. good afternoon, this is leon bibb. learning more about a wrong-way collision on i-71. that left death on the highway and it shut down the interstate for hours this morning. two people were killed when a another vehicle head-on and moments after it took place. >> reporter: it was a sad west 150th. all lanes of traffic are back

to clean up the wreckage. the suv and car collided this morning around 3. the police tell us the car was going the wrong way. the fire department used -- used the jaws of life, but a nearby stretcher mains empty. white sheets were draped over the cars until the coroner came to collect the bodies. the fire department sprayed the interstate making sure the road was safe for traffic. again, all lanes are back open after this deadly crash. in cleveland, sarah phinney, newschannel 5. >> and many thanks for your reports. the medical examiner released the names of the victims, laquisha brown, age 33 of cleveland, and kevin urbanik, 22 of lakewood. the exact cause is still under investigation. we'll follow the story. in the meantime, hundreds of people are back in their homes after a drain derailment and fire forced evacuations in the village of brewster in stark county. investigators are trying to

to go off of the train tracks. butane and natural gas caused the flames and no one was reported hurt there. and spring is on the way, according to pennsylvania's furry forecaster, punxatawney phil. the groundhog known for his weather forecast did not see his shadow february 2nd, groundhog day. lore and legend means an early spring is on the way. with you in ohio, buckeye chuck saw his shadow and he figures that means another six weeks of winter. and let's check in with our procrastinator. i shouldn't say that. >> my procrastinator now? >> the prognosticator. that is the word i'm looking for. >> yeah. >> and the weather forecast. >> they're wrong, typically. and they have a 50/50 shot now. one says early spring and the other said no early spring. >> i'm go to go with you. >> i think i will know the way through november and december, and warmer now and back near average.

than-normal february and into march. again, that is still, you know, not that bad today. the next few hours, we're going to see temperatures rise nicely into the mid- and upper 40s and lower 50s n. downtown cleveland, we're a-okay and some cloudy skies. 46 in downtown cleveland and we're a-okay and we're dry now. that will change later on tonight and 44, hopkins; 41, strongsville and north royalton and parma, 43 and 42 and lower 40s inland. the 5 live radar is not finding anything currently and notice to the south and west, a big time winter storm and there is some snow north and west of chicago, rain showers elsewhere and we'll track them for us. take a look. we have a thunderstorm outlook here for february 2nd. severe weather outbreak is likely in the deep south and we're dealing with warm showers on the system and sunshine

and temperatures into the 30s. leon. and if you live or work in the city of cleveland, you can soon pay more in income taxes. the cleveland mayor proposed the tax hike and that proposal percent to 2.5. the city of cleveland is facing a $42 million budget deficit. mayor jackson said that a tax hike is the only way to avoid layoffs and cuts in city services and people we talked to did not mind the increase as long as the money benefited the city of cleveland long-term. >> and i feel like we need to come together to help the city flourish again and as we're ready, i have been hearing positive comments about how well the city is doing. >> and cleveland voters must takes affect. and if approved, it would be 35 years.

presidential campaign is over. the republicans have a clear winner in iowa, the verdict is out for the democrats. marcia goonsgo -- marries gonzalez reports the candidates are -- marcie gonzalez reports the candidates are in new hampshire. >> reporter: hours after the first case in victory. >> that is the most votes ever cast for any republican primary winner. >> reporter: and defeat in iowa -- . >> we finished second, and i want to tell you something, i am just honored. new hampshire. >> this is now the center else. universe. >> reporter: donald trump here trying to reclaim his front- runner status and that is following last night's loss to ted cruz and marco rubio working to maintain momentum coming in a close third. >> they told me we have no chance because my hair was not gray enough and my boot says

>> reporter: another surprise, the results in the democratic race, the closest ever and in some precincts, it came down to a coin toss. >> and as i stand here tonight breathing a big sigh of relief -- thank you, iowa. >> reporter: hillary clinton ahead of bernie sanders by a fraction of a point. >> and what iowa has begun tonight is a political revolution. >> reporter: mike huckabee and the race. and some of them were ramping were over. bush, kacick spent much of the weekend campaigning in new hampshire and not iowa but to opponents. marcy gonzalez, abc news, manchester, new hampshire. and in other news, a

is fighting for his k9 partner after all. matthew hickey could not buy k9a jacks because the dog is considered -- ajacks because property. it was to be sold at the auction but they worked out a deal. hickey has been appointed as an to keep ajax. in the meantime, a go fund me page raised more than $60,000 to help him buy a jacks. -- ajax. the donations will go to charities and organizations that work with police dogs. coming up as we continue here in the noon hour, the investigation is expanding and the fbi is getting involved in the water crisis in flynt, michigan. the courtroom. why his case could be dismissed. i'm leon bibb.

. new at the noon hour, the fbi is now working with a team investigating the water crisis in flint, michigan. flint switched the water source from detroit's water system to the flint river in 2014. it was a move designed to save money; however, the river water was not properly treated and lead from pipes leached into flint homes and businesses on the waterline. officials have not said whether follow. the united nations

$9 million to stop the spread of the zika virus. it wants to lessen the impact on the babies and the families. the virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and linked to birth defects. the world health organization declared the outbreak in the americas and an international emergency. a historic snowstorm on the east coast slowed auto sales last month. gm posted a half percent increase in january while ford sales fell nearly 3% about you fiat-chrysler reported a nearly 7% jump in its automobile sales. and up next, from the ballroom to the courtroom. why dancing with the star celebrity is being sued for millions of dollars. jason. >> and leon, we're tracking a big winter storm. take a look. heavy snow through portions of wisconsin and iowa. blizzard warnings, winter storm warnings in affect. bill cosby coming up. take a look to the north and east. this is moving.

. bill cosby's first hearing is the first sexual assault case of bill cosby in pennsylvania which, is underway at this hour.

lawyers are trying to convince a judge to dismiss the case. his attorneys are arguing that cosby had a deal that he would never be charged. last december, cosby was charged with drugging and sexually assaulting former temple university employee andrea constan in 2004. cosby said his encounter was consensual and -- conceptual and he is out of jail on a $1 million bail. a dancing with the stars professional ising sued over a facebook post. she shared this memo reading letting your kid become obese should be considered child abuse. the family of the girl in the photograph claims the dancing professional humiliated a girl with down's syndrome who was at higher risk for obesity. she received -- val received a lot of backlash to on social media but is standing by the dance professional. >> and not aware that the girl had down's syndrome and took down the photo before he knew

he never meant to offend anyone. he was trying to start a conversation about what is healthy and not. >> the girl's family is seeking $6 million. and a blast of winter weather is dumping several inches of snow in the denver area. some places could see more than a foot before the storm is over there in colorado. and at least 500 flights have been cancelled, several roads are closed because of icey and snowy conditions. many school districts in the denver area are either cancelled or delayed today. >> wow. >> a lot of snow out there and >> yeah. >> and thankfully it didn't happen yesterday and they had record voter turnout. >> yes. >> and we're getting part of thunderstorms. >> we have a lot of things going on. >> not bad for february 2nd. >> your weather map has all kinds of colors on it. >> and right now, there is a live look in downtown cleveland and we're a-okay.

cover and we'll give sunshine giving ways to clouds, 46 now and i think we might be warmer than that and we're 46. 42 in hopkins and into strongsville and into the akron 40s. 44 downtown akron; 42 in kent and barberton in the lower 40s. and we are dry for now and this is that next batch of wet weather and part of the storm system. chicago is getting hit with rain and notice snow through milwaukee and green bay and snow into iowa, too, with the blowing snow and that is where they have the blizzard-like conditions. so, again, this is normally something we don't talk about in february but it's not that rare. a severe weather outlook. if you have family and friends in cincinnati, they are under the risk of forced severe weather today and look at this. we have enhanced risks for severe weather to our south and off to the west. we could be dealing with

warnings and some tornados as we head into the deep south. and temperatures for us in the mid- to upper 40s and falling off a bit with increasing clouds through the day tuesday and hour-by-hour, notice what happens here, 40s and 50s, this is 7:00 and the pet-of-the-week and he's staring at me and like he has outdoor, you know, like he's planning things and has stuff tied down. the garbage cans out. he wants to make sure they don't blow away and he doesn't like severe weather. he downloaded the storm shield app so you know and this is through tomorrow morning. notice showers around. any thunder risks are later on most likely through the beginning of the overnight hours and after 10 or 11. and you will have to watch and keep an eye to the sky and facebook and twitter as well. and it will be cooler through the afternoon and into thursday as well. in fact, thursday afternoon,

52 today and clouds and sun warmer. tonight, shower comes in with some thunder. lows not furt -- in the forts s and not expecting widespread severe weather here. the strong storms are possible, though, and better chances for stronger storms and severe storms to the south. and 60 into the day tomorrow and we'll see the roading -- readings fall into the afternoon and? light snow late into the day and thursday. the weekend is looking pretty good. and no big winter storms there and that is looks like a big cold outbreak. and 98.5 ncx. he was so interested -- . >> yes, hello. >> and you were so interested in what i was doing there issue tell us about our friend? >> and look at the sweet, sweet face. this sweet girl is mini. her name -- . >> mini. >> a bit of irony there and, you know, the weather is beautiful. winter pounds.

wonderful companion, get out there and get walking. benefit you and her and she's 9, a sweet, sweet senior. >> those are the best. >> and to think -- . >> yes. >> and the owner couldn't keep her anymore about you we know she lived with a dog and young right. >> and she's ready to go. >> wonderful. >> and she has that beautiful on-air smile, too. >> and two different colors. >> yeah. >> and she is one-of-a-kind. >> she is and i was out this weekend, amazing to see earlier during the break, how many pets were out with their owners. this time of the year, these dogs are cooped up. a nice weather weekend and out like crazy. >> and absolutely. >> reminds everyone what a pet canco. >> yeah. >> and get you outside, the benefits are endless, too. >> and especially when you consider the fact you can save a life as well. that is the added bonus.

this. what do you have going on? >> we have a neat event going on with levine furniture now. and they're hole -- holding a contest and they want you to submit your furn -- and it will be featured in a ad, which is great. for every ad and every picture submitted, $5 comes up to the a, l and up to $2,000 that is available on the living furniture facebook page and we hope everyone with a pet on the >> and thank you very much for being a nice guest in our studio today. and go visit the apl in tremont. thank you. >> thank you.

. all right, low 50s today through the afternoon. there is thunder in that forecast potentially later tonight and falling temps tomorrow. no big arctic air outbreak yet, leon. >> and that is the story on this groundhog day. >> uh-huh. >> and that's right. >> we appreciate you being with us. by the way, many -- mini the pit bull dog is in the house now, looking for a home and well-trained, good with family and kids and housebroken. you have it all. that is it for us.

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