Transcripts For KTVN Channel 2 News 11PM 20160223

Higher turnout than expected. Adam khan, chairman Washoe County Republican Party we dont want anything of the same. They had people in lines that had to wait 2 to 3 hours. Khan says theyre planning for the republicans to have a record turnout too. Adam khan, chairman Washoe County Republican Party people know whats at stake if we dont have an effective caucus and wellorganized caucus this time. We risk losing our first in the west status. Unlike the Nevada Democratic caucus on saturday, the gop caucus in nevada does not allow sameday registration, voters must be registered as a republican by february 13 and must also have a government issued picture id. If you still need to know your caucus location and information, just head to our website at ktvn dot com and click on that blue newslinks button. Covering campaign 2016, amanda ketchledge, channel 2 news. Thanks amanda. And candidates are taking advantage of nevada being in the National Spotlight with appearances all around the area. One of those candidates was ted cruz. Ryan canaday was at the senators late rally in reno tonight and joins us live from the newsroom. Landon. Ted cruz told nevadans why he felt he is the best candidate in the race toward the white house. And both nevadans and National Supporters of cruz came along tonight to listen to the message he had just a day before the caucus. Ted cruz was introduced tonight by radio personality glenn beck and attorney general adam laxalt, who said theyve never seen a president ial candidate quite like cruz. Adam laxaltsomeone that could defend our constitution and ted cruz has been in front of the u. S Supreme Court nine times. He began by discussing a change hes noticed since beginning is his campaign. All across the state of nevada, all across this country people are waking up there is a spirit of awakening that is sweeping this country he also pledged his commitment to the principles of the u. S constitution. I give you my solemn commitment that every justice i put on the court will be faithful to the constitution and will ferociously defent the bill of your children much of what he said pumped up the crowd. As many were pleased to hear the message he was sending. Think that hell do a really good job protecting our country and defending our rights. I like that he is conservative, i like his stand he is a christian which is very important to me too. And with the Republican Caucus only hours away. He reiterated the importance nevadans have on the election process. This is now our time, the men and women of nevada have a bullied pulp but have a megaphone to speak to the country. Since sunday cruz has been one of the busier candidates in nevada traveling from pahrump to las vegas, to elko and then here to reno tonight. And is the senator finished in nevada, or does he have stops planned for tomorrow before the caucus . Yeah landon, its not over. Tomorrow he has rallies planned in fernley, minden, carson city and then back again in las vegas. Covering campaign 2016 live, marco rubio also held a rally in reno today. After jetting in from elko. Local supporters including Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison and senator dean heller were there. Reminding everyone of the importance of attending tomorrows caucus. Rubio outlined his conservative platform. And hit on the issue of Land Ownership here in the silver state rubio when i am president of the united sates, i will be the first president in a very long time who believes that the government shouldnt own a majority of the land in the state of nevada. Rahhh even though implementing those land changes could be easier said than done. The crowd supported what rubio had to say. Chris camp inspirational even better in person. I really like his message and hes uplifting. Its nice in these negative days to hear someone so positive. Rubio plans to be in las vegas for the caucus tomorrow. The caucus tomorrow. Carson spoke to a crowd of more than 400 people at pipers opera house in virginia city. The visit was notable for its historical significance. The last time a president or candidate visited the city was in the 1800s his supporters cheered when he described the flat tax he would implement if elected. How hed strengthen our military. And re invest in our Space Program all while reducing our national debt. He also proposed a Health Care System that would allow users to control their insurance money like a savings account. Carson if we use the money in the right way, then people will have what they need and for poor people, once they understand, it will be some much better than obamacare for them. Dr. Carson said he was proud to be a washington outsider. And despite what the polls or pundits say. He maintains hes not dropping out of the race anytime soon. And gop frontrunner donald trump will host a rally at the sparks tomorrow. That event starts at 12 noon. To rsvp. Just head to ktvn dot com and click the blue news links button. And please stay with channel 2 news and cbs news for continuing coverage of campaign 2016. All the way through november. Now heres mike algers first look at the pinpoint 2 forecast this will be a very mild and uneventful weather week. A large ridge of High Pressure is building in offshore which will deflect the energy of any pacific storms up to our north. Temperatures will climb from the mid50s tuesday into the upper 60s by the end of the work week before a low Energy System moves in over the weekend, giving us only a slight chance of a shower on this will be a very mild and uneventful weather week. A large ridge of High Pressure is building in offshore which will deflect the energy of any pacific storms up to our north. Temperatures will climb from the mid50s tuesday into the upper 60s by the end of the work week before a low Energy System moves in over the weekend, giving us only a slight chance of a shower on saturday. Turning to the crime beat. Carson city deputies arrested the owner of Lake Tahoe Brewing Company on a property theftrelated warrant. Deputies say Michael Candelario made an agreement to sell more than 45 thousand dollars worth of beer canning supplies to a brewery in british columbia. They say the victim paid candelario. But candelario never shipped the equipment. Candelario was arrested at the Brewing Company located at 302 north carson street and booked into the carson city detention facility. Investigators say they discovered possible additional theft or fraud victims in carson city and other locations. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carson City Sheriffs Office Investigation Division at 2837852. At least one man in custody tonight after a car chase ended at the grand sierra resort. Undercover deputies with the Washoe County Sheriffs Office spotted two suspects heading north on 395 this afternoon. With the help of the raven helicopter and the nevada Highway Patrol. The chase ended at the grand sierra resort where at least one of the two suspects was taken into custody. They were originally wanted in connection with a larceny case in carson city. Washoe county, reno police, and the nevada Highway Patrol all assisted in that chase. Highway patrol troopers have identified a woman who was killed in a fatal crash friday evening. Troopers say 55yearold melanie marnnelawson was driving south parkway and arrowhead drive when she drove onto the Left Shoulder and overcorrected. Troopers say her truck hit a concrete wall and she was hospitalized. But later passed away. Coming up a ceasefire in syria goes into effect this weekend. But many are skeptical that the fighting will stop. Details on the agreement. In just 55 welcome back. Looking around the world now. A truce between some but not all of the groups fighting inside syria goes into effect this weekend. But skepticism remains high as the ceasefire date approaches. Earnest we know that there are a lot of obstacles and there are sure to be some setbacks. After all, for years we have been trying to reach a a diplomatic resolution to the many problems that plague that nation that has broken apart. In a joint statement, the us and russia said the cessation talks between the two countries, as co chairs of the International Syria support group. Isis and the al qaeda affiliate called al nusra, were not included in the agreement, because they are terrorist groups. About a third of syria is held by isis. Just today, isis claimed responsibility for bombs that killed at least 100 in suburban damascus. The uber driver accused of a dely shooting rampage over the weekend was arraigned in kalamazoo, michigan today. 45 year old jason dalton appeared by video link at the county courthouse where he is facing six counts of murder. A judge denied him bail. Police say he went on a deadly rampage saturday night. Randomly killing six and seriously injuring two others in three separate attacks. Investigators say he began his shooting spree at an apartment complex where he shot a woman multilpe times. Police say man and his 17 year old son at a car dealership several hours later and then killed four more women outside a Cracker Barrel restaurant. The Supreme Court returned to work today. In the wake of justice antonin scalias death. Chief Justice John Roberts started the day with a tribute. He called scalia a man for all seasons and with an irrepressible spirit. Scalias funeral took place on saturday. He was 79 years old. Still to come on channel 2 news at 11 a state senator loses her battle with cancer. Well tell you where and when you can help honor her. As well as what this means for state legislature moving forward, next. Mike will have a look at your forecast after the break. This is channel 2 news at 11, northern nevadas number one newscast, with arianna bennett, Garrett Dearborn and mike welcome back. Senator debbie smith announced that a Public Memorial Service will be held for her sunday. Her memorial will be at Sparks High School at noon. Smith passed away yesterday a year after doctors began treating her for brain cancer. She was 60 years old. Smith was first elected to the state assembly in 2000 and won a seat in the senate in 2012. Governor sandoval has ordered flags be lowered to half staff through sunday in honor of smith. Smiths family has asked in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to the dr. Marnie rose foundation, which supports brain tumor research. We have a link to the fund thats been set up in smiths memory at ktvn dot com. Senator smiths seat will be filled during the general election in november. If a special session is held before then, the Washoe County commission will appoint someone to it. Channel 2 news continues with chief meteorologist mike algers pinpoint 2 forecast, broadcast certified by the american this will be a very mild and uneventful weather week. A large ridge of High Pressure is building in offshore which will deflect the energy of any pacific storms up to our north. Temperatures will climb from the mid50s tuesday into the upper 60s by the end of Energy System moves in over the weekend, giving us only a slight chance of a shower on this will be a very mild and uneventful weather week. A large ridge of High Pressure is building in offshore which will deflect the energy of any pacific storms up to our north. Temperatures climb from the mid50s tuesday into the upper 60s by the end of the work week before a low Energy System moves in over the weekend, giving us only a slight chance of a shower on this will be a very mild and uneventful weather week. A large ridge of High Pressure is building in offshore which will deflect the energy of any pacific storms up to our north. Climb from the mid50s tuesday into the upper 60s by the end of the work week before a low Energy System moves in over the weekend, giving us only a slight chance of a shower on saturday. Thanks mike. After the break today a 45 Million Dollar building opened its door to university of nevada students. Find out how administrators hope it will help pet moments are beautiful, unless you have allergies. Then your eyes may see it differently. Only flonase is approved to relieve both itchy, watery eyes and congestion. No other nasal allergy spray can say that. When we breathe in allergens our bodies react by over producing six key inflammatory substances that cause our symptoms. Most allergy pills only control one substance. Flonase controls six. And six is greater than one. Complete allergy relief or incomplete. Let your eyes decide. Turning to school watch. The william n. Pennington Student Achievement Center is university of nevada campus. Administrators say the nearly 45Million Dollar building will help improve Student Engagement helping them earn their degrees. The 78thousand squarefoot building is located where Getchell Library once stood. It offers several Student Services under one roof that used to be scattered around campus in six different buildings. Things like the math and writing centers, tutoring and advising centers, and veterans services. Derek because theres so much stuff there for students to use, thats probably what theyre most excited about, seeing computers available and collaboration rooms for them to work in. Thats something that theyre really excited about seeing. The new building has two state oftheart classrooms and offers a place for students to collaborate, study, or relax. It even has a meditation and reflection room and a couple sets of social stairs for students to congregate. The reno bighonrs sit a top the standings as the season is colodny and hear from them now, heres sports director Garrett Dearborn, with channel 2 sports the Golden State Warriors were looking for win number 50tonight in atlanta. A big number because it would be in 55games. The fastest run to 50 in nba history. But right when they were going to put things on cruise control. The hawks gave them a run in atlanta tonight. Item 3rd qtr, warriors up 21 curry drives the lane for the easy layup he had 36points, 8rebounds and 8assists. The warriors are cruising. Up 7047 warriors 3rd qtr, hawks go on a massive run 2 highlights al horford. Horfor d with 23points 16rebounds. Hawks close the 3rd on a 286 run score 7675 warriors after 3rd quarter warriors Klay Thompson gets the pass and he drains the 3. He had 27 score 8482 warriors at 505 the warriors are the fastest team to 50 wins in nba history 10292. The record 72win bulls started the year 496 in 19996 through 55 games the reno bighorns are one of the best teams in the nba Development League this season. If you need proof check out the top of the western conference standings. Dallas colodny went out to practice this afternoon, and found out why. When you go to a reno bighorns game you can pretty much expect them to break the century mark every time out. They are averaging 122 points a game this year. Which is actually down from 134 points a game last season. Either way that is still a lot of points because in the Sacramento Kings average 107 points a game. But the bighorns have already eclipsed last seasons win total and the guys say their improvement has come on the defensive end. We have just become a lot more clear and consistent in what we are going to do and i think that helps with the buy in from the players they like to know exactly how we are going to defend certain actions. We have also scrapped the press this year so we have just given up a lot less uncontested shots at the rim which has certainly helped our defense. I think that has really made the difference this year. Last year we scored a lot of points, this year we score a lot of points but this year we keep the other team from scoring points too and you see the difference in our record. While most of these guys obviously want to get to or back to the nba, they say while they are down here in reno in the dleague they try and compartmentalize their goals and are hoping for a dleague circumstances there are. We just need to stay focused take it one day everyday. Definetly, when you come down here, you got to focus on defense and the individual parts of your game. Like i always said the nba will see it and if they want you they will call you. We have a lot of fun on the court together smiling laughing joking around. So it makes the team easy to play for and easy to play with i think that is why we are winning we are having a good time. The bighorns will look to extend their western conference lead tomorrow morning when they host the Erie Bayhawks at 11am dallas this will be a very mild and uneventful weather week. A large ridge of High Pressure is building in offshore which will deflect the energy of any your next newscast is tomorrow morning at 4 30 jon Stephen Colbert band playing intro music cheers and applause captioning sponsored by cbs cheers and applause stephen thank you, ladies and gentlemen thank you, joe thank you, mark cheers and applause hey cheers and applause welcome to the late show. Im Stephen Colbert. cheers and applause well, there are some big science stories in the news right now. This has been the hottest winter on record. 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