demetria, how are the roads doing? ((demetria obilor)) ((demetria obilor)) interchange. watch out for a crash on maryland parkway, south of sahara. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// ((brian loftus)) loss of florence henderson.. better known as "carol brady" from the brady bunch. ((kirsten joyce)) >> we remember the life she lived... as she made her way to be america's favorite television mom. /// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and demetria obilor. demetria obilor. >>> the nation's favorite television mom has passed away. florence henderson.. better known as carol brady on "the brady bunch"... died of heart failure last night in los angeles.. surrounded by family and friends. she was 82-years-old.... stephanie elam reports how the brady bunch star made her way through an incredible career. natsot: the brady bunch theme that lovely lady is america's favorite mom - carol brady - on the 19-70's hit t-v sitcom, the brady bunch. but her real story wasn't so ideal. born in 19-34 in dale, indiana, henderson grew

. /// >>> let's send it over to demetria for a check of traffic./// ((demetria obilor)) watch otu for a crash on tropicana and maryland parkway. summerlin parkway as crews install the city's cable barrier rails. the city also has a project underway along town center between charleston and summerlin parkway. use alternates like rampart and 215. ((demetria obilor)) wortham is expected in court. police say, he was driving under the influence.. near smoke ranch and rainbow.. when he crashed into another car... killing two people. police say he was arrested for dui resulting in death.. including other charges. a makeshift memorial was made last night by family and friends.. remembering brothers, roberts killed in the crash. police say drunk driving has become an epidemic on our roads.. and that people need to take advantage of the resources available. /// ((brian loftus)) >>> hybrid and electric cars will soon be following new guidelines... ((kirsten joyce)) >> why safety regulators say the vehicles need to make noise when in drive... after the break on the valley's news leader. /// ((kirs

((katie boer)) demetria that's right! temps. feeling a bit more seasonal the past few days for thanksgiving windy weather and a chance of showers returns to the mix for the second half of the weekend. ....................... take a look at this band of showers over california....now it will weaken as it pushes east across the southern great basin and mohave desert tonight but with this moisture we could see a chance of showers returning to the mix sunday with that best time frame 10am to 3pm. ........................ now before we look at sunday...lets talk about the next couple of hours. here's a peak at your evening planner... by 7pm becoming gusty with temps in the upper 50s. mid 50s by 9pm along with increasing winds. around 11pm is when our winds really peak with strongest gusts expected between 10pm and 10am. ((demetria obilor)) >>> police have arrested a woman in connection to a deadly shooting they say this woman... 24-year-old porchay banks... dragged a man out of an aparment in the 21-hundred block of sunrise near east

((demetria obilor)) >>> thank you for joining us i'm demetria obilor. not only is this thanksgiving weekend heavily traveled, but it's also one of the most dangerous on the roadway mothers against drunk driving says--nationwide-- the time between thanksgiving and new years is the deadliest for drunk driving crashes. reporter brittany edney joins us now live with a message from first responders. ((brittany edney)) >> responders say during the holiday season, it's becoming time with loved ones to ending up in a tragic situation due to one bad decision. and it's something that's easily avoidable. ((officer gabriel lebario, metro police)) " more people are out there celebrating, getting together with family and friends, co-workers and you see the drinking and driving, the accidents, the arrests, the fatalities start to go up." there are consequences when you drink and getting behind the wheel.... you can face high fines and jailtime but there's also options. from ride sharing to cabs or just using the designated driver system. ((officer gabriel lebario, met

/ >>> let's send it over to demetria for a check of traffic./// ((demetria obilor)) ((demetria obilor)) >>> back to you./// ((brian loftus)) for kids... how many passed the test with the highest ratings. ((kirsten joyce)) your loved one this christmas? the gift options one website lists for you... just by how much you want to spend. /// ((brian loftus)) change his stance on climate change. ((kirsten joyce)) >> and, child booster seats are being designed better. jill wagner joins us live from wall street. good morning jill. good morning brian and kirsten! the dow snapped its seven day post-election rally... falling 54 points. the nasdaq was up though... u-s companies-- including general mills, ebay and intel... are calling on president-elect trump to reverse a campaign promise and support the paris agreement on climate change. they say the deal would "bring clean energy and prosperity to all." trump has promised to "cancel" u-s involvement in the deal. and some welcome news for parents... car booster seats for children are getting safer. the insurance institute for highway safety teste

demetria, how are the demetria, how are the roads doing? ((demetria obilor)) traffic in the spaghetti bowl is it seems that the project along convention center drive is still incomplete. the county expected things to be finished some time in september or october. ((demetria obilor)) brian loftus and it's unveiling it's brand new look and style on the las vegas strip today. kirsten joyce >> taco bell is opening it's first ever flagship restaurant on the boulevard and harmon. that's where we find 8 news now's mauricio marin with an inside look of the cantina. so what's different about this place mauricio? ((mauricio marin)) >> there's a lot of new things in store at this taco bell cantina. it's two stories tall...has vip people having fun on the las vegas strip. this flagship restaurant is massive. it has an open kitchen design and plenty of space for lounging around with room for a d-j. this restaurant becomes the fourth taco bell cantina to open. there's already one in chicago, san francisco, and austin. but there's something different t ve

let's send things over to demetria... who has a list of w around this mess. demetria? demetria, how are the roads? avoid 215 at the airport connector this weekend. there will be major delays in the area. use surface routes to get into the airport instead. there's a crash near mccarran at the bermuda/pilot intersection. >>> disturbing details alleged child predator. 63-year-old jose azucena was arrested earlier this week. police say over the past year, he used candy to lure children into his apartment near nellis and charleston. according to the report, azucena would expose himself and sexually assault the children ... then said he would hurt or kill their parents if they said wha allegations. police say they know of at least 4 victims -- but there could be more. if you suspect your child is involved... call metro police./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> still to come on 8 news now good day.. the first hard rock in las vegas .. closing its doors... ((brian loftus)) >> the reason why the company is shutting down the restaurant. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> plus.. a virtual, holiday exp

./// >>> let's get a check of the roads with demetria. /// ((demetria obilor)) ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) charleston. ((demetria obilor)) ((kirsten joyce)) >>> right now.. we want to get a check on your that. ((sherry swensk)) rain and thunderstorms firing to and we've seen vivid lightning out along eastern clark county. ...... this morning, but we should get through the morning commute before the rain makes it into the valley. ...... highs in the 60s today and grab the umbrella. lamb.. where police say a man was shot and killed. details are still limited.. but as soon as we get information, we'll update you on air and online. /// brian loftus >> today... kids... and performing sex acts with them is set to appear before a judge. kirsten joyce >> 63-year-old... jose azucena was arrested earlier this month... and faces several felony charges. 8 news now reporter michael stevens is live outside the regional justice center... with the latest on this case. good morning, michael? ((michael stevens)) >> brian, kirsten... azuzena... is being held in jail without

((demetria obilor)) movement nationwide... it's a shopping day dedicated to supporting small, local stores after big retailers got all the attention on black friday. downtown container park saturday for the second time. thousands of people came out to support the outdoor stores. nearly 40 small businesses fill the shopping center. the people at the clothing store "live at your own pace" estimate that about 80 percent of that merchandise is already gone. ((andre thomas, founder, live at your own pace "what it does is, it gives you courage, it gives you belief that hey, my idea is actually working. the love that we received today, i mean yesterday was black friday but to be honest with you, today has been like black friday in our store." >> live at your own pace just opened a few months ago and says this is the biggest day they've had in sales since opening. most of retailers are staying open until 10-p-m tonight with restaurants and bars here open until 1-a-m. ((demetria obilor)) >>> while you're out shopping for the family...

>> let's send it over to demetria >>> let's send it over to demetria for a check of traffic./// ((demetria obilor)) there are lane restri i-15 at 215 up in the northwest valley due to construction. crews are working on the state's i-15 north widening project. tonight, lane closures begin on us 95 between south rancho and i-15 in the spaghetti bowl for project neon. ((brian loftus)) >>> we all have our fair share of car problems sometimes.. but the government wants you to be more vocal about it. the labels being put into cars.. so you can easily file a complaint. ((kirsten joyce)) >> plus -- broadway show "hamilton" keeps breaking record they made in just one week... next on good day. /// ((kirsten joyce)) president elect donald trump has made his pick for treasury secretary... ((brian loftus)) >> and, the government wants to hear about your car complaints... jill wagner joins us live from wall street. good morning jill. good morning brian and kirsten! oil is the big focus on wall oil is the big focus on wall street today. opec ministers are meeting in vienna as we speak... the dow rose 23

((sherry swensk)) >>> back to you./// >>> let's send it over to ((demetria obilor)) ((demetria obilor)) >>> back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> metro police need your assault of an 8-year-old girl on thanksgiving. this is the sketch police sent out... it happened near lake mead and buffalo.. where police say t were playing outside.. when a man approached them. the suspect told the victim's brother to go inside.. so he could talk to the girl alone. police say that's when he took her around a building to a secluded area.. and sexually assaulted her. anyone with information is urged to call police. /// ((brian loftus)) >>> it's another big shopping day... cyber monday.. and these deals aren't stopping anytime soon.. ((kirsten joyce)) >> the other deals you can score online... in addition to clothing and electronics. ((brian loftus)) sahara and jones to collect toys and gift cards for the casa foundation this holiday season. ((kirsten joyce)) >> the dealership wants to fill up as many of the fiats as they can. you can stop by to make a donation through november 30-th. we'll be right bac

back to you./// on the roads with demetria. /// ((demetria obilor)) there's a crash on westbound 215 near warm springs. watch out for wrecks at fort apache/russell and bruce, north >> back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> several critical bills were approved by the clark county commissioners.. after they were passed during the special session. the first was the room tax increase for an nfl stadium and the county will back the bonds that will pay for the 750- million dollars in public contribution toward stadium construction.. which will be repaid by a room tax increase. /// ((brian loftus)) >>> the more cops tax was also passed. in april, a one-tenth of a percent sales tax increase will go into effect county-wide... and is expected to raise nearly 40- million dollars in its first year. this would allow 315 more officers to be hired across the valley. metro police would get the bulk of it. ((kirstej pets take a big step forward... the special gift he makes for them.. in this week's acts of kindness. ((brian loftus)) >> and, a local is upset that her bus route changed. demetria called

./// ((sherry swensk)) demetria, how are the ((demetria obilor)) there's a building fire reported off of nellis and monroe. there's a wreck at charleston and christy lane. there was a crash on d street under i-15, but now its clear. things are starting quiet in the spaghetti bowl. project neon. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> police arrested a 23-year-old mother... in connection to the death of her daughter. was taken into custody on murder charges... as well as neglect of the child's siblings. police say the two-year-old died last month at a home, near maryland and hacienda. they say she died as a result of quote "environmental and medical neglect for an extended period of time". according to the clark county department of family services... welfare agents had been to the home six times in the last two- years... but say nothing was found during any of the visits to warrant action. /// ((brian loftus)) group performed on the big stage... at t-mobile arena. the rock legends they had the opportunity to sing with... in this week's what's cool at school. ((kir

demetria, how are the roads doing? ((demetria obilor)) all is quiet on the strip now, different. majority of the strip will be clolsing down for the rock n roll marathon. this race will impact i-15 off-ramps going east between tropicana and charleston. flamingo will close down between koval and i-15 all day. downtown throughout the afternoon and evening hours. routes like paradise, desert inn and frank sinatra will be helpful, but slow. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> reorganizing the clark school district is taking the next step. ((brian loftus)) >> the roles parents, teachers, and students will be able to have.. the school. /// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and dem 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 general, i brought democrats and republicans together i approve this message

((demetria obilor)) ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// town for thanksgiving. kirsten joyce >> new reports show more people are traveling for this holiday destination being right here in las vegas. 8 news now reporter nia wong joins us live from mccarran international airport with more. nia? ((nia wong)) >> brian and kirsten. today is expected to be one of the busiest days of the year to travel. new numbers from triple-a say airfare prices are up by 21 percent but a quarter of a million destinations. >> also according to their report...most travellers are headed west. and as you mentioned...las vegas is the number 1 destination. the nevada department of transportation has already crunched some numbers for us. they say to expect around 320-thousand visitors to come into the valley. nearly 2-thirds of that will be drivers...so plan for some heavy traffic on the strip and i-15. for many of us who live here...this is no surprise. ((sequeena gregory/came back from florida : it's amazing here so i can believe it. i can believe everybody wants to get away from everyth

((sherry swensk)) demetria, how are the ((demetria obilor)) traffic isn't moving along northbound i-15 at the lake mead exit. nhp hs stopped traffic to address this crash. you may want to merge on at lake mead to avoid delays. there's also a crash along flamingo at perry street, which is east of nellis. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// brian loftus >> a community in tennessee were killed in a school bus crash .. dozens others injured. kirsten joyce >> it happened yesterday in chattanooga. the bus driver has since been arrested and now faces several charges. >> 8 news now reporter nia wong joins us in studio with some new information. nia, what have we learned about the young victims? ((nia wong)) >> brian and kirsten. the interim school superintendent just had a press conference this morning. he victims. among the dead are three 4th graders, a 1st grader and the youngest being a kindergartener. six children remain in the i-c-u this morning .. 6 others also in the hospital .. the other children have since been released from the hospital and returned home. >> right now we know 24 y

on the roads with demetria. /// >>> let's send it over to demetria for a check of ((demetria obilor)) expect slow downs through the convention corridor for sema. no major slow downs along the lane clolsures are in effect due to the county's airport connector project that's scheduled to wrap up next fall. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// ((brian loftus)) 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, you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever. narrator: heck says he "completely supports" trump. i love war in a certain way. narrator: and heck? reporter: do you trust him having his finger on the nuclear button? heck: i do. rter: why do you say that? heck: why wouldn't i? narrator: donald trump and joe heck. wrong for nevada. narrator: donald trump and joe heck. with all of the shenanigans danny tarkanian's pulled in nevada -- helping set up fake charities used to scam nevada sen

on the roads with demetria. >>> let's send it over to demetria for a check of traffic./// ((demetria obilor)) there will be a lot more traffic show. there will be delays on paradise, convention center drive, parts of the strip and desert inn leading up to this area. expect to see slow downs in the spaghetti bowl right now along things are really starting to slow downs. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> ladies... i'm catherine cortez masto and i approve this message. as a doctor, i see how decisions in washington impact my patients here in nevada. so even though i'm a republican, i won't be voting for joe heck. joe heck's voted ten times to defund planned parenthood, which thousands of women depend on for cancer screenings. and heck opposes a woman's right to choose for me and my patients, you can help women in our community get jobs. the united way of southern nevada is hosting their annual fall suit drive this friday they're accepting donations of new and gently-used, clean professional clothes... like suits, dresses, skirts, and shoes. sahara...from 7 a-m

a grand opening is set for next week. /// >>> let's take a look on the roads with demetria. /// ((demetria obilor)) there are lane closures out along southbound paradise due to a water main break. expect some slow downs. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> a few minutes ago, we heard daniel emmet and his amazing singing talents ... ((brian loftus)) minutes .. critically acclaimed pianist, philip fortenberry joins us .. to show off his skills on the ivories. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> plus... michelle mortensen attempts an easier way to cook dinner.. she tries "blue apron" ... to see if it really makes whipping up dishes .. a breeze. those stories and more.. coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// ((brian loftus)) across the country... ((kirsten joyce)) >> plus... thanking the men and women who serve our country.. the best spot for today's veterans day parade downtown. ((brian loftus)) >> and... a critically acclaimed pianist joining us in studio .... a snippit of what you can expect at the smith center. ((kirsten joyce)) 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader, starts right now./

((sherry swensk)) >>> back to you./// >>> let's send it over to demetria for a check of ((demetria obilor)) expect major closures out on the strip starting sunday afternoon for the rock, n roll marathon. ((demetria obilor)) annual holiday craft fair and raffle.. hosted by the children's service guild. ((kirsten joyce)) >> here with us this morning are board members judi law and elise rigatuso.. to tell us more on their efforts to help children here in guild is having our 42nd annual holiday craft fair & raffl on saturday, nov. 12, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm and sunday, nov. charleston blvd. we are a non-profit children's charity benefiting child haven and children from birth to 18 yrs. old touched by the family 100% of money raised and donated goes to them and their 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... here's what i'm thinking-brunch. all day, every day. should we get started? who wants coffee? introducing my new brunchfast menu. with 10 deli

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) demetria ((demetria obilor)) theres' a crash at the rainbow and spring mountain intersection. no delays along the south beltway. so if you're on you're way to shouldn't have much to worry about. back to you!/// ((brian loftus)) >>> families struggle with details emerge in deadly tennessee school bus crash ((kirsten joyce)) ((pastor kevin l. adams / bishop, olivet baptist church) "it's something i've never never experienced before." butt too "i saw mothers all in the floor. the screams. i can still hear them." )) ((kirsten joyce)) >> coming up on good day.... we also find out when the driver of that will be in court./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, this is 8 news now good day)) u-s celebrate thanksgiving...o ne community is mourning the death of yet another child after this week's school bus crash in tennessee. police say that a sixth child died due to injuries sustained in monday's accident. the man driving the bus when it swerved off the road with 37 students on board -- slamming into

now to demetria for a look at the roads. back to you! ((brian loftus)) >>> black friday is nearly here ...loftus)) so it's about that time to start making your list, and checking it twice! mortensen has some of the folks you might buy for covered .. in today's gift guide series. ((brian loftus)) >>> and it's time for today's facebook contest. register to win on our facebook page. good luck!/// ((kirsten joyce)) it can feel like your shopping list never ends! ((brian loftus)) >> there's the person who's hard to shop for ... the hosts of the holiday parties ... or if you're the one hosting .. you need stuff to entertain the guests.. the list goes on! ((kirsten joyce)) >> consumer advocate c down the must haves in her holiday gift guide series. <<< from terrific terrariums to tic tac toe ... we've got the perfect gifts for the home .. the host and the hard to shop for this holiday season. on cam hi ... i'm michelle mortensen and this year's gift guide is bigger than ever... so we came to a bigger than life location to kick it off. vo -- mon

>>> let's take a look on the roads with demetria. /// ((demetria obilor)) ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) ((kirsten joyce)) >>> right now.. we want to get a check on your fo >> hi sherry, how's the weather looking today? ((sherry swensk)) we're in the low mainly light winds... but there are some colder neighborhoods and you'll need those warmer jackets this morning. ....... light winds... clear skies overnight... allowing temps to drop to chilly 30s as we anticipated. ............... even near freezing in some outlying areas as we expected and freeze r ........... a slow warm up over the weekend with sunshine is coming. .... roads doing? ((brian loftus)) >>> unlv police sent out an alert.. that a female student was attacked on campus. she was attacked earlier this week.. walking down harmon, across a campus parking lot. the attacked grabbed her from behind and hit her.. but she managed to get away. unlv police have beefed up their presence on campus.. and suggest students walk in pairs at night. police do not have a description of the attack. or see anything s

((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// sherry how's the are feeling it. we're in the low 40s at mccarran right now. ....... the low light winds and highs just near 60 yesterday have allowed temps to drop to even 30s in some valley neighborhoods. a slow warm up over the weekend with sunshine is coming. .... but also showers in the forecast let's take a lo becoming more deadly by the day. now, a super heroin is being created by dealers who are cutting their drugs with animal tranquilizer.... to give it an extra kick. ((kirsten joyce)) >> 8 news now anchor paul joncich explains the dangers of carfentanil (car-fen-ten-all) and how heroin users don't know what hit them... until it's too late. <<< ((paul joncich)) carfentanil (car-fen-ten-all) is an odorless and colorless synthetic opioid - used to tranquilize elephants and other la size of several grains of sand - can kill a human. in recent months, authorities in ohio have found trace amounts of carfentanil in heroin responsible for at least eight deaths and dozens of overdoses. here in clark county, coroner

((sherry swensk)) demetria, how are the ((demetria obilor)) metro is on the scene of a crash along souo stay left and remember ot slow down for emergency vehicles. eastbound 215 is back open between the airport connector and warm springs. there are no delays on this part of 215. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) today fast-food workers....airport employees uber drivers and many more will fight minimum wage by walking off the job. ((brian loftus)) >> hundreds are expected at today's strike here in las vegas. it's happening at the mcdonalds across from the mirage. that's where we find 8 news now reporter nia wong. she joins us live with more on this movement. nia? ((nia wong)) >> brian and kirsten. starting at 6 this morning... home care and higher education workers will also join the strike in front of this mcdonalds. what they're striking for is to push the minimum wage up to 15 >> the 'fight for 15' movement started back in 20-12...when 200 fast-food workers walked off the job at a number of restaurants in new york city. since then...we've seen some major cities

./// let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) there's a crash on flamingo, east of nellis, at perry street. tropicana to avoid delays. the crash along the resort corridor is gone, so i-15 is not an issue right now. over on us 95 and mlk, you'll see lots of construction happening just off the road for project neon. back to you!/// >>> president-elect donald trump is laying out his plans for the first 100 days of his administration... the development, follows yet another day of high-profile meetings with possible cabinet picks at trump tower. (donald trump) my agenda will be based on a simple core principle -- putting america first. butt too i'm going to issue our notification of intent to withdraw from the trans-pacific partnership, a potential disaster for our country. ((brian loftus)) york times and other publications, he is expected to head to his florida home later today ...where he'll celebrate the thanksgiving holiday./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> in a special multi-part i-team investigation. the i-team takes a look at.. daily hacks on casinos and other business

((demetria obilor)) mudslides./// let's take a look at the roads with demetria demetria ((demetria obilor)) eastbound summerlin parkway near the buffalo interchange. expect some sow downs approaching this scene. back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> as you get ready to go black ((brian loftus)) >> michelle mortensen breaks down some of the best gifts you can get.. in her holiday gift guide... coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// you're watching 8 news now good day. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> the ice rink returns to the cosmopolitan for the fifth year in a row. today the property will be wonderland. and it's not just ice skating.... they also show movies... and have special drinks and food that you can enjoy by the fire. locals can skate all day for just 10 bucks./// ((brian loftus)) >>> and once again las vegas entertainers are stepping up to help the marine corps "toys for tots" campaign. "las vegas cadillac" is spearheading the toy drive and benefit concert.. december 16th. last year's event raised me for tickets to the event... just drop off a new.. unwrapped toy t

((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> the vegas golden knights have a name... >> the n-h-l expansion team will hit the ice next year. the team will make its regular season debut in about 11 months. but there is a lot to happen between now and then. next june... the team will hold an expansion draft... choosing a player from each of the 30 other teams. those players will be introduced at t-mobile arena june 21st. >> "and every 3-5 minutes we're going to announce a player, and there will be several players, 5 or 6 that'll be there, they'll come out and put the jersey on, and we're going to fill up the arena.")) ((kirsten joyce)) >> the golden knights will then participate in the n-h-l draft two days later in chicago. there's still a lot to be done. the team also has to select a coach... and a minor-league affiliate. that's expected to happen soon./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> donald trump fills two ((brian loftus)) >> coming up on good day.... we find out who decided to join the president elect./// ((yo

demetria obilor gives us a look at the roads./// ((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// (( )) 5 4 3 2 1.....and there knights >>> we now have a name for our professional hockey team.....the las vegas golden knights. ((brian loftus)) >> the waiting is over -- and let the games begin! during a much is over -- and let the games begin! during a much hyped and confetti filled ceremony -- the n-h-l presented the name of the team to the city. thousands attended the revealing ceremony... some had waited 3 hours for this time emcee of the big reveal tonight.. nhl general manager bill foley and nhl commisioner gary bettman were on site at the ceremony. and some fans have some mixed reactions about the new name. ((nats: >> "the vegas golden knights.. oh my." bill foley/owner: >> "it's done we have our name vegas golden knights, golden knight, we have our logo it's a powerful logo, i've been telling people, we're going to have a great logo and it's going to denote power, strength and fans: >> "golden knights i love everything about it.. .it's so fitting for this place. >> they di

>> let's send it over to demetria ((demetria obilor)) traffic is really slowing down along northbound i-15 approaching charleston after a nasty spinout crash. the eastbound 215 ramp to the airport connector is open and will stay open thursday closures next week. expect to see cones and construction along i-15 between the speedway and craig exits for a state improvement project. ((demetria obilor)) >>> back to you./// ((brian loftus)) >>> t were shot and killed in des moines, iowa.. in an ambush attack. investigators say police responded to reports of gunshots.. and found the officer shot in his vehicle. minutes later, during the investigation, officers found another officer shot and killed in an intersection two miles away. police are currently working on a suspect description. investigators say police officers in the area are in patrols for their safety. /// ((brian loftus)) >>> you'll soon be able to watch more of your favorite shows on hulu... more of your favorite shows on hulu... the t-v networks the streaming service just teamed up with. ((kirsten joyce)) >> and, tonight the cub

./// let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) there's a crash along northbound i-15 near spring on flamingo, just east of nellis ayt perry street. use alternates like desert inn. ((brian loftus)) >>> the fight over the north dakota access pipeline gets more violent ((kirsten joyce)) >> coming up on good day... see how law enforcement dispersed a group of protestors during a rally./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swe demetria obilor. ((brian loftus)) >>> protesters demonstrating against a proposed pipeline in north dakota are demanding the morton county sheriff resign. ((kirsten joyce)) >> that's after police used temperatures to try and disperse a group of demonstrators. but the sheriff is defending his actions. bo evans reports ... (nat sound) protesters say law enforcement has gone too far. using water hoses as a method of crowd control. they say the effects were harsh. (thomas joseph/protester) "many people had symptoms of hypothermia. our medical facility inside the camp treated over 200 people," the

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) and mlk due to project neon. head to our website for the full information. back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> taco bell is opening up its right here in las vegas. ((brian loftus)) >> and it comes with a big twist.... we'll be live in front of the taco bell cantina with what you can expect.. more coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// you're watching 8 news now good day. ((kirsten joyce)) with "monday mornings with the mayors." each week we'll hear from one of our southern nevada local mayors. you can submit your questions on las vegas now dot com... and then tune in on this morning during the 6am newscast.. to see if your question was >>> on saturday unlv didn't just beat wyoming..they broke records and nearly broke the scoreboard.. the two teams combined for 135 points..3 overtimes and a lot of adventure.. jon tristch recapped the thriller with a little bit of fun on any given saturday you never know..even against a formidable foe..the rebels came out and put on a show (tony sanchez/co

and bring a warm up for the weekend let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) ((demetria obilor)) there's a crash on southbound i-15 near russell. no major slow downs up in the northwest at us 95 and 215. w there is a lot of work happening here though due to the state's centennial bowl back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) back to you!/// >>> the death of a local woman, first determined to be a suicide... has now been re-opened as a possible homicide. ((brian loftus)) >> coming up on good day...... the i-team's george knapp looks into what caused this sudden move./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and demetria obilor. ((brian loftus)) >>> the family of deceased lawyer susan winters is asking the courts to freeze the bank accounts of winters husband. psychologist dr. brent dennis gained control of nearly two l insurance policy.. after his wife died of an apparent suicide last year. ((kirsten joyce)) >> the case has been re-opened as a possible homicide.. in part because of shocking admissions the doctor

demetria, how are the roads doing? ((demetria obilor)) the northeast at i-15 and 215. after the holiday weekend, you'll see overnight work in this area as part of the state's i-15 north widening project. expect heavy traffic at through the weekend. expect the scenic loop to close periodically to facilitate all the extra traffic and emergency vehicles. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// >>> the first snowfall of the year can be exciting... ((kirsten joyce)) >> so exciting that one pup couldn't contain how happy he was... the viral video that has millions of views.. next on the valley's news leader. /// (( valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and am i actually pushing these guys who ran out of gas with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and six miles on a lonely highway? with spicy pepper jack cheese, spicy ranch, and spicy all-white-meat chicken. but judging from the third-degree sunburn, and the fact that i can't feel my legs, i'd say i'm actually pushing this car. there'

/// demetria obilor >>> cactus, west of amigo street, demetria obilor >>> cactus, west of amigo street, has quite some time now. the road would shut down and property owners developing homes in the area. the county has been working with the developers to keep the road open and maintain access, but the county couldn't require them to keep it open because the land doesn't fall within their jurisdiction yet. last week, i got some good news regarding this situation. the county says it was able to come to a resolution so the roadway could reopen after it completed some pavement repair work. the county is still working to acquire the rights to all of cactus, so it can fly and maryland parkway with the goal of installing a signal at the cactus/bermuda intersection as soon as possible. what's driving you crazy? remember, you can write me at. traffic 8 at las vegas now dot com. back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) i'm catherine cortez masto and i approve this message. hat i said, ahh, i don't remember. narrator: and joe heck says i have "high hopes we'll see donald trump become president." trump:

((demetria obilor)) >>> coming up after the break.. we'll be breaking down several key issues that were on ((brian loftus)) >> the impact nevada will see from background gun checks... as well as recreational marijuana. /// ((brian loftus)) election night is a case of upsets... and nothing but surprises... ((kirsten joyce)) >> here to break down post- election analysis from the races here in nevada.... are political science professors mark peplowski and dr. >>> we're going to weather. ((sherry swensk)) >>> back to you./// light to the east... some breezes out at red rock this morning... winds today. .............. after tying the record high of 83 yesterday... we'll stay warm today and much closer to record highs than normal 70 degrees. ....... down to 50s and 60s... with some northerly breezes along the river again today. ............. highs rising back up to 80 degrees again by the afternoon. ((sherry swensk)) >>> back to you./// >>> let's send it over to demetria for a check of traffic./// ((demetria obilor)) there's lots of construc

demetria, how are the roads? back to you! >>> police are searching for this man .. thanksgiving. officers released this sketch-- he's described as an older male .. thin .. with either white or salt and pepper hair. he was last seen wearing black jeans and a blue t-shirt. investigators say the man approached an 8 year old girl and her younger brother while they were playing outside at an apartment complex near lake mead and buffalo. police say the man told the little boy to go home .. and that's when he sexually assaulted the girl. if you have any information, please call crimestoppers immediately./// ((kirsten joyce)) 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 "don't miss" section./// ((brian loftus)) >>> more lane closures along the i-15 ((kirsten joyce)) >> where you can expect constructions delays, coming up, in "what's driving you crazy?" ((michael stevens)) << michael stevens is tal

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) demetria front line with dakota pipeline access protesters ((kirsten joyce)) >> coming up on good day... we'll see who joined the senator in north dakota. ((brian loftus)) >>> 8 news now is teaming up with businesses around the 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 n 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./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and demetria obilor. sen. bernie sanders / (d) former presidential candidate: we are not going to allow a pipeline to endanger the clean water that millions of people depend upon."/// ((brian loftus)) >>> the company behind the controversial dakota access pipeline is asking a federal court permission to complete the project in a disputed section

demetria obilor. demetria obilor. this is 8 news now good day)) ((kirsten joyce)) >>> today marks one week until ((brian loftus)) >> hillary clinton is coming to the valley one last time before the nation goes out to cast their vote. she'll be in town tomorrow... just two days before early voting ends. no word on all of the details .. but we do know this will be a public event. we'll let you know once we learn more details./// ((brian loftus)) >>> and the fbi does not believe they will finish the investigation into hillary clinton's emails prior to election day. discovered emails belongton to clinton's top aide huma abedin. they were found on her estranged husband, anthony weiner's laptop. the fbi is looking for messages that came from clinton, or may contain classified information. clinton's campaign is now accusing the fbi director of a double standard-- for disclosing this probe.. but staying silent on its investigations into donald trump's alleged ties to russia./// ((brian loftus)) >>> 8 news now

demetria obilor. this is 8 news nw >>> dozens of lives are forever changed after a deadly bus crash in southwest baltimore. ((kirsten joyce)) >> investigators say that for some reason slammed into a ford mustang and kept going before hitting an mta bus. . killing five and injuring eight more on board. the school bus driver also died baltimore in years. a retired washington d-c cop. . was behind the wheel of the mustang and miraculously walked awy. (shawn braxton/ crash survivor) >> "i just looked up and i still see the bus going down the street. and at that point i just had to close my eyes and try to get myself together. and then people came to the car and started helping me out. ((kirsten joyce)) >> the impact sheared the mta bus open like a can. the school bus had no children on board. the driver had a medical emergency or there was a mechanical malfunction. the only survivor on the school bus was an aide. whose interview with investigators could provide crucial information about how this happened.

now to demetria for a look at the roads. traffic in the spaghetti ragnar race closures go into effect 4 am tomorrow. avoid lee canyon road from us 95 to deer creek. we'll be right back./// )) ((kirsten joyce)) >>> joel mchale stars as an adventure reporter in the new cbs show 'the great indoors' .. ((brian loftus)) >> he no longer travels around the globe-- instead, just reassigned by his boss, played by stephen fry. the two joining us now from los angeles .. good morning joel and stephen! --joel, tonight your character climbing mount everest .... online dating. your profile, right? --stephen, your character "roland" makes the magazine online only ... and seems like this is a whole new adventure for you both ... with those crazy zombie loving and mars obsessed millennials, right?? ((kirsten joyce)) >> thanks for chatting with >> thanks for chatting with ((brian loftus)) >> the great indoors just channel 8 at 8:30 pm./// demetria, what's driving people crazy? demetria obilor >>> >>> this past july, henderson started construct

demetria, how are the roads? veterans day parade at 10 am. use 3rd and lv blvd. as alternates. there are lane closures on southbound paradise because of a water main break near the desert inn intersection. the roads are slick, so approach with caution . back to you! ((kirsten joyce)) >>> a new route opens today, making it easier to get around downtown, and it's all thanks to project neon and also has an update on the billion dollar project, in what's driving you crazy?" ((sherry swensk)) >>> and... "somewhere over the rainbow" ... i might be able to tickle the ivories like philip! i've got your weather forecast .. that sounds as sweet as his music... and he puts on a special performance .. in about 15 minutes./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and ?? this fall at dunkin' donuts, get lost in pumpkin from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. sip in the season today. america runs on dunkin'. switch to centurylink and get up to 40 megs of high-speed internet for just $20 a

demetria. demetria, how are the roads? the tropicana/ maryland parkway intersection is blocked fof because of a serious crash. use alternates like russell, flamingo and eastern. there is a multi-vehicle crash on southbound i-15 near the washington exit. expect some slow downs in the area. back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> tell michelle really "worked out" for a local woman .. who paid for a gym membership she didn't even know she had .. get this ... for 11 years! ((brian loftus)) >> consumer advocate michelle mortensen pulled her weight around .. and shows us how she solved the problem. ((michelle mortensen)) about it. that's what gyms hope you do... so you wrack up fees for a lifetime. but in this story ... nancy wyatt actually cancelled her membership back in 2005. except they kept charging her for it for 11 years. she didn't even notice the charges until one night a few weeks ago. so she asked me to get on her side and get her money back. <<< ((nancy: i was checking my bank statement which i don't normally do.. )) (

let's take a look at the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) ((demetria obilor)) >>> all eyes were on theamerican election results from across the world. ((kirsten joyce)) >> coming up on good day we'll see what residents from across the country had to say about this year'su (donald trump/president elect) >> i look very much forward to being your president i look very much forward to being your president people love chicken sandwiches... and nashville-style hot sauce... wait! what if i put them together?! my new nashville hot chicken filet, i'll call it the nashville hot chicken sandwich! boom. someone got that, right? nashville hot chicken. hot sauce and pickles. you'll call it the nashville hot chicken sandwich. boom. good work everyone. another winner. introducing the nashville hot chicken sandwich. 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! ((brian loftus)) >> 8 lucky viewers will be chosen to win an 8 news now mug! the winners will be announced friday during the 6am newscast./// ((brian loftus))

now to demetria for a look at the roads. now to demetria for a look at the roads. take a look at this crash on the airport connector to eastbound 215 ramp. k at this crash on the back to you! ((brian loftus)) >>> from humans .. to man's best friend ... ((kirsten joyce)) >> yo of kindness recipient .. who helps animals in need. ((brian loftus)) >>> and it's time for today's facebook contest. register to win on our facebook page. good luck!/// kirsten joyce today's acts of kindness recipient grew up on a farm, has always loved animals.. and fortunately for the people of the las vegas valley.. has found a wonderful way to help them. ((kirsten joyce)) nicole brannock adores her two siberian huskies.. i always love their energy, three year old riley, they're pretty sure he was born that way, he's missing his front left paw... but up until now "captain hook" has managed just fine.. . occasionally he'll fall over on purpose, look at you, and jump right back up and keep going. he's happy ((kirsten joyce)) nicole wants him fitted for a prosthesis, so he can go on longer wal

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

the roads with demetria ((demetria obilor)) back to you!/// it to be very busy today and tomorrow. they say the monday and tuesday after thanksgiving are usually the busiest days of the year. and the sahara dmv location is expected to closed this saturday for two weeks. the new sahara office will re-open next door to the old one... on monday, december 19th. the d-m-v director says to avoid the long wait times... you can handle most of your business online or book an appointment./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> if you're looking for travel deals, you may want to sales should result in big airfare and hotel deals. some may even last through the first week of december. trips to the caribbean and europe are expected to come quite cheap./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> amazon will roll out more than 75-thousand sales today.. the deals will continue throughout the week on a variety of products, including toys, electronics, video games and books. electronics tend to be big sellers on cyber monday... but amazon says so far this holid "most-watched deal" has been the mermaid tail blanket./// ((kirsten jo

with brian loftus, kirsten demetria obilor. this is 8 news now good day)) ((kirsten joyce)) >>> a fire at an n-v energy this after a transformer caught fire near cactus and decatur last night. the blaze knocked out power to some nine thousand homes--- we're told crews have since rerouted power to other substations while they let the fire burn out. nv energy says they will let the fire smolder for the next day or so before replacing the transformer./// ((brian loftus)) >>> a climber is recovering this morning after falling nearly 80 feet at red rock. we're told he fell in a remote area of the black velvet canyon. police say it took search and rescue crews several hours to rescuh injuries remain unknown--- but metro says he was coherent during the rescue./// ((brian loftus)) >>> meanwhile... a missing california mother has been reunited with her family after three long weeks. she first went missing back on november second while jogging. according to police, papini freed herself from restraints... and flagged down a passing motori

let's take a look at the roads with demetria our valley due to project neon. go to our website for a full list of ramp closures and detour information.bsite for a full back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) food... there's going to be quite the mess of dirty dishes.. ((brian loftus)) >> coming up at 5-am.. we'll give you some tips.. so the drain doesn't feel the pain.. that story and more coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// you're watching 8 news students don't do well at school when their home life is in turmoil. teachers already have their hands full, and even parents don't know what to do sometimes. but boys town nevada is meeting that need with a uniqe program that integrates with the school district. (nats of boys at table with yoly) adrian and eric are special...in more ways than one. the brothers and their mom were identified by myrtle tate elementary school for in-home counseling by a boys town nevada consultant. 50 hours of parenting and behavioral help at no school or the family. yoly was their consultant through the whole progr

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