las vegas.... needs this. no one understands the las vegas economy as steve wynn does. he foresaw trends before anyone else. almost 30 years ago, the mirage ushered in the megaresort era. today, wynn says, the one project that could transform the future of las vegas is a professional football stadium. wynn: i've been here since '68. '67. nothing. nothing since the change in law that allowed public financing of our industry, which provided the capital---nothing is as big a deal to the state of nevada---not just las vegas, as the nfl---as professional sports coming to this city. wynn said the stadium would be going forward in the competition for tourists. he could barely contain his enthusiasm. wynn: it is the final---the final crown--on making sure that las vegas is the most viable destination resort in the country along with orlando and new york. it's the one arrow that's missing in our quiver, to use an archer's...metaphor? analogy. if the nfl comes, the nba will be here. the nhl has already awarde and we've got the stadiums that mgm has built---the beautiful t-mobile

live from las vegas it's time for fox5 news at 11. nevada is a critical battleground state in this election... and donald trump stopped by las vegas to address supporters. what the nominee had to say about taking care of veterans. "i was kind of like nervous because i haven't seen him in real life, only on my grandma's phone and on tv." but today - this lo got to meet a presidential candidate.. and now -- what she said is being listened to around the world. and... a local dancer will be showing off her skills to the whole country. shes featured on dwyane "the rock" johnson's new series. we'll show you what fans can expect from the show. this is fox5 news at 11. local las vegas. "i wont forget the men who died who you and defend her still today. cuz aint no doubt god bless the usa..." it's a tight race between the presidential nominees in nevada. today -- donald trump spent the day in las vegas -- rallying support from voters. i'm john huck. i'm christine maddela. thousands packed the henderson pavilion to listen to what the republican

actor jamie foxx is returning to the big screen and las vegas will foxx will play a las vegas police officer looking to avenge his son after he is kidnapped by mobsters. the new thriller is called "sleepless." the film will be released in theaters next february. the city of las vegas' logo has undergone a makeover. check out the "retro look" that's meant to show off our city's more playful side. nats of the new logo " the logo was unveiled during wednesday morning's city council meeting. the city's seal remains, but now we will have this additional logo which will be seen on our city vehicles, uniforms and signage. speaking of the city of las vegas, former mayor oscar goodman just received a huge honor! "8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, the plaza in front of las vegas city hall now shares oscar goodman's namesake. the city moved its offices into the building in 20-12. goodman served as las vegas mayor from 1999 to 2011. the former mayor was surrounded by family, friends, and of course showgirls for the unveiling. "i was hoping at the end of these speeches...i was hoping that i would feel i deserved

live from las vegas, fox5 news this morning starts now the presidential candidates are waking up in las vegas after landing at mccarran airport last night. that's donald trump's plane on the left, hillary clinton's is on the right. clinton's "stronger together" plane, landed around two p-m tuesday. a motorcade met her on the tarmac, before escorting her to a hotel. trump's self- named plane landed about three hours later. you're looking live at the thomas and mack center right now, the site of the third and final presidential debate. today, las vegas will make history, hosting the most important debate of the campaign season. tonight at 6, donald trump and hillary clinton will take the the issues one final time, before voters head to the polls. thousands of journalists will be covering the event from every angle. fox5 will be live inside the spin alley, all-day, starting at 7 a-m. good morning. i'm maria silva. welcome to fox5 news this morning. dave hall is over at u-n-l-v right now ahead of tonight's big debate. he will join us live at 4:30 to talk about what it's like on campus ahead

las vegas needs. plus.. details on what's being revealed about republican presidential nominee donald trump that has him trying to dodge some big shots from his politics should never come before basic health care, but that's the choice joe heck keeps making. planned parenthood for checkups and cancer screenings, but congressman joe heck voted ten times to take away their funding. heck even threatened to shut down the federal government to eliminate funding for planned parenthood. shutting down the government... taking away access to lifesaving care... just to score political points. joe heck should be ashamed. women vote is responsible when i was one year old, i was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer on my spinal chord. but i spent my whole life fighting back. so you can imagine what i thought when i saw donald trump say... "i don't know what i said, ah, i don't remember!" "that reporter he is talking about suffers from a chronic condition that impairs movement of his arms." i don't want a president who ma

live from las vegas it's time for fox5 news at 11. closed captioning will resume shortly this is fox5 news at 11. local las vegas. valley drivers... listen up. major construction and major driving headaches are the next 120 days. i'm john huck. i'm christine maddela. its all part of project neon and this portion of the project is called 'carnado'. fox 5s cyndi lundeberg joins us now live to break down what you need to know. project neon began at about 10 tonight. major parts of the i-15... 95 and martin luther king will be affected. lets kind of show you the areas we are talking about here... if you're driving from southbound i-15 to northbound u.s. 95, you'll be detoured from lake mead boulevard south king and back to the 95. those traveling from northbound i-15 to northbound 95 will be detoured to the martin luther king exit ramp. you'll then re-enter northbound 95 and move along a temporary lane. those headed from northbound 95 to martin luther king need to leave themselves plenty of time. drivers will be routed to rancho drive, ma

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las vegas, we are a very multicultural city. >> i'm a native of las vegas. a lot of people don't realize it took a lot of different people to make vegas what it is today. my father was equal rights commissioner, bob bailey. at one time in the 1950s and 1960s, african-americans c go through the front door of establishments. he was the first african-american on tv. he had his first show on tv. the bob bailey show. >> talk about coming full circle. you are promoting this great event. >> it is a great one, i'll tell you, j.j. it's going to be so much fun. i encourage everybody to come out. there's dancing. we have like a dance on every corner because we have different d.j.s. you might have a little latin music. a little soul music and everyone is dancing and it's just a feel public. >> i love it. i love it. i love music and i love dancing and so does my co-host shawn, i mean, clearly, but let's kick it off right now. >> yeah. >> with this band, yes. what are you going to play for us today? >> we'll start out with -- >> i love it. >> let's do it. take it away. >>

" october 23 at the palazzo las vegas. why is the nf hope concert so important to you? what is neurofibromatosis? who will benefit from the concert? who is performing/appearin g at this years concert? how do viewers get tickets? how can viewers get involved in your silent auction? help? with drivers more with drivers more distracted than ever behind the wheel, downshifting could soon be a distant memory. why the stick shift could be a dying art! here is a look at i'm catherine cortez masto and i approve this message. narrator: 2013: joe heck votes to shut down the government, risking vital services for thousands of nevada seniors and veterans. but as federal employees like air traffic controllers worked 16 days without pay, joe heck continues to cash his paycheck... joe heck says he deserves it. joe heck. he hasn't been working for you. i spent many years as a nuclear missile launch officer. if the president gave the order we had to launch the missiles, that would be it. i prayed that call would never come. [ radio chatter

down las vegas boulevard.... las vegas marks the 8th state..... that the instalation has visited.... so far . and.... those who got the opportunity to see it say.... it's definitely..... unforgettable. mos : and i would rather not eat then see his butt. mos i prefer not to see a naked donald trump ever again mos it was so sickening it really make my day. yay the floats creators say... the instalation .... was inspired by...... the hans christian anderson fairy tale..... it emulates..... the recent controversy surrounding.... trumps campaign. another good thing.... to note... since a huge stretch of the eye - 15- will be closed..... on and off..... for the debate... if you need to get around..... you might want to consider..... using the las vegas monorail. it will be running on its regular schedule.... between -4- and -10- p-m. if you don't want to watch..... the presidential debate.... from home.... it will be shown..... at "the regal colonnade"..... on eastern and pebble... and.... at "the regal village square"..... on fort apache and sahara. it

near lake las vegas, ck 13 this was the scene... around las vegas earlier today... as heavy rain.... left the roads soaked... those storm clouds have since started.... to clear out... but.... will they come back... and... put a damper.... on your halloween plans? let's go to 13 first alert.... chief meteorologist... bryan scofield to find out. high temperatures will hold in the upper 70s and lower 80s breezy to windy conditions by sunday. also to note, another weather system is moving into the valley by sunday. as it stands chances for rain are looking slime for the las vegas valley but we could squeeze out a shower or gust as high as 35 mph. new at 11 tonight.. a vast majority of motorcycle riders are responsible on the road. but occasionally.. someone is willing to risk their life so they can post a video on social media like one rider who recently led police down las vegas boulevard before getting away. that.. 13-action news crime and safety expert.. retired metro lt. randy sutton says metro will only do so much before backing off. (take pkg) 17:55 because of his

exit at las vegas boulevard... turn left... and re- enter u-s 95 north. now fox5 weather 24/7, with chief meterologist ted pretty a cooler thursday in store for us with just 79 degrees as a high with full sun and a light north breeze..the average high is 85 degrees. we'll see the low 80s on friday with sunny skies and very light north breezes. we'll be warmer for the weekend with 86 saturday, 88 sunday with a few clouds. slight shower chances move in for monday with 89 as a the upper 80s for tuesday as we welcome some drier air. a cooler thursday in store for us with just 79 degrees as a high with full sun and a light north high is 85 degrees. we'll see the low 80s on friday with sunny skies and very light north breezes. we'll be warmer for the weekend with 86 saturday, 88 sunday with a few clouds. slight shower chances move in for the upper 80s for tuesday as we welcome some drier air. closed captioning a shopping trip is cut short for one valley woman... by a thief. " i dont know this persons circumstance but we

fox5 las vegas. the valley has a brand new state- of-the-art haunted house, and it was designed by a hollywood studio. we sent mike doria over to the linq to scenes look and chase down those zombies! a new spooky experience scaring up some fun over at the linq promenade. the "zombie escape experience" debuted over the weekend. it's designed by a hollywood studio and is similar to a haunted house. the nightmarish realm invites visitors to battle an infestation of the undead.... with zombies ready to attack around every corner. the experience will be open nightly wednesday through sunday through halloween. tickets start at 15- ronda rousey will be stepping back into the octagon, right here in las vegas. rousey is back ronda rousey is gonna be back she will fight december 30th for the title so that will be ufc 207 in vegas. in vegas that will be with amanda nunes for the title!" this will be rousey's first fight since losing her title to holly holm last november. it was her first career loss and the for

vegas boulevard in north las vegas. boulevard in north las vegas. crews will be improving a 4.6 mile-long stretch between craig and carey. you can expect new medians and new sidewalks. the pavement will also be smoothed out. the state says, "construction, in total, entails placing 43,400 tons of asphalt, or the equivalent of paving 8,680 driveways, and moving enough dirt to fill almost 600 average sized swimming pools. work will occur daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., monday through friday, resulting in a single north and southbound lane restriction. 2018. what's driving you crazy? remember, you can write me at. traffic 8 at las vegas now dot com. back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> a home run for a las vegas local! ((brian loftus)) playing for the cubs in the world series!/// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> now on good day... i'm catherine cortez masto and i approve this message. i don't know what i said, ahh, i don't remember. narrator: and joe heck says i have "high hopes we'll see donald trump become president." trump: you know,

live in north las vegas faith tanner fox 5 local las vegas. child protective services have removed three children from after a baby was found dead in a home. tonight, metro police are investigating what caused the child's death. fox5's miguel martinez valle joins us now with the latest. the abuse and neglect division is investigating the 3 month old baby's death.. but police say it doesn't necessarily mean abuse and neglect was involved in the tragedy.. instead .. metro tells me more often than not... infant deaths are a sad mistake that can be avoided. this country i believe that signs up to witness or to see a child deceased, its a very very difficult thing" it was early in the morning, around 2 .. when metro was asked to assist with a heart breaking medical call... " even for them, for trained investigators... it is very very difficult to see a child, especially a three month old, deceased" in this case .. the family was at a friend's apartment, police say someone other than the parents found the baby unresponsive on a couch... and while po

local las vegas. "oh wow, it is great to be in las vegas again!" cheering hillary clinton holds a campaign rally at the smith center... pushing nevadans to vote early. but at the same time -- supporters weren't about to let a protestor speak his mind. protest and rally noise the man waving an anti-bill clinton sign was quickly surrounded by what looked like union members... and escorted off the man waving an anti-bill clinton sign was quickly surrounded by what looked like union members... and escorted off property. and while people were fired up at the rally -- a much different scene a couple hours earlier. i'm cyndi lundeberg. christine is on assignment

this for las vegas and unlv... it was awesome seeing our city being talked about all over the world... as for what happened on the stage... hillary clinton and donald trump really dove deeper into the issues last night... less bickering... more substance. "we need a supreme court that will stand up on behalf of women's rights, on behalf of the rights of the lgbt community, that will stand up and say no to citizen's united." will be pro-life. they will have a conservative bent. they will be protecting the second amendment." moderator chris wallace also asked trump directly if he will accept the outcome of the election... trump said... he'll wait and see... the republican nominee has been calling this a rigged election for weeks. we are less than a month away from election day. recent polls show donald trump is losing support from voters, as hillary clinton takes the lead. according to a cnn / o-r-c poll of wednesday night's debate watchers, clinton won the debate 52-percent to trump's 39- percent. sam argier joins u

toss to weather north las vegas north las vegas firefighters are north las vegas north las vegas mourning one of their captains... several days after fighting a three alarm fire. captain yaphet miller passed away last night. officials are considering his death one in the line of duty. four days after he fought his last fire, his heart stopped, resulting in a brain injury. captain miller served the north las vegas fire department for 22 years. he was 43 years old. the clark county school district is calling it an "epidemic." reports of killer clowns -- threatening schools across las vegas. fox5's adam herbets was at a press conference out what police are doing about it. well the fact of the matter is -- there isn't a whole lot the school district can do about all of this... especially because -- look -- just because a clown makes a post online... that doesn't necessarily constitute a threat. if a clown says -- i'm going to be at so-and-so school on the seventh -- that's completely legal. if somebody dressed up as a clown shows up at a school -- that's also completely legal. i mean, you mig

you have a new mode of transportation in downtown las vegas! the r-t-c has started a bike- share program.. to let locals and tourists cruise around the city. stations and hundreds of bikes. a half-hour pass is four bucks... and a 24-hour pass is eight. a monthly membership card can be purchased online. former president george -w- bush hosted a group of veterans for his annual "warrior 100k" bike ride. military veterans join the former president on his ranch in texas each year for the ride. it's part of the bush institute's military service initiative, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of these american warriors. bush says more needs to be done to aid those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. "these are remarkable people who have been severely injured who refuse to quit and in this case they use exercise to help them both recover both physically and mentally." the annual event is sponsored by the george w bush presidential center in dallas. the event is in its nation's heroes with a trip of a lifetime. fox's nora hart shows us ho

we live in las vegas, las vegas uis not simply the strip. i think that gives not just the university but the whole city an opportunity to show off what else we have to offer." even thou even thou thousands of people are flooding our city for this debate restaurants and coffee shops around the university aren't seeing an influx of business. usually there full of students but since classes have been cancelled and the university is in have been sending employees home and operating on skeleton crews. they agree that this is an exciting time for las vegas but they're ready for things to return back to normal serving the student population. once these businesses open up we'll be talking with employees and customers to get their opinion about the attention las vegas is getting. sent from my it will be a sunny and breezy wednesday across southern nevada with high temperatures in the low 80s and upper 70s. the strongest wind will be focused along the colorado river valley where a wind advisory is in effect from 8 a.m. to midnight; wind gusts up to 40

local las vegas. the deadly hurricane matthew may reach the florida warning area within the next few hours. it's bringing 130 mile per hour winds. i'm christine maddela. i'm john huck. the category four storm has already claimed the lives of hundreds of people in the caribbean... and the death toll is expected to rise. president obama has declared a state of emergency for georgia... south carolina... and florida. yon pomrenze is in daytona beach with the latest. closed captioning gov. rick scott/-r- florida: "it's here. it's absolutely here." high winds and heavy rain. hurricane matthew is battering florida's coast. gov. rick scott/-r- florida: "we're already starting to see the impacts and it's a monster. again, our number one priority is protecting every life in the state." but the worst hasn't hit just yet. the storm is expected to pound the area with high surf and spawn tornadoes. gov. rick scott/-r- florida: "this storm will kill you." two million people in matthew's path - florida, georgia, and

a young couple in west las vegas... fox5's adam herbets joins us live from hualapai and peace -- at their apartment complex where it happened. john/ cyndi we first told you about this story yesterday... thats when somebody went into this apartment complex looking for that couple... they hadnt heard from them in a couple days... ...and thats when they found them ...and thats when they found them dead inside the apartment. police say it looked like they had been dead for at least 24 hours... and now theyre trying to figure out who shot them death... at the very least they do have a few clues... they say right now it looks like it may have been two men who murdered the couple... but other than that theyre not really releasing any other suspect description. (show pictures here) friends and family said the victims are neo kauffman, who's just 20 years old... and sydney land... who's 21. they said neo was just the kind of guy everybody he was super funny... they also said sydney was a woman with a big heart... she loved peopl

weijia jiang cbs news las vegas. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> according to the new york times...the candidates families reportedly won't shake hands as they enter the arena tonight. ((brian loftus)) >> mark cuban will be one of hillary clinton's guests. trump plans to bring the kenyan-born half-brother of president obama./// election headquarters throughout the campaign season... on air and online at las vegas now dot com. /// sherry how's the weather today? ((sherry swensk)) it's a windy start to debate wednesday... temps in the 60s wednesday... and cooler with northerly winds this morning that have gusted to 30 mph overnight. ........... we should have plenty of s highs today near 80 degrees. ............. the air will be cleaner with the northerly winds today. back to you!/// ((brian loftus)) >>> a man is dead this in north las vegas. metro tells us that the man in his forties was hit by a car ....while crossing the road near lake mead and linn .. investigators aren't sure if in metro's jurisdiction this year./// ((kirst

president obama will be in las vegas this weekend.. but he's making headlines for another reason this morning after his final state dinner at the white house.. where he touched on donald trump's is rigged. pres. barack obama: if you start whining before the game's even over. if whenever things are going badly for you and you lose, you start blaming somebody else, then you don't have what it takes to be in this job." obama is scheduled to visit on sunday.. though details on exactly when and where have not been released yet. he'll be campaigning for hillary clinton and catherine cortez masto.. and urging nevadans to vote -- even before election day. early voting across our battleground state starts on saturday and goes until november 4- th. for all the details on where and how to cast your ballot before the big day.. just head over to our website.. fox5- vegas-dot-com. politics are tough! yeah -- and this election is especially overwhelming for some kids.. hillary clinton are the main ones what do you think about them? i don't know! what

in las vegas. we deal with major events all of the time. we deal with the conventions. >> reporter: while a barricade of shipping containers and uniformed officers standing out around campus are security measures you will see. there's plenty going on behind the scenes you won't. >> people that have tickets to attend the event will be be given instructions on how the best way to get there and where to go so they -- it's efficient. classes. >> yep. sure did. [laughter] >> that's the better part. >> reporter: and a new energy all over campus. those i talked to say it's great publicity for their school, unlv in the national spotlight but all of that security, they won't be sorry to see it go. >> i will be so happy. but then classes will start back. so i won't be as happy. >> reporter: and i wanted to show you this as well. student newspaper dedicated to the debate and helping students maneuver through all of that security. reporting live, i'm denise rosch for news 3. back to you in the studio. >>> if y

live from las vegas it's time for fox5 news at 11. downtown las vegas looked more colorful tonight... as thousands marched in the annual pride parade. we'll hear their message to the community. and... dozens of horses and birds seized from a property... near north las vegas airport. what conditions the animals were living in. closed caption will resume shortly but first -- we start with breaking news. a man shoots his ex's new boyfriend during a confrontation. that's according here's a live look at the scene right now -- near convention center drive and paradise. the shooting happened in a shopping plaza just after 9-30 p-m. police say one person is in custody. one victim has non life-threatening injuries. there are no closures in the area right now. the pride parade took over downtown las vegas tonight. for the first time -- metro police will be escorting the l-g-b-t community. fox five's abby theodros is live near fourth and bridger with more on the festivities. started at 8 tonight and more than 100 community groups took part in th

i'm falling for las vegas, more than a strip its a way of life i'm falling for las vegas, where not one dream is out of sight its so plain to see, she's been good to me, oh my lovely las vegas tonight good monday morning to you, great weekend. i'm monica jackson. jason feinberg is off today. (now just 14 days until halloween, 22 days until election day and it's national 'pasta' day). and it's national 'pasta' day). and i'm rachel smith. we've got a big show today. including a 'first-on-fox-5' announcement -- about this week's rolling stones concert. it's really cool, we don't want to give anything away just yet -- but stay tuned for that. plus, one of our wonderful viewers is going to win a trip to disneyland today. we're going to draw the winning name, in just a few minutes. but first... if you stepped outside last night or early this morning -- you were probably knocked over by the winds.

a man is killed after a motorcycle crash in north las vegas. it happened around 12-30 p-m near centennial parkway and fifth street. police say the motorcyclist collided with a car in the intersection. the 28-year-old police say the rider did not stop at the stop sign. the driver of the car stayed on the scene... and cooperated with officers. the plan to bring the raiders to las vegas may be running into problems. reuters reports that sheldon adelson -- who is committing 650- million dollars to build an nfl stadium in las vegas -- said he is willing to walk away from negotiations with the team if terms don't improve. fox5's eric hilt talked with a representative from sands... eric what did they tell even though the state has approved funding for a nearly 2 billion dollar stadium that could be build in this lot of russell road -- there's still several more steps that have to happen before the raiders move to las vegas... we looked into international reports saying those steps have hit a snag.... and were told it may all be a misunderstanding. for

president obama will be in north las vegas. air force one is expected to be wheels down at mccarran around high school for hillary clinton and senate cadidate catherine cortez masto./// ((dave courvoisier)) >>> and we're your local election headquarters... keeping you up to date on air and online at las vegas now dot com./// ((christianne klein)) >>> we have a breaking news update... as a raging inferno burns just outside of los angeles. this fire sparked at this of those balloons have lifted off yet! ((tedd florendo)) afternoon and winds back to light and variable for your tuesday. that's expected to change though as another system tracks to the north and brings back breezy winds tomorrow especially for the colorado river valley. some locales could see those winds as early asme locales tonight but expected to be windiest in the colorado river valley where a fire weather watch will go into effect. ..... .............................. ............ evening planner shows another winds remain light early with breezes kicking up a l

las vegas valley. will be at their strongest. 5-20 mph winds will be common with gusts between 25 and 35 mph. this cold front is a dry cold front for las vegas which means mainly sunny skies will be common but behind highs will range between 74 and 79 degrees valley wide with central las vegas looking to hit 76 degrees which is 11 degrees below our normal high the week and into the weekend. mainly sunny skies are expected changing. now.. a las vegas icon has a new look. we'll tell you about the changes being made to the welcome to fabulous las vegas sign. and... at -6- the n-hl- team headed to las vegas.... may not yet.... have a name... but... there's a big announcement..... the fate of the team. "the welcome to fabulous las "the welcome to fabulous las vegas sign" has a new look!!! "the welcome to fabulous las and representatives from "safe nest" came together today.... to turn on the sign... with a new purple look. the new color is in the valley..... needed.... to escape from abusive situations. sta

dog candidates have touched down here in las vegas -- both candidates have touched down here in las vegas. analysts are predicting this to putting u nlv in the national spotlight which they are hoping to increase enrollment numbers. security at the top of our minds. unlv usually isn't surrounded by shipment containers and barbed wire. we've been talking to the students and they are dealing clearances getting in and out. classes have been cancelled, some oh of the buildings shut down. it is an honor to host a debate. >> we're honored to be hosting the debate however it is more of a haasle with the security. i know it's that necessary but we wish there was some other way. when it comes to where i'm standing, i'm in front of the thomas and mack on the media the entire country beginning to make their way into the area. the debate starts at 6:00 this evening local time. we'll get you all the live images on news 3 and news3lv.com. >> kim: we want to hear from you. right now is our storytellr the scene. if you # lv debate you can get in on the conversation. we're able to assemble it and share it

what does that mean for las vegas and the future of las vegas? wayne says: i think without a doubt this is the greatest thing ever to happen to our city and our state. this debate and this world... it only means terrific things for own town and its people while this debate will be good for las vegas in newton's eyes... the outcome of the election could be something completely different. in our conversation he wondered where civility has gone... why people can't seem to disagree politically, yet joe heck's and donald trump's views on women are disturbing. heck voted to defund planned parenthood 10 times. he was even willing to shut down the government over it. and they both outlaw abortion. "do you believe in punishment for abortion?" "the answer is that, there has to be some form of punishment." while heck co-sponsored legislation to criminalize abortion, even in cases of rape. dscc is responsible for the content of this advertising. wolfson: i'm a prosecutor. locking up criminals is my job. the attacks on question 1? misleading and flat out wron

for the final be on las vegas... for the final presidential debate between hillary clinton and donald trump. here's a look inside the thomas and mack... about one- thousand student volunteers... five- thousand journalists... and hundreds of community leaders will be attending. there will also be at least one- thousand law enforcement officers. it cost the university 30- million dollars to put on the debate... and unlv says it was worth the investment. the university is also reportedly receiving 85- million publicity. the debate will air right here on channel 8... at 6pm. /// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> president obama will be making a stop in las vegas.. to campaign for hillary clinton and catherine cortez masto... on sunday, october 23rd. he's expected to talk about the upcoming election for nevada families... and highlight clinton's economic plans. no word yet on the time or location of the event. /// ((kirsten joyce)) >> 8 news now is your local election headquarters.. on air and online at las vegas now dot com. /// ((b

live from las vegas fox5 news at 6 starts now. our new las vegas n-h-l franchise may not have a team name or logo... but we're making progess. hear from franchise owner -- bill foley -- at a groundbreaking for the practice facility. we're exactly two weeks away from the final presidential debate in las vegas... today - he was in henderson.. what he said to voters about immigration... in an effort to make america safe again. and... a deputy sheriff arrested for battery. who he's accusing of choking during an altercation. this is fox5 news at 6. local. las vegas we're still waiting on a team name and logo... but las vegas took another big step today... in welcoming its new n-h-l franchise. i'm christine maddela. i'm john huck. the team held a

vegas." )) ((brittany edney)) the political spotlight is shining on las vegas ... and the lvcva says, they believe this international stage will help the city attract even a president/ceo, lvcva "it positions us as a place to do business. we attract over 22,000 meetings each year but this is so special and so important to us as a destination.")) ((brittany edney)) the event itself is drawing around 7-thousand media members... about a thousand student volunteers... hundreds of community leaders and at least a thousand law enforcement officers. metro says not only is the campus going to be heavily guarded-- but the entire city will be as well. ((undersheriff kevin mcmahill, metro police "we all still continue united states of america remains an issue so we have to stay vigilent on the outside of the event which is it what my appeal was to the community, if you see something, say something.)) ((brittany edney)) and commuters get ready, from about 4 to 10 pm on wednesday... metro says there will be intermentent closures of the 215 beltway, streches of i-15, east&westbo

its the 16th annual bike fest in las vegas. this time nearly 40 thousand nats roaring engines in tow what keeps you riding your bike? christopher steen, las vegas: i love it he's not the only one. most people at the festival share that same passion and agree: riding a bike comes with great rewards but high risks too. emily zervas, leather head quarters of las vegas: we are smaller to see, nobody likes to look twice for us. just this week las vegas saw three motorcycle related deaths. over near decatur and wagon trail- witnesses say a biker was riding recklessly before he crashed in to a guardrail. across town near mojave and sahara avenue - a biker checking his breaks lost control of his bike before crashing into a garage. and early this morning - a biker was hit on interstate 15 near russel road by a suspected drunk driver zervas: you have to be a defensive driver. you have to think ... oh this person is going to come and hit me. nats zipper emily zervas is a long time bike enthusiast and works with leather head quarters of la

north las vegas firefighters knocked down this fire at a recycling plant in north las vegas. sky 3 was quick over that smoky hazy scene. it came from republic services facility on cheyenne and fifth street. so far no injuries to report but crews will stay on the scene to battle any hot spots in the resielged materials. >>> to california where they're battling a massive plant fire live images coming from ontario about an hour east of l.a. we are hearing conflicting reports it's from a cardboard recycling plant or pallet plant. >> marie: two women who ran a sanctuary to help animals accused of abusing are more than 400 animals. the 54-year-old and 51-year-old donna reed also known as donna be euthanized for medical reasons. the pair face three felony charges and 24 misdemeanors in this case. >> reed: metro's animal cruelty unit rescues dozens of horses and birds involved in an animal cruelty case. they found the animals yesterday at a home near lake mead and decatur. 21 horses and 33 birds were rescued. police believe people living outside the home own many of those animals. an

and the candidates are already arriving in las vegas. ((dave courvoisier)) >> hillary clinton arrived earlier this afternoon... we're still waiting for donald trump's arrival. thanks for joining us... i'm dave courvoisier. ((denise valdez)) >> and i'm denise valdez. people from around the wild will tune in to tomorrow night's debate being held at the thomas and mack. we have live team coverage tonight... christianne klein is looking into how the secret service ((patrick walker)) >> dave and denise... glitz and glammor for las vegas' grand finale to the debate schedule... the thomas and mack isn't disappointing. t-v stations from around the world have their lights and cameras set up around campus... including right in front of the thomas and mack. but as much is this is a worldwide production... it's also a final chance for the candidates to sell themselves to a large... in the polls... amid allegations of sexual misconduct... and even before that... there has been the narrative that he wouldn't show up for a final debate anyway. u-n-l-v

local las vegas. a local animal hospital is trying to get some help for one of their special volunteers... after someone stole her wallet. 91-year-old spends her time caring for pets at "south shore animal hospital" she was shopping monday at a local walmart, when someone reached behind her and took an envelope full of money. a cashier saw the woman put the envelope behind a pillow and take off. that cashier chased after the woman, but was not able to catch her. " why did she stoop to doing things like this? it doesn't matter whether i'm 91 or if i'm 51. "what happened in came to do this? in my thinking, i don't think this was the first time." the south shore animal hospital says "miss paul" lost several hundred dollars, and that was her spending money for the month. they now have a go-fund-me page up to try and get miss paul the money she needs. we have more information on the links page of our website, fox5 vegas dot com. firefighters are working to put out a new small fire near the popular hike "ma

and also spend more tax money to expand the las vegas convention center. i just ran out of the senate chamber, where lawmaker after lawmaker is making, frankly, making very eloquent speeches. conservatives don't feel it's to pay for the stadium. they don't feel that this is the proper imposition to make upon a county. democrats standing up. democrats traditionally, you know, the friend of progressives, but here in this case, come -- standing up arguing for a tax hike. pat spearman saying that she cannot look a guy in the eye who needs a job and say that i did not vote for so it's that kind of moment here at the state capitol. a word about process. this is not the final word, whatever happens over my shoulder. it will march down the hallway, whatever this vote is. it will march down. this is part of the special session. it's not the done deal in the state senate. i'm gonna run back in and find out what's happening as i without taking action on the more cops bill. that's the other component of this special session. three prongs, folks. public money for a sta

las vegas... for the final presidential debate. it's exciting to watch on t-v, but if you live here and need to get to work or school... (traffic nats) maybe not as fun. (traffic nats) prime time for road closures? 4 to 10 p-m wednesday. "if you have the candidates coming in i mean they have to be protected they have to be the number one priority, i guess it is what it is but i'll have to leave earlier for work" you may want to avoid these closures: southbound i-15 from sahara... all the way down to the 215. and eastbound 215 through the airport leave early if you need to catch a flight: from the airport, watch out for roving restrictions on russel road to maryland parkway and maryland parkway... up to tropicana. westbound tropicana from maryland parkway to swenson. and in front of the thomas and mack... swenson street. "this is the first time i've ever seen something like this so it's crazy" take flamingo or tropicana to paradise road if you're heading to the airport. "it's just really inconven

when she moved to las vegas, 43 years ago - the trend continued. she makes daily stops at five different churches. she's got a heart of gold, and a huge family of volunteers... nellie 13:20:16 i've raised 8 kids of my own, and my sisters 7 kids.. ((kirsten joyce)) and five kids off the street. 11:40 if they come to my house, and knock on the door and say they are hungry, i am going to feed them. to go in and cook something for them, i'm going to make sure that kid is not going to go, hungry. ((kirsten joyce)) we surprised nellie when we gave her our award in may. money presentation : you've been awarded acts of kindness award, and on behalf of channel 8, you'll be getting an 800 dollar check to go along with it... this is .. it's really a blessing, i can feed more.... with it.... keep doing what you're doing nellie.. i will . 8:08 i don't care for my money in a pot.. go buy meat and feed some hungry person :22 that's just the way i do it :26 ((kirsten joyce)) nellie says she is honored to receive the american red recognition... and maybe when she's

cover for the las vegas valley. winds will be mildly breezy between 5 and 15 mph with an occasional gust around 20 mph. high temperatures remain several degrees above normal; between 87 and 91 degrees. wednesday and thursday yield high pressure centering more over the southwest than the four skies and lighter winds. temperatures will slightly drop into the mid and upper 80s which is still above our average 83 degrees for this time of year. by thursday, a shortwave moves the valley creating more cloud cover but holding off rain chances for the valley and the mountains. winds will pick up and gusts by saturday, mainly sunny skies return but winds hold as temperatures drop to the lower 80s. with an occasional gust around 20 mph. high temperatures remain several degrees above normal; ranging between 87 and 91 degrees. wednesday and thursday yield high pressure centering more over the southwest than the four corners with will allow for mostly sunny skies and lighter winds. temperatures will slightly drop into the mid and

good morning las vegas... time now is x:xx ---still ahead, pope francis is sending a message he says he wants the church to be mroe accepting so, he appointed some new caridnals to take on this job, and some of them are american. plus, the nobel peace prize was awarded on friday to the president of columbia we will show you why he won the award and what he plans on doing with the prize money. nevada will be seeing an afternoon; topping off between 88 and 93 degrees valley wide. winds will be picking up out of the south as we pump in clouds but no chance for rain. high pressure returns for a with mainly sunny skies with high temperatures dropping slightly back to the normal mid 80s we normally see this time of year. however, by friday into the weekend, a disturbance rolls in from the pacific allowing hit-or-miss clouds and a heavy breeze. temperatures still look to hold in the mid and upper 80s. here at 13 action news we want all kids in las vegas to be able to stay warm this winter and our annual coats fork dr

right now on good morning las vegas... kingman police release a dramatic video of the moments they shot a man. what our security expert says about it. and only on 13 action news we're hearing from a man shot by a suspect who was killed on the 95. and a new crime trend is targeting local drivers. what you need to know. but first we begin with breaking news -- right now one man is dead after a crash near 13 action news was fast and first to the scene just hours ago. metro tells us two cars collided at the intersection. that's when one of the cars flipped over... killing the driver. detectives say one of the cars involved might have ran a red light. good morning las vegas! the time now is ... let's now get check of your first alert forecast with dan bronis. good morning dan! ((ad-lib)) saturday and sunday will be breezy to gusty. 10-20 mph winds with gusts common saturday morning through the afternoon. by the evening, winds increase further to a 15-25 mph now, as it stands, las vegas will not be seeing much of a chance for ra

traffic 8 at las vegas now dot com. back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> the sls taking its first big step to transform into two hotels ... ((brian loftus)) >> when the new marquee will go up for 'the w las vegas." ((kirsten joyce)) >>> and start your week on 8 news now good day.. with "monday mornings with the mayors." you can submit your questions on las vegas now dot com... and then tune in on monday during the 6am newscast.. to see if your question was answered. we'll be right back on 8 news the desert is where bad guys go when they want to make evidence disappear. but hiding the evidence won't help danny tarkanian. sure, he can bury all those property taxes he skipped out on for years... ...or the scams against seniors he formed... or the $17 million judgment he never paid. he can try, but he can't make his record disappear. danny tarkanian: just a con man who can't bury the truth. just announced, a new elementary which students will attend. ((brian loftus)) >> plus... a big win for the sheriff .. the bill lawmake

good morning las vegas! i'm ... and i'm 13 first alert meteorologist dan bronis ((ad-lib)) high temperatures will hold in the upper 70s and lower 80s through the weekend along with breezy to windy conditions by sunday. system is moving into the valley by sunday. as it stands chances for rain are looking slime for the las vegas valley but we could squeeze out a shower or two in the mountains sunday. winds sunday afternoon could gust as high as 35 mph. halloween is looking nice with a drop in temperatures to the mid 70s and mostly sunny skies. treak-or-treating is looking nice in the evening but you may need a jacket as temperatures will be in the low 60s after 7pm. the dry air sticks around into the mid week and highs warm slightly but we should avoid developing this morning -- this fire --- continues to burn in the area of lake las vegas. it's is a trash fire burning in a ravine. it's burning about a quarter mile away from homes and buildings. we spoke with a young guy who lives nearby...watching the flames grow. "i

live from las vegas, fox5 news this morning starts now president obama is stopping in las vegas this weekend. we'll have all the details on his upcoming visit to the silver state. after what has seemed like the longest presidential election ever.... the time is here... your time to vote. all you need to know before early voting kicks off here in nevada. some voters won't miss-- the political ads that been have flooding mailboxes for months. but there are some businesses who depend on those mailers-- to make their living. good morning i'm dave hall. and i'm maria silva. first - sam argier joins us with a quick look at the fox 5 weather 24-7 forecast. temperatures on the rise. afternoon highs around the las vegas valley will be hovering in the mid 80s. the sun will continue into saturday with temperatures continuing to climb; highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. a few neighborhoods, especially on the east side of the valley, are looking at low 90s. you'll notice some clouds moving in saturday afternoon and evening; these mark bigger changes for sunday and monday. look for more clouds

vegas and you can submit your questions for the candidates by going to las vegas now dot com... or our 8 news now facebook page./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> hillary clinton is expected to be in the valley this week. she's holding a public rally this wednesday to discuss the high stakes of this election for nevadans... as well as her vision for america. clinton's campaign says with more people voting in this urges people to get out and vote early. early voting here in the silverstate begins on the 22nd and ends friday, november 4th./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> 8 news now is your local election headquarters throughout the campaign season... on air and online at las vegas now dot com. /// sherry how's the weather today? ((sherry swensk)) it as a warm weekend with temps low 90s sunday. ..... it's clear and very mild this ............. another very warm day with sunshine today. .. hurricane matthew is now extra tropical and out to sea but after doing a lot of damage and killing more than a dozen carolina. back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> several businesses are erupted saturday night.

"any opportunity to raise awareness to the local las vegas are. there are about 25 hundred folks living with multiple sclerosis in the greater las vegas area. so i think that that this is an incredible opportunity to educate and provide information." the festival also featured unique artisans... ha and vendor boothes. an oregon eighth grader is wowing scientists with her latest invention. "so, basically what my invention does is it reports moisture in the wound dressing and so what this does is it allows physicians to be able to tell when we are going to change the dressing and how we are going to help the wound heal faster." the beaverton just helped her win the google international science contest! she was awarded a 15-thousand dollar scholarship for her invention we all know, women carry the weight of the world on their backs. well, this weekend their husbands got a taste of what its like to live a day in their shoes. dozens of men loaded their ladies up on their shoulders and put their relationships to the test in maine. forty-three women clun