i spoke to derrick ambrose sr. today, ambrose jr's father. he says this two and a half million dollar settlement was never about the money. "the economics part can never put a value on my son, my son was up and going, he was with me in my custody, and derrick jr was with me and going to school up and finishing school up" ambrose sr. is a long-time military officer he says he doesn't want to characterize the entire waterloo police department based on the actions of one officer the gap between the police department and the community with this settlement i reached out to waterloo police chief dan trelka who gave the following statement "i want you to put yourself in the shoes of the officer in this situation" we've got you covered live in ...kwwl news. we also reached out to mayor quentin hart, who was serving on the shooting he said "the loss of life in any situation is unfortunate and tragic, and im going to look into the particulars of this case to try to make sure it will not happen again in the future" a woman arrested and charged with murd

"it was near the new world lounge in waterloo officer kyle law shot 22 year old derrick ambrose jr. twice. officers were responding to a call of a which they said ambrose had a "20 november 2012 was a ambrose sr., ambrose jr's father. "the economics part can never put a value on my son." ambrose sr. is an active military officer. he was in oklahoma when he got the call his son was killed. he was in oklahoma when he got the call his son was killed. he says settling this civil suit was never about the money, rather a way to start a conversation about police and the community. "im not even pointing the finger at the person that is correct it" a grand jury found officer kyle law used appropriate force in ambrose's jr case. but one of ambrose sr's lawyers, tom frerichs, say the logistics used enough in the grand jury case?" "im saying it wasn't used at all in the grand jury case he maintains ambrose jr. never posed a threat to police, and the criminal case didn't dig deep enough saying it wasn't possible police, because he wasnt shot in the front. "they said he fell to the ground and looked ba

the city of waterloo has awarded 2-point-five of derrick ambrose junior. back in november of 2012, a police officer shot and killed ambrose after a foot chase. initially, ambrose's family attorney filed a wrongful death lawsuit. the family, the city and officers admitted no wrongdoioi. cedar rapids police are investigating three shootings friday night into saturday morning, injuries. police say the first shooting started around 7-30 on the 15-hundred block of 5th avenue southeast. officials say the second the 18th street northeast. and the third shooting, a-m on the 900 block of maplewood drive northeast. as of now, police say they don't have any we want to remind all the hunters and anglers out there, of an approaching deadline. as of today, all 2015 iowa hunting and fishing licenses are expired. you will need to buy a 2016 license to hunt or fish, starting tomorrow. with a preview of what's next on "this week", here's abc's george now, a final look at the forecast... due to the extreme cold any slush on the roadways or sidewalks will have completely froze

the parents of derrick ambrose, jr. will get $1.255 million and another when million dollars for attorney's fees. investigators say the 22-year-old was seen with a gun outside new world league in waterloo back in 2012. they say ambrose fled from authorities and ignored commands to stop. ambrose's pistol was later found in a yard. likely through the gun moments before the shooting took place. 6:38, and one of our top stories throughout the day is just the weather because it is so cold. frank: thankfully, the roads are just dry right now for much of the state. it might be a little slick and far northwest iowa, but that has changed since yesterday at this time. another thing that has changed, the wind chill. 28 below in ames. webster city, storm lake, and waterloo are all 30 below or more. just off to the north of the metro, a very chilly morning for all of us but the further north you go, the colder it gets. nine below right now in minneapolis, 23 below in bismarck. the further east you go, it even some snow pulling throug

ambrose's father says it was never about the money. "the economics part can never put a value on my son, my son was up and going, he was with me in my custody, and derrick jr up" ambrose sr. is a long-time military officer. he says he doesn't want to actions of one officer. but says he wants help bridge the gap between the police department and the community with this settlement authorities arrest an iowa father. is charged with first degree murder in the death of 39- year-old michael goodwin, sr. office found the body while responding to a welfare check in rural davis county last month. no other details are known at this time. new at ten -- the flu is on the rise in iowa -- that according the the iowa department of public health. three flu viruses are currently active in the state -- all of which are covered by this year's flu shots. flu season typically peaks between now and february --but medical officials say it's not too late to get your shot. day one of the 2016 iowa legislature session opening up the state capitol in des moines. that's where matt breen joins us now live from with more -- matt... governor terry branstad says, last session, lawmake

the parents of derrick ambrose junior will receive about one-point-two million dollars. another one million will cover attooey fees from the wrongful death lawsuit. investigators say -- in 2012 -- ambrose had a gun outside new world lounge in waterloo. they say he ran from police and who shot him twice. his gun was later found in a yard. investigators believe he likely tossed it befoo the shootiig. a grand jury cleared the officer -- when it did not indict him years ago. the destruction a building -- becomes a spectacle of fire and ice. emergency crews were needed in omaha over the weekend when an explosion led to a fire at a old pub. firefihters battled the flames in the frigid weather. the water turned the smoldering building into what looked like an ice castle. thpub owner say three people were injured. investigators are looking into what caused the explosion. mexico begins the process of extraditing a drug lord to the u-s. joaquin "el chapo" guzman was recaptured. he's e ecaped from prison twice. actor sean penn says he met secretly with guzman late last year... the

the city awarded relatives of derrick ambrose with a $2.5 million dollar settlement. ambrose was 22-years-old when he was killed in november of 20-12 after a foot chase with a waterloo police officic. the waterloo cedar falls courier reports the family's attorney filed to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit after the settlement yesterday. police say they saw ambrose pointing a gun at a crowd of p pple outside the new world not to charge the officer in the case. as part of the settlement with the family, the city and officers adadtted no wrongdoing. hawkeye downs is packed this weekend, with buyers and browsers looking for the next gun or knife to add to their collections. but quite a few of the buyers and vendors here are also concerneneon the "r"rindled issue" of gun control. that comes after president obama outlined executive orders to intensify background checks on firearm purchases at gun shows -- in response to recent mass shootings. show organizersrs say most vendors don't agree with those orders, and that business has been up sharply amid the recent events. "9:0

derrick ambrose junior was shot by officer kyle law in 2012. a grand jury found the officer's use of force was justified. through a settlement -- the city is now paying two and a half million dollars to the parents of ambrose and a lawyer in a wrongful death lawsuit... "the economics part can never put a value on my son, my son was up and going, he was with me in my custody, and derrick jr was with me and going to school up and finishing school up" this is believed to be the largest city settlement of a police-shooting lawsuit in iowa history. isn't uncommon... but what this fugitive does to put a good face forward is a bit extreme. police in ohio are looking for this man... donald pugh... so they put his picture on facebook... he wasn't happy with it -- so he sent police this. a selfie - and a message that says "here is a better photo, that one is terrible." he's wanted for not appearing on charges of domestic violence. police also call him a person of interest in another case. police are looking for a man who stole a snake from a pet store...

the parents of derrick ambrose junior will receive about one-point-two million dollars. attorney fees from the wrongful death lawsuit. investtgators say -- in 2012 -- ambrose had a gun outside new world lounge in waterloo. they say he ran from police and ignored their commmds -- and then turned toward an officer -- who shot him twice. his gun was later found in a yard. investigators believe he likely tossed before the shooting. a grand jury cleared the officer -- when it did not dict him today, iowa lawmakers are back to work at the capitol for the first day of the legislative session. lawmakers areexpected to taccle school fununing yet again this session. last year, the session went late as democrats and republicans tried to hammer out a deal on education...only to have it. water qually is toward thth top of governor branstad's priorities. he gives his condition of the state speech tomorrow. cedar falls voters will likely ad to the polll once again to decide on a school bond. tonight the board of education is set to choose a date for a it'll be a 32- million dollar bond

the city of waterloo awarded the settlement to the family of derrick ambrose, junior. in november of 2012, a city police officer shot and killed the 22-year-old after a foot chase. following ambrose's death, his family's the waterloo cedar-falls courier reports the lawyer filed to dismiss that lawsuit, after the settlement was reached on friday. back in 20-12, police say they saw ambrose pointing a gun at a crowd of people outside the new world lounge. a 20-13 grand jury decided not to charge the officer in the case. as part of the settlement with the family, the city and officers admitted no wrongdoing. cedar rapids police had a busy friday night investigating three separate shootings. police say the first shooting started around 7:30 on avenue southeast. officials say at least one person got hurt and is expected to survive. the third shooting police say happened around 1:45 saturday morning on the 900 block of maplewood drive northeast. one person went to the hospital with minor injuries. tv-9 sent a crew to the scene of the second shooting. police say it happened ar

the family of a man shot to death the the parents of derrick ambrose junior will receive about one-point-two million dollars. another one million will cover attorney fees from the wrongful death lawsuit. investigators say -- in 2012 -- ambrose had a gun outside new world lounge in waterloo. they say he ran from police and ignored their commands -- and then turned toward an officer -- who shot him twice. his gun was later found in a yard. investigators believe he likely tossed it before the shooting. a grand jury cleared the officer -- when it did not indict him after an investigation three years ago. the standoff at a national wildlife area is now in its second week. armed members of a group called the pacific patriot network wildlife refuge in oregon. they were carring high- caliiber weapons. they started pushing reporters and photographers back -- off -- a public road. the group that took over the refuge last week is upset over federal land policies. they say they'll only leave the building when there's a plan to there's a new viral video millions are grooving to across the country. it fea

the parents of derrick ambrose junior will receive about one-point-two million dollars. another one million will cover attorney fees from the wrongful death lawsuit. investigators say -- in 2012 -- ambrose had a gun outside new world lounge in waterloo. they say he ran from police and ignored their commands -- and then turned toward an officer -- yard. investigators believe he likely tossed it before the shooting. a grand jury cleared the officer cotninuing coverage... drug lord "el chapo" is back behind bars at the same prison he escaped from in july. though he was a wanted man, while on the run he agreed to a secret interview with one of with a narcotics empire at his command... and two prison breaks under his belt... ...and it appears, that's just what he wanted - a bio-pic, a project he had been planning for a while. so it arrest... ...actor sean penn published an article about his secret meeting with the drug lord in in october. in penn's piece for rolling stone, el chapo boasted of his narcotics empire... ...his prison escapes... trump as "mi he later answered penn

derrick ambrose junior was shot by officer kyle law in 2012. a grand jury f fnd the officer's use of force was justified -- through a settlement -- the city is now paying two and a half million dollars to the parents of ambrose and lawyer in a wrongful death lawsuit. put a value on my son, my son was with me and going to school up and finishing school up" this is believed to be the largest city ssttlement of a a olice-shooting lawsuit in iowa history. today governor branstad gives his "condition of the state" speech. among his priorities...helping schools...by extending a tax that'ssnot set to expipie until 2029. matt breen sits down with the governor for a preview of what we can expect in today's speech. nats of ranstad governor terry branstad calls it the one-penny ssate sales tax, which funds school infrastructure, to generate money to address water quality source of funding for that," said branstad. "that's where sharing in this sales tax growth gives us a long-term, reliable source offunding for what i think is the remaining would goto wat

the city of waterloo has settled dollar lawsuit with the family derrick ambrose, junior. in november of 2012, a city police officer shot and killed ambrose after saw ambrose pointing a gun at a crowd of people outside the new world lounge. a 20-13 grand jury decided not to charge the officer in the case. gun control was the focus for democratic malley this weekend. yesterday, he met with people outside the cedar rapids gun show at hawkeye downs. o'malley talked about how guns shows make it too easy for people to buy firearms. republican ted cruz talked about president obama's executive actions on guns. the texas senator ended his 6-day, 36-county bus tour across iowa yesterday. cruz spent part of saturday grabbing support at luigi's restaurant in oelwein. cruz is polling ahead of nationwide front-runner donald trump in most major iowa polls. those stories and much more are is waking up with kcrg-tv9 it's here's what you need to know today. a waterloo family wins a multi-million dollar settlement, after filing suit involved shooting in 2012. investigating three separate sh

derrick ambrose junior was shot by officer kyle law in 2012. a grand jury found the officer's use of force was justified. through a settlement -- the city is now paying two and a half million dollars to the parents of ambrose and a lawyer in a wrongful death lawsuit... "the economics part can never put a value on my son, my son was up and going, he was with me in my custody, and derrick jr was with me and going to school up and finishing school up" this is believed to be the largest city settlement of a police-shooting