggies." this way you'll have 'em in time for the holidays. i'm howard in the way" for you to say . "ooh it's

surprise in her brand new dress-- and now is filing a lawsuit. after a generous man gives back in a big way at a mcdonalds. a popular eastern iowa restaurant goes up in flames-- now the owner says it's up to

joining us for kwwl news at noon.. i'm ally crutcher president obama is urging president elect donald trump to send signs of unity. the president asking him to reach out to minority groups concerned about messages trump sent during the campaign. the president is also trying to reassure americans that he wants itself and some of his gifts those are ones that hopefully he will put to good use on behalf of the american people." the president is now overseas for his final foreign trip as president. former new york mayor rudy giuliani could become donald trump's secretary of state.

elect says there's no real competition for the job, and if giuliani wants it, it's his. the 72-year-old former federal prosecutor and top trump adviser would be an out of the box pick. he lacks extensive foreign policy experience, and he's known for his hard-line law- and-order views. let's go to storm track seven meteorologist kyle kiel now for your first forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack here is additional forecast and warm weather will continue for most of the work week. today through thursday will be dry with high temperatures in the 60s. more clouds track in o well. we are tracking our next storm system, forecast to bring a lot of wind to the area. winds begin to pick up on thursday and strengthen both on friday and friday. we are return to a november reality by saturday with a big drop in temperatures. high temperatures remain in the 50s/60s through friday but may end up falling as the day progresses. after the storm moves northeast of iowa, the wind shifts to the weekend are in the low 40s and low temperatures in the low 20s - which is a little closer to normal for november. one man is dead after being pulled

one man is dead after being one man is dead after being pulled from a burning home. des moines firefighters say the man died at the hospital after they took him out of the building. his name has not been released. the cause of the fire is under investigation. it's now up to the kids. a restaurant owner letting his kids decide whether to rebuild a restaurant destroyed in a fire. luigi's had been in business in kitchen fryer. "well, luigi's is my name basically, we are your babies but this is your bigger baby" luigi says what he'll miss most about the resturant -- is talking to people everyday. crashes on the road in eastern iowa -- are a good reminder to be even more careful this time of year. the driver of this vehicle is lucky they weren't seriously hurt -- after crashing into a tractor in

then a driver in dubuque county ran into a truck hauling an ammonia almost done, you'll still see lots of farm equipment on the road. "as harvest is winding down, crop. guys are still trying to move things to the river, to the activity." farmers say please slow down -- stuck behind a tractor. a manhattan woman files a lawsuit against a clothing retailer after allegedly finding parts of a rodent in a dress she purchased. the pictures appear to show part of a rat's leg sewn into the hem of the dress. according to court papers the 24-year- old says that she not only suffered emotional distress but was diagnosed with a rodent-born disease after

notice a "disturbingly odor" from her closet --couldn't figure out where smell was coming from. when she wore the dress shes says she noticed something that felt like a loose string from her dress rubbing against her leg. so she reached down to try to find it and that's when she made the discovery. zara-- the brand of the dress-- is aware of the allegation and is investigating the matter further. letting exot three lions, roam free in the family's home. a woman is arrested -- accused of endangering her 14-year-old daughter. the investigation started when she tried selling a kitten to a man for $3,000... but never gave him the kitten after receiving the money. when officers arrived at her houston home, they found three tigers, a cougar, a skunk and a fox -- plus monkeys. they said the woman's 14-year-old daughter was also in the home. "having wildlife inside your home or even in your yard is

she did have permits for the tigers-- but the other animals were taken to a shelter. choosing to sit during the pledge of allegiance. a member of the oshkosh, wisconsin city council refused to stand during the pledge of allegiance after donald trump was elected president. she was exercising her right of free speech and wasn't trying to show any disrespect to veterans. "politics does not, should not play a role in a non-partisan it?" she plans on standing for the pledge at the next city council meeting. work is moving along on waterloo's first transitional house for homeless veterans volunteers have been working on renovating the house. earlier this year the trump foundation made a one-hudnred thousand dollar donation to help teresa tjaden "everyone wants the opinions that we do is because of these veterans, and

that." renovations include making the house handicap acccessible. students in the cedar valley collect more than 30-thousand pounds of food. eight schools involved in the six-week food drive for the northeast iowa school bank - which just "what i love about this food community and what they can do. so i can't thank these kids enough for what they do." the winners of the food drive-- cedar falls high school, hudson and waterloo christian. a man's random act of kindness is caught on camera in texas... inspiring not only the workers at an mcdonalds but his employee as well. what looks like a regular transaction at a mcdonalds is nothing short of extraordinary. a customer hands the cashier a bill without ordering anything on the menu. soon other employees catch on

he hands each of them cash-- earning him one hug after another. you could tell it blessed their the best part about it." the mystery man left enough cash for all 33 employees on staff-- coming up one company is trying something new to help prevent theives from and stormtrack seven meteorologist will be back

meteorologist now for your

7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: mild and warm weather will continue for most of the work week. today through thursday will the 60s. more clouds track in on thursday, as well. we are tracking our next storm system, forecast to bring a lot of wind to the area. winds begin to pick up on thursday and strengthen both on friday and saturday. this same system will bring a

reality by saturday with a big drop in temperatures. high temperatures remain in the 50s/60s through friday but may end up falling as the day progresses. after the storm moves northeast of iowa, the wind shifts to the northwest, pulling colder air south. high temperatures this weekend are in the low 40s and low temperatures in the low 20s - h closer to normal for november. mild and warm weather will continue for most of the work week. today through thursday will be dry with high temperatures in the 60s. more clouds track in on thursday, as well. we are tracking our next storm system, forecast to bring a lot of wind

begin to pick up on thursday and strengthen both on friday and saturday. this same system will bring a chance of rain showers friday. we are return to a november reality by saturday with a big drop in temperatures. high temperatures remain in the 50s/60s through friday but may end up falling as the day progresses. after the storm moves northeast of iowa, the wind shifts to the northwest, pulling colder air south. high temperatures this weekend are in the low 40s and low temperatures in the low 20s - which is a little closer to normal for november. mild and warm weather will temperatures in the 60s. more clouds track in on thursday, as a lot of wind to the area. winds friday but may end up falling as

battling cancer all thanks to garth brooks

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two years ago-- but hodgkin's lymphoma ended that opportunity. then recently, she got the chance to sing with country music stars garth brooks and trisha yearwood! drew wilder reports on what happened next... (nat sound) danil trisha through a local radio station. she told them her story story, he invited her to sing during his sound check. (nat sound) (danielle el-jor/singer) "so i sing with trisha and i was to mess trisha's song up right in front of her, there's no way. she wasn't feeling well, she had a little bit of a cold and she's like how would you like to sing with me? and i was like what? tonight?!?" she was also really impressing the entertainer of the year. so garth took it a

"since you're a huge carrie underwood fan, you must know the song 'i told you so?' and i said 'yes, i love that song!' and he says just sing for me the comes in behind me, in my key, it was like, perfect, i was just getting started. after the soundcheck, garth invited her and her entire family to lunch. (danielle el-jor/singer) "he sits down at the table next to me and says, 'let's do 'i told you so' tonight on stage together.' or today, at the 3:30 show. and i'm like ok! and he says 'are you nervous? you don't have to do it.' and i'm like, are you kidding me?! let's do this! i would love to do it!" and she brought the healthy, but her doctors recently found a spot near her liver. she's staying positive about it and, after all, her performance earned her an invite

(danielle el-jor/singer) "i figure ya know, if this little thing is going to bring me down, i can sit on my butt and do nothing, or i can get out there and make something of myself, and that's what i've decided to (reporter) "and take a trip to nashville?" (danielle el-jor/singer) "just a casual trip to nashville,

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

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