demetria, how are the roads? i-15 south was closed down for several hours at jean after a demetria, how are the several hours at jean after a semi struck a a pedestrian, killing her. troopers say the 25 year-old woman was in the travel lane, so it doesn't look like the semi driver is at fault, but they are still working to locate the driver. there's a crash on westbound sahara at i-15 that's causing delays. the northbound 95 exit to vale use alternates. back to you! >>> one man's wife ... is his biggest supr house ... ((kirsten joyce)) >> the campaign ad going viral ... for a man running for county commission in texas. ((brian loftus)) >>> plus... and, part of cactus avenue closes down without notice and it's driving you crazy... change is on the way... how the county's working to fix the problem.... ((kirsten joyce)) >>> and every wednesday, we ask the sheriff questions from the viewers in our morning cup of joe segment in the 6am hour. to submit a question... just go to las vegas now dot com... and look for the

demetria, how are the demetria, how are the roads? the ragnar race started earlier canyon road from 4am to 4pm. use alternates like kyle canyon and deer creek. racers will start at mount charleston, run to henderon and back. it's a 200 mile relay. back to you!/// early final day of early voting in busiest .. ((brian loftus)) during this election season .. .about 400- thousand people have cast their vote so far. if you don't make it out today .. you'll have to wait until election day on tuesday./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> meanwhile.. the fbi has found emails related to hillary clinton's state department tunure. ((brian loftus)) >> they were discovered on the laptop belonging to anthony weiner .. the estranged husband of clinton aide, huma abedin. the emails are not duplicates of those found on clinton's private server. however, unknown whether they're significant to the fbi's investigation into clinton. it's also not known how many relevant emails there are./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> this as former president bill clinton was in town yeste

demetria, how are the roads? holiday. there's a crash on southbound i-15 and lake mead that's causing delays. back to you! (("5...4...3...2...1. and there you go! the vegas golden knights!" >> you heard it right there... the vegas golden knights! thanks for waking up with us, i'm brian loftus. kirsten joyce >> and i'm kirsten joyce. the name was announced to a packed plaza outside the t-mobile arena last night. our own michael stevens among the crowd... as the new name and logo was revealed. he joins us in studio this morning with what you missed. hey mike? >> brian, kirsten... it was quite the spectacle. i'd say thousands of people were on hand for last night's naming of people were on hand for last night's naming ceremony... and it didn't disappoint. our own chris maatuis emcee'd the event... an event 5-months in the making... that's how long it took to come up with the new name and logo. "silver knights"... "desert knights"... they were floated around but out on top: ((bill foley // majority owner: "the knight protects

now to demetria for a look at the roads. back to you! ((brian loftus)) back to you! ((brian loftus)) ((brian loftus)) >>> it's not just yahoo customers affected by the breach ... ((kirsten joyce)) >> the reason folks with a-t-and-t are also feeling the burn. ((brian loftus)) >>> and it's time for today's facebook contest. register to win on our facebook page. good luck!/// least a half billion yahoo accounts. ((kirsten joyce)) >> even if you don't have a yahoo email address you may have been affected. ((brian loftus)) >> as consumer advocate michelle mortensen reports.. some at&t customers are also having trouble changing their passwords. ((michelle mortensen)) when art stryer heard about the massive yahoo data breach -- he immediately tried to change his password... (( art stryer: "it wouldn't allow me to do it." )) ((michelle mortensen)) see art's "yahoo" account... is "merged" with a.t. and t an option at&t offereed as a "conveniece.." that's "not" so convenient h could change the password at at&t, but it would not affect the yahoo password.")) (( laura hautala/ c

demetria, how are the roads? spaghetti bowl. there's a lot of construction work happening we'll be right back./// you're watching 8 news ((sherry swensk)) winter wonderland up on the mountain.. this video was taken by the folks at lee canyon yesterday. you can see snowflakes falling across the sky... certainly setting the scene for mountain right now .. from the lee canyon webcam. /// sherry, how's the weather today? most of the mountains staying drying yesterday... and the temps will be very cool - even downright chilly in the shade if you have hiking plans. great choice to take family and friends from out of town. .............. gusty northwest winds today through tomorrow and that will make highs in the upper 40s feel even colder. ................ for the valley - we'll get the breezes tomorrow and that will drop temps about five degrees for thanksgiving. ........... the weekend looks fine to start, but then get the turkey chili out for sunday with highs in the cool 50s. demetria, how are the there are no delays along the nor

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) at us 95 and mlk for project neon. down in the southwest, work continues at rainbow and russell for a county project. back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> and here's a live look out of up-state new york expected to be voting at. coast. polls will be opening at 7 a-m here in las vegas./// ((brian loftus)) >>> the race is on for the white house... and we have your complete team coverage all day. ((kirsten joyce)) >> rememberm 8 news now is your local election headquarters... coming up at 5-am... we'll break down what voters can expect at the polls... as well as some of the freebies yoa if you show off your sticker. ((brian loftus)) >> that story and more coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// you're watching 8 news now good day. (("dad! dad! wake up! i'm catherine cortez masto. i know some people are so disgusted with politics they think their vote doesn't matter. but we can't just sit on the sidelines when so much needs to be done. i know that, working together, we can make progress. as attorney

now to demetria for a thanks, sherry. now to demetria for a look at the roads. there are no delays along summerlin parkway right now. up at 215 and lone mountain, crews continue to work on the county's northwest beltway buildout project. back to you! ((kirsten joyce)) >>> what do you get when you combine elvis ... johnny .. johnny .. carl ... and jerry?? ((brian loftus)) >> the million dollar quartet! (( c'mon now baby shake! we ain't faking! whole lotta shaking going on. )) ((brian loftus)) >> we're joined by the stars of the show on the strip .. as they get ready to take their final bow. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> and it's time for today's facebook contest. register to win on our facebook page. good luck!/// demetria obilor there's no way to pass a car, if it's waiting to turn left onto sunbonnet avenue. can't they make a turn lane there?" i reached out to the city of henderson about making broadbent wider. its public works team told me that it will be on the property owners who are responsible for the northern lot at the boulder highway intersection. once that lan

with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and demetria obilor. ((brian loftus)) >>> welcome back on this many of you probably still "stuffed" from yesterday's feast.. ((kirsten joyce)) >> there's nothing better than enjoying a turkey sandwich and heating up those leftovers. ((brian loftus)) >> but ... some studies show you might not want to stick all of it in the microwave. marlie hall explains. from thanksgiving dinner beware: not all your favorite dishes may be safe to reheat and eat. clinical dietitian lindsey malone of the cleveland clinic says don't save the rice. when it cools at room temperature, bacteria can grow rapidly. lindsay malone/advanced practice clinical dietitian, cleveland clinic) that bacteria is resistant to heat so even if you are heating to the normal temperature it doesn't matter that bacteria is still going to be there another staple to toss: potatoes cooked in aluminum foil. lindsay malone/advanced practice letting it cool into that temperature danger zone and also keeping the foil on it you have created this bacteria br

a freeze warning tonight with temps down to near the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) ((demetria obilor)) eastbound 215 is closed between the airport connector and warm sanctioning off the work zone. this road should reopen at 5am. back to you!/// ((brian loftus)) morning after getting hit by a bus. it happened last night near m-l-k and craig. police say the bus driver stayed on scene and is cooperating with police. at last check.. the pedestrian was listed in critical condition./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> folks around the country... morning to fight for better pay. workers from fast-food restaurants... as well as uber drivers will march 10 miles from the carl's junior at las vegas boulevard and pebble... to the mcdonald's at sahara and paradise. employees are demanding 15-dollars an hour... and union rights as part of the "fight for 15" movement. it started 4 years ago... and has since brought the minimum wage to 15-dollars in new york, california, and washington d-c. /// ((brian loftus)) >>> cuba is in mourning... remembering the leader who forever. ((kirsten joyce)) >> we'll fin

((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// ((brian loftus)) >>> it's another exotic discovery in pahrump that leaves two rock street. yesterday nye county sheriff deputies seized more than a dozen cats including lions, a bengal tiger, a panther and even a fox. deputies say while jacki freeman and abby hedengran have special conditions to care and take custody of the animals found--- they did violate one of nevada's code by possessing a fennec fox. nye sheriff's office tells us the animals were living with freeman in horrific conditions. she wasn't arrested but cited for animal cruelty. them at an u-s-d-a approved sanctuary./// ((brian loftus)) >>> meanwhile... this woman is awaiting extradition to texas where she faces charges for child endangerment following a similar discovery. investigators say 34-year-old trisha meyer let exotic animals roam her home, with a juvenile. animal control found 3 tiger cubs in the backyard .. contained only by a 4-foot fence. there were also 8 monkeys... a skunk.. the animals have since been

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// ((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// those ((brian loftus)) >> the red holiday cups make they picked out this year... that story and more coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// you're watching 8 news now good day. have experienced honor flights, which bring veterans from around the country to washington, dc to see the memorials built in their honor. ((brian loftus)) >> but what about veterans who are too frail to make the journey? virtual reality is helping to bring the memorials to them. don champion explains joseph cook has seen a lot in his 92 years. the world war ii veteran flew air corps ahead of the battle of okinawa (joseph e. cook/army veteran 27:25) "we had some scares up there" (-:41) more than 70 years have passed, but the memories haven't faded. "i think about the people that paid the real price, boy i tell you , they're real heroes"(-:21) cook wanted to visit the national world war ii memorial in washington, d.c., but he's not healthy enough to m

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) lane closures should be lifted by 5am along the south beltway. there's a crash on southbound 215 near the tropicana interchange. back to you!/// ((brian loftus)) even deadly. this year there have been 105 traffic deaths in metro's jurisdiction. yesterday survivors of those killed -- gathered to encourage drivers not to become part of the problem. famil day of remembrance in downtown las vegas to honor their loved ones. this is the first year the palms mortuary participated in the international day of rememberence. organizers hope to continue the tradition every year on the sunday before thanksgiving./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> the first snow of the season is great news for skiiers and snowboarders -- but it can cause havoc on highways. in northern california -- blizzard like conditions had drivers slipping and sliding all over the road. and in chicago -- workers at one early as today. aaa estimates more than 3 million mountain west residents are hitting the roadways during the thanksgiving holiday weekend. ((basil daniel, d

with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and demetria obilor. of rape kits dating back decades are now being tested.. ((kirsten joyce)) >> and already metro is making inroads identifying serial rapists and getting them off the streets. christianne klein has the story.. for decades- traces of bodily fluid, fingernails, swabs, clothing, and other dna- laden evidence has sat on shelves waiting to be tested as rapists roamed free.. southern nevada alone has a backlog of 6500 rape kits dating back to the 1990's.. but a lack of resources all.. an influx of millions of dollars has changed that... and the first 15 hundred kits have been sent out for testing.. sot (( sgt. shon comiskey/las vegas metro- sexual assault division 26:53 i've reviewed 352 forensic lab reports thus far.. dna reports specifically :03)) ((christianne klein)) >> sargeant shon comiskey is with metro's sexual assault division.. sot ((sgt. shon comiskey/las vegas metro- sexual assault division 29:40 thus far we've made 9 arrests.. we've conducted 20 search >> they've also found more

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) wow take a look at the i-15/jean interchange. there are so many drivers that have been forced off the roadway because i-15 south is closed from mm 8 to mm 12 due to back to you!/// another injured after an a-t-v crash in the southwest valley. it happened just south of cactus and decatur. investigators say it looks like it rolled several times, ejecting and killing the male driver. the female passenger was hurt but is expected to be okay. both were not wearing a seatbelt or a helmet. ((lt. grant rogers, metro police >> this is one of those things that you have to take procautions especially ones that are already designed for those vehicles, rather it be a seatbelt or a 5 point harness. just something as simple as a helmet can definitely save life.")) ((kirsten joyce)) safety commission says helmets have been known to reduce the risk of death in atv accidents by around 42- percent. and also reduce the possibility of a head injury by 64 percent./// ((brian loftus)) >>> the search is on for two people metro believes killed a man ove

./// ((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// >>> thanks for joining us on >>> free parking on the strip is slowly fading away.... caesars entertainment will be using a paid parking program starting in late december. valet services at the linq and harrah's will be free till self parking equipment is installed at those properties. other properties will roll out a paid valet and self-parking of 20-17. the announcement is making some locals are worried whether caesars will end up charging residents too. ((gabriel powter, resident )) >> "people are going to be upset. for tourists, it's going to anger people. you're already spending a lot of money at the casinos, already spending a lot of money on food so rack another bill on there, people are going to be upset." ((kirsten joyce)) >> officials say the reason for the paid parking is to make it easier for guests and that they are investing in l-e-d parking guidance systems. for a rundown of all the prices website and check out the links mentioned section. ((brian loftus)) >>> caesars

let's take a look at the roads with demetria the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) >>> 8 news now is teaming up valley to help local military families and those who can't afford the holiday dinner. our goal this year is to help 25- hundred local families ... through help of southern nevada and nellis-creech air force base operation warm heart. we're collecting turkeys .. as well as canned goods and non- perishable food items. you can also donate cash and gift cards .... so extra turkeys can be purchased./// ((kirsten joyce)) >> elementary school students from all around the valley being introduced to classical music. ((brian loftus)) >> coming up on good day... students./// you're watching 8 news now good day. to help you get a head start on your holiday shopping with our "great days of giving" contest. we're giving away 500 dollar gift cards in the 5pm newscast and 600 dollar gift cards in the 6pm newscast.. in order to win, you have to watch the 5pm and 6pm newscasts today ... and be the 8-th caller when we give you the cue to call. you must be 18-years-old to valid nevada resid

. /// let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// greece this morning to meet with prime minister alexis tsipras. this is the final state visit of his administration. his agenda today includes a bilateral meeting with the prime greece's president./// ((brian loftus)) >>> legendary broadcaster gwen ifill has passed away. ((kirsten joyce)) >> we'll take a look a the legacy that she left. ((brian loftus)) >> and a judge has freed a convicted teen who's case gained national attention in the netflix documentary series 'making a murderer'/// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and demetria obilor. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> legendary p-b-s newscaster gwen ifill has died. the 61-year-old had been battling cancer. ifill became moderator of 'pbs's "washington week in review" in 1999, she was also the first african american woman to host a political talk show. ifill had been battling endometrial cancer, but kept the covering this year's presidential election. she took leaves of absence th

demetria, how are the roads? candy to lure kids into his home, then sexually assaulting them is now in jail. ((kirsten joyce)) >> jose azecuna faces a number of charges including kidnapping and sexual assault against a child. >> 8 news now reporter nia wong joins us live in studio with more. metro says kids knew jose azucena as "david." they say allegations involving several young children have been reported to them in the last month but say these acts happened through the year... and believe there are more victims out there. >> over the weekend a henderson police officer spotted azucena in the 12-hundred block of south boulder highway and handed him over to metro. investigators say azucena would promise kids candy in order to get them into his apartment near nellis and ch acts against them. the 63 year-old is believed to have lived in the apartment complex for several years. we spoke with neighbors -- who asked us not to reveal their identities. they say they are disgusted to hear about these allegations: (( j.r

with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and demetria obilor. ((brian loftus)) >>> the clock is ticking for protesters fighting against the dakota access pipeline. has issued a december fifth deadline for them to leave the protest site. ((kirsten joyce)) >> its one of several recent calls from officials. but protesters are remaining defiant. they say the pipeline will destroy sacred cultural sites and contaminate water. yasmin amer has more. after nearly five months of protest, officials are turning up the pressure...telling demonstrators to leave now or face the consequences. but neither the official warnings nor the howling winter department warned protesters tuesday that they'll start blocking supplies and people from entering the campsite. a spokeswoman for the department later clarified that they'd only stick to punishing trespassers. members of the standing rock sioux tribe...who originally filed the lawsuit against the pipeline...say they're not budging. (chase iron eyes, member, standing rock sioux tribe) "water is sacred. but, it's also

let's take a look at the roads with demetria in the holiday spirit. cnn's jeanne moos reports on the possibility that the pizza delivery guy may be sporting antlers. who needs reindeer... nats: "rudolph with your nose so bright to deliver presents when they can deliver pizza. domino's in japan says it's training reindeer at a driving school to deliver pizza in one of japan's coldest, snowiest regions. can go as fast as 80 kilometers per hour. it's especially fast on snow, as though it's equipped with snow shoes." yeah well if reindeer ever deliver pizza at 50 miles an hour, domino's should expect lawsuits. nats: ho ho grandma watch out! the trainers... seemed to be having trouble reining in their pizza delivery with gps devices so customers can check on their progress. (jeanne moos) "so how do you say publicity stunt in japanese?" publicity stunt--senden coy. domino's is no stranger to marketing ploys. take the edible box domino's uk dreamed up for april fools. just last month domino's in new zealand demonstrated... the pizza delivery drone. it flew t

demetria, how are the roads? ((kirsten joyce)) >>> still to come on 8 news now sherry, how's the weather? grateful for... feasting on ................ another system skipping across the northeast today will keep northerly winds along the river. highs in the low 60s today. ........... maybe some rain for new york's macy's day parade.... and ...................... big cool down for the weekend with highs in the 50s.... and a chance of rain on sunday. way to the airport along 215 right now. call mccarran's parking services before you leave, no delays heading down to southern california right now along i-15. back to you! ((kirsten joyce)) >>> still to come on 8 news the cost of thanksgiving slightly lower this year.. ((brian loftus)) >> how much it costs for a family feast. >>> and ... of calories at dinner .. how you can shave off a few .. and still enjoy your meal. ((kirsten joyce)) and another quick look at the macy's parade in new york city./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirs

demetria obilor >>> naor ors. danny tarkanian set up thirteen fake charities that preyed on vulnerable seniors... fronts for telemarketing schemes. seniors lost millions from the scams danny tarkanian helped set up. jacky rosen has always led with integrity. in congress, jacky rosen will protect seniors and strengthen social security. and jacky rosen will always be responsible with your tax dollars. jacky rosen: i'm jacky rosen million upgrade of east tropicana avenue between eastern and boulder highway. the four-mile stretch was smoothed out. crews also raised medians in the area, widened sidewalks and installed new crosswalks. you may still see contractors in the area finalizing things, but the state says there are no ndot-related closures in that area. remember, you can write me at. traffic 8 at las vegas now dot can write me at. can write me at. traffic 8 at las vegas now dot com. vegas now dot com. back to you./// kirsten joyce >>> every school has that students, this week's acts of kindness recipient...goes

with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and joyce, sherri swensk and demetria obilor. this is 8 news now good day)) ((kirsten joyce)) is still burning in eastern alabama after a pipeline explosion sparked wildfires and evacuations yesterday.. at least one person working at the scene was killed and several others injured hena daniels has the latest on the massive explosion. colonial pipeline has shut down two of its main gas lines... and shelby county alabama sits under a cloud of thick black smoke. pipeline... igniting gas and causing a massive explosion... (tim taylor/al resident, property owner) a friend of mine called me telling me he's seen a big smoke cloud, he though it was a plane crash. // i just jumped into my truck from columbiana and drive down and we saw the cloud from chelsea, and i thought it was serious at that point so we rushed over here the blast sent flames soaring into the air ... houses around the scene were evacuated. (governor bentley/alabama overnight folder) i'm told wht we'll just have to let the fuel burn. this blast site is not far from the

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) you shouldn't run into any delays on your way into mccarran. there's a lot of work happening along nb lane intersection in the southwest valley. use alternates like durango and jones to avoid getting stuck in traffic here. you're watching 8 news >>> netflix users know all too well that shoddy wi-fi makes a big difference in how much you enjoy a daylong binge of tv. fortunately -- the company's chief content officer says they are working on making it possible to download movies or to watch offline. word is it would debut somewhere outside of the u-s first... before coming to america./// ((brian loftus)) >>> those of you getting out of town for thanksgiving... brace yourself for record crowds. airlines in the u-s will carry more than 2-million passengers during the holiday -- that's according to the trade group "airlines for america". thanksgiving day is expected to be the lightest travel day while the sunday after will be the busiest./// ((kirsten joyce)) trick-or-treating. so when one boy missed his chance to dress up an

((demetria obilor)) >>> toys- r- us is pulling a after a couple complained about it. ((brian loftus)) >> what they say happened to a tonka toy truck.. moments after buying it.. that story and more coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// you're watching 8 news now good day. now good day. sweetie, you know what we're craving right now? crispy chicken and fried egg with bacon-like brunch. brunch? but it's 8pm-and it's tuesday- 'm thinking-brunch. all day, every day. should we get started? who wants coffee? introducing my new brunchfast menu. with 10 delicious items like my bacon and egg chicken sandwich, southwest scrambler plate, a sparkling blood orange cooler, and homestyle potatoes. >>> start your week on 8 news now good day.. with "monday mornings with the mayors." today we'll hear from mayor rod woodbury. you can tune in during the 6am newscast.. to see the broadcast.// ((brian loftus)) >>> the newest addition to the las vegas strip is now open for business. the lucky dragon opened it's doors yesterday. it's located on sahara just west thousa

let's take a look at the roads with demetria there's a lot of work happening around the spaghetti bowl due to project neon. for a full list of ramp closures, visit las vegas now dot com. traffic up in the northeast is pretty quiet, but the state is working to improve i-15 between craig and the speedway exits. back to you!/// crimes continues to grow in the u.s after last week's election. ((brian loftus)) >> coming up on good day we find out how much hate crimes in the u.s. rose from the last two years. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> and 8 news now wants to help you get a head start on your holiday shopping with our "great days of giving" contest. we're giving away 500 dollar gift cards in the m 6pm newscast.. in order to win, you have to watch the 5pm and 6pm newscasts starting today ... and be the 8-th caller when we give you the cue to call. you must be 18-years-old to win, and show that you're a valid nevada resident. again, this starts today in both our 5pm and 6pm newscasts./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and this is 8 news

no big changes demetria, how are the roads? because of a crash. traffic in the spaghetti bowl is starting to slow down. southbound i-15 around washington is what's on your screen now. don't forget about all of the ramps have shut down due to project neon. go to las vegas now dot com for a full list of closures. we'll be right back./// ? ? lookin' out on the morning rain ? ? lord, it made me feel so tired ? ? before the day i met you, life was so unkind ? ? you're the key to my piece of mind ? donald trump: she ate like a pig. does she have a fat ass? absolutely. boob job is terrible. she's a slob. lips are too big, solid 4. disgusting pig. flat-chested is very hard to be a 10. i moved on her like a b****. priorities usa action is responsible for the content election day.. 8 news now wants you to send us your most patriotic picture.. and you can win a station coffee mug! just upload it under the contest section on our facebook page.. up to 8 winners are announce every friday./// underway in clark county in just a couple minutes .. as you can see pe

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) closures on 4th from charleston to ogden today for the veterans day parade. 4th from charleston aviation nation will cause delays at i-15/speedway tomorrow and sunday. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> a sad day for the music world.... canadian singer- songwriter leonard cohen died at the age of 82. cohen wrote a number of popular song including the often-covered "hallelujah." his 14-th studio album "you want it darker" was just released last month. besides songs, cohen also wrote the cause of death is still unknown. ((brian loftus)) >>> coming up on the valley's news leader crime is paying off for las vegas locals. ((kirsten joyce)) >> how being a resident of nevada can get you into one of the most unique museum's in downtown las vegas./// you're watching 8 news now good day. ((kirsten joyce)) ((kirsten joyce)) >>> the air force is sending a fighter jet to fly over the veterans day parade route in downtown las vegas... for the first time since 2012. the jet of choice is the nation's newest stealth joint strike fighter, from nellis air

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) the eastbound 215 ramp to the airport connector is open and it will stay open thursday night. i'm seeing some construction interchange. back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) killing a 7 year old boy will be in court for the first time this morning. 31 year old kenneth robinson is facing an open charge of murder. the child died sunday afternoon .. at the seigel suites on boulder highway near flamingo. investigators believe the boy was a victim of child abuse. police say the boy was found with his mother and 4 other children inside the home.. charges, but the children are now in the care of child protective services during this investigation./// ((brian loftus)) >>> the future of agassi prep academy could be decided by today. the school's governing board is expected to vote on a takeover or a partnership with an out of state institution. the partnership with democracy prep would come with some major changes. that includes 10 hour school days, and 6 day school weeks... parents at agassi prep are petitioning the possible changes

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) no major delays. there's also a crash along the south beltway at jones and over on charleston and tree line,. back to you!/// ((brian loftus)) >>> a california community officer. ((kirsten joyce)) >> coming up on good day we'll take a look at the funeral honoring officer rod lucas./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and sweetie, you know what we're craving right now? crispy chicken and fried egg with bacon-like brunch. brunch? but it's 8pm-and it's tuesday- huh, i wonder if my mother would like to stay with us... introducing my new brunchfast menu. with 10 delicious items like my bacon and egg chicken sandwich, southwest scrambler plate, a sparkling blood orange cooler, and homestyle potatoes. ((brian loftus)) >>> hundreds came to honor a california police officer who was accidentally shot by a fellow deputy. ((kirsten joyce)) >> 46-year-old rod lucas was accidently shot and killed on halloween. reporter connie tran was at his memorial and

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) the 95 interchange. nhp is also reporting a crash on tropicana near the i-15 interchange. there are also harmon/koval. back to you!/// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... obilor. this is 8 news now good day)) ((brian loftus)) >>> welcome back to the valley's news leader.... morning cup of joe. ((kirsten joyce)) >> in this pre recorded the sheriff answers questions about a security plan for the potential proposed stadium. ((brian loftus)) >> thanks always for joining us sheriff let's get right into it..... this is questions is for susie "if the raiders come to las vegas, what's the plan for security for the games? will it be provided by metro or a private company." ((sheriff joe lombardo)) >> that's a great question, but the answer is both. it's a private security for those type of venues in otherwords the nrs covers what the security plan has to be. so depending on the venues the thomas and mack and the other events. the nrs says you have to hire a police officer for every 400 fans or customers

demetria obilor. personal wealth was wiped out by the housing crisis that erupted in 2007. and no city in america suffered more than las vegas. ((brian loftus)) >> wall street banks were slammed with huge fines for their role in creating the financial meltdown, but none of the big players went to prison. george knapp of the i-team looks at banks behaving badly. (( )) for 30 straight years, rivers of money flowed in las vegas, fueled by bat-out-of-hell growth rates that created the mother of all housing bubbles. nevada was tailor-made for the frankenstein-like financial products invented by wall street banks. sub-prime loans meant more people could buy houses, and that meant more money for so-called banksters. heather murren: people should have gone to pris. street analyst heather murren spent 18 months working on the commission which investigated the financial meltdown. banks were allowed to create the risky instruments that were used to defraud millions of homeowners and investors. the commission uncovered direct evidence of crimes. heather murren: we handed folders over t

((demetria obilor)) >>> welcome back.... trending now... for those upset about donald trump winning the white house, there's a humorous diversion making the rounds. twitter is imagining pranks the outgoing administration might play on the incoming president-elect. jeanne moos reports ... it was as if president obama was trying to wrap his lips around the name... (president obama) "president, president-elect trump's., mr. esident-elect.th presidenelect " some on twitter eleetoagine prag trump.and thus was born a memof doorknobs, huge. joe, we can't. president tiny hands." from the size of trump's hands to president obama's birth birth certificate, put it in an envelope labeled secret and leave it in the oval office desk. joe...." obama's birthplace gave birth to a lot of jokes.... (nat sound) "i left a kenyan passport in your desk, just to bleep with him. joe! oh and a prayer rug in your bedroom. he's gonna lose it! dammit joe." that tweet was written by left leaning josh billinson. (voice of josh billinson) "just trying to be funny at a tim

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// ((brian loftus)) ((kirsten joyce)) >> coming up on good day.... we'll see how the movie exceeded movie goers expectations./// narrator: the target... seniors. danny tarkanian set up thirteen fake charities that preyed on fronts for telemarketing schemes. seniors lost millions from the scams danny tarkanian helped set up. jacky rosen has always led with integrity. in congress, jacky rosen will protect seniors and strengthen social security. and jacky rosen will always be responsible with your tax dollars. jacky rosen: i'm jacky rosen over 20,000 nevadans rely on planned parenthood for access to basic health services but congressman heck voted to defund planned parenthood and was willing to shut down the government over it. heck opposed roe v. wade and voted to criminalize abortion. congressman heck is what's wrong with washington. >>> we want you to be part of our 8 news now good day.. just head to our 8 news now facebook page.. and upload a pic of you wearing your patriotic colors!

/// ((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// airport connector will close down overnight. use alternates. there are restrictions up on lee canyon road right now for the ragnar race. they will last through 4pm. traffic will be detoured onto kyle canyon and deer creek. we're continuing to monitor the situation over at the paris hotel.. after a black out caused thousands to evacuate. ((kirsten joyce)) >> we'll have a live report outside of the hotel.. with the very latest... coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news narrator: the target... seniors. danny tarkanian set up thirteen vulnerable seniors... fronts for telemarketing schemes. seniors lost millions from the scams danny tarkanian helped set up. jacky rosen has always led with integrity. in congress, jacky rosen will protect seniors and strengthen social security. and jacky rosen will always be responsible with your tax dollars. jacky rosen: i'm jacky rosen ask yourself: if joe heck was on your side, why did he threaten to shut down the government to defund planned parenthood? side with the wall street banks w

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((demetria obilor)) >>> and a rare second chance clinch of the cannon trophy slips through the rebels grasp. a look at the blowout straight ahead. "now, live...this is 8 news now weekend edition." >>> we'll get to those stories in just a moment but first we're following some developing news. police tell us a burlington coat factory employee has been seriously hurt... this after a driver crashed into the store near eastern and tropicana. we're told the woman was pinned against a wall as a result of the crash. at this time it is unclear what led to the incident or the driver's condition. we do have a crew in route so be sure to stay with us for the (("cuba is right now in shock because they really want to celebrate but they can't because the military is outside watching every single thing.)) ((demetria obilor)) >>> many cuban-americans are celebrating the death of cuba's long term president fidel castro. the dictator ruled the island for nearly six decades and sent many cubans into exile. tonight... hundreds are still filling the streets in florida. miami's mayora long as it is necessar

demetria, how are the roads? roads? traffic is slowing down in the spaghetti bowl along southbound i-15 at us 95. expect the eastbound 215 ramp to mccarranus 95. to shut down overnight for construction work. use alternates. closure should last through friday morning. back to you! ((kirsten joyce)) we continue our election coverage here on 8 news now... ((brian loftus)) >> we are joined in studio by local commentators .. for a post- race analysis./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, ((brian loftus)) >>> welcome back to 8 news now good day. election night full of surprises all around. ((kirsten joyce)) >> k-x-n-t radio host, alan stock, and annette magnus, the executive director of battle born progress joining us now for post- election analysis. thanks for being here with us >>> thanks for being here with us this morning! ((brian loftus)) being here with us this morning! ((brian loftus)) >> alan and annette are joining us again at 6:40 this morning .. for more on reaction to the election.//

((brian loftus)) >> demetria found out what's taking so long, in "what's driving you crazy?" ((michael stevens)) <<< michael stevens is talking about the cosmo's winter wonderland >>> /// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and

demetria, how are the roads? the state is working to improve north las vegas boulevard between craig and carey.e north las vegas expect some delays. constrution will continue over the next couple of things are starting to look a bit different. construction has started on a state widening project along i-15 between craig and the speedway exit. we'll be right back./// (( i'm norah o'donnell. coming up, former presidential candidate bernie sanders will be here. why he says his revolution has just begun. coming up on cbs this morning.)) /// walk home" for bruce springsteen. the singer is trending this morning .. after he was rescued by a group of bikers. springsteen's motorcycle broke down in new jersey on friday .. another group of bikers stopped by to help him out .. and when they pulled up to him, they realized it was the boss! they gave springsteen a ride to a nearby restaurant, where someone came to pick him up. before he left, the rockstar took down their numbers ... saying he'll get them concert tickets the ne

morning and back to upper 70s this week before a big cool down/ let's take a look at the roads with demetria this week, the county expects to close down the eastbound 215 ramp to mccarran overnight. crews are currently working to install the city's safety barrier rails along summerlin parkway. construction continues on town center between charleston and summerlin parkway for a city repaving project. back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> a year has passed since the terror attacks in paris ((brian loftus)) >> coming up on good day.... we see how french officials and survivors honored the lives that were lost./// you're watching 8 news now good day. passed away at the age of 74. russell was a top session player in the 60's and 70's. he played keyboards and back up for joe cocker.. bob dylan.. and the beach boys. he later went on to a successful solo career with hits such as tight rope and lady blue. his wife says he was recovering from a recent heart bypass surgery at the time of his death./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> memorials are set up for actor robert vaughn who passed away friday night. tribu

((tedd florendo)) ((mauricio marin)) >>> after the holiday, it's traffic anchor demetria obilor is here with more information on "what's driving you crazy?"/// (( )) demetria obilor: >>> crews will start working on the county's airport connector project monday night, calling for a partial closure along the beltway. eastbound 215 will be closed 9pm monday to 5am tuesday between the mccarran and warm springs exits. drivers will be able to get to the airport, but the county recommends anyone who is not heading to the airport, get off at an earlier exit. the ramp connecting the airport connector south to 215 east will also close during this time. eastbound traffic not heading to the airport should get off at jones, decatur of lv blvd. necessary, so crews can finish installing parts of a new flyover off-ramp that goes over the 215. hey! what's driving you crazy? send your traffic question to traffic eight at las vegas now / ((christianne klein)) >>> if you're looking for a four-legged companion this holiday season.... the animal foundation has got you covered. all pets adopted from now until

/// ((demetria obilor)) paradise/desert inn intersection. happened sometime before 4 am. there are southbound lane restrictions. the main broke from wear and tear. crews will be in the area through noon back to you!/// ((brian loftus)) >>> an incredibly talented young musician will be performing at the smith center... ((brian loftus)) >> coming up at 5-am... plus how he got started right here in las vegas.. coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// rolling out their plans. walmart and target will open their doors at 6 p.m. on thanksgiving day. and best buy stores will open an hour earlier, at 5 p.m. best buy will also close at 1 a.m. early friday and reopen at 8 a.m. all three major retailers are also announcing expanded plans for digital and in-store deals./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> a pair of bald eagles were stuck much closer to each other than they wanted to be... the pair apparently got trapped in a storm drain after a fight. this happened in f common for the birds of prey to have spats. one of them flew away, the other is being evaluated for injur

let's take a look at ((demetria obilor)) the eastbound 215 ramp to mccarran should reopen at 5am. expectan nightly closures through thursday due really quiet. for a full list of project neon ramp closures, head to las vegas now dot com. back to you!/// ((brian loftus)) >>> the nomination process today. ((kirsten joyce)) >> this is all apart of the county's reoraganization plan that was approved a few months ago. stakeholders met last night -- to unveil what key role parents, teachers and students will play in the months to come. the school's organizational team will be making several key decisions like coming up with a budget staff members, will help with developing a school performance plan each spring. they'll also give the principal advice in carrying out a plan of operation. election day is next week./// ((brian loftus)) >>> dakota pipeline protesters are taking the fight to the courts. ((kirsten joy) >> coming up on good day.... we'll find out how many protesters were detained and what charges they're facing. /// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... this is 8 news no

traffic anchor demetria obilor finds out how long before it's fixed. ((christianne klein)) >> also... it's almost the end of an era for the show... rock of ages. later on... we sit down with one of the cast members./// <<< announcer: you're watching the vae >>> we have a missing person to report. metro police need your help locating this man... 24-years-old christian harned. he was last seen yesterday near fort apache and farm road. police tell us christian was wearing a dark brown jacket, blue jeans, white and black "jordan" gym shoes and carrying he went missing. anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is strongly encouraged to contact police at the number on your screen./// ((christianne klein)) >>> the valley is full of cone zones and more will pop up on some major highways in the coming days. tomorrow n-dot will shutdown a lane in each direction along u.s. highway 95 between rancho drive and the spaghetti bowl. ((paul joncich)) >> the closures will be from seven p-m to five a-m monday to saturday until december 22nd. during that time cre

up next on the valley's news leader demetria obilor gives you the traffic heads up so you valley's news leader...with sharie johnson, katie boer & jon tritsch. this is 8 news now . ." ((sharie johnson)) >>> construction along north las vegas boulevard and a cone zone on the west side may slow you down this week. traffic anchor demetria obilor breaks down what you can expect from both projects, as well as an update on the spaghetti bowl in tonight's look ahead... northeast should expect to see cones along north las vegas boulevard between craig and carey for a state improvement project. construction will impact the rush hours, so you may want to leave early, if you're commute takes you through this area. construction is scheduled through 2018. between charleston and summerlin parkway on a repaving project. construction is scheduled to carry on for the next few weeks. construction here is also scheduled throughout the morning hours. to avoid delays, use alternates like rampart or 215. this past friday, ndot opened up the new western avenue extension this route will help cross traffic get

demetria obilor breaks it all down for you next... "now, live...this is 8 northern part of the valley last night. it happened at rainbow and smoke ranch just before 9 o'clock. two cars were involved. police say the hyundai was making a u-turn when it was hit by a chevrolet. two men in their 20's inside the hyundai r 22-year-old jermaine asher. the driver of the chevrolet... identified as 25-year-old willie worthams... arrested for d-u-i resulting in death. police say he was also speeding./// ((sharie johnson)) >>> construction along north las vegas boulevard and a cone zone on the west side may slow you down this week. traffic anchor demetria obilor breaks down what you can expect from both projects, as well as an update on the spaghetti bowl in tonight's look ahead... northeast should expect to see cones along north las vegas boulevard between craig and carey for a state improvement project. construction will impact the rush hours, so you may want to leave early, if you're commute takes you through this area. construction is schedule

demetria obilor breaks down the major back-ups you need to know about to avoid any delays that may be in your way./// "you're watching the valley's news leader...with sharie johnson, katie boer & jon tritsch. "she's a slob." "she ate like a pig." "i'd look her right in that fat, ugly face of hers..." donald trump calls women "bimbos", "dogs", and "fat pigs." kihuen pushed to crack down on employers who pay women less than men. and kihuen will always protect a woman's right to choose. ruben kihuen for nevada. ((sharie johnson)) >>> closures along the south beltway and the spaghetti bowl are sure to slow you down this week. traffic anchor demetria obilor shows you the routes to avoid and the alternates to take in tonight's look ahead... >>>it's going to be town. all of the ramp closures associated with project neon are still in effect. they will stay closed through february of next year. the southbound i-15 ramp to northbound 95 is closed down. the northbound i-15, southbound i-15 to northbound 95 ramps to mlk are also closed down. the northbound i-15 ramp to northbound 95 ramp is being

so demetria obilor got on the case... and has answers to your coming up./// <<< announcer: you're watching the valley's news leader with paul joncich, in nevada was met with anger and concern. ((christianne klein)) >> more than one hundred people took to the streets to protest the possibility of a charter school takeover at monaco middle school. right now... the school is performing in the bottom 5 percent. ((paul joncich)) but say a takeover isn't the answer. <<< ((shakala alvaranga)) it's a similar outcry across the valley. "i really hope monaco does not become a charter school and it stays the way it is." ((shakala alvaranga)) some see it as a defeat. "that's my biggest concern...is i don't want to lose what they've worked so hard to do." ((shakala alvaranga)) ...worried that their best effort just isn't good enough. "they're improving. they're turning their grades around. yeah, it'b but, it's uphill. that makes a difference." ((shakala alvaranga)) save monaco, don't break up our family ... it's the powerful message pa

(( )) demetria obilor: downtown commuters are starting to reap the benefits of project neon...at 6am, ndot will open the new four-lanee with charleston and grand central parkway. western used to dead end at the holsum design center, just south of charleston. the state says the newly completed link will improve mobility by creating another north-south connection for crosstown traffic, which will relieve congestion and enhance downtown las vegas access. vist ndot project neon dot com send your traffic question to traffic eight at las vegas now dot com. ((paul joncich)) that students get asked... "what do you want to be when you grow up?" ((christianne klein)) >> up next in "what's cool at school"... the variety of jobs some students got to experience first hand./// announcer: you're ((christianne klein)) >>> taking career day outdoors gives students a better idea of what the jobs are really like. ((paul joncich)) >> it's the subject of today's "what's cool at school." here's brian loftus. ((brian loftus)) kids need to learn about electrical safety. so why not roast hot dogs and marshmal