See gusty wind overnight, with rain and snow showers. Little or no accumulation of snow is expected below 5000. After a brief friday afternoon break, another storm comes in friday night into saturday, with more storms lining up for late sunday through tuesday. Jeff cam 3 wx mic it was a tense situation this afternoon at Manzanita Lake near u nr. When a man, and his dog, fell through the ice. Kolo 8 news now paul harris was there, and joins us in studio with the latest information. Noah. University police said the dog got loose to chase some ducks on the ice and subsequently fell in. That is when the owner went onto the ice to chase after and fell in himself. S he was able to pull himself out but the Reno Fire Department worked quickly to search for the dog. Chainsaw the Ice Rescue Team had to cut the ice away to create a big enough search area. And was not taken to the hospital. The dog unfortunately drowned. Rfd says changing temperatures and the number of geese on the lake have weakened the ice. Trt 15 david blondfield, ice rescue, rfd, this ice here actually has a lot of goose excrement on it and that itself actually breaks the ice up. You probably have some video of me falling through just my own weight was breaking the ice. So it is never considered safe in this area. The Ice Rescue Team says a person who falls through the ice has about a minute to control their breathing. Or they will be going under. They have about ten minutes of useful movement in their hands and fingers to pull themselves out from the ice. Tonight on the 6 30 newscast. I will share more on my interview with the Ice Rescue Team. Paul harris. Kolo 8 news now travelers on highway 50 ran into some trouble when a boulder blocked the road. But caltrans was quick to get it cleared. Fire in the hole. Explosion with a big blast, the managable size. The big rock fell from a hillside above highway 50 near kyburz in el dorado county. Caltran Officials Say at least one vehicle was damaged by the rock. No injuries were reported. Officials say the ridge where the rock broke off is unstable and more boulders may fall on the road. And, a big rig rollover slowed traffic on interstate 80, in reno this afternoon. It happened in the westbound lanes at the spaghetti bowl around 1 oclock. A truck carrying a trailer full of cars tipped over. Blocking several lanes. And earlymorning fire displaced two reno families from their homes. Firefighters say it started in a kitchen at a duplex on yori near grove street at about a quartertotwo this morning. They believe it started after something was left cooking on the stove with no one home; but the cause is still under investigation. There was significant smoke damage to the home. The red cross is helping italian investigators say they now know who killed, american ashley olsen. In her apartment in florence, italy. Prosecutors say the 35yearold victim left a nightclub with a senegaleez senegalese immigrant. He was an illegal alien in italy and police say he was involved with drugs. Investigators say the two were drunk, and were possibly on drugs. They walked to olsens apartment where prosecutors say they had consensual sex. But investigators believe when olsen asked him to leave. There was a fight. This case is rich in evidence, between dna, probably fingerprints, surveillance cameras, and i think witnesses that put the two of them together at an afterhours place prior to going to her apartment. Investigators say they found the suspects d na on a condom and a cigarette. The suspect claims he didnt intend to kill olsen. Hes now in police custody, charged with aggravated homicide. Issued a tentative ruling denying a womans request to require a Catholic Hospital to perform a tubal ligation. The judge said Mercy Medical center in redding was not engaging in sex discrimination because the hospitals policy against sterilization also applies to men. He also said the plaintiff could get the procedure that prevents pregnancy at another hospital. The hospital says tubal ligation is not medically necessary and would violate the hospitals right to freedom of religion. An occupation of a federal wildlife refuge in oregon, has now lasted nearly two weeks. And theyve added a new supporter. A local fire chief has now joined the protestors at Malhuer National Wildlife refuge. Chris briels quit his job at Harney County yesterday. Briels says he doesnt trust the government anymore. That might say that i just quit this county. I did not just quit this county. But i will not work for the government or a person that i do not believe or have faith in. Armed occupiers have armed occupiers have been holding the wildlife refuge, since january second. They say theyre protesting federal land policies. A Northern Nevada Company will become the Third Company to be a space station supplier for nevada. Today the space agency announced a new contract with sparks based Sierra Nevada corporation. They will join spacex and orbital atk in launching cargo to the International Space station. Sierra nevada will launch from cape canaveral, florida. The flights will run through 2024. A new ship will soon join the United States navy fleet bearing the name of nevadas capitol. The uss carson city will officially be christened saturday in mohbeel mobile, alabama. Its a once in a lifetime opportunity, especially for a guy born in carson, to go down to see your hometowns namesake on the seas again in service of the united state navy. The carson city is a transport vessel this is an artists rendering of the ship. Another ship previously had the name carson city. It was a patrol friggit frigate during world war two. The San Francisco 49ers have hired chip kelly, as their new head coach. Josh little joins us with more. Josh, its an intriguing hire for San Francisco. Yes, for several reasons. The biggest question, will he fit in with the 49ers front office . They butted heads with jim harbaugh. By all accounts, kelly can be even more difficult to deal with. But when things are going good, kelly can be great . He spent the last three seasons with the eagles, winning 26 games. That included two 10win seasons. But he had a strained relationship with several of his players. He gutted the team of talent to bring in his own handpicked guys. And it did not work out. He had the power to make player personel decisions in philly, but that wont be the case in San Francisco. Hell simply be the coach. Something hes very good at. Kelly was the head four years, averaging over 11 wins, and going to four consecutive bcs bowl games. This hire could also mean that Colin Kaepernick will be back in San Francisco. Kelly has been a big kap fan since his days here at nevada, and even tried to trade for him last season. Kap has all of the tools to be a perfect fit in kellys zoneread, spread offense. Josh little kolo 8 sports. Were only 50 minutes away from the gop debate in south carolina. And theres a big target on ted cruz, because hes leading in iowa. The attacks hell likely face on stage. And, new details about the oscars today. The nominations and snubs. Plus, chief meteorologist Jeff Thompson has your forecast. Youre watching kolo 8 news now at 5 00 with sarah johns, noah bond, weather with meteorologist Jeff Thompson, and sports with membership to a store like sams club or costco . Dave if you dont maybe you should. Amanda tomorrow a look at some other memberships that you should sign up for that will actually save you money. Dave join us for good trying to get to a gig in reno. Arizona band lifelink was leaving sacramento when their tour bus couldnt go on without chains. So they had to stop at a gas station in nyack. It was great until maybe two miles ago, and we just hit snow out of nowhere. Luckily, the gas station had chains fitting their tour van so the band could reach their show on time. Wind advisory in effect for the sierra front from 7 pm until 4 am friday. Gusts of 55 mph are possible, with 65 mph in windprone areas. Winter weather advisory in effect for the sierra, including the tahoe basin, until 10 am friday. Snow totals of 48 are possible in truckee and at lake level, with up to 14 above 7000. Expect road controls through friday morning. A series of storms will continue to move through the region through the middle of next week, with valley showers and wind, and sierra snow in the forecast. The latest system will keep controls on most sierra roads through friday morning, with occasional light to moderate snow. Valleys will see gusty wind overnight, with rain and snow showers. Little or no accumulation of snow is expected below 5000. After a brief friday afternoon break, another storm comes in friday night into saturday, with more storms lining up for late sunday through tuesday. Jeff tonight a slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then scattered rain and snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 . Little or no snow accumulation friday scattered rain and snow showers before 7 am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40 . Little or no snow accumulation expected. Friday night a chance of rain and snow after 10 pm. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30 . Little or no snow accumulation expected. Saturday rain likely, mainly after 10 am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 . Saturday night mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy. Sunday a 20 percent chance of rain after 10 am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Sunday night a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36. M. L. King day a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Monday night rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Tuesday rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Tuesday night a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. With a high near 42. Wind advisory in effect for the sierra front from 7 pm until 4 am friday. Gusts of 55 mph are possible, with 65 mph in windprone areas. Winter weather advisory in effect for the sierra, including the tahoe basin, until 10 am friday. Snow totals of 48 are possible in truckee and at lake level, with up to 14 above 7000. Expect road controls and Winter Driving conditions through friday morning. A series of storms will continue to move through the region through the middle of next week, with valley showers and wind, and sierra snow in the forecast. The latest system will keep controls on most sierra roads through friday morning, with occasional light to moderate snow. Valleys will see gusty wind overnight, with rain and snow showers. Little or no accumulation of snow is expected below 5000. After a brief friday afternoon break, another storm comes in friday night into saturday, with more storms lining up for late sunday windprone areas. Winter weather advisory in effect for the sierra, including the tahoe basin, until 10 am friday. Snow totals of 48 are possible in truckee and at lake level, with up to 14 above 7000. Expect road controls and Winter Driving conditions through friday morning. A series of storms will continue to move through the region through the middle of next week, with valley showers and wind, and sierra snow in the forecast. The latest system will candidates are preparing to take the debate stage. Itll be one of their last highprofile chances the first caucus, just 18 days away. Bazi kanani reports. A rising candidate facing new questions ahead of tonights critical gop debate. A New York Times report says senator ted cruz borrowed a Million Dollars from big wall street banks to finance his run for senate. But didnt tell the federal Election Commission about it. If it was the case that they were not filed exactly as the fec requires than well amend the filings cruz says it was a simple mistake, a filing error. But the candidate who has railed against big banks and wall street bailouts could now face a new line of attack from his challengers. Trump is kicking in florida to a crowd of more than 10thousand in pensacola, florida wednesday. Donald trump kept up his birther attack on the canadianborn cruz questioning whether he can legally be president. Supposing he runs and everyones banking on him and then the courts rule that he cant run. Thats not so good what do you do . Concede the election to Hillary Clinton or crazy bernie . right . trump has threatened at any opponents who dare to strike him in tonights debate. Only 7 candidates remain for the prime time showdown. After Carly Fiorina and rand paul were bumped down to the undercard debate. To be artificially designated in some kind of lower second tier sends a signal to the voter that youre not the same and dont have a chance. Paul. Telling abc news radio why hes boycotting tonights debate. And using a hand gesture to show how his supporters feel about foxs decision to take him off the main stage. Analysts say tonights debate is a crucial opportunity for bush, christie, kasich, and carson to pick up some much needed momentum. Bazi kanani, abc news washington. Another president ial candidate is making a stop in northern nevada. Republican Carly Fiorina will be Lakeridge Golf Course sunday. The event will be at the clubhouse starting at three in the afternoon. A federal judge has approved, classaction status to a lawsuit, against the irs. A Tea Party Group is suing over delays in approving nonprofit status, for conservative groups seeking the tax classification. The Norcal Tea Party patriots, sued the agency after it was revealed in 2013, that the irs delayed approving conservative groups. The class action means other affected groups across the country, can join the case. Were learning new details about the oscars. The Academy Award nominations were annouced, but there were some snubs. And, weve got Powerball Jackpot winners. Were pinpointing, where the tickets were purchased. For news while youre on the go, listen to our newscast partner, newstalk 780, koh. Now know one of the winners of the record onepointsix billion dollar Powerball Jackpot. Heres what weve learned in the last half hour. The winner is a 62year old nurse who works at pomona, california kgo tv reports she received the ticket from her boss. The winner is married and has seven children. The ticket was sold at a 7eleven in chino hills where today even lottery losers, were celebrating. The stores employees, became instant celebrities. Im very excited and very proud that it sells, this store, the big Winning Ticket jackpot. Yeah. I really appreciate these people also celebrating big. The winners of the worldrecord jackpot overcame odds of 1 in 292million. And on saturday. The Powerball Jackpot resets to a mere 40 Million Dollars. The countdown is on to oscar sunday and it could be a big year for the revenant. The Academy Award nominations are out, and there were some surprise snubs. Brandi hitt reports. In the hunt for oscar gold the revenant leads the pack. Receiving 12 nominations including best picture. And a fifth acting nod for Leonardo Dicaprio fresh off a golden globe win. Leonardo dicaprio is going to win an oscar. He is a lock. Also in the best actor category bryan cranston. Matt damon. Michael fassbender. And eddie redmayne. Rooms brie larson is a favorite for best actress. Shes competing against cate blanchett. Jennifer lawrence. Charlotte rampling. Saoirse ronan. It should be pointed out. Its a white wash in the acting categories. White actors represent all 20 acting nominations again this year. Many questioning why will smith. Or idris elba. Werent nominated. We are working inside the academy. In order to make sure we have inclusion. I got something to say Straight Outta Compton was also snubbed for best picture. Which includes a total of eight films this year mad max fury road among them receiving ten nods. Star wars the force awakens was also nominated five times in technical categories. Technical categories. The academy is bringing back chris rock as host eleven years after his first run on the oscars stage. You can see who wins an Academy Award february 28th right here on kolo 8 news now. British Actor Alan Rickman has died. Sources familiar with his career say rickman was battling cancer. Rickman was known for his roles, as hans gruber in die hard and professor snape, in the harry potter series. Alan rickman was 69. Department ithe chief of police unveiled a brand new Smartphone App today. It allows you to not only report crime. But also learn about crime in your neighborhood. As kolo 8 news nows colin lygren shows us. City leaders say this is a major step forward for the city of reno. Nats typing. No more logging on to file a police report. For the first time. The rpd allowing you to connect. Via your phone. It can become that much easier to file a report or to mention something that does not look right in their neighborhood. Myrpd is available for iphone and android. It was designed from the ground up by a team of developers from within the reno police department. I think people know within the first 10 seconds of downloading an app whether it is going to stay on their device for any amount of time. Took the lead on its creation. He says. The goal was to put pertinent information at the users finger tips. We feel like there is some merit in that data and people will keep that handy. The app has various different sections. At launch. Get to know your police department. Swipe left to get involved in the community. Keep swiping and you have access to crime data. Sex offenders. And missing person. Finally. There is a section where you can actually report crimes. The biggest thing is just engaging our community with their police department. More eyes, more ears and it allows them to interact with us. Sometimes it is not just going to be police. We are going to be able to use that information to say you know what, this is a parks issue, or this is a public works issue. and that makes things a lot more efficient in terms of staffing levels. City leaders believe the app will not only make citizens safer. But will create a better relationship with the community. And its law enforcement. Reporting downtown. Colin lygren. Kolo 8 news now. Theres an interesting feature of the app. Itll list crimes in your neighborhood, but will also give you tips to to similar crimes