law officers caught up with h 25-year-old david hoffman yesterday afternoon on the santee sioux indian reservation. that's when he reportedly turned the gun on himself. hoffman had been the focus of an intense manhunt since tuesday afternoon when a niobrara police officer tried to arrest him on warrants for burglary and theft. hoffman grabbed the officer's gun and fled o o foot. niobrara schools and some businesses were loed down. niobrara state park was also closed while officers searched cabins and other buildings. hoffman refused to surrender when found on the reservation wednesday and shot himself, according to the fbi, which says no officers were injured. french polole shot and killed a knife-wielding man wearing a fake explosives belt outside a police station in paris today. police say the man carried a claim of responsibility written in arabic. the incident came one year, almost to the minute, after a deadly attack on the paris offices of french hebdo" by two isismic extremists. the paris prosecutor's offffe says it is opening a terrorism investigation into today's incident. a h

afternoon as the suspect, 25-year-old david hoffman, of santee, nebraska, escaped police custody. as he made his escape investigators say hoffman grabbed the officer's gun. when he was last seen, hoffman was on foot. as a precaution authorities put the niobrara state park on lockdown. they also locked down schools in the niobrara school district late in the afternoon, the nebraska state patrol was escorting children, and teachers, to their cars after school was dismissed. a message over the school intercom advised everyone to stay in their homes for the night as the manhunt continues. the knox county sheriff says hoffman is a native american male, measuring 5-feet, 10-inches tall, weighing 150-pounds. he has a tattoo on his adam's apple. hoffman was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, and dark pants. if you have any information about hoffman's whereabouts, contact the knox county sheriff at (402) 288-4261. the ongoing investigation into the cause of a small plane crash near pender, nebraska continues. columbia, missouri on sunday and was headed for sioux city. now, the na

jessica rae: we have an update to the man hunt in northeast nebraska david hoffman has been found... and is in critical condition at a nebraska hospital. according to the a-b-c station in omaha... welding company skycam hd. we have some light mixed precipitation passing through. visibilities are currently limited to less than a mile for most of us with the worst drizzle/fog combination being reported in northeast nebraska. temperatures are in the 30s. we have a light wind from the east and southeast.here's the stormcast hd where this morning we have cloud cover, fog, , and drizzle. a system an opportunity at a rain and snow mixture. this will transition completely over to snow tonight as colder air moves in. we can expect a brutally cold weekend with high temperatures barely making it into the double digits. snow totals around the area cumulative from tonight and tomorrow should be reported between 1 and 3 inches. here's the 7 day forecast. jessica rae scott: jessica rae: we have an update to the man hunt in northeast welding company skycam hd. we have some light mixed precipitation

federal anantribal authorities were trying to take david hoffman into custody on the santee reservation when he shot himself. the 25-year-old was wanted for disarming a police officer... pointing the gun at the offic and then fleeing. hoffman was previously facing charges for burglary and theft. no law enforcement officers were jessica rae: it's one of the most visible actions taken by law enforcement officials. the high speed chase. but how those pursuits unfold, can change from chase to chase. abc9 news reporter bria bell has more "the state protool takes every pursuit very, very seriously," said farley. last year, sioux city had a total of 39 pursuits that involved law officials. anytime vehicles gain high speeds, it can be dangerous for those driving or anyone nearby. iowa state trooper, john farley says their procedures are written to ensure safety and that troopers are thoroughly equipted to handle high intense situations. "and that's why i think that we have a very well written policy about pursuits and how seriously we do take them. every trooper know the legal and policy side o

after authorities say 25 year old david hoffman, of santee, shot himself, while federal and tribal police were attempting to take him into custody. hoffman was on the run after assaulting and disarming a niobrara police officer. he's currently in a nebraska hospital. jessica rae: over the weekend, a suspect fled from authorities , took them on a high speed chase, and then crashed his car into a downtown business... iowawatate patrol wawainvolved in thth chase... but different law agencies handle those situations differently. iowa state patorl procedure states, "officers ll, whenever possible, seek alternative apprehending suspects vehicle pursuit trooper john farley says he knows these situations are but he and fellow troopers are well equipped. trooper trained at the academy level in pursuit driving and the techniques that go along with it, but then we do every other year...every trooper goes through pursuit driving otocols," said farley. jessica rae: sioux city police department's policy takes another approach by stating... "officers will, whenever possible, seek alternative methods of

northeast nebraska has died from a self- inflicted gunshot wound.the search for 25- year- old david hoffman began in niobrara tuesday afternoon... after hoffman assaulted a police officer who was trying arrest him... and then stole the officer's gun.yesterday (wednesday) hoffman was found on the santee sioux reservation where federal and tribal officers once again tried to arrest him.they say hoffman shot himself. he was taken to a hospital where he later died. investigation. the agency says no officers fired their weapons during the attempted arrest. 3 3 kentucky senator rand paul made a stop in sioux city today. 3 about 50 people gathered at the wilbur aalfs library for the candidate's meet and greet. paul says america's debt is threatening national security... and added if elelted, he won't send americans to war without a a te in congress. he also believes this week's executive orders issued by president obama on gun control are unconstitutional... and dangerous. 3 "so we should do everything we can to stop this. not only because i think gun control doesn't fix the problem, criminals ten

. >> yeah, we never -- his name is detective david hoffman. [ laughter ] and we never, ever point to the fact that he's a dog. he drives cars. [ laughter ] >> seth: when n shows up, you go, oh, that's a cop in the k-9 unit with a dog. and then you realize, no, he's a detective. >> no, he's just somebody's partner, david hoffman. [ laughter ] so, yeah, things like that. you have to play it so straight. because your instinct is to be like, look how funny this is right here. but you can't do that. i especially can't do it, because i'm -- i'm like, you know, i'm angie tribeca. >> seth: you're angie tribeca. you're one of the great names in the show. there's also jay geils, your partner. >> yes. >> seth: another friend of ours. >> hayes macarthur. >> seth: the wonderful hayes macarthur, you guys are very funny together. >> thank you. >> seth: that's excellent. >> there's danny tanner. >> seth: danny tanner, great. >> that's a "full house" reference. there's dr. scholl's. >> seth: great. >> there's just -- every name is delightful. >> seth: yeah, a full -- like you never miss a chance to l

3 3 the search for 25- year- old david hoffman began in niobrara tuesday afternoon... after hoffman assaulted a police officer who was trying to arrest him... and stole the officer's gun.yesterday (wednesday)... hoffman was found on the santee sioux reservation where federal and tribal officers once again tried to arrest him.they say hoffman shot himself to avoid arrest. he was taken to a hospital where he later died. the f- b- i is leading the investigation... but says no officers fired their weapons. 3 3 sioux city's new children's museum is getting ready for its opening day.the launchpad children's museum on pearl street will officially open february 11th. but members will have a chance to take a sneak peek before the official opening the weekend before.museum director bob fitch says most of the hands- on museum's exhibits are nearly complete. 3 "very exciting, cause we're on track to open on february 11th, that'll be our ribbon to the public. construction is about 99% done and exhibit installation is about 80% done and we've come unbelievably far just this week."a

over. 3 3 and tonight that story is first on fox. 3 authorities have been hunting for 25 year old david hoffman since he assaulted a niobrara police officer who was trying to arrest him yesterday... stealing the officer's gun.tonight the f-b-i confirmed there's been a shooting on the santee reservation that took place officials were trying to take a person into custody.they say the person refused to surrender and allegedly shot himself. he was critical condition.while not identifying hoffman as the suspect... an f-b-i spokesperson did stress that residents in the area were no longer in danger. 3 a spencer teen is facing charges of arson tonight after a fire tuesday morning destroyed a home.that fire broke out just before 3- 30 tuesday morning in spencer.18- year- old bianca watkins is charged with 2nd degree arson and 2 counts of animal abuse... acacsed of setting that fire.no injuries were reported... but the home received heavy smoke, fire and water damage. 3 3 the battle between iowa and south dakota over sioux city's speed cameras is intensifying.in 2014... south dakota passed a law that bl

the f-b-i confirms david hoffman shot himself while police were trying to take him into custody yesterday on the santee reservation. jenna: f-b-i and knox county officials say the 25-year- old died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. officials says no law enforcement officers fired their weapons during the encounter. hoffman had been on the run from authorities since tuesday when he disarmed an officer in niobrara, threatened him with the weapon... and then fled. hoffman's body will undergo and autopy and the gun he used is being tested, as well. tim: all miners stuck in an underground elevator at a central new york salt mine ovnight have been rescued. the miners were beginning their shift around 10 wednesday night when that elevator became stuck. emergency workers made contact with the miners by radio before the rescue effort began. crews managed to blankets keeping miners warm during the rescue operation. then -- great news. news. "extremely relieved and happy to say they're out. all 17 miners that were stuck in the shaft in the elevator have been safely removed." the mine owned by car

it's believed 25-year old david hoffman may have left the area. the arrest warrant says hoffman burglary and theft. voters in the iowa lakes community college service territory will head to the polls early next month to decide the fate of a 16-million dollar bond referendum. one of the informational meetings is going on right now until 7:00 p-m at the campus in spirit lake. another is scheduled for tomorrow from 5 until 7 p-m in spencer. chief meteorologis t ron demers joins us with the forecast. a mix of precipitation made its way across siouxland today with a dusting of accumulation for some of us. as the heavier precipitation lifted to the north, drizzle and fog took over and that will continue into tonight. our lows will be close to that ever- important 32 degree mark tonight so just be careful of the possibility of some slick conditions by thursday morning. by later on thursday, our next surge of comes our way and this will give us the chance of some light snow developing from thursday afternoon into thursday night and continuing into friday a

law officers caught up with 25-year-old david hoffman yesterday afternoon on the santee sioux indian reservation. that's when he reportedly turned the gun on himself. hoffman had been the focus on an intense manhunt since tuesday afternoon when a niobrara police officer tried to arrest him on warrants for burglay and theft. authorities say hoffman took the officer's gun, pointed it at the officer, then fled on foot. the wife of republican presidential candidate mike huckabee stumped for her husband yesterday in sioux city. janet huckabee visited the "yards shooting range", where she spoke with supporters and took a few shots. mrs. huckabee says she agrees that background checks are important in registering gun owners, so they can focus on americans with mental health issues. but, she says president obama's executive orders to tighten gun ownership laws only hurt current gun owners. it's the final countdown to opening day of the launchpad children's museum in downtown the project has been in the works for several years. workers are now putting the final touches on exhibits like the wa

police were hunting for 25 - year - old david hoffman... saying he assaulted a niobrara police officer who was trying to arrest him tuesday... stealing that officer's gun.last night the f - b - i confirmed there was a shooting on the santee reservation right near niobraraafter federal and tribal officials were trying to take a person into custody.the f - b - i says the person refused to surrender and supposedly shot himself. he was taken to the hospital in critical condition.no one identified hoffman as that person... but an f - b - i spokesperson did say people who live around 3 a spencer teenager is facing charges of arson this morning after a fire destroyed a home tuesday.the fire broke out just before 3 - 30 tuesday morning at a home on third avenue west in spencer.18 - year - old bianca watkins is charged with second degree arson and two counts of animal abuse... accused of setting that fire. no one was hurt... but the home got heavy smoke... fire... and water damage.that's all i've got for >>> so here is my impression of the white hou

it's believed 25-year old david hoffman may have left the area. the officer was trying to arrest hoffman at the low-income housing units in niobrara about one 'o clock yesterday afternoon when hoffman disarmed him and made his break. the nebraska state patrol and other agencies joined the search for hoffman as niobrara schools and some businesses were locked down. officers searched cabins and other buildings at niobrara state park, but there was no sign of hoffman, who is from santee. niobrara state park reopened the arrest warrant says hoffman is charged with burglary and theft. anyone with information about hoffmann's whereabouts is urged to call the knox county sheriff's office. investigators say it could take caused a single-engine plane to crash near pender, nebraska sunday night, killing the pilot. officials with the national transportation safety board arrived at the scene in a snow-covered farm field on tuesday. the plane had left columbia, missouri and was due to arrive at sioux gateway airport around seven p-m sunday. it was diverted to

f-b-i and knox county officials say 25-year-old david hoffman was transsported to a nebraska hospital, where he died of his self inflicted gunshot wound. officials says no law enforcement officers fired their weapons during the encounter and the gun hoffman used is currently undergoing ballistics testing. an autopsy has been scheduled for hoffman's body. hoffman was on the run from police, after assaulting and disarming a police officer after a botched arrest. jenna: presidential candidate rand paul celebrated his birthday in sioux city today. but it didnt get in the way of his president. paul and his wife met with voters at the sioux city public library downtown. his remarks included his reaction to the president's executive actions to extend gun control laws. he says the president's plan takes the balance away from the branches of the u-s government. "you know i think north korea is one of the few nuclear powers that really has some instability, is putting it lightly, in their leadership and it is a real problem. i think the only way we're going to be able to influence their behavio

(matt) the manhunt started early today as the suspect, 25- year-old david hoffman, of santee, nebraska, escaped police custody. as he e made his escape investigators say hoffman grabbed the officer's gun. when he was last seen, hoffman was on foot. as a precaution authorities put the niobrara state park on lockdown. they also locked down schools in the niobrara school district late this afternoon, the nebraska state patrol was escorting children, and teachers, to their cars after school was dismissed. a message over the school intercom advised everyone to stay in their homes for night as the manhunt continues. the knox county sheriff says hoffman is a native american male, measuring 5-feet, 10-inches tall, weighing 150-pounds. he has a tattoo on his adam's apple. hofofan was last seen weang a sweatshirt, and dark pants. if you have any information about hoffman's whereabouts, contact the knox county sheriff at (402) 288-4261. it may be a year before investigators can say for certain what brought down a plane in a northst nebraska farm field, sunday night. the plane took off from columb

yesterday around 1 pm in niobrara nebraska, an officer attempted to arrest 25 year old david hoffman of santee. thats when authorities say, hoffman struggled with the officer eventually taking his fire arm and pointing the gun at the officer before making an escape to the banks of the niobrara river. anyone with information on his wear-abouts are urged to contact police immediately. jenna: the n-t-s-b has releasas new details surrounding that sunday night plane crash that claimed the life of the pilot investigators plane that was found near pender nebraska, crash landed around 6:30 sunday evening. the plane that was scheduled to land at sioux gateway airport was diverted to wayne airfield because of foggy there was no post crash fire. investigaators are currently accessing weather and air traffic reports to better understand why the plane crashed. we will have those details as they become available. tim: the wife of gop presidential candidate mike huckabee was in sioux city today but it wasnt your typical political rally. janet huckabee held a meet and greet at yards indoor shooting

roger clemens got 45 percent of the the latest from knox county, nebraska where david hoffman, the man who forced niobrara schools into lockdown, has been involved in an incident that's now being handled by the fbi. that story on news 4 at ten. tonight: areas of fog, drizzle, and freezing drizzle. low: 32 wind: se 5-10 mph tomorrow: morning drizzle. light snow possible later. high: 35 wind: e 5-10 mph thanks for joining us tonight...

confirmed to our news partner, news channel nebraska, 25-year-old david hoffman was the man involved in that standoff. he was pronounced dead at a hospital in yankton, south dakota last night. the standoff happened here on this embankment, near the missouri river, on the reservation. fbi investigators allowed access to the scene, today. the search for hoffman started on tuesday after a niobrara police officer tried to arrest hoffman who was wanted on a burglary and theft charges. authorities say hoffman assaulted the officer, then took his gun. a massive manhunt was launched in niobrara. schools and businesses were locked down as a precaution. sheriff's s partments from thurston and woodbury counties s e searching for an 82-year old man who may be in danger. illinois officials say marvin davis has been missing since janurary 4th. he left his home in a maroon or burgandy ford ranger with illinois plates. davis called a relative on the 5th saying he was traveling to washington to be with a former companion. for more information go to our website ktiv.com. prosecutors today reduced char

yesterday around 1 pm in niobrara nebraska, an officer attempted to arrest 25 year old david hoffman of santee. thats when authorities say, hoffman struggled with the officer and disarmed him. once hoffman secured the weapon he pointed the gun at the officer and made an escape to the bank of the niobrara river. the knox county sheriff's office says police conducted a search until about 10 last night. and the manhunt is still going... anyone with information on his wear-abouts are urged to contact police immiately. jessica rae: the n-t-s-b has releasas new details surrounding that sunday night plane crash that claimed the life of the pilot investigators have deteremined the single engine plane that was found near pender nebraska, crash landed around 6:30 sunday evening. land at sioux gateway airport was diverted to wayne airfield and nose-dived, landing "inverted" there was no post crash fire. investigaators are currently accessing weather and air traffic reports to better understand why the plane crashed. we will have those details as they become available. jessica rae: president oba

according to the abc station in omaha, federal and tribal authorities were trying to take david hoffman into custody on the santee reservation when he shot himself. the 25-year-old was wanted for disarming a police officer, pointing the gun at the officer and then fleeing. hoffman was previously facing charges for burglary and theft. no law enforcement officers were injured in the incident tonight. jenna: over the weekend, a suspect crashed his car into a downtown business... after he fled from authorities and took them on a high speed chase. tim: iowa state patrol was involved in that chase... but different law enforcement agencies handle those situations differently. iowa state patorl procedure states, that, "officers will, whenever possible, seek alternative methods of apprehending suspects when it is likely a vehicle pursuit will occur." trooper john farley says he knows these types of situations are dangerous, but he well equipped. "not only is every trooper trained at the academy level in pursuit driving and the techniques that go along with it, but then we do every other year...e

who got out of the knox county sheriff's office and multiple other agencies are searching for david hoffman. he's described as a 5'10" 150 pound native american man last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. they also say he has a distinctive tattoo on the front of his neck. this afternono, businesses and schools in niobrara, as well as niobrara state park, were put on lockdown while police searched the area. jenna: a former band director at norht high school who was accused of sexual misconduct by a school employee has pled not guilty today. according to court documents, sursely entered a written plea of not guilty to charges against him after police allege sursely sent explicit text messages to a 15 year old student of north high as well as a lewd picture late last year. sursely stepped down as band director at north high a few days before being arrested on those charges. jenna: tonya couch -- the mother of ethan couch, known as the "affluenza teen" -- will be returned to texas to face a felony count against her. a los angeles approved an extradition waiver for her in cou

continue to search for a man who caused a manhunt in the niobrara area yesterday.25- year- old david hoffman is accused of assaulting a niobrara police officer and stealing the officer's gun just after 1 o'clock tuesday afternoon..the officer was trying to arrest hoffman on an outstanding knox county warrant at the timehoffman escaped on foot, prompting the manhunt.the search continued until 10 last night... and authorities believe hoffman is no longer in the niobrara area.he is still considered armed and dangerous.anyoyo with infofoation on his whereaeauts is asked to call police immediately. 3 3 sioux city is dealing with a watermain break on the westside. 3 the break was reported about 8-40 this morning on myrtle street near west 27th. the city quickly set up a temporary water line that allowed school to continue at nearby crescent park elementary. crews will be working through the nightt may have to continue using that temporary line so classes can be held tomorrow. 3 3 the wife of former arkansas governor mike huckabee made a stop in sioux city this morning.janet huckabee's visit to the

northeast nebraska has died from a self- inflicted gunshot wound.the search for 25- year- old david hoffman began in niobrara tuesday afternoon... after hoffman assaulted a police officer who was trying to arrest him... and then stole the officer's gun.yesterday (wednesday)... hoffman was found on the santee sioux reservation where federal and tribal officers once again tried to arrest him.they say hoffman shot himself. he was taken to a hospital where he later died. the f- b- i is leading the investigation. the agency says no officers fired their weapons during the attempted arrest. 3 3 <> 3 they've come a long ways since using buckets... and later horses... to put out the 140 year history of sioux city's firefighters is on the bookshelves. our kayla novak has more. 3 george lindblade picked up a camera 71 years ago and has traveled t