I think it will be very difficult for mr. Mcconnell to explain how if the public concludes that this person is very well qualified that the senate should stand in the way simply for political reasons. Senate minority leader. Harry reid of nevada said he met with sandoval, and thinks he would make a Good Supreme Court justice. Reid also has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for the presidency. Shes a person who is a very quick learner, all you need to do is look at what happened after 9 11. She did a good job. She fought for new york like ive never seen anyone fight for anything. Reids announcement comes after clintons victory. In saturdays nevada caucuses. This could give clinton a boost. Heading into next weeks super tuesday. When democrats will vote in 11 states. Now to an update on the future of wildcreek golf course. Which could be determined today. Convention and Visitors Authority is meeting this morning to decide course at north mccarran and sullivan, or sell to new owners. We have a crew at the meeting and will have more information now. Lets go to Lindsey Matherly with a look at the forecast. Temperatures across northeast california and western nevada will be well above average through friday before easing down slightly for the weekend. It will be breezy friday, with a chance for showers mainly north of interstate 80 friday night and early saturday. Another weak system is possible sunday night followed by dry cooitions to start reno police are investigating a Home Invasion near Reno High School. Police say last night around five oclock. Two men entered a home just west of Reno High School on foster drive. And attacked a man during a burglary. A hospital and is recovering from what police say are nonlife threatening injuries. Police say the attackers could be driving an older white twodoor car. With a black stripe down the drivers side door. And they might be connected to other local burglaries. Just due to circumstances that will come out later, we do believe they are armed and dangerous so we ask the community that if you do see this vehicle, contact the authorities. Dont approach it and lets keep our community safe. The attackers are described as hispanic or light skinned black men. One is six feet tall, with a thin build. The other is described as five foot eight inches tall, with a heavy build his forearms. If you have any information call reno witness. In sparks, police are looking for the people involved in the reported theft of an suv. Police tell us it was reported yesterday afternoon around 4 30 at the intersection of greg street and spice island drive after a minor crash. A Woman Told Police that her vehicle was hit 1990s chevy or gmc s uv. She says when she went to check out the damage, a man jumped into the drivers seat of her suv. Demanded money, then drove off. The other driver also drove off. Police say the man is described as white with a bald or shaved head in his 30s they say he has a tattoo on the left side of his head, near his ear and full sleeves of tattoos on his arms. The woman in the suv that hit the victim is white and in her 30s with blonde hair. The stolen vehicle is described as a grey 2000 gmc yukon with a unr sticker in the rear window. If you have any information about this theft call the Sparks Police department or secret witness at 322 4900. The Washoe CountySheriffs Office is reporting a string of recent vehicle burglaries. And they say theyre easy to avoid if just remember to lock your car. Deputies say unlocked cars in sun valley played a role in some of these recent burglaries. They say thats how 18 yearold ryan brogan and a girl broke into at least four cars ,and they believe there are more victims. Deputies say they rely on residents to report in this instance, we really need to thank the public for alerting us to something suspicious in their neighborhood. No matter how small it may have been, something didnt look right to this person and they let us know. Mccaskill says you should also never leave valuables in your car, so burglars will be less likely to target you. Abandoned pets are becoming more common in northern nevada. Many. Are left to fend for themselves. Two dogs were found abandoned. At the Hidden Valley dog park this week. With a basket of food and blankets. While animal control was able to take them in. And contact the owner. It is illegal to abandon an animal. You can face fines up to 400dollars. Or even jail time. But. Resources are available to help you handle it properly. If they do have to relinquish their pets to the humane society, we do do it by appointments just so we can get as much information about the pet as possible and also give the person going through this difficult situation, the time they deserve to get one on one at the nevada humane society. Theres a 25 dollar charge. To surrender an animal. But they are willing to work with people. Who have financial troubles. The Reno City Council is delaying its decision to lease an area. Next to the west street plaza. The siegel group presented its plan. For the redevelopment of the truckee lane building. Which is next to west street plaza and fulton park. This is a rendering of the proposed plan. During yesterdays council meeting. Two downtown advocacy groups. Voiced concerns, about leasing the building to the siegel group. They say it has a bad track record in sparks and las vegas. Because of Crime Associated with some of its properties. The siegel group says its working with police. To improve its properties. For the second year in a row. Nevadas bridges have been named the best in the nation. Only about 2percent of nevadas roughly 19 hundred public bridges need repair. Compare that to the national average. Which is nearly ten percent. The Nevada Department of transportation, inspects all bridges in the state of nevada. Theyre inspected every two years. The survey was done by the american road and a k9 with the Washoe SchoolDistrict Police has died. Amis was born in the Czech Republic and trained in texas before starting his official duties in Washoe County, where he worked with. And lived with. Officer mark szabo. Amis specialized in drug detection on campuses. He died of natural causes. He was ten years old. There are still a great many mysteries in outer space. Now were seeing some amazing new images of the milky way. Plus. If you want to look like the stars youll see on the oscar red carpet this weekend, we have some tips. But first. Lindsey matherly will be back with your complete weather now forecast. Announcer youre watching kolo 8 news now midday, with Dave Lawrence and weather with Lindsey Matherly this is kolo 8 news now midday. Hourbyhour Weather Forecast with Lindsey Matherly. Temperatures across northeast california and western nevada will be well above average through friday before easing down slightly for the weekend. It will be breezy friday, with a chance for showers mainly north of interstate 80 friday night and early saturday. Another weak system is possible sunday night followed by dry conditions to start next week. Little change to the forecast through saturday. High pressure will remain over northeast california and western nevada through friday morning before a glancing blow friday night disturbance moving into the largescale western ridge. Afternoon temperatures will remain very mild through friday, with highs in the mid to upper 60s for the lower valleys today followed by a few lower 70s for friday afternoon. Friday afternoon and evening, it will become breezy as the upper disturbance moves over far Northern California and oregon. Winds do not look overly strong but could gusts to 30 or 35 mph for many areas with local gusts 4050 mph in wind prone areas in the lee of the sierra, especially friday evening as the trough axis nears. Lake tahoe will certainly develop chop by late friday afternoon or early advisory is possible. The european southern observatory has released new images showing the entire Milky Way Galaxy data was gathered by the apex telescope in chile. The image shows light at submillimeter wavelengths between infrared and radio waves to create an image of the full area of the Galactic Plane as seen from the earths southern hemisphere. Its the sharpest map of the milky way made so far. You can explore the entire map online, at e so dot org. In just a few minutes well chat with chris healy with the Nevada Department of wildlife. Hell show us why kids are working with fish in and while we are enjoying very mild Winter Weather right now. Its very different for people in the midwest and on the east coast. Announcer for news while youre on the move, listen to our news partner, news talk 780 koh. Oscar sunday. Weve got the stars top red carpet ready beauty and diet secrets and abcs Abbie Boudreau is trying them out firsthand. With just three days to go. Hollywoods biggest stars. Going to the extremes. For that pictureperfect red carpet glow. Celeb nutritionist Haylie Pomroy says stars like Kirsten Dunst and jlo swear by her fast metabolism 5 to 10 day cleanse. Sot nutritionist there are very specific recipes as well as shakes, smoothies, teas. i tell you exactly what to eat, when to eat, and what to do to get that incredible look. A plantbased protein mix coupled with and a healthy dinner sot nutritionist its easy, its effective. Our clients can lose ten pounds in ten days, five pounds in five days. But its more about just looking incredible. And for that photo ready face stars like Gwyenth Paltrow and Drew Barrymore seek out celebrity skin care expert, sonja dakar. Using crushed ice, spiked with stem cells nats Abbie Boudreau scream oh, my gosh. Im eating it. Is that okay . Sonjya says the ice stimulates blood flow and helps plump the skin. Sonya dakar thats the secret of the stars and to get that todie for Victoria Beckham or Angelina Jolie jawline and ageless neck. Beverly hills facialist kat rudu says many stars are going high tech. Sot kat rudu i think the neck is the first thing that shows your age. Using radio frequency to penetrate the deep layers of the skin nats Abbie Boudreau it feels like a hot stone massage . Kat says its a non invasive way to smooth out the neck. And Cara Delevingne look makeup mandy on melrose is the brow bar to the stars sot Amanda Jacobellis brow extensions are similar to the lash extensions, where its a hair bonded to each hair, but it gives you that perfect eyebrow with no makeup. But its sonja dakars sculpting mask made up of plant based stem cells. That she says alisters are lining up for. Which can end up costing thousands. Now, time for my big red carpet reveal. For gma, ab, abc news, la. Of course the oscars will air right here on kolo 8 sunday night. The Drone Industry is really starting to pick up. Naturally that means schooling. And tmcc has some classes lined up. They also need students and keeping it local. What used to be the chocolate bar in downtown reno is about to reopen with a whole new direction. Application deadline april 20 hunter safety classes dates, times, locations www. Ndow. Org new fishing licenses 2 fishing licenses res. Adult 29. 00 juniors, 1215 13. 00 trout stamp 10. 00 kids are free www. Ndow. Org trout in the classroom there are over 60 fish tanks spread throughout western nevada some 75 teachers taking part in tic in early february 20,000 fertilized eggs distributed from eyedup egg to fingerling the kids learn about the value of clean water in most cases they go on a field trip to release fish march 1st a very active time at ndow march is the beginning of the field season for ndow biologists big game biologists saddle up in northeastern nevada the big question is overwinter survival of deer it has been a very cold winter up in that country survival for deer is tough during times like these biologists are looking to find out the number of deer born last spring who have survived their first winter the numbers they come up with are compared to numbers from previous years by april, estimates of herd size and any overwinter mortalities will be known biologists crunch the numbers and will then make a recommendation to the county game boards and the Wildlife Commission as to how many tags to give out for this falls hunts hunter educationhave you procrastinated . 1 ndow on the web application deadline april 20 hunter safety classes dates, times, locations www. Ndow. Org new fishing licenses 2 fishing licenses trout stamp 10. 00 kids are free www. Ndow. Org trout in the classroom there are over 60 fish tanks spread throughout western nevada some 75 teachers taking part in tic in early february 20,000 fertilized eggs distributed it takes about 4 weeks to go from eyedup egg to fingerling the kids learn about the value of clean water in most cases they go on a field trip to release fish march 1st a very active time at ndow march is the beginning of the field season for ndow biologists big game biologists saddle up the helicopter and take to the air in northeastern nevada the big question is overwinter survival of deer now midday. Welcome back to kolo im matt vaughan in for Dave Lawrence. Lets go to Lindsey Matherly with a look at the forecast. Temperatures across northeast california and western nevada will be well above average through friday before easing down slightly for the weekend. It will be breezy friday, with a chance for showers mainly north of interstate 80 friday night and early saturday. Another weak system is possible sunday night followed by dry conditions to start next week. Little change to the forecast through saturday. High pressure will remain over northeast california and western nevada through friday morning before a glancing blow friday night from a modest disturbance moving into more deadly tornadoes are working their way along the east coast. At least 16 tornadoes were reported yesterday from florida to pennsylvania leaving dozens of homes damaged or destroyed. Four people including a twoyearold boy were killed in virginia. And this morning. 100,000 homes were without power. Chad myers has the story. Nats states up and down the east coast. He opened the front door and he says momma tornado, tornado, and he ran and i ran. Two days of storms over 50 tornados reported 7 killed and hundreds of thousands now without power in the last 48 hours. In virginia, a state of emergency declared. Tornadoes leaving Dozens Injured several critically and four dead. This is tragic man, i never seen nothing like this before. Three people in a mobile home killed including a twoyearold boy. Powerful winds lifting their trailer almost 300 yards and slamming it into a church. Our prayers goes out to the family that lost their lives. We just thank god that despite the damage the church is still standing. We are going to recover. Cars crumpled like aluminum cans on the highway. The cars were tossed about. Im just so sorry that people were killed. The tornado tearing down power lines and trapping some residents in the wreckage. The glass started caving in on me. I didnt know what to do, it was scary. Three more tornados touching down in the sunshine state, packing ferocious winds. In north carolina, five tornados causing a path of mass destruction. Four people were inside this home when heavy rains and winds sent a massive tree toppling onto the roof. The residents, miraculously emerging safely. Our heart just goes out to anybody thats lost their homes or their loved ones or anything in this. Dozens of tornadoes have been reported across the country since tuesday. Some analysts predict the drone business. Could be an 80billion dollar industry by 2025. To help students learn the basics of the Drone Industry, Truckee Meadows Community college has moved its drone courses into a new lab at the Applied Technology Center on edison way. Students learn drone ethics. How to fix them the colleges goal is to prepare students to be competitive in a growing field that has some analysts projecting one hundred thousand jobs by 2025. Trt 11 mark sharp, instructor, tmcc, perform precision measurements over mines, inside buildings, all types of things. What we are gearing them for is to perform actual jobs for the northern nevada community. Tmcc needs students for its drone courses. The next course is scheduled to start march 29th. And the College Needs a minimum of ten students to host the class. If youd like more information on the drone program, go to kolo tv dot com, and click on hot topics. Theres a new sports lounge opening in downtown reno thats offering a non conventional experience for sports fans. The stick is not your traditional sports bar. It will cater to all ages and offer an upscale dining experience. Rather than the traditional pub fare. The business will serve items like steak, seafood and pasta. The stick also pays homage to bay area sports teams. With pictures of iconic players. And even a pair of seats from candlestick park. And on any given day. You can watch just event thats happening. We will offer every sports package you can imagine. Everything that will be televised that we are available to have, we will do our best to have. The stick is located near the corner of first and sierra in downtown reno and will be open seven days a week. Their grand opening is next saturday. Childhood obesity is a big problem in the united states. Thats why activists say it doesnt make any sense for a Childrens Hospital in texas to serve fast food. The Campaign Targets one fast food brand in particular even though, as Haley Hernandez reports, that food is not served to patients. Doctors and Community Activists say they want ben taub and texas Childrens Hospital to take a stand for Public Health and cut ties with one of the most recognized restaurants. There are fewer than 14 hospitals left in the u. S. With a mcdonalds, and two of them are right here in houston. These two hospitals have an opportunity to build a future where children and families can Access Healthcare that doesnt offer food that can make them sick. In a statement, texas Childrens Hospital said, we agree that obesity is Health Problems facing children. On a daily basis, families are presented with many options both at the hospital and off campus. At texas childrens, we offer a variety of healthy meals and snacks. We believe it is important for children to learn that all types of foods can fit into a healthy diet when eaten in moderation. It makes no sense for children to be treated on one floor for dietrelated diseases and see the worlds most recognized junk food brand on another. Ben taub hospital defends its food service and reminds everyone mcdonalds meals are not served to patients, saying, mcdonalds has modified its offerings over the years to better meet the needs of our visitors and staff who require a lowfat diet or have other dietary restrictions, but it is a small part of the entire Food Service Operation at the hospital and is important to note it is not part of the inpatient meal service. Also. Starting this week. Mcdonalds will test two new low calorie breakfast one contains egg whites, turkey sausage, spinach and kale. And clocksin at only 250 calories. Another has scrambled egg and chorizo sausage with hash browns, salsa and Pico De Gallo and has 460 calories. Mcdonalds will also begin using lower calorie chobani greek yogurt in its parfaits and smoothies. As always, theres a lot going on in northern nevada this weekend. Rebecca kitchen has the rundown of your eight things to do around town. Also this weekend. The oscars. Theres been a lot of discussion about diversity this awards season, and thats still the buzz in hollywood. But first. Lindsey matherly will be back with your complete weather now forecast. Hourbyhour Weather Forecast with Lindsey Matherly. Temperatures across northeast california and western nevada will be well above average through friday before easing down slightly for the weekend. It will be breezy friday, with a chance for showers mainly north of interstate 80 friday night and early saturday. Another weak system is possible sunday night followed by dry conditions to start little change to the forecast through saturday. High pressure will remain over northeast california and western nevada through friday morning before a glancing blow friday night from a modest disturbance moving into the largescale western ridge. Afternoon temperatures will remain very mild through friday, with highs in the mid to upper 60s for the lower valleys today followed by a few lower 70s for friday afternoon. Friday afternoon and evening, it will become breezy as the upper disturbance moves over far Northern California and oregon. Winds do not look overly strong but could gusts to 30 or 35 mph for many areas with local prone areas in the lee of the sierra, especially friday evening as the trough axis nears. Lake tahoe will certainly develop chop afternoon or early evening and a lake wind advisory is possible. Maybe youre looking for a few laughs this weekend. Or just want time with your kids. Kolo 8 news nows rebecca kitchen has your 8 things to do. First up its a day for dads to spend time with their daughters n virginia city. The annual father daughter day and dance features a full day of lunch, treats and of course a dance at pipers opera house. Get your tickets now. The event is this saturday i the annual jack t. Revealio reviglio cioppino feed will help raise money for kids in our community. The feed and auction is saturday at the Boys Girls Club of the truckee meadows 9th street location. If you an dodge a ball. You can help raise money for charity. The 5th annual dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge for lila will help raise money for three loal girls with cerebral palsy. Teams of 6 to 8 people still have time to register. Or just come and enjoy the fun,,the fundraiser is this saturday at the northern nevada juniors volleyball. Grab your friends and head to downtown reno for the monthly beer crawl. Thats going on saturday afternoon at 2. Country star chase bryant will be at the cargo concernt hall. You can see him tomorrow starting at 7. Regan is making an apperane at the grand sierra resort tomorrow night rock guitarist joe satriani. Will also be at the grand sierra. His show is saturday night. And finally cheech and chong are back in reno. Their show is saturday night at the silver legacy. There are some things you expect to see in a parking lot, and some you dont. This is probably not one of those things. So everything you need to know about life, you can learn from granola. Keep it simple. Make every piece count. Let other people know what youre made of. Dont be fake, dont be artificial, but always be sweet. And of course, wear sunscreen. Nature valley granola bars. No artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. Just good. The oscars are sunday night, and the world will be watching host chris rock and how he handles the growing diversity controversy. The comedian has remained quiet about what we can expect from his performance sunday. While many actors have been speaking out. More from hollywood. The buzz surrounding this years oscars. Isnt just about whos walking the red carpet. Its also about whos not. Sot jada pinkett smith, actress i will not be at the academy awards. 2 sot spike lee, film director were not coming not going 2 for a second year in a row. All 20 of the nominees in the acting categories. Are white. Resparking the twitter hashtag oscars so white. Nats leading to protests. And boycotts. Nats beasts of no nations idris elba was passed over for an oscar nod. Only to be nominated and win a Screen Actors Guild award. Weeks later on tnt. Welcome . To diverse tv. 4 sot david blaustein, abc newsradio entertainment correspondent movie critic this is that watershed moment. When the academy forced to change. 5 the academy has now put forth new initiatives . To double the number of women and minority voters by 2020. And increase diversity on the academys board of governors. Systematic bias that needs to be addressed. Across the industry. 3 in fact. A new university of Southern California study on diversity looking at 2014 and 2015 gives failing grades to every hollywood movie studio and most tv makers. Sot dr. Stacy l. Smith, usc researcher 21 25 our study makes it really clear hollywood is a straight white boys club. All eyes are now on this years oscar host chris rock . Who told essence magazine in its march issue black women get paid less than everybody in hollywood. Everybodys talking about jennifer lawrence. Talk to gabrielle union. Sot david blaustein, abc newsradio entertainment correspondent movie critic it is going to be an extremely memorable monologue simply because of that particular topic 5 in fact. An oscars producer says chris rock threw out his original monologue. And has completely re written it. To include the diversity controversy. Brandi hitt abc news hollywood. Well be right back with your mustsee videos. Like to see. So today we have two stupid stories and a serious one. See if you can guess which is which. So there was a goat in a car at home depot in massachusetts. I know what youre thinking. Youve goat to be kidding me. Perplexed shoppers shot and posted video of the animal waiting in the stores parking lot. Eyewitnesses say it turned on the hazard lights, drank a soda and. Ahem. Befouled the up some air freshener. During a rescue off of new yorks coast, the coast guard needed a little rescuing of their own. Emergency crews were called in to airlift a fishing boat crew to safety after their ship ran aground. During the rescue. One of the responding guard boats overturned in the rough surf. Everyone made it safely to the beach. Nothing cleanses the palette after a heart pounding rescue video. Like a mustachioed cat. I know what youre thinking. Youve got to be kitten me. The dapper little dude was found in a donation bin in fresno. And has gone from stray to internet star. Question. If he shaved, would he still have whiskers . Hmmm. Mind blown. For take a look at this, im jeremy roth. Lindsey matherly is back with another look at announcer get the table set, because were about to have a delicious, dreamy dinner party. Party without breaking the bank . Clintons revealing tips you wont want to miss. Crowdpleasing mash thats a guaranteed smash. With the talented star of girls, jake lacy. Hes looking for a recipe, and marios got one thatll have him the dinner party starts right [ cheers and applause ] hey, everyone. Welcome to the chew. Shh, be quiet. My cohosts are sound asleep and look, theyre dreaming. Michaels got meat on his mind. Carlas dreaming of puzzles, which is puzzling. Daphnes not dreaming. Shes just happy to be sleeping at all, and mario is having visions of one his restaurants opening in outer space. [ laughs ] guys, its time to wake up. Oh, theres the alarm clock