People to make their way to las vegas this labor day. 8 news now reporter Michael Stevens has more on your Holiday Travel outlook. Michael Stevens labor day marks the unofficial end to summer. And it is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Trip advisor numbers show nationwide 37percent of people plan on takingoff this weekend. Thats up 10percent from last year. In order to keep everyone safe on our roads. A number of Law Enforcement agencies are teaming up to target heavily Populated Areas such as ti between california and las vegas. On average, about 45thousand people drive this stretch per day. Adding up to about 16million cars per year. With this stretch being one of the busiest in the country. Troopers from the nevada and california Highway Patrol are joining forces cracking down on drivers not following the rules of the road trooper Jason Buratczuk nevada Highway Patrol last year we had three fatals on labor day weekend, just in las vegas alone which even on fatal is unacceptable. But three thats just too much make this road as safe as possible. the agencies taking part are focusing on speeders. Distracted drivers. And people not wearing their seat belts. Their overall goal is to cut down on traffic collisions on this busy weekend. In order to keep everyone safe on our roads. A number of Law Enforcement agencies are teaming up to target heavily Populated Areas such as the i15 corridor between california and las on average, about 45thousand people drive this stretch per day. Adding up to about 16million cars per year. With this stretch being one of the busiest in the country. Troopers from the nevada and california Highway Patrol are joining forces cracking down on drivers not following the rules of the road Christianne Klein were told nhp, chp, metro police. As well as officers from the Henderson Police department are teaming up to combat speeders and drunk drivers. paul joncich drastic cha ahead for our fifth Largest School district. Yesterday, the state unanimously approved a plan to completely reorganize ccsd. It will take most of the control hand it over to individual principals, teachers and parents. Basically. Each ccsd school will be its own precinct. nevada senator Michael Roberson so what youll see over time is a more efficient streamlined central admin with more of the existing dollars going to the schools next week, 12 lawmakers that create the legislative commission are expected to give the final stamp of approval. Its designed to be in place by next fall. Christianne Klein the Southern Nevada Health Department has confirmed a second case of saint louis they tell us the man is 50 years old but doesnt have the more serious form of the disease. The first case that was confirmed last month was also a man. But he had the more serious neuroinvasive form of the illness. His case was the first since in the county since 2007. For a look at the areas where mosquitoes have tested positive for saint louis encephalitis head over to our website. Las vegas now dot com. Christianne Klein metro police are investigating two homicides that accidental. That one happened at a park in the 900 block of west lake mead boulevard near mlk. When they responded to the call around eight they found a man near the basketball courts suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he died. Police tell us after interviewing the person responsible. It appears the shooting was an accident. Charges will be considered by the clark County District attorney in coordination with detectives. Christianne Klein c person responsible for a shooting in the 400 block of north circle. Thats near paradise and twain. Police found a man with multiple gunshot wounds in an alley. They ask anyone with information on this shooting to call Crime Stoppers at the number located at the bottom of your screen. paul joncich brock turner has been released from jail. The formerstanford university swimmer sparked a National Outcry when he was sentenced to only six months for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. Half that time. 21yearold brock turner walked out of Santa Clara County jail friday. He was released on Good Behavior after serving just three months behind bars. Thats only half of a sixmonth sentence already under fire as too lenient. The exstanford university swimmer was convicted of Sexual Assault against an unconscious woman outside a Fraternity Party in january 2015. The case exploded nationally amid criticism of judge Aaron Perskys sentencing in the case. Statement from the victim swept through social media. Efforts to recall judge persky continue. He removed himself from hearing criminal cases, starting next week. Turner faces three years of supervised probation and must register as a sex offender for life. Hes said to be heading to dayton, ohio to live with his parents. His lawyers indicate he will appeal his conviction. Danielle nottingham, cbs news, los angeles. Assembly voted 660 to toughen mandatory prison sentences for the same crime. Governor jerry brown has not said whether he will sign it. paul joncich as a result of the case and his earlier release. Dozens showed up to protest outside the san jose, California Hall of justice. Theyre asking for judge persky to be recalled. Advocates believe that judge persky has a pattern of bias in favor of those accused of violence against women and say it is very disturbing. rape survivor i hope judge per much the problem as brock turner is this also sent a dangerous message to victims of sexual violence. we believe that the handling of this case was not lawful and we need to get to the bottom of this. We also need to find out if the judge has done this before. paul joncich protestors also dont believe persky had the right to allow turner to leave the state of california to return to his home in ohio. Christianne Klein straight ahead on the latest bid to get minority voters support. As well as documents and notes from the investigation into Hillary Clintons private email server. paul joncich and coming up later in the show. A mother is outraged after jetblue put her fiveyearold son on the wrong flight. Where her son turned up nearly four hours later. paul joncich danny tarkanians carrying a lot of baggage. As a realestate developer, tarkanian was penalized for failing to pay thousands in property taxes. Tarkanian was ordered by a judge to repay 17 million in a failed development scheme. Tarkanian refused to pay the money back, forcing taxpayers to bail him out, leaving us holding the bag. Danny tarkanians out for himself, not us. To is investigation into Hillary Clintons use of a private email server during her tenure as secretary of state. It is a move the Clinton Campaign says it has wanted. On the other side of the aisle donald trump is on the road today and is reaching out to black voters. Craig boswell has the latest on the race for the white house. The fbi released notes from its july interview with Hillary Clinton about her use of a private email server. Clinton told fbi agents she did not recall receiving emails she thought should not be on an unclassified system. She said she never deleted, or told anyone to delete email to avoid complying with federal laws. Prosecuted but did say she had been careless in handling classified material. standup bridge craig boswell, cbs news, washington, d. C. 30 40 the fbi investigation also says clinton did not ask for permission to use the private server. Clintons emails have been a major line of attack from her republican opponent donald trump. Trumps campaign issued a statementsaying in part clintons reckless conduct and dishonest attempts to avoid accountability show she cannot be trusted with the presidency and its chief obligation as commanderinchief of the u. S. Armed forces. Trump is in discussion with black leaders. The meeting comes a day before the republican nominee is scheduled to visit a predominantly black church in detroit. sot John Dickerson cbs news political director 1 041 12 this again is another show event, as part of the new strategy to show he is a new candidate than the one who is frightening that group of republican voters. Minority voters and emails will be major topics when trump and clinton will debate for the first time later this month. The september 26th debate will be moderated by lester holt. Elaine quijano of cbs will moderate the Vice President ial debate in october. Christianne Klein and remember we are your local election headquarters throughout the campaign season. You can stay up to date on the local and National Races here on channel 8. And online at las vegas now dot com. paul joncich coming up on the valleys news leader. Christianne Klein we explain how the recent flooding in louisiana is shedding light on a nationwide problem in the job market. announcer youre wa Christianne Klein Christianne Klein im Catherine Cortez masto and i approve this message. So even though im a republican, i wont be voting for joe heck. Joe hecks voted ten times to defund planned parenthood, which thousands of women depend on for cancer screenings. And heck opposes a womans right to choose even when her health is at risk. For me and my patients, lia and the rebuild is starting. paul joncich but the recent flooding is shedding light on a problem within the job market. Construction employment is on a slow decline. A study from the associated general contractors of america shows 69 percent of contractors have a hard time finding eough qualified workers. Christianne Klein now of those contractors surveyed in the south, nearly 3 out of 4 are facing the same problem. In the meantime, one company in louisiana is working overtime to connect contractors with workers recruiting director, savard, a lot of companies, both that we work for and other industries, theyre kind of pouring into this market. They see the need, they see the people want to rebuild, they want to do it quickly. Christianne Klein moving forward. Savard expects the demand to be filled by out of state contractors. Savard is encouraging anyone looking for work to go to their website, savard group dot net. It has a listing of Flood Recovery jobs, and the skills required. paul joncich were expected to stay in the 90s for tm thats welcome news to folks with outdoors plans. Tedds out at first friday tonight enjoying it with thousands of folks downtown. tedd florendo the heat returns this week and its hotter today than yesterday with tripledigits around the region. But still remain below windy criteria. Hotter today than yesterday with tripledigits around the region. Windy criteria. We still are dry with single digit humidity readings. And were a few degrees warmer than yesterday. Afternoon highs hot around the valley with temps hottest over to the east side of town where were lower in elevation. Especially for the east and southeast neigbhorhoods. Notashot for the locales on the west side of town especially the foothills and certainly the mountains where it appears to be cool. Regional temps also stayed hot with hottest temps in laughlin and death valley. Although we definitely got hotter for the Colorado River valley from mesquite all the way down to the searchlight. More tolerable temps in the 90s for the central great basin where they also had some wind develop too. U. S. Temps show get stay hot only in the Desert Southwest but the Southern Plains with feels like temps in the 100s. Still hot also for the Northern Plains and the Midatlantic States with muggy conditions there down to the deep south. Doppler radar looking clear again across the region with most of the precip up in the northward and bring hotter weather this week; specifically late week. Looking at the next system to roll through the north part of the state to increase wind this weekend and especially next week. Res the forecast. s by morningn overnight. Should be comfortable and clear by morning wit wakeup temps it returning again tomorrow. Tended temps show hotter temps we head through the weepectinge workweek. Staying dry as no monsoon has b. Wind could be breezy at times rough the week, but its next ek and late wkd when we doantic. Monsoon could return late next week or thek to long range models but that could change as well. paul joncich what her goal is as she travels Cross Country to the white house. And how many miles she will walk a daily. announcer youre paul joncich a 90yearold fort worth woman has a point to prove. And shes going to do it by walking all the way from fort worth, to the nations capitol. Christianne Klein Ken Molestina caught up with the woman as she started on her journey to ask why shes going to do it. Laughing her laugh is proof of just how much energy opal lee is packing. Opal lee fort worth resident you know what they say if you dont use them youre going to lose them. So i move around a lot and now this 90year country walk. Youve got to do what you got to do. So, im just going to do it. Mrs. Lee plans to walk up to 10 miles a day until she gets to washington dc with a message for our countrys leaders. Along the way shell be collectiing signatures for a petition to make juneteenth which commemorates the abolotion of slavery a national day of observance. People need to know that juneteeth is a unyfying celebration. Her plan has stirred up all kinds of support from friends and family. Youre going to make they were going to give me a nike endorsement. I said i dont need nike i need an rv so i can sleep. Ken so if you dont want the nike endorsement what do you plan on wearing on this walk . Opal whats wrong with what ive got on . Because this is what i am going to wear, and this is my walking shoes. I think these dr. Scholls or dr. Sombebodys mrs. Opal wont be alone on her walk. Shell be joined by a hopes to make friends every step of the way. Theyll be people along the way who might want go a mile or two. And if theyre lucky. Anybody who has an idea needs to take it and run with it. Shell share a life long lessons as well. Im getting so much attention i dont know how to take it. paul joncich mrs. Lee said she normally walks about 1 to 2 miles every day. Signatures in hand in time to see the president before he leaves office. Christianne Klein Tropical Storm hermine has passed through florida but has put quite the damper on the fight against zika. Coming up we explain the cleanup efforts underway to help prevent the virus from spreading. paul joncich plus. A cool down is coming just in temperatures to stay below the century mark. announcer now, live. This is 8 news now at fo in 1803, until i made this one. Now you can get my jumbo breakfast platter for just 2. 99. Take that history. Scrambled eggs, eight mini pancakes, a hash brown, and your choice of bacon or sausage. Its the greatest deal since the louisiana purchase. Sort of. The jumbo breakfast platter just 2. 99 for a limited time. Christianne Klein Tropical Storm hermine is making for a stormy day across rain and strong winds to georgia and the carolinas. At least one death has been blamed on the storm, which made landfall overnight in florida as a category one hurricane. paul joncich a sevenfoot storm surge and several inches of rain flooded streets, and downed trees knocked out power to more than 100thousand residents. In south carolina. The wind has been picking up and the area is expected to see up to nine inches of rain by the time hermine moves on. gordon geer charleston, sc been there, done that a couple of times. It shouldnt be that bad. Its just the wind, its easy. Rain. paul joncich the storm surge predicted to hit the coast of virginia this weekend could create waves as high as eight feet. The governor there has declared a state of emergency. Christianne Klein Tropical Storm hermine could also have a devastating effect on floridas fight against zika. Theres concern the heavy rainfall and high winds will sideline efforts to control mosquitoes. Michelle miller has the story. gov. Rick scott, rfl 00 06 we have to get rid of standing water. Thats the most important thing we can do now and after the this storm hits. In the lead up to removing even the smallest traces of water to stop the spread of zika. jim morales, miami beach city manager 15 18, quick i think all of us expected that there would be mosquitoes carrying zika. After inspecting nearly 25hundred samples, florida officials identified the virus in three groups of mosquitoes trapped in miami beach a first in the united states. dr. Chris braden, cdc 30 36 if there are positive traps, we know when, we know where. We can identify where this transmission is occurring. One of those positive traps was at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden which has temporarily closed while crews remo i plants. The flowers collect water where mosquitoes can breed. And while hurricane hermine could drop more than a foot of rain in parts of the state, Scientists Say its impact on mosquitoes is a doubleedged sword. dr. Peter hotez, Baylor College National School of tropical medicine dean 591 05 the good news about hurricanes is that they can wash away mosquito populations. the downside is that the hurricane will interrupt any ongoing efforts of mosquito see the reappearance of mosquitoes. michelle miller, cbs news, new york 1 161 35 another problem florida is facing in fighting zika is cost the director of the cdc said this week that funds have almost run out. The house will consider a onepointone billion dollar zika bill when it returns from vacation next week. Michelle miller, cbs news, new york Christianne Klein the Florida Department of services said 95 more trapped mosquitoes have tested negative since those three were found. Intensive trapping and testing continues. paul joncich for labor day weekend. Were expected to stay in the 90s for the most part. Christianne Klein thats welcome news to folks with outdoors plans. Tedds out at first friday tonight enjoying it with thousands of folks downtown. tedd florendo as well around the region up to 20 mainly. Not anticipating any alert for wind today and the rest of the week. We are going to warm up through the week however with temps peaking on thursday and friday. Humidity remains very dry as well. Evening planner calling for warm plenty of 90s this evening with 11pm temps nice and comfortable. Commute temps should be in the 80s again and hotter tomorrow. But your morning should be nice with light winds increasing by afternoon. Well have more on the rest of the week coming up. Her son, and the boy presented to her, each had boarded flights from santiago and both had arrived at incorrect destinations. Jet blue told cbs news. Our teams in jfk and boston immediately took steps to assist the children in reaching their correct destinations. While the children were always under the care and supervision of jetblue crewmembers, we realize this situation was distressing for the families. Believes her son may be kidnapped. Attorney Sanford Rubenstein is representing the family Sanford Rubenstein attorney 1 18 123 we have written to the faa requesting an independent investigation. While martinez says she will never send her son on another solo flight. She recounted the happy moment they were reunited. I grabbed him spanish and i held him and cried because i then had him in my hands thank god. anna werner, cbs review of the incident. The airline refunded the familys flights. And while it gave them a 21hundreddollar credit towards future jetblue flights, martinez doubts she will cash in on that offer. Anna werner, cbs news, new york paul joncich martinez said her son was wearing a wristband with his name on it. But the other child was carrying andys passport. Christianne Klein Georgetown University has a new plan to try and make up for an ugly moment from its past. Catholic college sold 272 slaves in the 1830s to help pay off the schools debts. Georgetown now says it will give preference in admissions to the descendants of those former slaves whose names are listed on this historic census list. Officials at the University Says while they know the apology is a good gesture theres plenty of work that lies ahead. ayodele aruleba, georgetown although this is a first good step on behalf of Georgetown University, i am really looking forward to future initiatives and further legacies of slavery still seen today. there are currently no plans to offer scholarships for those descendants but georgetown is one of the countrys few needblind, full cost schools. The president explains, this ensures no undergraduate is prevented from attending because of financial need. paul joncich if youre looking to take a quick Weekend Getaway with the kiddos we have just the spot. Christianne Klein its a dino destination with a virtual aquarium thats settng quite the standard for this is 8 news now at four. Christianne Klein after opening a year ago. Owners with moab giants paleo safari in utah celebrated the opening of its final exhibit with a Ribbon Cutting. paul joncich Chelsea Helms attended the exciting event and explains the new attraction the first of its kind in the us. Its where dreams and please do not tease the animals screams, laughter, and question asking can be heard throughout the moab giants paleo safari in utah. Sounds that Laici Shumway says is music to her ears all of the kids come through and they ask if the dinosaurs are real some of them they want them to be, others do not. For the last year, the park has been operating, offering a blend of adventure and science to those thrusting for a taste of the prehistoric era we look forward to dinosaur adventure we can offer from a museum, to a 3d theater, to a trail featuring a timeline filled with life size dinosoars, attendees are exploring and learning about all things dino a visit to this park will teach a student more than any teacher can teach in one day in the class room however shumway says the paleo safari hasnt been complete until now, with the official opening of the 5d paleo aquarium featuring ancient aquarium. An exh she says is the first like its kind in the u. S. Its really intense and kind of involves all the emotions and i dont want to ruin the surprise but its really amazing and with the final attraction added representatives celebrated by holding a Ribbon Cutting symoblizing the completion of their moab giants adventure paul joncich m months out of the year. Closed during december and january. And for information on how to get in on the dino action, head to moabgiants dotcom. Christianne Klein sony is launching a new walkman thats made mostly from in gold. paul joncich how much high tech junkies can expect to dish out for the gadget. announcer youre ive been thinking. This might be the one thing in the world you pull apart to come together. New papa johns cinnamon pullaparts covered with cinnamon crumble and sweet cream cheese icing. Try our new cinnamon pullaparts for just 6 bucks. Christianne Klein an embarrassing setback for the worlds biggest selling smartphone maker samsung has issued a huge recall of one of its flagship devices. Its recalling all twopointfive million galaxy note sevens it has sold so far. Month ago. paul joncich the tech company said theres been several claims that the note7 can catch on fire while charging. Samsung is pausing sales of the devices. And will offer the customers effected a new product for free to replace it in the coming weeks. paul joncich and a musicplayer throwback with a huge pricetage. Sony is selling a new walkman with a price tag of 32hundred dollars. Its meant for high tech junkies who really have a thing for super inside the device is gold and copper. The updated walkman has over 250 gigs of storage and a blinged out exterior. Plated i real gold toss to weather tedd florendo the heat returns this week yesterday with tripledigits yesterday with tripledigits around the region. Winds yesterday with tripledigits around the region. Winds increased as forecasted as well but still remain below windy criteria. We still are dry with single digit humidity readings. And were a few degrees warmer than yesterday. To the east side of town where were lower in elevation. Especially for the east and southeast neigbhorhoods. Notashot for the locales on the west side of town especially the foothills and certainly the mountains where it appears to be coolest. Regional temps also stayed hot with hottest temps in laughlin and death valley. Although we definitely got hotter for the Colorado River valley from mesquite all the way down to the searchlight. More tolerable temps in the 90s for the central great basin where they also had some wind develop too. U. S. Temps show get stay hot only in the Desert Southwest but the Southern Plains with feels like temps in the 100s. St the Midatlantic States with muggy conditions there down to the deep south. Doppler radar looking clear again across the region with most of the precip up in the pacific northwest. Looking at the high mexico texas to continue to progress northward and bring hotter weather this week; specifically late week. Looking at the next system to roll through the north part of the state to increase wind this weekend and especially next week. Heres the forecast. 80s by morning with clear skies and winds finally calming down overnight. Should be comfortable and clear by morning wit wakeup temps in turning again tomorrow. E rkweek. Aying dry as no monsoon en seen. Nd could be breezy at t week, but its next week and late weekend when we do anticipate stronger winds. Monsoon could return late next week or the week after according to long range models but that could change as well. Most beloved films in theaters this weekend. Town square amc will be showing willy wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Blazing Saddles saturday and sunday. Tickets will go for fivebucks per film. Wilder died monday due to complications from alzheimers disease. He was 83. paul joncich more reaction to Colin Kaepernicks refusal to stand for the National Anthem. christiae joining in his protest. We have the latest straight ahead. plus. Earthquakes. Flooding. Extreme heat. Its all possible in Southern Nevada. But are you prepared for it . Coming up at 5. Hear what you need to do to be ready for an emergency. announcer youre switch to centurylink and get up to 40 megs of highspeed internet for just 20 a month. Thats the speed you need to stream. Game. Connect on social media. Learn, shop and more with fast inhome wifi. So call 844560link. Get up to 40 megs of highspeed internet for just 20 a month for one year speed may not be available in your area. Call today. Unr says its standing behind their former quarterback. Colin kaepernick and will not remove his display. Since his protest, people are complaining about. And want his display case removed from the reno airport. paul joncich and last night the San Francisco 49ers q. B. Fueled more criticism as the quarterback continued his controversial protest. Chris martinez reports. 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick once again refused to stand during the star spangled banner. This time at thursday nights and moments after the teams annual salute to the military. He was also joined in protest by his teammate, safety eric reid. The crowd erupted in boos as kaepernick took the field to start the game. Immediately leading the 49ers to their first touchdown. After the game, kaepernick addressed the protest. We want to make sure the message were trying to send isnt coming along with it. Kaepernicks actions first captured attention last week when he stayed seated during the National Anthem at another preseason game protesting what he calls oppression of minorities in america. Chris Martinez cbs news san diego fans at thursday nights game had plenty to say about kaepernicks political activism. Kaepernick , dont ever ever again, brother. hes doing a huge thing by speaking out and speaking up and taking a stand and saying something is acknowledging something that is repressed in this country and has been for a long time. Kaepernick has vowed to indefinitely continue his protest. But the question is will he get the chance. Some nfl insiders speculate the 49ers may cut kaepernick from the teams roster. Because of his performance on the field. Chris martinez, cbs news, san diego. Christianne Klein last month, kaepernick also wore socks paul joncich back here in the valley. Friday night lights will be burning hot in just a couple of hours as Bishop Gorman takes on florida cocoa in tonights fan choice. Christianne Klein 8 news now Sports Reporter will be live at six tonight previewing the excitement and well have a complete wrap of game tonight at 11. paul joncich thats all for us at 4. Christianne klein 8 news now at five starts after this. Dont forget. Were always on at las vegas now dot com, on facebook and twitter. A teens suicide. The message her grieving family is now sharing with other parents Dave Courvoisier the Clark County School district is one step closer to completely reorganizing. But how do lawmakers expect to pay for it . Denise Valdez extreme heat. Earthquakes. Flooding. Las vegas is no stranger to disaster. So what can you do to make sure your family is prepared . news now at five. Denise Valdez a 13 year old valley teen took her own life. After her family says she was bullied. Good evening im Denise Valdez. Dave Courvoisier and im Dave Courvoisier. Metro police say she jumped from a casino parking structure on the west side. 8 news now reporter Mauricio Marin spoke exclusively with the girls mother. Hes live with more on her emotional plea to other parents. Mauricio Marin never made it to class thursday morning here at sig rogich middle school. When her mom found outshe knew right away something was wrong. But never imagined her daughter would take her own life
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