Pavement policy, we do not have the resources to be able to do that, so we concentrate on the arterials and collectors and the problematic residential roadways. The steeper hills, the curves, things of that nature. There is a good reason for the plowing policy. Roads with more cars. Needs to be plowed first. That way. Accidents are less likely to happen. Roads with fewer cars naturally have a lower chance of accidents. The final debate before the Iowa Caucuses will not feature the gop frontrunner. Donald trump is standing his ground on his feud with fox news anchor megyn kelly. Instead of appearing at tonights event, the billionaire will hold his own event, he says will raise money for veterans groups. Senator ted cruz will now stand center stage. Cruz has challenged trump to debate him oneonone. An offer trump has refused. I think ted cruz is more disappointed than fox news that donald trump isnt at the debate, because i think ted cruz, as the polls show, is now needs to start worrying about marco rubio. Marco rubio now is starting to Gain Momentum in careful, marco rubio could come up and finish second. On the democratic side, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are in a the latest poll from street journal has clinton slightly ahead. The storm which blew through washington dc threw lawmakers plans for a loop. While many senators were able to make it back to work this week, the house postponed plans for next week. Our washington bureaus peter zampa takes a look at what the delay does to legislation in an already short work year. Blizzard jonas blasted its way through washington last weekend, scaring the house of representatives out of work this week, and tabling a number of items on their legislative agenda. Vo most house members decided to stay in their districts, away from the blizzardridden streets of d. C. The house is scheduled to work just 112 days this year this weeks postponement brings it down to 109, and pushed legislation meant for discussion this week to next week. The iran terror bill requiring the president to consult congress before lifting fate is now delayed. The president s veto of the Obamacare Repeal was also supposed to be discussed this week. It will have to wait. Nevada congressman joe heck is one of few house members back in town he was supposed to hold a hearing on military Health Care Reform this week. Rep joe heck sot i think weve got a welllaid out calendar of how we plan to move ahead with legislation for the rest of this calendar year, so. A three day bump probably wont make a big difference in the overall scheme of things. Standup tag heck says he expects his hearing to take place at some point next week. The two bills under consideration are supposedly scheduled for discussion on monday or tuesday. Reporting in washington, im peter zampa. If youve faced foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy in recent years, you may think you have to sit on the sidelines while our Housing Market rebounds. Thats not the case. The states home again Relief Program is the program can help if you are facing foreclosure, have been the victim of predatory lending; or even if youre just looking to buy your first home. Some things are looking good. But nevadas still ranked as number 5 in foreclosures across the country, so were a big state and theres always pockets of markets, and theres still a lot of people under water. To help get the word out attorney general adam laxalt spoke to local realtors today. Calling them the first line of defense. He says last year, his office investigated 26 mortgage fraud cases resulting in one pointtwo Million Dollars in restitution. If you would like more information about the home again program call the number on your screen, or go to kolo tvdotcom. Several Washoe County schools are Getting National attention for their special teaching methods. In all, seven schools are getting recognition for the success of their social and Emotional Learning program. Each of the schools is Beacon School for implementing sel in every classroom. One of those schools is Lemmon Valley elementary. One of the first campuses to adopt the teaching method in 2013. Teachers are also creating a positive vibe on campus. The teachers, theyre out there greeting them with a smile or giving them a high five as they walk into that classroom, really setting up their day so that it is going to be a positive day. The goal is for social and Emotional Learning to be taught in every classroom in the district by next school year. Next month . Educators from all over the country will visit the Beacon Schools to learn about the success of their sel programs. This month the cdc is raising awareness about birth defects. While many are genetic, there are some things expectant mothers can do to give their baby the best chance at arriving healthy. Plus so this virus has been on the move for some time the World Health Organization is sending out a warning about the zika virus. What you need to know about the possible threat here in the us. News now at 4 30 with sarah johns and weather with meteorologist Jeff Thompson this is kolo 8 news now at 4 30. World health mosquitoborne zika virus is spreading explosively in the americas and the level of concern is high. Scott mclean has the latest on what officials are saying about the zika virus and what you need to know. Health officials are raising alarm over the zika virus but in brazil, the warning sirens have been blaring for months. Over fourthousand babies in brazil have been born with microcephaly, resulting in abnormally small heads that can cause brain damage, and long term developmental these babies have brain damage to differing degrees which means inserting this generation into society is going to be very complicated. The World Health Organization now says the virus is spreading explosively, with the potential of three to four million cases in the next 12 months. So this virus has been on the move for some time, so a lot of people have been exposed to this virus already in those areas, but it will continue to move, would be the expectation. Up to 1. 5 million brazilians have been infected but symptoms most people. The serious risk is only in there is no treatment for the zika virus and no immunity either. Decades but only arrived in the americas last year spreading to 24 countries and 31 cases in the continental u. S. , all of them brought to the u. S. From abroad. People who are pregnant, may become pregnant, are thinking about becoming pregnant, we recommend they reconsider traveling to those 24 affected areas. The who will hold an emergency meeting next getting pregnant, instead only trying to prevent mosquito bites, the only known way the virus is passed. In washington, scott mclean reporting. Health officials are raising alarm over the zika virus but in brazil, the warning sirens have been blaring for months. Over fourthousand babies in brazil have been born with microcephaly, resulting in abnormally small heads that can cause brain damage, and long term developmental problems. These babies have brain damage to differing degrees which means inserting this generation into society is going to be very complicated. The World Health Organization now says the virus is spreading explosively, with the potential of three to four million cases in the next 12 months. So this virus has been on the move for some time, so a lot of people have been exposed to this virus already in those areas, but it will continue to move, would be the expectation. Up to 1. 5 million brazilians have been infected but symptoms are mild to none for most people. The serious risk is only in pregnant women. There is no treatment for the zika virus and no immunity either. Its been around for decades but only arrived in the americas last year spreading to 24 countries and 31 cases in the continental u. S. , all of them brought to the u. S. From abroad. People who are pregnant, may become pregnant, are thirecommend they rthe whweek but is ninsteatrythe onmclean reporbirth defein eresponsible for onnt to raise awareness about birth defect prevention, the cdc has named january as birth defects prevention month. Experts say while many birth defects are genetic and not preventable; there are steps that women can take to help protect their baby during crucial stages of one of the more common birth defects are neural tube defects that have to do with the developments of the spinal cord and for that we recommend that women take folic acid. Doctor yeaney says consuming four to eighthundred micrograms of folic acid per day during a womans reproductive years can help prevent spina bifida a condition in which a babys spine does not develop properly, leading to severe physical disabilities. Girls and women dont come in one shape, and now barbie wont either. The famed doll made by mattel will now come in four body types, seven skin tones with 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles. The Company Announced the new line of barbie dolls on its website thursday. Mattel says the changes are the most dramatic ever made to barbie since she hit store shelves in 1959. The revamped barbie line comes after years of criticism over barbies unrealistic proportions and standard of beauty for girls to try to meet. Have you ever waited patiently for concert tickets to go on sale, and then in an instant. Theyre all sold out . In new york, a three year investigation was launched into ticket pricing. The new York State Attorney generals investigation found less than half of tickets for concerts, sports and other events, are reserved for the public. Venue, the performer, the promoter, or for presale, to insiders. The study found much of what is released, ends up with brokers who resell at a markup. For example, a one direction ticket was originally 79 dollars, but was sold for more than fourthousand dollars. The investigation discovered brokers were using illegal special software, to get the tickets. The big storm heading our way doesnt mean you have to stay indoors. There are plenty of fun things to do in northern nevada this weekend. Well tell you about a few in our 8 things to do. And, superbowl city is opening this weekend in san fransisco. Security is tight, so there are a few things you need to know before you make a trip down to the bay. So what kind of weather can we expect tomorrow, and into the rest of the week . We will have a closer look at our forecast. And what you can expect in the days to come. Right after the break. For news while youre newscast partner, newstalk 780, koh. Back with a few beers this weekend. Or get hands on with science. You have plenty of options. Kolo 8 news nows rebecca kitchen has your 8 things to do. Well who doesnt want to talk about beer at 5 in the morning. But its all for a good cause because. Brew haha is back. Brew haha turns 21. The annual fundraiser for sierra arts features more than 100 beers for you to sample. The all you can responsibly drink fundraiser is tomorrow at the nugget casino. Mardi gras may still be two weeks away. But you can celebrate early with mardi crawl. Dress up in fun outfits and collect beads. The bar crawl is saturday night at 8. The reno tahoe senior winter games is back. If youre over 50 you still have time to register to compete in fitness activities like archery. Snowshoeing. Pickleball and much more. The games start saturday and run the reno big horns take on the Santa Cruz Warriors sunday at the reno events center. Tip off is at 3. Celebrate the joy of music and community at the 12th annual evening of romance winter masquerade ball. The evening features musical performances by the reno Jazz Orchestra and the noteables. Thats saturday night. Proceeds benefit Music Therapy programs in our area. The grownups are taking over the discovery museum. Social science is an adults only night of hands on science demos and projects. Along with drinks and appetizers. The nights theme will play into the current monster fish exhibt. Thats saturday night at 6. The finest hours. The true story of a daring 1952 rescue attempt off the coast of cape cod opens in theaters. You can catch the movie staring chris pine and Casey Affleck in local theaters starting tonight and finally. Donny osmond celebrates 50 years as a performer with his soundtrack of my life tour. He will be at the silver legacy tomorrow night at 8. If you are thinking about going out for dinner tonight, how about pizza . Wild garlic pizza and pub is hosting a pizzart event tonight that will benefit verdi elementary school. You can enjoy an art exhibit from a local artist, hors doeuvres and two adult beverages for just 20 dollars. The event will be held at wild garlic pizza and pubs new location at 170 south virginia street and goes from 7 to 9. Wind advisory in effect for the sierra and western nevada from 7 am friday until 4 am saturday. Gusty wind is in the forecast. Power outages, tree and fence damage, and blowing dust and debris are all possible. Winter storm warning for the sierra, including the tahoe basin, from 4 pm friday until 10 am saturday. Winter weather advisory for plumas and lassen counties from 10 pm friday until 10 am a series of storms will affect the region from friday through late sunday. Friday will be very wet, with high snow levels and windy conditions at times, especially from the sierra crest east across nevada. By early saturday morning, colder air will arrive, dropping snow levels and changing rain to snow showers. Precipitation will lighten on saturday and then increase saturday night and sunday. This system will bring all snow, with snow levels down to valley floors. Expect Winter Driving conditions in the sierra late friday through sunday, with slippery conditions in the valleys early saturday and again sunday and sunday night. Very cold temperatures will follow the Stormy Weather early next week. Jeff tonight a 20 percent chance of rain after 10 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Friday rain likely, mainly after 4 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of friday night rain. Low around 38. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 . Saturday snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 . New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Saturday night rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10 pm. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70 . New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Sunday snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80 . New snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches possible. Sunday night snow showers likely, mainly before 10 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Monday a slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Monday night mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Tuesday a slight chance of near 39. Tuesday night a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wednesday a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Its a race to finish super bowl city in time to open this weekend. And many of you may be planning to visit. There are several security measures in place that you need to know before you go. Crews are pulling all nighters at Justin Herman plaza to build super bowl city. First of all its free. Its a place for fans to celebrate the security measures in place that you need to know before you go. Crews are pulling all nighters at Justin Herman plaza to build super bowl city. First of all its free. Its a place for fans to celebrate the superbowl. Superbowl city will feature activities and concerts. And is expected to attract thousands. Which brings up the fans will have to pass through a metal detector and bags will be searched. Police will also have their bomb sniffing dogs out. Security extends beyond the plaza nearby buildings are under scrutiny too. Homeland security has taken over security on our building our bags will be checked on way into work and we are being told things not to have. There is a long list of things you cannot bring to superbowl city bags larger than 18 by 18, alcohol, coolers, pets, drones, bikes, skateboards and hoverboards. How about a snack stadium . Alexa whats a snack stadium . Amazon is making its super bowl advertising debut with its first ever big game commercial featuring Actor Alec Baldwin and football great dan marino. The teaser for the ad shows baldwin getting help planning a Super Bowl Party from marino and the amazon echo the online retailers wireless speaker which has been a surprise hit for the company. What your best Superbowl Party ideas are. Maybe you turn to pinterest for your party tips. Email us your fan Favorite Recipes or your doityourself decor ideas. Send your tips and tricks to four30 pinterestatkolotv dotcom. Well pick a few of our favorites to be featured right here on kolo 8 news now at four30. Stick around well be noah bond has a look at whats coming up in our next hour. Were working on several new and updated stories coming up on kolo 8 news now at 5. Mount pool to close. Were looking at the possible solutions for those who use the pool. Plus trent getty is accused of killing his two month old daughter ava last january. His trial no doubt has the attention of residents in Douglas County and elsewhere. Why then did the judge in this case close pre trial hearings to the public and press . Im Terri Russell ill have that story tonight at 5 00 and, its National Mentoring month. So were introdcing you to a very special big and little with big brothers, big sisters. Jeff is back with your. Forecast. Tonight a 20 percent chance of rain after 10 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Friday rain likely, mainly after 4 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 . Friday night rain. Low around 38. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 . Saturday snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 . New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Saturday night rain and snow around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70 . New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Sunday snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80 . New snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches possible. Youre watching kolo 8 news now at 5 00. Tonight on kolo 8 news now. Weekend snow is a possibility. Were sharing the citys plan, to keep the streets clear. If youve lost your home to foreclosure there may be help available. Tonight were taking a closer look at the nevada homeowner Relief Program. And, a Douglas County man is accused of killing his infant son. But, the court is taking extra action to keep this trial out of the public eye. Thanks for joining us. Im noah bond. Im sarah johns. It looks like were in for a stormy weekend. Storms are coming our way and we could see some serious wind. Chief meteorologist Jeff Thompson as been tracking it all. He has your forecast. Jeff . Wind advisory in effect for the from 7 am friday until 4 am saturday. Gusty wind is in the