Today is the first day of early voting. That means you have until novemeber 4th to avoid the long lines on election day. Brittany edney is at a polling site in the downtown area with a look at todays turnout. Brittany . Brittany Edney after voter registartion closed last week registered democrats outnumber republicans by about 90thousand across our state. Nonpartisan voters account for 21percent of nevadas voter base. The most recentp clark county is that more than 10thousand voters have cast ballots today. Back in 2012. The total turnout for the first day of early voting was just over 33thousand votes. Voters we spoke to say, regardless of each persons party affiliationits important to hit the polls. julie robles, voter thats our right. As an american and as a citizen, you should be doing that to make sure you want change in this country, then you need to get out and vote. electoral fraud. As they do every election period but havent seen any red flags yet. Brittany Edney coming up at 6. Well have more on security measures in place. As for todays early voting. It wraps up at Shopping Centers at 7. The mall sites close at 8. And other locations vary. Reporting live, Brittany Edney, 8 news now. Michael Stevens brittany. Going to the polls early but arent sure where to head. Where can they get that information . Brittany Edney weve made it really easy for you. From all the polling sites and times. Weve posted all that information on our website las vegas now dot com. And again, you have until november 4th to vote early. Well send it back to you. Michael Stevens senate are staying busy this weekend. This evening in the valley, Catherine Cortez masto is getting ready to stump at unlv with singer katy perry about the importance of voting. Perry is in town campaigning for masto and Hillary Clinton. She also took a firsttime voter to the polls. Katy perry also campaigned for president obama in las vegas in 2012. meanwhile. Joe heck took the day campaigning up north. The heck Campaign Held two event t with texas senator ted cruz and the other in elko. He might add an appearance or two on sunday. But theres no plan to be in las vegas this weekend. Michael Stevens and with the election now just 17 days away the president ial candidates hit some key swing states today. Donald trump visited the Civil War Battlefield in gettysburg, pennsylvania, after laying out his goals for his first 100 days as president. Trump also mentioned his intentions to sue the women who have accused him of unwanted film performer jessica drake, said trump kissed her without consent. The Trump Campaign called the story totally false and ridiculous meanwhile. At a rally in pittsburgh, Hillary Clinton tried to tie the states Republican Senate candidate, pat toomey, to trumps controversial statements. Hillary Clinton d president ial nominee if he doesnt have the courage to stand up to donald trump after all this, then can you be sure hell stand up for you when it counts. Michael Stevens the latest c tracker shows clinton leading trump. Shes projected to secure more than the 270 electoral votes needed to win. Dont forget 8 news now is your local election headquarters both on air and online at las vegas now dot com. Michael Stevens katie boer chances for showers and isolated storms will occur across the area tomorrow and monday as a storm system moves through the region. Temperatures will cool to near average. A period of tranquil weather is expected by the middle of next week before another potentially more significant storm affects portions of the area late next week or next weekend. Michael Stevens police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened outside of Caesars Palace last an employee parking garage. The shooting suspect was later arrested inside the parking garage. No word on the relationship between the suspect and the victim. Michael Stevens who killed darren rael . Its been six years since the 44yearold was gunned down in north las vegas. To this day, no one has come forward. The rael family talked with Shakala Alvaranga this afternoon with a plea to his killer. Shakala . Shakala Alvaranga michael, six years later its a cold case. U the rael family is now hoping that someone will finally have the heart to come forward. And confess. Rael was a mechanic fixing a clients car near gowan road and clayton street when a man walked up, demanded money, and then shot him point blank. Neighbors spotted a suspicious black minivan parked around the corner but police were never able to figure out who was inside. Darren raels sister nicole shared these powerful words for her brothers killer to turn yourself in, get right with who your higher power is because youre going to pay one day whether you pay here or you pay up there. You will pay. nicole, raels son, and mother released balloons into the air this afternoon with a message that said i love you. The family has gathered every year since his senseless murder. But this time will be the last. Though they still have hope that his killer will be brought to justice, they said its time to be at peace. Shakala Alvaranga case remains open. If you have any information about raels murder, you are asked to call crime stoppers. Shakala alvaranga 8 news now. Michael Stevens three years after surviving a tragic hit and run crash, brazyl ward making huge strides in her recovery. we want to make sure halloween is as safe a possible. the special event little brazyl and her family are holding this weekend to make sure kids in the valley have a safe halloween. Plus. its great to get out in our local community and help out veterans and people that are in need. valley volunteers are on this weekend as they work to make our Community Shine a little brighter. youre watching the valleys news leader. With sharie johnson, Katie Boer Jon tritsch. Its hard to make the past dissappear, but Danny Tarkanian is trying. Hed rather you forget about all of his failed runs for congress, senate, and secretary of state. And the shady record that killed his chances every time. The telemarketing scammers he represented. All those Fake Charities he helped set up. He can try all he wants, but Danny Tarkanian just cant bury his past. House majority pac is responsible for the content of this advertising. Im Catherine Cortez masto and i approve this message. I dont know what i said, ahh, i dont remember. Narrator and joe heck says i have high hopes well see donald trump become president. Trump you know, you could see r. 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. Reporter why do you say that . Heck why wouldnt i . Narrator donald trump and joe heck. Michael Stevens its been nearly 3 years victim of a hit and run while trick or treating. And the driver still hasnt been caught. Since the accident, brazyl ward has been going through mental and physical therapy to relearn some of her basic motor skills. Its also inspired the ward family to fight for kids safety, especially on halloween. Today they hosted safetacular. Its a safe place to dress up and trick or treat while also raising awareness on Bicycle Safety tiffany ward brazyls mother were going to make sure that on our part as adults make sure that they are seen by drivers cause we dont want what happened to brazyl to happen to anyone else in the valley Michael Stevens the ward family tells us shes been making huges strides on her road to recovery. The statute of limitation to charge the driver runs out this year. Tiffany syas while its still in the back of her mind, the family remains focused on staying positive for brazyl. Michael Stevens this weekend. Some local residents are on a mission to make our valley its all to celebrate make a difference day, the nations larget day of community service. Nearly 300 volunteers came out to repair seven homes in las vegas and henderson. We stopped by one home where volunteers helped out an 89 year old koren war veteran clear out his yard billy alt volunteer we took out all the dead bushes he had tones of weeds we took out of that were laying rovk putting foundation there and thats pretty much a whole days work if you look we have a ton of stuff int he dumpster so its been al ong day we start at 745 and hope to be Michael Stevens the non profit, rebuilding together teams up with las vegas Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals and wells fago to make this happen every april and october. And they say there is still a huge need for volunteers and are hoping to inspire others in the valley to get involved with events like these. Michael Stevens treating your sweet tooth while also going green. ice cream coming up on the valleys news leader, we check in with valley ice cream man whos getting attention for his unique approach to serve the coldest ice cream in the valley. now, live. This is 8 you spend a lot of time Opening Doors for these little guys. But congressman heck opens them for these guys special interests and the billionaire koch brothers. They spent millions supporting heck, special tax breaks even for corporations shipping jobs overseas. Worse, heck pays for them by cutting education and raising taxes on us. Congressman heck is whats wrong with washington. Dscc is responsible business is good this weekend for nevadas first solarpowered Ice Cream Truck. Last week we told you about harrel remmer who came up with the concept. Earlier this week. The Health District gave him the green light. So he hit the road for the first time serving up treats to folks in henderson. We caught up with remmer this afternoon to see how things are going harrel so now were out gonna have some fun with it i missed seeing the kids for about m them have been very very happy to see me come back again Michael Stevens remmer has been driving an Ice Cream Truck for the past four years. But grew tired of the Health Hazards associated with a generator. He decided to invest nearly 2grand to mount solar panels on top of the truck to power its 2 large freezers. Michael Stevens increasing cloudiness, and chances for showers and isolated storms will occur monday as a storm system moves through the region. Temperatures will cool to near average. The region. A period of tranquil weather is expected by the middle of next week before another potentially more significant storm affects portions of the area late next week or next weekend. Michael Stevens the ramp from 215 east closed until monday morning. And then each weeknight for the next two weeks due to ongoing construction in the area. If youre going to mccarran from eastbound 215. Westbound 215 to access the airport essentially a uturn. You should expect congestion during these times. Michael Stevens 8 news now is taking a stand against Domestic Violence and we need your help to make it happen. We are hosting a telethon with check city and the shade tree to raise much need money. Its happening next tuesday. The call 8 pledge bank will be on our air from four until 7pm. Michael Stevens one little pup is proving small packages. You wont believe this incredible video of this puppys heroic act to do whatever it takes to protect his family. American Legend crazy horse is slowly taking shape. His face was completed in the late 90s. Now crews are working to shape the horses head and crazy horses outstretched hand. Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski began construction back in 1948. His work on mt rushmore drew the attention of lakota chief henry Standing Bear who invited him to design a memorial to american indians. His daughter monique now overset mark albert when is this going to be finished . Monique Ziolkowski its a hard question to answer. I dont have an exact day if you love something and you get to work on it the rest of your life that is an honor. Michael Stevens the work is privately funded through admissions fees and donations. In addition to a museum, the master plan for the site includes an Indian University of north america native americans say whenever crazy horses place in history. Michael Stevens and finally tonight one little poddle is proving to be one brave campanion to have on your side. Now typlically when dogs hear a vaccum cleaner they go into a fit of panic. But watch this dogs instiincts kick in when he hears the sound. vacuum noise Michael Stevens you can see the pub spring sister. The baby doesnt seem to be too worried about whats going on. But this poodle appears to be prepared to stop at nothing to keep the child safe Michael Stevens thats it for us. Captioning sponsored by cbs ninan Campaign Closing arguments began. Donald trump delivers a policy speech in gettysburg, pennsylvania, as a new accuser steps forward in california. Also tonight, new details on the latest wave of cyber attacks. Were in iraq with an update on fight against isis. And well look at a growing type of relationship abuse among teens. I couldnt do anything but cry. Reporter how did you deal with that . I had to go to therapy because i started going through depression and anxiety. This is the cbs weekend news. Ninan good evening. Im reena ninan with a western