honors his badge number, stephie lee fox 23 news. >>> the iowa department of transportation is about to improvements to i380 i talked with the iowa dot to understand these improvements and get some projected start dates. carol has been a driver for the eastern iowa airport shuttle service for more than 16 years even though she has never been late to drop off or pick up a passenger. >> i've always gotten everybody to the airport on time the traffic on i-380 is an obstacle she battles every day. >> very interesting for four to six 00:00 when people are to cedar rapids and north liberty getting back up. >>> the iowa department of transportation knows carol isn't the only one affected by the traffic. >> here is the problem getting back in the other lane. >> kathy the transportation planner for iowa dot says there are three big improvements coming starting in 2018 an interchange will be created at forever green road this is a coralville. they can reroute to the new path the second will start in 2019 they'll replace all loop ramps on the 80380 interchange with what's called turbine ramps. >>> that's kind of a stacked interchange everybody

projects be nice when they are done but a pain when they are working on it. >> to help your commute the iowa dot is creating resources like quick commuter buses ride shares and a program called highway helper go to cbs2iowa.com to see how you can use these resources. >>> another area the iowa dot is looking to change into 6 branch no date is set yet on this improvement it is still in the planning phases. cbs 2 news and fox 28 will also help you stay ahead of your commute every day you can join the fox 28 core commuter group whatcha' doin? just checking my free credit score at credit karma. what the??? you're welcome. i just helped you dodge a bullet. but i was just checking my... shhh... don't you know that checking your credit score lowers it! just be cool. actually, checking your credit score with credit karma doesn't affect it at all. are you sure? positive. so i guess i can just check my credit score then? oooh "check out credit karma today. credit karma. give yourself some credit." it's a battle of bottom dwellers in the big twelve - and for iowa . >>> it is a battle of bottomdwellers the c

the iowa dot is teaming up with the university of iowa to transform nearly 20 miles of i3 80 into a test zone for automated vehicles. dan mcgee is the director of the national events driving some simulators university of iowa. and says the project's primary purpose is to improve driver safety. >> 95% of car crashes have some sort of human error involved. that's a high number relative these technologies will help reduce them. >> a reduction of up to 80% according to the iowa dot. freight is the focus for this i 83 transformation. but some in the trucking and? industry are not convinced this will improve safety. >> over 75% of the accidents that incur without semi vehicles are the four will vehicles fall. drivers is the idea of being replaced by technology. >> if you read up on the autonomous vehicles that is the driverless technology, ing that will enable those companies to continue to grow and fill some of these positions that there aren't individuals available to fill." automation for more than two decades - and mcgehee is pumping the brakes on technology replacing humans - at least rig

the iowa dot says the crash blocked all around 3:00 this morning. according our traffic cameras traffic is moving through at this time. witnesses say it involved a semi and at least one other car. we spoke with cedar rapids police only a half an hour ago about this crash, but they declined to comment on any injuries. we received several calls about this crash overnight, and we thank you for that. whenever you see news, give us a call on newsline nine. that number is 319-365-9999. you can also email pictures and video to newsroom at kcrg dot com. former leader of communist revolution in cuba.. fidel castro has died at the age of 90. castro ruled cuba for almost a half century before his brother raul took over in 2008. this is video of current president raul castro. last night he announced his older brother died at 10:29 p.m. he ended the announcement by shouting the revolutionary slogan: "towards victory, always!" fidel castro was the face of missile crisis. castro rose to power in 1959. he remained in office until health problems forced him to hand

the iowa dot says the crash blocked all southbound lanes of interstate 380 on the s-curve around 3:00 this morning. and as of 5 this morning.. it was still blocked. witnesses say it involved a semi and at least one other car. police only a half an hour ago about this crash, but they declined to comment on any injuries. we received several calls about this crash overnight, and we thank you for that. whenever you see news, give us a call on newsline nine. that number is 319-365-9999. you can also email pictures and video to newsroom at kcrg dot com. today is another shopping holiday, but with a local emphasis. small business saturday is dedicated to people checking off their lists right here around merchants and volunteers are holding a "shop small saturday" celebration. that celebration is a part of a national campaign started by american express. at the event, shoppers can sign up to win community cash gift certificates. more than 60 businesses agreed to work together to support the initiative. shop small saturday will take place in mount vernon and lisbon today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

the iowa dot is teaming up with the university of iowa to into a test zone. and mcgee is the director of the simulator and says the projects primarily -- primary purpose is to improve safety. >> 95% of car crashes have some sort of human error involved. that's a really high number relative to crash causation. these technologies will help reduce that. >> a reduction of up to 80% of the -- meaning more than 250 lives saved in 2015 alone. some in the trucking industry are not convinced this plan will improve safety. >> almost 75% of the accidents that occur with commercial motor -- motor vehicles are the four vehicles fall. with that reduce accidents? not -- we are just looking at trucks. >> another concern is the idea of being replaced by technology . >> if you read up on the >> currently there is a truck driver shortage and some companies are stalling. some in the industry are looking to technology as the solution. >> if we can move forward with the driverless technology that will enable those companies to grow and fill some of these positions that there aren'

. >>> the head of the iowa dot is now leaving his post. he submitted his resignation no word yet on who the governor plans to appoint to succeed him. >>> now, the iowa supreme court ruled governor tory branstad stayed within his authority when he vetoed funding for two mental health facilities. they argue state law requires iowa for have four facilities. mental health hospitals in clarendon and mount pleasant were shut down democrat state senator matt mccoy says that will end up costing the state. >> whether it is legal or not, closing our mental health institutes costs all iowans, costs employers, costs setting. on this veterans day - loved ones and lawmakers are still waiting for answers - in the case of sargeant brandon ketchu. ketchum.the v-a hospital in to seek help.24-hours later - he took his own life. life.iowa senator joni ernst says she's sent multiple after he went there to seek help. 24 hours later, she took his own life. iowa senator joni ernst said she sent multiple letters and she has yet to receive any response. sergeant ket

a court order tries to stop the iowa dot from giving tickets. some people are trying to capitalize on a ruling last month in which a polk county judge said the dot does not have the authority to enforce most moving violations. they want a judge to order the agency to stop giving tickets. the iowa d-o-t says they plan to multiple reports of gunfire in waterloo. last night -- several chidlren playing inside a home when it was hit by bullets. the house is in the 400 block of dawson street. no one was hurt. earlier yesterday -- shots fired in an alley near west parker and columbia. there were no injuries, but one home was hit there as well. funeral services are held for a woman killed in a crash. the crash happened this month on highway 57 near downtown cedar falls. her cousin, charles brooks, was arrested and charged after police say he was going more the victim's sister says she forgives him... "i can't have any hate in my on my shoulders because i the block has been closed to keep the public safe -- now the building -- is about to be sold. the own

a court order tries to put up the stop sign -- to keep the iowa dot from giving tickets. some people are trying to capitalize on a ruling last month in which a polk county judge said the dot does not have the authority to enforce most moving violations. they want a judge to order the agency to stop giving tickets. the iowa d-o-t says they plan to fight it. the road. this accident serving as a reminder to try not to avoid them. this is the time you're more likely to see deer on the road. they tend to come out more frequently at dawn or dusk. they're bound to be near wooded areas or waterways. if you see a deer on the road, here's your breaks firmly, steer through the collision, and then safely get yourself off the highway, either driving onto the median, or clear to the side on the left." to not swerve on city roads, either, as it may cause a bigger accident than just hitting the deer itself. a cross country runner is recovering after being hit by a deer during a race. it happened over the weekend in pennsylvania. he managed to get up and finish the race with the help of tw

students proposed various changes to the school board on tuesday night.for the complete list - visit our website - cbs 2 iowa dot com.covering the corridor in iowa city, connor morgan, cbs 2 news. just ahead on cbs 2 news,combatting skin cancer -- detect and determine your risk for the number one cancer in the u-s. >> and the storm system that brought rain to the area last night and into this morning has now moved off to the east. we'll tell you what you can cbs 2 this morning - the holiday season is also called the season of giving.how helping out causes a ripple effect and ends up helping you. that's tomorrow on cbs 2 terry's forecast is calling for some sun on black friday - remember. sunscreen!even in ?cloudy skies - dangerous u-v rays can filter through and raise your risk of skin cancer.it's the number one cancer in the u-s. but there's a new weapon in the arsenal against skin cancer - and it's right on your smartphone.apps that can analyze a picture of a mole or spot - and tell you the likelihood that it's cancerous. "obviously if it came back at a higheer number i'd have it checked out by a doctor regard

the iowa dot has several ways to help out during the construction. that will be tomorrow night in a special report. >>> next, fox 28 college football analyst lou stops by to talk about what went wrong for welcome back to fox 28 sports. lou montgomery is in with us to break down all the college football action. let's start with the hawkeyes. disappointing loss yesterday. what kind of stood out to you? >> what i saw saturday was a team that did not come out and want to be great. this team really struggled offensively. then offensively they just couldn't get anything going in surprising for iowa. that has been our bread and butter all yearlong. teams have started to figure out if they can stop iowa's running attack and force him to throw, they have a great opportunity to win and penn state executed that to the t on saturday. >> the most surprising stat you touched on was the iowa running game. penn state rushed for over 300 yards. you don't see that from on a away team. how much of a red flag is that? iowa. if you can't run the football then there is no

the iowa dot says the crash blocked all southbound lanes of interstate 380 on the s-curve around 3:00 this morning. police in the last hour about this crash, but they declined to comment on any injuries. after black friday, it's time for small business saturday. today mount vernon-lisbon merchants and volunteers are holding a "shop small saturday" celebration. that celebration is a part of a national campaign started by american express. more than 60 businesses agreed to work together to support the initiative. those stories and much more are coming up in just a few november 26th starting out with a live look at former cuban leader fidel castro has died. the news of his death was met with cheers in miami. a crash on interstate 380 is affecting traffic right now near downtown cedar rapids. we'll have the latest details. after black friday, it's time for small business saturday. we'll tell you about this year's event supports l you're watching kcrg-tv9. now, from your 24 hour news source, this is the kcrg-tv9 sunday morning news. good morning and thanks for joining us. we begin with fir

month.it allows about 100 kids - hats - gloves and toys for the holiday season.donations can be made online.for that link - visit our website cbs-2-iowa-dot-com. iowa hospitals jumped a full letter grade over the last year. the 2016 premature birth report card gives iowa a "b". that means - only nine-percent of iowa babies are born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. last year cbs 2 news repoted iowa birth is the leading cause of death for newborns. november is prematurity awareness month and november 17th is world prematurity day it's a battle of bottom dwellers in the big twelve - and for iowa state - it's a big game - the cyclones are traveling to kansas this week - and this - is their best chance to get a conference win this season... the jayhawks give up over 200 yards a game on the ground - and the three-headed beast on saturday - on matt campbell's newest depth chart - mike warren, david montgomery, and ke-nay new-wan-goo are all listed as co-starters.. we've got three guys that are doing things at a really positive rate for us - i think you can look at video clips of all our guys - there's some positive things that they've done - i'm a

for a complete list of deals for veterans in the corridor, just go to our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. it's and right now in it's de. degrees.next - we're going to meet one of the more ambitious college students you'll find. how she's doubling her workload - after election night. in your cbs 2 weather first forecast we have... have... shows what's ahead for the next hoursa&- now a live look outside courtesy of our weatherfirst skycama&- a bit of fog in the area this morninga&-temperatures around the areaa&- taking a look at regional temperatures we see highs are mild all around iowa - the regional satellite/radar is keeping conditions quiet - let's move ahead in time by taking a look at the midwest surface mapa&- moving into a closer view with our 'predictor' forecast we see mainly quiet conditions - today's forecast features clear skies & cooler temperatures- tonight's forecast has us looking for mainly clear & chilly conditions- the next three days show more dry and cool weather- our 7 day forecast does bring more cool weather to the areacool weather bring this next woman we're abou

interested in being a part of this can share their thoughts in person or on the phone.we have those details on our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com.covering the iowa city, mellaney moore cbs 2 news live at five. governor branstad is sparking debate over the future of the iowa public employees' retirement system.some conversvative groups suggest replacing the system--known as ipers-- with a defined contribution program - similar to a 4-0-1-k.many wonder whether such a change would meet workers' needs."i am open to considering changes, but i want to assure people that we are not looking at eliminating financial hardships." opponents say public employees should be concerned about any potential plans to change the system.the program currently covers 350-thousand workers. a group on the west side of cedar rapids continues to work toward memorializing the community's resiliance in the wake of the 2008 flood. organizers say it's especially important following the recent flood in september. cbs 2 news reporter joe huisinga joins us now with their progress. organizers of the west side rising memorial project hope to have the sculpture

to weigh in - click the question link on the homepage of cbs 2 iowa dot com. not long after president-elect donald trump won the election - a number of women started organizing a "women's march on washington."that event is set for the day after trump is sworn in.cbs 2 news statehouse reporter steffi lee --was at the capitol with efforts at the state level. "what has happened has happened with the election" heaven chamberlain says while she can't change the outcomes for this year's elections - she feels more motivated than get women of all races, creeds, social economic standards and just get women together."togetherness - in a time where many feel division. organizers are planning a "women's march on washington" through facebook - generating more than two hundred thousand hits and more than five hundred thousand shares."it's motivated people to really see that they have a place in the united states, they are citizens that have a voice, and they need to take action right now."more than one hundred thousand people say they'll attend the event in d.c. - and plan o

heroes. >> that is so cool. >> this year, they will add a virtual reality tour of the vietnam wall to their cbs 2 iowa dot com. coming up - the touching tribute given at a des moines metro school - in honor of the two police officers killed last take a look at our 66 in cedar rapids. >>> good morning. let's go outside. sunrise taking shape in cedar rapids. we are in the 30s as we begin our day together. 38 at iowa city. degrees up in the cedar valley. way up in decorah, 45 currently but way little bit of a southwest brie at nine, it feels like 40 degrees. here is your bus stop school day forecast. 47 as the kids get dropped off. 6 # at lunchtime. 66 this afternoon so very mild air. weak cold front moves through tonight. we drop to the 30s. low 50s friday, saturday. upper 50s for the day on sundayment we'll stay in the monday, mostly sunny with upper 50s tuesday and wednesday. >> thank you. >>> right now, hundreds of iowa students are showing iowa police officers their support. these sixth and seventh graders school yesterday. the students also gave speeches dedicated to iowa's finest. afterward, a moment

voice, your future: the opioid epidemic" this saturday night at 6.you can watch the one hour event on our website, fox 28 iowa dot com. new developments right now -- the president of the iowa jaycees met with mayor ron corbett today to discuss the need for affordable housing. housing.this comes after the road and crestwood drive. hundreds of neighbors expressed concerns including added traffic on edgewood road and water runoff.the development would have also set aside units for the homeless.corbett says he welcomed the dialogue from community volunteers looking to make a difference. "we had a conversation about affordable housing and services for people that are homeless or very low income so we had a very good conversation about the needs cedar rapids that."mayor corbett says cedar rapids has done more to add affordable housing than other corridor communities since the floods of '08but this was not the right place for this project. students at benton community schools -- --are now celebrating the end of "socktober."they collected 2016 pairs of socks for the homeless, trying to get socks from all 50 states. today

the country - five here in iowa.50 officers have been killed because of gun violence. we will keep following the latest developments in the investigation and bring you up-to--the minute information on cbs 2 iowa dot com - and the very latest tomorrow cbs 2 news ten at ten continues now with more on- going coverage 20-16.there are six days until the nation goes to the polls. in these final days of the campaign - democratic presidential candidate hillary clinton and republican rival donald trump are stepping up their visits to iowa. iowa.today former president bill clinton was in waterloo drumming up support for his wife hillary.speaker of the house paul ryan was also in the hawkeye state rallying support for congressman rod blum. the memorial outside the des moines police department - where cards and flowers are piling up outside headquarters. our thoughts and prayers are with the families of officer martin and sergant beminio. tomorrow on cbs 2 this morning - two corridor women are using their creative juices to spread the message of safety in their neighborhood. that's next on c-b-s two news newspreventing suicides for those who serve our country. how one iowan is taking on the by the end of thi

iowa city and cedar falls. falls.if you would like to go rallies tomorrow, we have the information on our website, fox 28 iowa dot com. and before you head to the polls on election day, be sure to join us for a final look at the campaign on election eve. eve.don't miss, iowa in focus - vote 20-16 election special, hosted by political reporter kevin barry.you can watch it monday night at 10:30, right here on fox 28. next on the fox 28 news at nine -- --he may have lead the blocking me ago .. but the iowa city west trojans say they won't forget a team mate and policeman who was tragically killed. putting a wife to work is a very dangerous thing. when i come home and dinner's not ready i go through the roof. grab 'em by the p****". when you're a star, they let you do it. you can do anything. more accusers coming forward to say they were sexually assaulted by donald trump. i'll go backstage before a show... yes.. and everyone's getting dressed. donald trump walked into the dressing room looking women. i'd look her right in that fat ugly face of hers. she ate like a pig. a person who's flat-chested is very hard to be

.>>> one step closer to -- that the ot plans to fight the motion -- d -- dot plans to fight the leaders say it is time to refresh the iowa and -- the iowa mall. the model host events like fashion malls, musicians and thousands travel through every day. see the leaders say they hope to have a permanent stage replaced -- permanent stage, replace pavement and work on sure people can still get through the area while work is underway.this is a project that will cost millions of but leaders say they hope it encourages growth. 06:52:04 this is a signature area of iowa ctiy and we think it's very important that we communicate as a council out committment to the long-term vibrancy of our downtown. encourages growth. >> this is a signature area of iowa city and we think it is important that we communicate as a council hour commute -- our commitment to the long-term vibrancy of downtown. >> reporter: work is expected to start sometime in 2017 or 2018. covering the corridor or and iowa city, mellaney moore, cbs >>> a popular appliance you have in your kitchen right now could have hidden risks. >> this is the control board. this here

investigators are trying to developing story and bring you up-to-the minute information on cbs 2 iowa dot com. the police officer who shot and killed a minnesota man - is now charged with second- degree manslaughter. officer jeronimo yanez shot philandio castile in july. castile's girlfriend was in the car at the time of the shooting.she streamed the aftermath on facebook live. investigators say the officer asked for castile's i-d - he calmly told the officer he was carrying a gun - and a minute later the officer shot castile seven times.yanez will make his first court appearance on friday. cbs 2 news is learning new details in the investigation of a deadly train crash in new . jersey.authorities now say the engineer on the train had undiagnosed sleep apnea. apnea.in september - the train slammed into a terminal at one of the busiest transit hubs in the new york area. investigators say the engineer had no memory of the crash and 114-others were hurt. roughly 15-thousand people use the train station each day. cbs 2 news is learning new information about a dispute over vote-based cover char

depends entirely on donations to help the vets they serve.the food pantry alone helps about 80 vets a weeks you can find out more on our website at cbs 2 iowa dot com. it's and right now in it's de. degrees.still to come -what the iowa hawkeyes need to do - to stay close with number three michigan under the it's now on this morning.and if you're in it's degrees. degrees.up next in sports - the eastern iowa teams that advanced in the state volleyball tournament - heading into day 3 today. switch to centyl of high-speed internet for just $20 a month. that's the speed you need to stream... ...game... ...connect on social media... learn, shop and more with fast in-home wifi. so call 844-565-link. get up to 40 megs of high-speed internet for just $20 a month for one year when bundled with a qualifying home phone plan. speed may not be available in your area. call today. we've just about run out of adjectives to describe the iowa offense this season -- none of them good -- and now the hawks are gearing up for an undefeated michigan team that's not just good -- and not just very good either... look: as gary dolphin told me earlier today -- kirk ferent

first here's a look at the most viewed stories today on kcrg dot-com. stay with your 24 hour university of iowa is turning to crowd- funding to help fund a new diorama at the museum of will display a lion and lioness that may have once spent time together at the former zoo in city park, but their true origin is still unknown. kcrg t-v nine's samantha myers explains that the university is using a website similar to go fund me to help raise 10- thousand dollars. in the museum of natural history, you'll find glass cases full of exotic animals. one exhibit stands out from the rest. 08:48:26;03 "they are one of our most popular exhibits" not for its unique colors two taxidermied lions standing alone in a bare display. 08:48:26;03 "we think it's time they had a proper exhibit of their own." project "lio-rama" is one of three crowdfunding projects the university of iowa launched wednesday. 09:07:47;16 ""many of our researchers particularly perhaps in the medical sciences have large federal grants that are available to them, but the goldrush platform really allows us to target much smaller" " " over th

and here's our question of the day.will the latest f-b-i email controversy affect your vote for president?to answer- go to cbs 2 iowa dot com -- click on the question of the day link and cast your vote. more to the three private companies in charge of iowa's medicaid privatization. the legislative services agency says one of the factors for the rising rates is beause of prescription drug costs - such as epipens and drugs to treat hepatitis c.the governor's chief of staff says the state will still save money by moving to managed care. "we believe that the one hundred ten million savings that was budgeted for will still exist because that is what the state's actuaries have said as w services."the health policy oversight committee has met several times at the capitol to address ongoing problems with medicaid managed care. they'll meet again this december. now ten at ten continues with a look at tonight's other stories across the corridor. as many eastern iowans struggle with healthcare costs - one cedar rapids man is launching a local campaign to help out.the name of his project is c-r care-a-van and the idea is to give ou

for more information on the study - you can visit our website.. cbs 2 iowa dot com. more people are wearing their the wheel now.the national highway traffic safety administration says 90 percent of drivers and front-seat passengers wore their seat belts in the car in june. it's at an all-time high, up from 89 percent last year. the administration also says as far as safety features go - the seat belt is the single most important...above air bags and emergency brakes. in 2015 - seatbelts saved nearly 14-thousand lives. iowa roads have been especially dangerous this year traffic deaths. and half of those deaths were from ?not wearing a seatbelt. last year 3-hundred-20 people were killed in traffic crashes. this year that number is already at 3-hundred-51. if the trend continues by the end of the month that number could be closer to four hundred. a reminder to be careful driving for the thanksgiving holiday as it is one of the busiest times of the year to be on the road. black friday and cyber monday shoppers, there is so much information to sift through it's hard to kno

might lead police to those responsible, call iowa city crime stoppers at the number on your screen. (319) 358-tips.that number is also on our website - cbs 2 iowa dot com. the case against a minnesota officer accused of killing an unarmed black man moves forward. forward.cbs two news reporter stephanie johnson is at the breaking desk with the new developments. yeah jenee-- officer jeronimo yanez will actually be in court later today.he' turned himself in yesterday and was degree manslaughter in the shooting death of philando cast. castile.his last moments were live-streamed by his girlfriend on facebook.yanez is charged with manslaughter and two felony counts of dangerous discharge of a firearm.if convicted officer yanez could be spend up to twenty years in prison according to the star tribune a local newspaper in minneapolis--the charges against yanez are the first of their kind filed against an officer in modern minnesota history. history in the making now.linn county accomplished a ?first in november when it elected its first african american county supervisor. supervisor.a large group of mostly african american students from washington and jeff

keep is up to date with the current trends in law enforcement community members who are interested in being a part of this can share their thoughts our website, fox 28 iowa dot com. just ahead on the fox 28 news at nine --the u.s. has a target on it's back and we have to be much more carerful.how yesterday's attack at ohio state is raising new calls for a crackdown on immigration from countries swarming with terror weatherfirst team coverage -- continues now with meteorologist rebecca kopelman and rebecca you've been looking at some of the recent history behind november next on the fox 28 n ninethey are citizens that have a voice."we'll introduce you to the iowa women joining a national movement to send a message just days after america inaugurates its next president --when the fox 28 news at nine abdul artan -- humans of ohio team coverage continues now on this attackwith fox 28 news anchor scott sanborn-- scott, this is re-igniting the talk of immigration on capitol hill. that's right, kelly. be clear that the suspect killed on the ohio state campus was a refugee ?legally? living in the u-s.he came to america from somalia -- a known hotbed for islamic terr

anybody from the streets of iowa city having frostbite and certainly not dying in the last two that.the shelter house says the easiest way to give is online.we have a link at cbs 2 iowa dot com.mellaney moore, cbs 2 news, live at five. the herbert hoover presidential library-museum is bringing ?back its ?tree mellaney moore cbs 2 news live at 5 bringing back the tree exhibit . this year's theme is timeless toys. some of the trees in the exhibit include a barbie tree, a monopoly treat, tree and much more. the exhibit's curator says that watching the reactions is the best part. >> people are excited in there is a lot of nostalgia. people walk up and they see a tree and they say, i remember that toy, that was my favorite. or, i remember my brother or sister had that one. >> reporter: you can see the exhibit from now through january 2. >>> let's check in with chief meteorologist terry swails . you mentioned that is snowing that's right. we have had some snow showers. we just stuck our stand -- our hands out. the december snowflakes are tender and won't accumulate much in eastern iowa. you can see right now that what is out there continues to spend southeast. we will track th

website to take donations for the families of killed.you can make contributions to one family or both in any amount you wish. to find out how- head to our website - cbs 2 iowa dot com. one of those officers - grew up right here in the corridor. seargant tony beminio attended iowa city west high - where he was a stand out football player and wrestler.cbs 2 news spoke with one of his former west high teammates. just doens't go away and even today, when i got the text from my wife -- i teared up quite a bit. it touched me and it touched everybody else. else.sargeant beminio was a state wrestling champion at iowa city west in 1996 -- the next year - he helped west win a state championship in football -- as a captain. while both officers led different lives - they also shared several similarities. graduated from simpson college in des moines. a lot of people on campus are now in mourning. professors who knew the men say they were dedicated to their work and thier passion for criminal justice studies showed through their school work. "the fact that both of them were our graduates because we've had this program for a lot of years and we've had all kinmds of graduates,

cedar rapids you can vote until 5:00 and in iowa city, the next 24 hours which could change your vote for president? to answer - go to our website cbs 2 iowa dot com - and click on the question of the day tab. don't forget - though - our ballots just presidential picks. long-time senator chuck grassley is facing patty judge in a senate race. grassley has held the seat for decades - but - after he refused to hold hearings for president obama's supreme court nominee - patty judge entered the race. as we told you last half hour- that seat is among several democrats hope to turn blue. meanwhile - republican lawmakers are on the trail - hoping to sway voters for several seats. congressman rod blum is campaigning hard to and avoid handing it over to democrat monica vernon. both have been touring their district - including cedar rapids - dubuque - marshalltown and waterloo. today - blum and senator joni ernst will hold a meet and greet from 11:30 to 12:15 at m-j's restaurant in marion. opposition is growing to a measure in iowa city. according to the press citizen - a local activists filed for measure c - getting more than 700 signatures which forced

you can find a list of the recalled cheeses on kcrg dot com. an iowa native is about to become the oldest woman to go into space. today, nasa astronaut peggy whitson will head to space at the age of 56. she grew up in beaconsfield, a small town in southwest iowa. this is her third trip to the international space station. this time, she astronauts will spend five months on the station doing research. now for a quick check on your weather with meteorologist kaj o'mara. will likely be tied or broken in many areas this afternoon as temperatures warm into the 70-75 range. plan on gusty south wind to accompany the warm air. tonight, a remarkabl look likely with lows around 60. however, this will not last as our powerful cold front makes progress through the area later tomorrow morning. we will likely fall to around 40 by sunset, so ensure you have a jacket with you in a car when you leave tomorrow morning . in the wake of this front, the coolest air of the season will pour into the region as lows fall well down into the 20s and highs struggle to make 40 both

host a thankgiving dinner at a location south of gilbert street.we have all the information on our website--cbs two iowa dot com. cbs 2 news is learning new details on the construction of the coralville arena.according to the gazette - the city will keep ownership and sporting venue.the arena will have more than 62-hundred seats - and is expected to open in the summer of 20-19.in june - the iowa ecomomic development authority approved a 12-million dollar commitment to the project. new tonight at six --the wehrenberg theater in cedar rapids will soon be under new management.the gazette reports that marcus theaters has signed an agreement to acquire the wehrenberg chain.wehrenberg has 14 locations in the midwest - including the galaxy 16 theater on council northeast.marcus says those theaters will retain the wehrenberg name. later this week, students from two iowa high schools will march in the chicago thanksgiving day parade. cbs2 news anchor kelly d'ambrosio is here to tell us who to watch for thursday... friday we introduced you to the first school with the honor... williamsburg high.in tonight's beyond th

go online furthering the iowa city area or johnson county.for more details about the buy here holiday blitz, including which stores are participating, go to our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. it's and right now in it's degrees. degrees.still to come - how the their last rivalry trophy game of the season.in your cbs 2 weather first forecast we have... - your planner shows what's ahead for the next hoursa&- now a live look outside courtesy of our weatherfirst skycama&- a bit of fog in the area this morninga& -temperatures around the areaa&- taking a look at regional temperatures we see highs are mild all around iowa - the regional satellite/radar is keeping conditions quiet - let's move ahead in time by taking a look at the midwest surface mapa&- moving into a closer view with our 'predictor' forecast we see mainly quiet conditions - today's forecast features clear skies & cooler temperatures- tonight's forecast has us looking for mainly clear & chilly conditions- the next three days show more dry and cool it's now on this morning.and if you're in it's degrees.up next in sports, hawkeye seniors are getting ready to say good-bye to kinnick stadium - how that could play a

there is a go- fund-me set up to help her -- you can find all the details on kwwl dot com. an iowa man agrees to a plea deal in the traffic death of a 15-year- old girl. 30-year-old jeffrey bulechek pleading guilty to homicide by vehicle-reckless driving and serious he admitted to driving while intoxicated in december of 2013 --when he ran a stop sign in johnson county and collided with a car which had three teens inside. one the teens, a 15-year-old girl from indiana, was killed in the crash. a man facing charges in a homicide agrees to a plea deal 30-year-old orlando moore, jr., of waterloo, pleading guilty to robbery. those charges lowered from first degree murder. moore was arrested in 2012 after a shooting at his home in the 300 block of albany street. responding officers found then 26-year-old anthony gardner's body. investigators believe gardner was shot because of an argument involving money. moore's sentencing is set for december 5. a day care provider is now facing attempted murder charges after apparently trying to hang a minneapolis police say a parent dropping off her

is there anything you could learn in the next 24 hours which could change your vote for president? to answer website cbs 2 iowa dot com and click on the question of the day link. "here's a live look a& terry will another look at your weather first forecast when live at 5 comes back. first - a look at what's coming up new tonight at six. this is scott sanborn, the new, unique way you can get to the polls on election day that won't cost you anything. that story and more, all new >>> here is the cbs evening news tonight. trump and clinton make their arguments to voters with the world watching. we will look at where the electoral map stance and look at minority voters in key battleground states and we will have bob schaffer and dog -- john dickerson with their state of the race. all of that tonight on the cbs evening news.>>> the latest internet craze is called the mannequin challenge. people freeze in place and that is really. one twitter caught a high school with this fun and impressive way with people frozen in place across the entire school. even celebrities have been getting in on the action. comedian kevin hart

the rebels rallied and repeated in class a -- next on cbs 2. 2."cbs 2 news connects with you.call us at 1-800-222-kgan email us at news at cbs 2 iowa dot comconnect with us on >>> from the terrorism alert desk in washington, dc, i am jonathan elias. simultaneous attacks by isis have been foiled. this one was in kosovo and macedonia. there were explosive devices, weapons and even in mosul, iraqi forces are stopping their advance because of bad weather. it has been one month since the offensive to recapture the city has been started. militants are putting up a fish part -- fierce fight to do everything they can to keep control of the city. >>> and new propaganda video released by isis encourages homegrown terror attacks in australia. the melbourne airport and the st. paul's cathedral are why are you checking your credit score? i wanna see if it changed. credit scores don't change that much, do they? really? i'll take it. sir, your credit... -is great right? when was the last time you checked? yeah, i'd better check my credit score. here, try credit karma. it's free. all right. no more surprises. for three straight seasons, gladbrook-reinebck has mad

was found.if you know who this child is or and other information - call the number on your screen.you can website cbs 2 iowa dot com. in cedar rapids - solid waste angency site number onewhich is better known as mount trashmore - is arguably the best view in town.and next year - it could be opening to the public.the linn county solid waste agency has proposed a lookout near the summit.the 743-thousand dollar proposal includes a gazebo - landscaping and some work on people would have to sign in at the landfill scale house in order to acess the look out but this is just the start of a more extensive plan. "the thing to remember is this is still going to be a working compost yard waste drop off facility as well as a recycleing facility but once we get the overlook completed the next phase will be putting in trails, we hope to have walking trails and mountain biking trails, that will be the next phase so people can get up here on their own." 14 a public hearing on the proposal has been set for december 20-th at the linn if aproved they hope to start work on the project next spring. it's and right now in it's degree

the rally. trump left iowa for minnnesota. and for all the latest in election coverage -- you can visit our website -- kwwl dot com. you can join us t 20-16 special -- highlighting hillary clinton and donald trump. coming up next -- it was a barn- burner in the twin cities as the vikings and lions would go to overtime to settle their north division show-down -- plus -- we'll hear from the hawkeyes after a rough night in pennsylvania as they look to turn things around with second ranked michigan coming to town -- mark woodley joins us next. at the beginning of the season -- people were talking about a repeat trip to indianapolis -- now this team sits in danger of missing the post-season entirely -- after getting trounced by penn state last night -- the hawks sit at five wins with just three games left to go -- and two of those come against ranked opponents -- the nittany lions destroyed iowa on the ground out- gaining them 359 to 30 -- and re-grouping next week isn't an 18 point underdog at home to second ranked michigan -- and they know it -- we've really got to come together this week as a team and killers, just g

the home. for more information head to this story on our website kcrg dot com thanks, phil. the shelter house in iowa city is still looking for a location for its emergency winter shelter. its website still lists it at the t-m-one building on boyrum street - but that is last year's location. the shelter house says it is close to having a new hopes to announce that soon. today the union representing cedar rapids police came out in full support of the officer who shot a man during a traffic stop. officer lucas jones pulled over jerime mitchell early on november 1st. it led to some kind of altercation, where officer jones shot mitchell. mitchell's vehicle eventually crashed in a parking lot on the coe college campus, not far from downtown cedar rapids. his family says the incident left him paralyzed. bargaining union said it doesn't have more information than what the public has. it also said, "knowing the hiring standards of this department, the training required... and knowing officer jones... we feel confident that the grand jury will return a no bill." local attorney peter riley from tom riley law f

the trot begins and ends at 805 2nd street southeast - a couple blocks from newbo. you can still register last minute - we have their information on our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. http://social.macys.com/parad e/2016/lineup/ it's and you're watching cbs 2 this morning...and if you're in it's degrees.the holiday season is the holiday season is also called the season of giving. how helping out can cause a ripple effect that ends up called the season of giving. cbs 2 news reporter mellaney moore explains how helping out could help you. the johnson county crisis center operates a 24 hour crisis line, chat and text, a mobile crisis outreach program, the largest food bank in the county and rent and utility assistance.the services impact thousands of johnson county residents each year and that takes a lot of resources.sara sedlacek, crisis center communication 07:03:37 we get over 43 percent of our income from donations from the community. sedlacek says generally, a third of donations come in a single month.07:04:12 we usually start seeing a little bit of a spike in november, but the number usually triples in decemberpeople say it feels good to give and there are reaso

the call and we're going to do that. that.we will continue to monitor this story all day long..stay with us on air and online at cbs 2 iowa dot com for the latest developments. the 37-year-old man at the center of an officer-involved shooting is now fighting his life at u-i-h-c. u-i-h-c.police say 37-year old jerimie mitchell was pulled over before attacking an officer.the officer fired his weapon -- and mitchell's car hit another police car responding to the incident. this morning as mitchell remains in critical condition - his family says this was totally out of his character. n-double a-c-p cedar rapids branch president dedric doolin says he's been talking to cedar rapids police chief wayne jerman.doolin says he just wants all the facts surrounding the incident to ? >>> welcome back to "cbs this morning.? coming up in this half hour, it's been just over two years since we lost actor and comedn his wife susan schneider williams is with us today in our toyota green room and there in the purple. hello! ahead, why she believes a type of dementia is responsible for his death. time to show you some of the morning's headlines fro

iowa dot com. check out this incredible video we caught of the supermoon on display last night here in eastern iowa. it's said to be the brightest moon in almost 69 years!!a supermoon happens whenever the moon's orbit reaches it's closest point--at the same you missed it - you can still see it again tonight!make sure to send us your photos of the super moon on facebook it's and right now in it's de. degrees.coming up - it was the kick that sent shock-waves across the nation.the head hawkeye talks about game winning field goal that helped iowa upset michigan. it's now on this morning.and if you're in it's degrees. degrees. the two big stars in saturday night's shocking upset win in at longhorn, tonight's special: great steak pairings. a center cut sirloin with a choice of bacon-wrapped shrimp, baby back ribs, or parmesan crusted chicken. you can't fake steak. crazy things happen in college football - and on saturday night - kinnick got crazy - d - three straight home losses - a blowout last week in happy valley - 24-point underdogs to michigan - none of that mattered to the hawkeyes... after falling

see the highlights next on cbs 2 sports. us at news at cbs 2 iowa dot comconnect with us on facebook at facebook/kgan cbs 2. from the terrorism alert desk in washington, i'm larry smith.a raid in france has lead to five arrests.authorities the suspects had >>> terror rhythm alert. a raid in france has led to five arrests. the suspects pledged allegiance to isis and were planning some kind of attack in france. police found guns and ammunition. >>> the anti isis coalition is going after those in iraq and sear y and using a spy plane to do it that can fly 70,000 feet in the air and get pictures and information to ground crews information to the bomber types so when they go out, they have the best information about where they are. >> the information from the surveillance efforts is key to surveillance efforts is key to helping jets from the z2z24z4zzzzz z z1212fz z2z24z4zzzzz z z1212fz y24zzy y12fy iowa said goodbye to a number of senior stalwarts today - guys >>> now cbs 2 sports with pat moroney. go-b seasons, it will be a class remembered for one thing a

dot com. the state of iowa is working to come up with a way to determine which schools are doing well - and which ones aren't. it's asking for input from educators around the state before a new law fully takes effect next year. and the future of a small community in southeast iowa is uncertain after a key that's the goal behind "the every student succeeds act." president obama signed the law last year. it's a revision of no child left behind. the biggest change is that the new education law gives more power to the states. students- specifically those who attend struggling schools. under no child left behind districts had to set aside money to provide free tutoring to low income students. it also forced schools to bus kids to higher performing schools if their parents asked. with the new federal law, fewer kids are eligible for free tutoring, and students can't transfer out of struggling schools, unless they did so last year. kcrg-tv9's jordee kalk joined us in the studio. jordee, what's the timeline for implementing the every child succeeds act will fully roll out next school year. but before tha

iowa, we are awaiting our first results in just a few minutes. minutes.we'll bring those to you as they come in on the bottom of the screen and on our website fox 28 iowa dot com.and we'll be back to check out some of the key races here in the corridor coming up in about 10 minutes, kelly? fox 28 news is also monitoring tonight's results with the candidates.incumbents and challengers are anxiously awaiting to see who the monitoring tonight's results waiting to see who the winners and losers will be. we continue tonight's team coverage with fox28 news joe huisinga with the bluhm campaign. >> i'm at the best western in dubuque where congressman rod bluhm party is going on. there are a few party that have filtered in in the last 30 minutes. there are a few tvs and everyone is keeping a close eye on it watching all the results as they come in. they are excited for those first results coming in for the first district. we have congressman bluhm against monica vernon. right now everyone is confident and when i spoke with congressman rod bluhm he said he was confident in what his campaign has done this electoral cycle and he is ready to move on and get back to was

that leads us to the question of the day.what do you think president-elect trump's top priorities should be in his first 100 days?to answer- go to cbs 2 iowa dot com and cast your vote! new at noon - least 82-thousand dollars are missing from muscatine county's jail accounts. the iowa d-c-i requested an investigation after an assistant jail administrator was fired earlier this year. officials looked at ledgers from 2013 to this year. the auditor says thejail records are inadequate - so they can't figure out where the the money went.prosecutors will review investigation is necesary. this week- protests are happening all over the nation. right now - a 20 year old man faces reckless endangerment and possibly risking a catastrophe charges - for flying a drone over protestors. protestors.it happened in center city philadelphia.as a group of 300 protestors marched this week - ranting against police injustice - a drone appeared out of no where. a swat team took over - all precautions taken - not knowing why the drone was there. lesson - if you have drone - be smart about when and where to use it. today - the ragbrai community is mourning one of thier

than 76-thousand dollars.if you'd like to volunteer -- go to the salvation army website.we've placed a link to it on our website - cbs 2 iowa dot com. now ten at ten continues with a look at tonight's other stories across the corridor. in cedar rapids -- hundreds of at other top stories across the corridor in cedar rapids prepare thanksgiving meals for their neighbors. the volunteers packed and if you'd like to help next year -- we have all the information you need to sign up on our website -- cbs 2 next year we have that information that you need to sign up on our website at cbs2iowa.com. even with the cloudy skies and cold temperatures more than 1600 people laced up their sneakers and turned out for the cedar rapids turkey trot. the annual event kicked off this morning in the new bohemia district. proceeds hel >> to corridor schools grabbed national attention this morning. watching pants from mount vernon and williamsburg. in the chicago thanksgiving day parade. as we first reported both bands have been practicing for months . this is the first time either one has been selected to march in a national parade. >> many corridor

the secretary of state's website. we've put a link to that page with our 'what you need to know' story on kcrg dot com. a lot of people voted early in iowa, but there will still be lines today. kcg us live from cedar rapids. phil, what has the turnout looked like so far? plenty of iowans vote early, but for the 60% of iowans heading to the polls between 7 this morning and 9 pm, some other questions could remain. eastern iowans will get to pick 3 candidates to represent them in washington d.c. that includes a senate seat where six-term republican incumbent chuck grassley is up congressiona l district, which covers cedar rapids, waterloo and dubuque, one-term republican incumbent rod blum is running against democrat monica vernon. iowa's second district is southeast iowa, including iowa city and davenport. five-term democratic incumbent dave loebsack is facing republican christopher peters. polling locations are open across the state and they are open until 9 pm. you can find your location to vote on the secretary of state's website. you can also register up and down the ballot today, a lot of focus is on what could be a historic president

the price of crude oil turns around. in iowa, the cheapest gas we could find this morning is in ankeny. gas-buddy-dot- com says people there are filling up for 1-81 a gallon. good news for guacamole lovers... avocado supplies are recovering and prices are expected to come down over the next several weeks. a shortage pushed doubled prices... and in some cases... tripled them... from a year ago. retailers were struggling to find them after a strike in mexico. guacamole from the menu. an n-f-l player ends his national anthem protest. broncos linebacker brandon marshall says he'll be standing for the anthem going forward. he says he's been encouraged by what he's seen and heard since the protest started a few months ago. he says the denver police department will now review its use of force policy. he says he'll now stand for the anthem -- not because everything is perfect but because of the countless people dream of taking the field at lambeau. few ever get the chance this squirrel did. a rodent in the end zone stopped play during the packers colts game. it made the most of its time on the n-f-l stage. s