from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl december off on a gloomy note. clouds stick with us this afternoon, with a few stray flurries possible early this evening as our storm system tracks east. the clouds will stick with us through the day on friday. highs this afternoon and friday will be in the 30s. saturday will have a little more sunshine with temperatures in the upper 40s. our next storm system tracks in late saturday night and sunday, that brings a chance of snow, changing to our computer model guidance has been all over the place in continuing coverage now. today many people are cleaning up throughout the south after a line of deadly storms ripped through more than half a dozen states... nbc's jacob rascon is in alabama

state of emergency. dozens of families will also be up digging through what's left. the national weather service says it was an ef-2 tornado that tore through this town of rosalie, alabama. it was on the ground for 1.7 miles for less than two minutes. severe weather pummeling the south yet again sot mos: "the people behind me had a trampoline, it's 20-feet up in a tree.." lightning.... carolina.... after a deadly outbreak of kaboom, everything hit." jamesen the young family salvaging keepsakes... losing almost everything.. sot jennifer young/tornado victim "i screamed at my husband "there's a tornado! there's a tornado coming! grab the kids!

[graphic] more than thirty tornados reported in six states in 48 hours... at least five people killed... dozens injured.... with dozens in breman [bree-man] georgia, high school students one of many close calls... during the first deadly tornado this morning several people are still hospitalized, some of them with critical injuries. the national weather service now says that 34 tornados are confirmed in seven states.. and the city of one of its volunteer fighterfighters and his wife were two people killed in yesterday's tornado. jacob rascon, nbc news, rosalie, alabama. after the storms turned deadly

system moved east. this morning, a man led deputies on a nearly 45-minute chase throughout black hawk county -- and part of buchanan county. deputies at the black hawk county sheriff's office took troy postel- vargason into custody. they say he ran through a stop sign and took off when a deputy tried to pull him over. he's being charged with multiple driving offenses. a woman was in the car with him -- she is not facing charges right now. a lawsuit filed by the family of a woman killed in an eastern iowa mall will not be moving forward. alexander kozak -- a mall security guard -- shot and killed andrea farrington inside the coral ridge mall last year. kozak was convicted earlier this year. according to our coverage partners at the iowa city press-citizen -- the lawsuit alleged that the mall failed to provide reasonable care and security for farrington. it also claimed the security provider was negligent in hiring kozak. the case was scheduled to go to trial next year -- but the lawsuit has been dismissed.

newest member of the linn county board of supervisors is calling for a special prosecutor for a cedar rapids officer-involved shooting case. earlier this month an officer shot jerime mitchelle following a traffic stop. a grand jury will determine whether the officer should face charges. supervior stacey walker "one of the things i hope everyone in the community to very high standards. --lucas jones -- was involved in a deadly shooting last year. iowa police departments are remembering officers who died this year. two iowa companies created this christmas tree to honor them. the tree skirt displays the names and badge numbers of the five fallen officers. this week its on display at the urbandale police department. continuing coverage -- today the third and final candidate in the running to become u-n-i's next president visits campus. mark nook is the current chancellor at montana state

received his masters in astrophysics at iowa state u-n-i's interim president james wohkpart outlining his vision for the university -- should he get the job. he previously served as provost and says he has an understanding of the strengths within the campus. but he calls on a need to to regain control of uni's them find their purpose and passion in life and marry it to a vocation so that they can go out in the world. and offer themselves out into the world. the board of regents is expected to select the new president next week. it's the season of giving and one veteran is teaching eastern iowa kiddos the importance of helping those less fortunate. dave prescott flew in from new york to donate 10 thousand dollars worth of toys to toys for tots. he also invited more than 25

i grew up in this area when know what it is like to have some very thin christmases so tft gives the opp. for families to have acess to toys, you know cause it's all about the kids. kwwl proudly supports toys for tots. we usually have a bin in our lobby but due to recent construction, we have moved it. for a full list of locations, check coming up... donald trump makes his first accomplishment as president-elect. and when you see news - or if you have pictures or video to share... you can do that by stay up to date on breaking news and weather information. i'm meteorologist kyle kiel. an

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got you covered, with ally crutcher and meteorologist kyle kiel. this is the kwwl news at noon" "now your storm track 7 forecast on kwwl." let's go to storm track seven meteorologist kyle kiel now for your forecast forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: good afternoon, i'm meteorologist kyle kiel. we are starting off the month of december off on a gloomy note. clouds stick with us this afternoon, with a few stray flurries possible early this

tracks east. the clouds will stick with us through the day on friday. highs this afternoon and friday will be in the 30s. saturday will have a little more sunshine with temperatures in the upper 40s. our next storm system tracks in late saturday night and sunday, that brings a chance of snow, changing to rain. still, there's a little uncertainty on the track of the storm so stay tuned for updates. our computer model guidance has been all over the place in regards to our weather next week. one system tracks in late monday night into tuesday that brings a chance for rain

storm track 7 forecast. we are starting off the month of december off on a gloomy note. clouds stick with us this afternoon, with a few stray flurries possible early this evening as our storm system tracks east. the clouds will stick with us through the day on friday. highs this afternoon and friday will be in the 30s. saturday will have a little more sunshine with temperatures in the upper 40s. our next storm system tracks in late saturday night and sunday, that brings a chance of snow, changing to

storm so stay tuned for updates. our computer model guidance has been all over the place in regards to our weather next week. one system tracks in late monday night into tuesday that brings a chance for rain and keep up-to-date on the latest storm track 7 forecast. we are starting off the month of stick with us through the day on has been all over the place in brings a chance for rain and starting off the month of stick with us through the day on uncertainty on the track of the brings a chance for rain and snow. it's important to keep up-to-date on the latest storm track 7 forecast. here's the storm track 7

first deal to keep jobs from leaving the country. and... a recount of votes underway in

making his first accomplishment as president elect... a deal that'll keep a thousand jobs from leaving the country. donald trump trying to show even as president elect....he can put the our country, we're not going to convincing carrier air conditioning not to follow thru with plans to move its indianapolis plant - to mexico. now.... the company will continue to manu furnaces in indianapolis, preserving more than 1-thousand jobs. trump tweeting "we will keep our companies and jobs in elect mike pence is governor... were an important consideration." "drain the swamp!" meanwhile....there is new scrutiny this morning of one of mr. trump's other top promises: draining the washington swamp - after mr. trump named billionaire wilbur ross as his commerce secretary and wall

pouncing...sherrod brown writing in a statement: "this isn't "what donald trump is doing - caused the crash" but transition officials "both of these guys are, they do fit the outsider bill in the sense that they've never worked state intensifies. the transition team who had an intimate dinner with role. trump officials not tipping their hands about thie other two contenders.....but retired marine general john kelly may be in the mix...he met with mr. trump trump tower on wednesday... back in washington, vice president-elect mike pence held high level meetings of his own including with former go?

trump says today ...is all about celebrating a win...and saying thank you to his supporters. wisconsin is about to start recounting millions of ballots from the presidential election. planning has been underway for days -- but all of the pieces for the recount really began to fall into place in the final hours. 440-thousand ballots will go through scanning machines... "they all get hand reveiwed before they get sent into the machine" 130 people will be on hand each day -- paid for by the jill stein campaign. coming up... spotify announces the top artists and songs of the year. the top artists and songs of

2016 -- according to spotify. drake was the most streamed

artist of all time on spotify. rounding out the top three were justin bieber and rihanna . the most streamed song was drake's "one dance" . netflix users can now download several shows and movies to watch offline. the company says the feature is available on phones and tablets by updating the netflix app. there's no extra cost. nestle says it's made a scientific breakthrough.... that could reduce the amount of sugar in its candy. the company developed a way change the structure of sugar by using natural ingredients. this could cut the sugar level by 40 percent. nestle says it will start using the new process in 2018. have you ever wondered how much it would cost if you bought french hens costs $182, and the price of two turtle doves $375. if you bought all the gifts

that's up 233 dollars from last year. coming up on kwwl, the mister food test kitchen.... our christmas cookie countdown starts today, and you won't numbers from wall street and the farm markets. every year at the beginning of favorite times of the year because we share a different

whether you're planning on search of the right cookies for santa, we've got a collection that fits the bill. and since we couldn't wait to reveal our first cookie. it's an old-world tasting cookie that couldn't get any simpler since it starts with a cheese and a few basics. after these get baked, which takes only a few minutes, we finish them off with a 3-ingredient glaze before decorating them. and whether they're for santa or all the elves around the for, "nonna's shortcut ricotta cookies," which is from our new cake mix & more cookbook, is online now. and while you're there, why not check out our book, because both of these make great holiday gifts. i'm howard in the

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now on kwwl news at noon. eleven people are safe after being held hostage inside a bank. and... a new deal that will forgive the debt of many national guard

death in washington state. and the suspect is killed after an intense standoff. good afternoon and thank you for joining us for kwwl news at noon.. i'm ally crutcher let's go to storm track seven meteorologist kyle kiel now for from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen 7 weather team. see the screen information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: we are starting off the month of evening as our storm system tracks east. the clouds will stick with us through the day on sunshine with temperatures in the upper 40s. our next storm system tracks in late saturday night and sunday, that brings a chance of snow, changing to storm so stay tuned for updates. our computer model guidance has been all over the place in regards to our weather next week. one system tracks in late monday night into tuesday that brings a chance for rain and snow. it's important to

new at noon-- 11 people who were held hostage inside a bank in florida - are now safe. deputies say one suspect tried to rob a bank this morning. at least 11 people were held inside the bank.. released and the suspect is in if any of the hostages were injured. a deal has been reached to allow the pentagon to forgive debts owed by thousands of california national guard soldiers. the defense department has been trying to regain about 20- million dollars in re-enlistment bonuses paid out to the soldiers who served in iraq and afghanistan. the deal is part of a larger defense bill -- it should be voted on in the

a police officer is now dead. this all hapepning in washington state. police say they responded to a domestic violence situation -- with a suspect barricaded inside a home with a gun. the suspect shot the officer several times. after the shooting-- police were able to get adults and children out of the home. the home "we've suffered a great loss, and i think the community has here appreciates the kind thoughts and the prayers that are going out to us." line of duty in tacoma since 1997 new details as prosecutors decide not to charge a police officer in the death of keith scott. police spend the night dealing with protestors. more than 1- hundred protestors took to the streets near police

and demanding justice for scott. police are urging protesters to stay on the sidewalks, but many have spilled onto the streets, leading to arrests. a police officer shoots and kills a man wanted in a string of robberies. kansas city officers pulled the suspect over, and initially he followed the orders. but then, according to police, he grabbed one of the officer's gun. officers immediately shot the man, who died later at the hospital. no officers were hurt. draw any conclusions about what led to the attack at ohio state university. but -- they say they believe the suspect may have been inspired by isis and a former al- qaeda leader. an f-b-i special agent says the investigation is on-going --and "as i've said, we only believe that he may have been inspired by isil. in the past they have claimed responsibility when the assailant has been dead that can't refute that, so, that

anyone else helped the suspect in the attack. kidnapped, held for a week, then dropped off in a spot 150 miles from where she was taken. investigators are still looking for the suspects. the woman was missing for three weeks until investigators found her along an interstate in california thanksgiving morning. "we still do not have a motive was a specific target, or if this was a random abti she is speaking with authorities who are calling her cooperative and courageous. a kwwl follow-up. out of fuel -- and a total electric failure. we're learning more about a deadly plane crash -- carrying a brazilian soccer team. monday's crash killed all but six of 77 people on board.. a cedar rapids coach used to play for the team.

career playing for the team. he's still processing the tragedy in colombia... believe i lost 35 good friends that i played together, i worked together for like six years and it's like, like i said, i don't know when i'm going to believe this." several players on the cedar rapids rampage-- are also from brazil. at least seven people are dead as wilfires burn popular resort towns in tennessee. more than 4- hundred buildings destroyed or damaged in the fires. close to this in this county, never, and i don't expect to see it again." trees and power lines are down - still blocking firefighters from

stopped thousands of protesters. they're still looking to stop the construction of the dakota access pipeline. north dakota's governor ordered them to leave immediately for safety concerns. protesters have been asked to leave in iowa -- pipeline protesters went to the iowa utilities board -- where some have been demanding a meeting. two of those people got arrested for blocking a door to a conference room. those two have also been fasting for ten days as part of their is not good for any of us, and that stand up and do the right thing here. and to make sure the people of this board do the right thing ." despite arrests -- the two say their fast will continue. they plan to go back to the iowa utilities board until they get a meeting. one eastern iowa humane society is asking for help taking care of a growing population. the cedar bend humane society is making room for the large number

per month right now.. which is very unusual. the humane society's starting a new program this month... calling it home for the holidays.. asking people to foster a cat or any that are already on our adoption floor, and take them into their animals up for adoption. if that makes sense, because right now this is all we have room for." if you can't foster or adopt.. asking for donations. coming up... one classroom is knitting to help those in need. and stormtrack seven meteorologist kyle kiel will be back with your storm track seven day

let's go to storm track seven meteorologist kyle kiel now for your forecast forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: good afternoon, i'm meteorologist kyle kiel. we are starting off the month of december off on a gloomy note. flurries possible early this tracks east. the clouds will stick with us through the day on friday. highs this afternoon and friday will be in the 30s. saturday will have a little more sunshine with temperatures in the upper 40s. our next storm system tracks in late saturday night and sunday, that brings a chance of snow, changing to rain. still, there's a little uncertainty on the track of the has been all over the place in regards to our weather next week. one system tracks in late monday night into tuesday that brings a chance for rain and snow. it's important to keep up-to-date on the latest

december off on a gloomy note. clouds stick with us this afternoon, with a few stray flurries possible early this evening as our storm system tracks east. the clouds will stick with us through the day on friday. highs this afternoon and friday will be in the 30s. saturday will have a little more sunshine with temperatures in the upper 40s. our next storm system tracks in late saturday night and sunday, that brings a chance of snow, changing to storm so stay tuned for updates. our computer model guidance has been all over the place in regards to our weather next week. one system tracks in late

and snow. it's important to keep up-to-date on the latest storm track 7 forecast. we are starting off the month of december off on a gloomy note. clouds stick with us this afternoon, with a few stray flurries possible early this evening as our storm system stick with us through the day on friday. highs this afternoon and friday will be in the 30s. saturday will have a little more sunshine with temperatures in the upper 40s. our next storm system tracks in late saturday

chance of snow, changing to rain. still, there's a little uncertainty on the track of the storm so stay tuned for updates. our computer model guidance has been all over the place in week. one system tracks in late monday night into tuesday that brings a chance for rain and snow. it's important to keep up-to-date on the latest storm track 7 forecast. we are starting off the month of december off on a gloomy note. flurries possible early this evening as our storm system tracks east. the clouds will stick with us through the day on friday. highs this afternoon and friday will be in the 30s. saturday will have a little more have to keep a close eye on this

classroom. students fingers working away to knit the scarves in solon. they'll be donated to low- income second graders -- a way of honoring the 20 second graders killed at sandy hook elementary. and now a new record being made -- students have already knitted thought that was the most we could ever do but then this year in the first two weeks we had room because we ran out of room in this one." scarves will be donated to students in cedar rapids, iowa city, waterloo, and des moines. students in cedar rapids, iowa city, waterloo, and des moines. coming up ... big numbers at the box office for one spin off. our hollywood

hosted by eileen loan of kwwl. people can donate a bear for admission to the event. bears also can be dropped off the day of the event after noon. the bears will be donated to shriners hospital. there also will be a cash bar, door prizes, music and a silent auction. a buffet will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

music will be provided by dee voorhees & group, kylie jean, ally bagenstos, mr. and mrs. clinton, jesse luke, channel cats & kitten, shriner oriental band, guy w. iverson and amvets 49 honor guard. music will be provided by dee voorhees & group, kylie jean, ally bagenstos, mr. and mrs. clinton, jesse luke, channel cats & kitten, shriner oriental

roundup will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. dec. 9 at the cedar falls amvets post 49, 1934 irving st., hosted by eileen loan of kwwl. people can donate a bear for mi of the event after noon. the bears will be donated to shriners hospital. there also will be a cash bar, door prizes, music and a silent auction. a buffet will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

voorhees & group, kylie jean, ally bagenstos, mr. and mrs. clinton, jesse luke, channel cats & kitten, shriner oriental band, guy w. iverson and amvets 49 honor guard. music will be provided by dee voorhees p,

off is gaining major numbers at (nat) "so you're the guy with the case full of monsters, huh?" "fantastic beasts and where the find them" has conjured up over 500 million dollars at the worldwide box office. deadline reports the harry potter spin off has made 161 million internationally, for a total of 505 million dollars to date. (nat music) beyonce has released a new music video for the song "all night." the video is a stand alone piece from her platinum selling visual album, "lemonade." here's a listen. (nat music) (nat) "if you could take one guy to an

you'd be safe because he was the best man, and he was going to keep you happ iy,f it was between me and you're father, who would you take?" award season news: "manchester by the sea" has been named "best film of the year" by the national board of review. the film has already picked up awards for best actor and best original screenplay, along with five indepdendent spirit award nominations. in hollywood

the potential for rain and snow as we head tuesday, into

>> lucas: adrienne. adrienne, open your eyes if you can hear me. her heart's okay. she's breathing. i don't know what's going on. >> justin: this'll help. here, this'll help. >> lucas: give it to me! >> justin: i got it. >> lucas: i got it! i got it! >> sonny: hi, yes. we need an ambulance at the salem inn, room 2116. my mom, she passed out, and we can't get her to wake up. yes, no, she is breathing. okay, but she's not responding at all, so please hurry up. >> lucas: adrienne. adrienne, come on. can you hear me? come on. she's waking up. >> sonny: she's waking up. she's waking up. hey, mom. hi. hey, there--hey. >> adrienne: i was... >> lucas: no, stop, stop. >> justin: the ambulance is coming. >> lucas: rest now. help's on the way, okay?