and it's great to have central iowa's most accurate forecast with meterologist bree sullivan! hey bree! bree: (bree adlibs) bree (bree adlibs) bree: weather adlib: it's friday, and it's going to be beautiful! the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21! things are looking good for this weekend as well. clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. by

have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. by the afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and clouds sabrina: let's get into the top five this morning.... sabrina: the man accused of killing a des moines couple in their sleep earlier this week mades his first appearance before a judge thursday. michael wanchanic faces two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of bryon howard and heather belieu. his next court date will be december 14th. funeral services for the couple will be held

elias: in the number two spot this morning... elias: as investigators try to find a motive in wednesday's mass shooting in san bernadino california, more details are coming out about the 14 victims who died in the massacre. twelve of the 14 were county employees, with a wide range of backgrounds including a 37- year-old father of six...and an 18-year-old woman who had fled from iran to avoid persecution as a christian. police say the couple responsible for the shooting had been in touch with people being investigated by the fbi for international terrorism. sabrina: the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door... sabrina: in the wake of the shootings in california and colorado...iowa law enforcement aretaking steps to better prepare themselves in case of an emergency. story county is one of six sheriff's departments in the state to use the 10-33 program. the program gives them access to surplus military vehicles and equipment. story county also has officers train at the firearm course at least twice a year. elias: number four...

a senate approved budget bill that would repeal obamacare and defund planned parenthood passed thursday, will likely pass the house before going to the president's desk...which he will likely veto. democrats also tried to force votes on two gun control measures, one that would expand background checks, and a second to prevent those on the terror watch list from purchasing guns. sabrina: and finally in the top five... sabrina: and we are just over 36 hours away from the iowa hawkeyes taking the field against michigan state in the big ten championship game. iowa looking to continue its undefeated streak and move on to the college football playoffs. local five will air a half-hour special later today....plus have full coverage and live reports from indianapolis through saturday night. elias: another chance this month for the public to comment on the

bakken pipeline... elias: this time the project goes before the iowa department of natural resources, which will hold a public meeting later this month on a permit needed by dakota access. you may be familiar with the proposed pipeline's path through iowa...crossing through more than a dozen counties... the project will need a permit from the d-n-r to cross publicly- owned land and water under jurisdiction of the iowa d-n-r. the department has scheduled a public meeting with a chance for iowans to comment about the permit and project. that meeting will be wednesday december 16th in des moines at the wallace state office building. iowa d-n-r expects to make a decision on the permit later this winter. sabrina: another hearing continues in the decision process for the the oil pipeline that would connect the dakotas with illinois while crossing through the hawkeye state. since holding a

on the bakken pipeline, the iowa utilities board has been conducting evidentiary hearings on the project in boone county. the final day for the scheduled public hearing will be monday...once completed their is no set timeline on when the board will make its decission. the hearing is scheduled to begin at eight thirty monday morning...and can be live streamed through the iowa utilities board web site... local five will also continue to follow this story and bring an update when a decision is made about the proposed pipeline. elias: we're back with meterologist bree sullivan... bree (bree adlibs)

bree weather adlib: it's friday, and it's going to be beautiful! the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21! things are looking good for this weekend as well. clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. by sunday morning, we'll have a chilly and cloudy start ithe 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. by the afternoon, however,

with a mix of sun and clouds a busy weekend ahead in iowa, as major candidates for the 20-16 presidential race will be making campaign stops in the and one candidate will major later today.... sabrina: u.s. labor perez will endorse hillary clinton, which will be seen as a sting to opponent martin oh-malley. the former maryland governor helped launch perez's career by appointing him as secretary of the maryland department of labor, licensing and regulation in 2007. perez will join clinton at her campaign events in sioux city and fort dodge. he becomes the third member of president obama's cabinet to endorse clinton. sabrina: clinton will be the only democrat in iowa this weekend....but

field will be making stops in iowa including donald trump, ben carson, and jeb bush. carson joins fellow contenders rand paul, ted cruz, carly fiorina, and rick santorum in cedar rapids saturday for the rising tide summit... elias: one event they won't be a part of...the iowa republican party's first- ever brown and black forum.. the forum gives candidates a chance to talk about issues that affect latinos and african americans. the iowa g-o-p says it was an exciting first- time opportunity for republicans, but it didn't work out this time around. charlie 9:35 it was supposed to happen today but you know, sometimes these partnerships don't work out on the first round. there's a lot of moving parts you need to get settled down and we just had some scheduleing issues and weren't able to make this event work. joe 14:58 it's a tremendous loss to them especially when latino community wants to participate in the caucuses both democrat and republican next febuary 1st.

the democrat's brown and black forum remains on the calendar. it's scheduled for 7:00 p-m, january 11-th, at drake university in des moines. sabrina: happening today...time to welcome the winter in waukee! sabrina: the city's annual winterfest kicks off this evening in the historic downtown triangle district... this year's holiday celebration will including the lighting of the winterfest tree, a holiday ice sculptor, a toy and food drive, and of course a visit from santa claus... look for local from the event local five news at five and six! elias: we'll take a short break, but more good still ahead.. sabrina: are looking for help warm you nights...how furry friend? elias:

those traveling into polk county...be safe this morning... the sheriff's county...be safe this morning... the sheriff's office has automated traffic enforcement vehicles at two locations.... one at the ...56- hundred block of northeast berwick drive and a second at the ...58-hundred block of northeast 27th avenue so take care on the roads today... northeast 27th avenue so take care on the roads today... sabrina let's also get a quick look at traffic... this is i-235 at valley west... [current conditions] good morning iowa continues after this!

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elias johnson, sabrina ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. this is good morning iowa." elias: talk about a frozen situation...heavy snow has hit parts of russia, causing problems form those trying to get around. the heavy snowfall and strong winds have snarled traffic and closed down roads. workers from the ministry of emergency situations were deployed to help clear roads and assist drivers stuck in the snow. forecasters say more heavy snow is expected, with the worst of the weather expected to hit tonight. elias: (anchor toss to wx) bree adlib toss. bree weather adlib: it's friday, and it's going to be beautiful! the sun is back again, and with a breeze out

warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21! things are looking good for this weekend as well. clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. by have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. by the afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and clouds sabrina: this time of year,

this time of year, a good way to warm up is sharing your home with one of the many animals that are without a family... ramsey subaru of des moines has partnered with the animal rescue league for a special "share the love event" saturday... they will have some adoptable furry friends on hand, with a special reduced adoption fee of just 25-dollars.. that carries over to all a-r-l locations. they hope to find as many homes as possible for pets... all: (reax)

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"now, we are iowa's most accurate forecast with sullivan. certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts" bree weather adlib: put script here in green it's friday, and it's going to be beautiful! the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, warm nicely into the tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear december considering the current average high is 38 and current things are looking as well. clouds will be tomorrow, but we will temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. by sunday morning, we'll have a chilly and with a slight chance of sprinkles. by the

warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and clouds bree toss back. sabrina: in take a look at this today...

sabrina: it seems the old red suit just won't do for this santa in portland... meet "hipster santa"...who has updated his wardrobe to include sport jeans, a sweater, and a man-bun. he posed for pictures with children at a mall thursday. hipster santa is also health conscious. he gives the sleigh a break and tools around on his bike when he's not delivering toys. all: (reax)

well time now for another short break... but when we come back... some local farmers get a first hand view of the help they have provided to needy iowa

welcome back everyone... the holidays can be a stressful time for families across the state. nearly 400 thousand people go hungry in iowa...but that's where local farmers come in. farmers, and dozens of volunteers gathered at the food bank to celebrate a landmark. for the past 5 years, the iowa farm bureau and university of iowa athletics teamed up to donate more than 100 thousand dollars to feed hungry iowans-- that's 400 thousand meals for people across the state. the ceremony was a chance for farmers to get a first-hand look on their impact "as a farmer in iowa, it means to much to us to be able to provide to those situations to meet those hungry needs." elias: if you'd like to help, you can donate non- perishable items to your local food pantry, or drop them off in a collection bin at your local

elias: time for a short break....coming up bree returns with central iowa's most accurate forecast... but first... time for a quick look at traffic... this is i-235 at euclid... [current conditions] good morning

moring iowa in hd. we are iowa's most accurate weather team. good morning iowa starts now " sabrina thanks for joining us on your [day of week] morning, elias: and i'm elias johnson... elias: weather is always first on good morning iowa... iowa's most accurate

meteorologist bree sullivan (adlib toss) bree it's friday, and it's going to be beautiful! the sun is back again, of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21! things are looking good for this weekend as well. clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. by sunday morning, we'll have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. by the afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and

elias: our top story this morning...we hear from the person who helped capture a man now facing murder charges elias: yesterday, michael wanchanic made his first court appearance....he has been charged with two counts of first degree murder... he's accused of killing a des moines couple in their sleep earlier this week... these are the bryon howard belieu. for the couple are saturday... sabrina: and now we know the name of the man who played a crucial role in helping police track wanchanic... chris charron was on woodward academy high basketball elias:

the beige dodge grand caravan everyone had been looking for. local 5's claire powell has his story.

until he stopped at this caseys in woodward- thats when police took over and charron went on to announce the game. gym, is where he got his first thank you. said you may have saved the people at caseys and that was like whoa" "tv that the standoff hours later, watching the stand off brought rushing foward. "theres so many variables in my day that changed what i did how i did it charron will be nothing but humble about the role he played that day...but it's something the family's of the two victims couldn't be more thankful for. "i have no idea why its effecting me, ive heard from both parents of the victims and you know im still trying to figure out how to process that, if i helped in someway, thats good")>> elias: that was claire powell reporting... make sure to stay with local 5 as this investigation continues.

california authorities releasing more information about the victim's of wednesday's mass shooting... sabrina: investigators continue to look for a motive, but have given more details about the 14-victims who died in the shooting. twelve of those killed were county employees, with a wide-range of backgrounds.. one a 37-year-old father of six...along with an 18-year-old woman who had fled from iran to avoid persecution as a christian. those who risked their own lives to get others to safety say the crime scene was surreal. " (lt. mike madden, san bernardino police) "it was unspeakable, the carnage we were seeing. the number of people who were injured and unfortunately already dead, and the pure panic on the face of those individuals that were still in need and needing to be safe."" sabrina: the couple accused in the shooting died in a standoff with police... authorities say they had been in touch with people being investigated by the fbi for international terrorism.

more than 3 thousand rounds of ammunition at their home, 12 pipe bombs and hundreds of tools that could be used to make bombs. sabrina: we're back with meterologist bree sullivan... bree (bree adlibs) bree weather adlib: it's friday, and it's going to be beautiful! the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21! things are looking

on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. by sunday morning, we'll have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. by the afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and clouds elias: a great honor for metro first responders thursday... governor terry branstad stopped by the "carpet one floor and home" ceremony in urbandale, held to honor first responders a retired new york fireman, ed breen, who served during 9/11 presented the owners of the carpet one with a piece of

world trade with a piece of steel from the world trade center. in return, carpet one made a donation to local central iowa first responders and veterans. "it's a life changing thing and for me it's a no brainer and an honor to be part of any small part of helping these folks out who should never anything we can do or i do it. " elias: this is all part of the "building for america's bravest" program, that's an specially- homes for soldiers returning from iraq and afghanistan. carpet one has committed to materials and installation for homes. sabrina we'll take a short break, but morning iowa elias: coming up, its friday, which means a check of new releases....this time with a

sabrina: but before we go...as you get ready to start your day...be safe out on the roads.... des moines police will have mobile radar set up at two locations... one at the ....22- hundred block of woodland - westbound and a second at the....21-hundred block of grand avenue - eastbound so use caution while driving.. avenue - eastbound so use caution while driving.. elias: while we're at it... a quick look at traffic... this is i-235 at mlk... [current conditions] good morning iowa continues after this!

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ahmed and we are iowas most accurate forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. this is good morning iowa." bree weather adlib: it's friday, and it's going to be beautiful! the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21! things are looking good for this weekend as well. clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. by sunday morning, we'll have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. by the afternoon, however,

with a mix of sun and clouds bree toss back. elias: it's friday... time for "local 5 at the movies." elias: first up...a christmas movie with a horror twist... in krampus, a disillusioned little boy turns his back on christmas thanks to his dysfunctional family. little did he know, he was unleashing the anti-claus.... now the family must come together to survive the holidays. krampus is rated p-g-13. all: (reax) sabrina:

all-star cast in the holiday comedy "christmas eve" it's the story of six different groups of new yorkers who get stuck inside elevators stuck inside elevators overnight on christmas eve. with nowhere to go and no one to interact with but each other, all of them are transformed by the events of their long night together. "christmas eve" is rated p-g all:

sabrina elias: we have more good morning iowa coming up we have more good morning iowa coming up right after the break... but first here's what's coming up on "good morning america." "good morning america

morning iowa in hd. we are iowa." sabrina: hawkeye fans are ready for saturday....as the team takes on michigan state for the big ten championship...an d they have a lot at stake.. iowa has finished the season at twelve and oh...plus, the winner will move into the college football playoffs.. elias: amazing and for iowa...all big day in indianapolis. let's check in

see how things are going this morning.. are going this morning, jordan furbee standing outside lucas oil we've got a big game on about 36 hours...a top the iowa hawkeyes and the spartans of more or less a de facto college football quarter final, the winner most likely to make it into the college foiotball playoffs. the hawkeye nation expected to be out here in full force. this is iowa's first time to make it to the big ten championship. an already record setting year could turn out to be even more hostoric. the hawkeyes going for their first ouright big ten title since 1985. the team will arrive later today, no walk through kirk ferentz treating this like any other road game. we'll here from ferentz a little later today, and talk to some

they're giving iowa as in chances to win the big ten. all coming up later on local five news at five six and ten. for now, we'll send it back to you guys in the studio. jordan furbee, local five sports. we are iowa. " elias: kickoff for the big ten championship game will be a 7:17 tomorrow.. you can see that game on fox... sabrina: plus local five will air a half hour special tonight...looking at this iowa against the world mentality with continued coverage through saturday night from indy. elias: time for another short break...but before we go let's get a quick look at traffic...

[current conditions] sam says ??? he's in with central iowa's most accurate forecast next... good morning iowa continues after this! "now, we are iowa's

forecast with meteorologist sam schreier. certified by weatherrate the independent weather experts" bree weather adlib: put script here in green it's friday, and it's going to be beautiful!

and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear skies. not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21! things are looking good for this weekend as well. clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. by sunday morning, we'll have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s with a slight chance of a few morning sprinkles. by the afternoon, however, temperatures should warm back into the 40s with a mix of sun and clouds bree toss back. sabrina elias: a final look at

the top five... all the news you need to know before you head out the door... right after this. before you head out the door... right after this. sabrina:

ve.... sabrina: the man accused of killing a des moines couple in their sleep earlier this week mades his first appearance before a judge thursday. michael wanchanic faces two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of bryon howard and heather belieu. his next court date will be december 14th. funeral services for the couple will be held saturday. elias: in the number two spot this morning... elias: as investigators try to find a motive in wednesday's mass shooting in san bernadino california, more details are coming out about the 14 victims who died in the massacre. twelve of the 14 were county employees, with a wide range of backgrounds including a 37- year-old father of six...and an 18-year-old woman who had fled from iran to avoid persecution as a christian. police say the couple responsible for the shooting had been in touch with people being investigated by the fbi for international terrorism. sabrina: the third thing you need to know before you walk out the door... sabrina: in the wake of

enforcement aretaking steps to better prepare themselves in case of an emergency. story county is one of six sheriff's departments in the state to use the 10-33 program. the program gives them access to surplus military vehicles and equipment. story county also has officers train at the firearm course at least twice a year. elias: number four... elias: a senate approved budget bill that would repeal obamacare and defund planned parenthood passed thursday, will likely pass the house before going to the president's desk...which he will likely veto. democrats also tried to force votes on two gun control measures, one that would expand background checks, and a second to prevent those on the terror watch list from purchasing guns. sabrina: and finally... you'll want to know about this story in the big five... sabrina: and we are just over 36 hours away from the iowa hawkeyes taking the field against michigan state in the big ten championship game. iowa looking to continue its undefeated streak and move on to the college football playoffs. local five will air a half-hour special later today....plus have full coverage and live reports from indianapolis through saturday night. sabrina elias: bree is in with a final look at central iowa's most accurate forecast... bree final weather adlib it's friday, and it's

the sun is back again, and with a breeze out of the southwest, temperatures should warm nicely into the 40s and low 50s. tonight our temperatures dip into the 30s for most of us under mostly clear ies. not bad for december considering the current average high is 38 and current average low is 21! things are looking good for this weekend as well. clouds will be on the increase through the day tomorrow, but we will stay dry with mild temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark here in central iowa. by sunday morning, we'll have a chilly and cloudy start in the 30s have a g good morning, america. >> need assist now, i have shots fired. >> new details in the california shooting rampage. police release new images of the deadly arsenal. thousands of rounds of ammo and a dozen pipe bombs stacked up by

this video shows the ferocious gun battle.