Slowly but surely pull it acoss the casam. Shes happy first street is open again too. Kerrie koski so we finished pouring the concrete and the concrete roadway and the curbs and gutters. And today we just opened it. Next on the list is fixing the utilities. Kerrie koski so that we can get the poles that are behind me out. Plus schedule. Theyve been busitng it out there. Been working day and night. Rain and shine, or snow. You always have to be prepared. Luckily the extra rain and snow we recieved didnt cause any damage to the bridge. Kerrie koski got all of the water diversions out. Also got all of the temporary structures that were in the river out. That was back in the first couple weeks of january. Just in the nick of the time. Construction Sandra Vanscott have you peeked, have you looked around . All the time. I go up on top of the parking garage and peeked down. Taken pictures. Curious. My photographer and i had to do the same. Its that was Angela Schilling reporting. The goal is still to open up in may. So far so good also in cone zone. The Nevada Department of transportation is continuing improvements on i580 through Washoe Valley with a new bridge closure. Take a look at this map. The bellevue road bridge along with the northbound on and offramps are closed. The southbond on and off ramp remain open. Traffic to go north is being detoured to alternative 395 Bowers Mansion road and interstate traffic will not be affected. Ndot says this project is a precautionary measure to keep the bridge stable in the event of an earthquake. Meg ragonese were going to be reducing the weight load on the bridge itself by 300,000 pounds and what that does is just ultimately makes the bridge safer and stronger. The bridge is set to reopen in 3 months. Look at the pinpoint 2 forecast it looks like we are entering an extended period of drier and warmer conditions. A ridge of High Pressure will build in after a few wednesday night snow showers. There will be enough residual moisture around for a couple of days to bring variable amounts of cloudiness across the region before clearing out over the weekend. Temperatures will also gradually rise from the mid40s thursday into the 50s by the it looks like we are entering an extended period of drier and warmer conditions. A ridge of High Pressure will build in after a few wednesday night snow showers. There will be enough residual moisture around for a couple of days to bring variable amounts of cloudiness across the region before clearing out over the gradually rise from the mid40s thursday into the 50s by the it looks like we are entering an extended period of drier and warmer conditions. A ridge of High Pressure will build in after a few wednesday night snow showers. There will be enough residual moisture around for a couple of days to gradually rise from the mid40s thursday into the 50s by the weekend. Recently the Nevada Department of agriculture closed the program that certifies organic produce for our state, leaving questions as to where and how farmers and others would get that certification but now a local, Nonprofit Organization has received accreditation to take over the process. Andi guevara explains. Knowing where their food comes from and how it is raised is important to the andelins. Just off pyramid highway in Spanish Springs is the andelin family pigs are given plenty of love and attention the andelin family farm uses both organic and traditional methods and theyre dedicated to Sustainable Farming cameron we think that the organic, Natural Movement is a good thing to bring awareness, but we also recognize that there is a lot of good and that because one thing is maybe better, doesnt mean that other things are horrible for local farmers who do want to get certified organic, the process will be easier and more affordable. Nonprofit basin and range organics will now be the goto organization for any producers who would like to get the official seal. And organic everything just continues to grow in popularity steve it is economically viable, some 30something percent growth in Organics Program administrator ben rush says basin and range organics certification process will be simpler than how the department of agriculture used to run things. The group will also be very handson with farmers and other organic ben taking that personal approach to individuals and talking to them about why this is a beneficial thing and how this can be an easy, efficient thing for our regional, individually is a huge goal for us the members of basin and range organics almost all of whom are volunteers are dedicated to the healthy production of food rush were not just talking about a stamp of approval and fees and paperwork, but were talking about stewarding the land and bio diversity and conservation practices that are part of organic systems covering the story, andi guevara, channel 2 news in money watch. Today under the rose brewery announced it will be closing its tasting room after friday at least temporarily. The move is to allow the brewery on Fourth Street to focus on production and distribution, particularly their new bottling line. They may also renovate the space, which was the first brewery to open in that part of town in 2013. Theyre planning future to celebrate the growing craft beer scene in reno. If youre just joining us lets catch you up on the big story we covered at 5. A massive security operation is underway in the bay area to try to prevent any trouble ahead of super bowl 50. The San Francisco bay area is expecting a million visitors each day. And keeping everyone safe has been a two year project for federal, state and local police agencies. Federal Homeland Security and Law Enforcement officials are working overtime along with the nfl and state and local Law Enforcements to ensure a safe and successful super bowl event. On the ground. In the water. And in the air. Police are using high tech equipment to search for explosives and watch out for any suspicious activity. For a closer look at how the super bowl is boosting business locally, stay tuned for channel and super bowl coverage starts sunday at 8 am. With kickoff at 3 30 pm. Only on cbs. And mike alger will have a look at your forecast, coming up. If you have a red shirt, a red tie even red Running Shoes get ready to pull them out this week. Why folks all over town are planning to wear red coming up in tonights health watch. But first. How a plastic tool that costs just seven dollars saved a mother and her young child. After the break. Youre watching channel 2 news. With kristen remington, landon miller, Garrett Dearborn on sports, and mike algers pinpoint welcome back. A woman was driving with her three year old in the backseat. They were rearended on a freeway, and her seatbelt locked up as smoke was filling the car john potter shows us how this mom got herself. And her child. Out of the suv. Zarabi i got rear ended and my car locked up. It was on this stretch of the 101 in sherman oaks california, where Makize Zarabi says she was trapped in her suv. Right in the middle of traffic. Smoke filled into my car and my son was in the backseat. She says her first thought was her 3 year old. And she started to panic. Zarabi i saw all the smoke and i couldnt get out, i tried unclicking the button and it wouldnt work. And i realized the one tool that i have i can finally use it. Six years ago makize says she bought this seat belt cutter. A plastic device with a blade along one edge, which she kept in her side compartment. So she grabbed it. Zarabi cut myself out of my seatbelt and then jumped into the backseat. She then cut out her son. Whose carseat belt had locked as well. Within minutes, both were out. Zarabi this 7 dollar tool that i had bought saved my son and i. Now makize is hoping to spread the word about the importance of keeping a device like this in everyones car, and posted it on facebook. Makize suffered a back injury from the crash but says she and her son are lucky to be alive. And hopes her story zarabi as long as it saves one person im happy with that. Covering the story, john potter, channel 2 news. And mike alger will have a look at your forecast, coming up. Dallas its National Signing day and multiple northern nevada students have signed their letters of intent to play at the next level. Im dallas colodny and well hear from them coming up in sports. Dont be left out this friday. Businesses all over town are encouraging their employees to wear red. Have any red in your wardrobe . You might want to reserve it for friday. When thousands of americans go red for women. A nationwide campaign with a whole lot of heart. How northern nevadans can get involved in tonights health watch. Dozens of women packed Saint Marys Center for health today. Not for doctors appointments. Clapping. But to rally support for a Campaign Close to their hearts. These ladies plan to go red for women this week in support to the american heart associations efforts to prevent cardiovascular disease. Why . We ask a very active and athletic, lori patch. Who along with being a cyclist, skier and an outdoor enthusiast is also a survivor. Last april my artery split blockage and a heart attack and i had a stent put in. Scad or spontaneous coronary artery dissection puts lori in the 20percent of people who cannot prevent a heart attack with healthy habits. It certainly wasnt on her radar. But her message for everyone else . Eighty percent of the people out there can do something to hopefully improve their situation with diet, exercise and not smoking. Like lori, this group hopes to educate and empower women to take charge of their heart health not only for themselves but for their families. If we can instill in our young people at the earliest possible time the importance of living a heart healthy life, that the benefits will carry through their lives and theyll be healthier adults. And you can get involved, too. Friday is National Wear red day. Well be donning our very best red at channel 2 along with the 12th annual go red for women luncheon is also on friday at the downtown reno ballroom. A Heart Health Expo starts at 10 am. For tickets, go to ktvn. Com. And dont forget about remsas running red for heart 5k run walk at scheels this saturday. It starts at 8 o clock. And youre encouraged to wear red. For links to sign up and more information, go to ktvn. Com and click on the health watch icon. Lets check in on the roads with our traffic reporter chaison dean in the alice 96 point 5 traffic center. Watch out for an accident on i80 and sparks. And expect some delays in that area as crews will be on the scene. Also expect some heavy rush hour traffic on 580 and 395 from about glendale to about oddie. Im chaison dean and thats your traffic. Channel 2 news continues with mike algers pinpoint 2 forecast, broadcast certified by the American Meteorological Society it looks like we are entering an extended period of drier and warmer conditions. A ridge of High Pressure will build in after a few wednesday night snow showers. There will be enough residual moisture around for a couple of days to bring variable amounts of cloudiness across the region weekend. Temperatures will also gradually rise from the mid40s thursday into the 50s by the weekend. Kristen and landon thank mike. Thanks mike. Well be right back. It looks like we are entering an extended period of drier and warmer conditions. A ridge of High Pressure will build in after a few wednesday night snow showers. There will be enough residual moisture around variable amounts of cloudiness across the region before clearing out over the weekend. Temperatures will also gradually rise from the mid40s thursday into the 50s by the weekend. It looks like we are entering an extended period of drier and warmer conditions. A ridge of High Pressure will build in after a few wednesday night snow showers. There will be enough residual moisture around for a couple of days to bring variable amounts of cloudiness across the region before clearing out over the weekend. Temperatures will also gradually rise from the mid40s weekend. Kristen and landon thank mike. Out over the weekend. Temperatures will also gradually rise from the mid40s thursday into the 50s by the weekend. Kristen and landon thank mike. Thanks mike. Now, heres sports director Garrett Dearborn, with channel 2 sports its the first wednesday in february, and of course, that means National Letter of intent day. With that, nevada head football coach, brian polian announced his 2016 recruiting class this afternoon. This one starts in alphabetical order, the pack picking up 4guys from california. On the next page, how exciting for reeds nick gregg to be another reed alum heading to nevada. The recruiting class totalled 23 reed alum heading to nevada. The recruiting class totalled 23 and while it only ranked 99th by rivals rectruting website coach class. But i feel really good about because i think this class is really solid from top to bottom i dont see a big gamble in the class where its like oh boy, you know is this guy going to pan out . We feel like we have a pretty good idea, were trying to find more guys like james butler who came here unheralded, i think he was a 2 star prospect who didnt really have much going on. I think now two years later we can look at james and say that that was a good get, i mean hes one of our better players hes one of the better backs in the league. And of course today we had a lot of High School Seniors in northern nevada signing to live their dreams at the next level. Dallas colodny has more. It is a day every aspiring student athlete looks forward to, National Signing day, where they sign their letters of intent to play at the next level. And northern nevada is no different including football signed to play at the fbs level. Over in fernley where vaqueres offensive lineman tyler roemer became the first Football Player from the school to sign a division 1 fbs National Letter of intent. He is headed Southern California to play for rocky long and the San Diego State aztecs. He chose the aztecs over an offer from louisville. You cant go wrong with san diego, it is a beautiful place, it had a great family feel to everything, the Coaching Staff was great. I feel like im like a role model for little kids now the next level. Lukas mckenzie inked his letter of intent to play at fresno state. He also had offers from university. It is fun it will be a Good Opportunity to represent reno and then furthern my education and football career. When i took my visit there i built a really i love st. George when i went on my visit. Really excited to gregg signed a letter of intent to stay home and play for the nevada wolf pack. Parker Mountain West as he heads to the San Diego State aztecs. While matt denn is going to the coast guard academy. You couldnt ask more from san diego, i mean it is right on the ocean it is a once in a life Time Opportunity for me, i just feel like it will be good to play in front of the same people who have been supporting me for the last few years. 4 signed to play softball including mackenzi goins at nevada. Alexis gonazles at coppin state. Ryia grant at the academy of art. And Alysha Imperato at Southwestern Oregon Community college. It seemed like a good fit ive something that is easy to get into so its really cool. While in soccer Alondra Perez is also going to Southwestern Oregon Community college and isabel vega is giong to penisula college. For Douglas High School Mckenna Kynett the all Time Division 1 leader in goals scored signed her letter of intent to play Mountain West it was just such a family unit so it worked out. At damonte ranch jordan gipson is going to tournament actually after watching me play and i toured the campus, and the coaches were awesome. And finally at Spanish Springs a couple of girls soccer players will play at the next level regan henry at Bellevue College in washington. And school year. Dallas colodny channel 2 sports. Kristen and landon chat about the world a president has to grapple with. Sometimes you cant even imagine. Thats the job. And shes the one whos proven she can get it done. Securing a massive reduction in nuclear weapons. Standing up against the abuse of women. Protecting social security. Expanding benefits for the national guard. And Winning Health care for 8 million children. The presidency is the toughest job in the world and shes the one wholl make a real difference for you. 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