Transcripts For KTVN Channel 2 News 630PM 20160210

Right now the crew is down to about a hundred on a daily basis. Garth obviously, when theres snow on the ground, and we get a lot of moisture, weve got to change our operations a little bit, but the nice thing is that were still able to do construction throughout the winter time and thats just helping keep people employed. The project is expected to improve water flow and quality in the Steamboat Creek and create an 80acre wetland complex. Crews have already removed nearly 470 Million Pounds of invasive weeds and infested soil and 3. 8 Million Pounds of trash. Garth that was anything from old box spring mattresses, car parts, barrels of stuff, just a tremendous amount of trash was out here, laying underneath the weeds that people may not see from the road. The project also includes a 10 footwide multiuse path but oksol says the new sixlane road will have the biggest impact on traffic. Garth its going to really greatly alleviate congestion, not only that we have today on a lot of the arterial roadways that we have down in south reno, but also to help get traffic out of sparks. The public can learn more about its at the best western Airport Plaza hotel, this thursday from 11 to 7. And starting this month you can sign up for guided tours every fourth thursday of the month, weather permitting. Covering the cone zone live, paul nelson, channel two news. While variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the strong High Pressure ridge that is planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in dry conditions and very warm temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will climb into the mid60s wednesday and stay there until the weekend, where they will fall only slightly into the low 60s. At this point, the next chance along until mid to late next week. Preparations are underway in nevada for our caucuses later this month. Republicans and democrats are both Holding Training sessions in the days leading up to the caucuses, so voters are prepared for the real thing. Adam khan, Washoe County Republican Party it allows people to not just cast their ballot and go home. It allows them to go in and really engage in the process, ask their neighbors, see what they think. Pam dupre, Washoe County Democratic Party this is how we decide in the state of nevada who we want to see on the ballot come november. On caucus day, voters will head to their nearest caucus site members of the community before casting their vote. For those wanting to participate, you must be registered as a member of a party. Democrats have same day registration, while the republicans require voters to register by february 13th. The democrats will caucus on february 20th, while the republicans are scheduled for february 23rd. Democratic president ial candidate Bernie Sanders will reportedly visit reno this weekend. Acting in Community Together in organizing northern nevada or actionn says sanders will attend its Real Solutions to real problems summit at the university of nevadas jot travis buidling starting at 8 30 am saturday. Organizers say the event is almost full but they still have a few spots open. And republican president ial candidate Carly Fiorina will be visting northern nevada next week. Fiorina will be speaking at the 2nd flood ballroom of the atlantis a week from tomorrow for an event being organized by the washoe republican women. Event begins at 11 45. The event costs 25 dollars for washoe republican women members and 30 for nonmembers if you register by friday. For links to both these events, head to ktvn dot com and click the blue news links button. Also in campaign 2016. The nevada Democratic Party has unveiled a spanishlanguage version of its website to try and reach more members of the Latino Community ahead of the caucus. Pam dupre executive director, washoedems we are really the bellweather for the western United States as well as minority communities in the United States. The website is designed to help spanishspeaking voters get information about the upcoming nevada caucus. For a link to the website head to ktvn dot com and click the blue news links button. And with just weeks to go before nevadas caucuses. Stay with channel 2 news on the air. Online and on facebook and twitter for campaign 2016 continuing coverage. In crime beat. Lockdowns were issued for three schools in while police searched for someone suspected of stealing a vehicle in the area. Police tried to stop the vehicle near stead boulevard late this morning, but the driver took off. Officers eventually found the vehicle near mt. Baldy, but the suspect had already left the scene. Police with the help of raven helicopter searched for him but called off the search after 1 p m. Investigators have not released a description of the suspect. If you know anything that can help police. Call or text secret witness. And the Washoe County School District says a handgun was confiscated on the Spanish Springs High School Campus today. The schools prinicpal sent out a voicemail alerting parents about what happened and saying police are still investigating. She also encouraged parents and students to report suspicious activity to School Secret witness at 329 6666. And reno police say they have arrested a woman in connection with a robbery at a Convenience Store in stead on sunday. Police say around 230 in the money from the clerk at the jacksons store on stead boulevard, showing the clerk a gun in her waistband. She left the scene in a silver 4door passenger car. Detectives say they located the vehicle in stead and detained the driver. She was identified as 18yearold kassandra portillo. She admitted to the sunday robbery and was charged with robbery with a deadly weapon. The District Attorneys Office is warning people about a scam involving someone claiming to be an actual da investigator. And requesting payments for fees for failing to appear in court. The das ofice does not charge people for Services Related to court appearances. And does not call asking for money. Still to come on channel 2 news at 630 the city of reno now has its own license plate. Well tell you how the new theyre one of the wall street banks that triggered the financial meltdown goldman sachs. Just settled with authorities for their part in the crisis that put seven million out of work and millions out of their homes. How does wall street get away with it . Millions in Campaign Contributions and speaking fees. Because its rigged by wall street. And thats the problem. As long as washington is bought and paid for, we cant build an economy that works for people. Welcome back, northern nevadans can now support the city of renos parks and recreation by ordering a new specialty license plate from the dmv. These plates will support the enhancement of parks, recreation, facilities and programs in the city of reno. The city tells us a minimum number of one thousand must be reached in 2016. If this number of registrations is reached, the city of reno would earn twenty five dollars for each plate. Thats a minimum of twenty five thousand dollars towards parks and recreation in just a single year. Dave bobzienreno city councilmemberkids enjoy them our seniors enjoy them, our families depend upon them and to have this additional creative Funding Source for those and the ability to express pride in our city through license plates, its just a great, great story. To order one of these plates or for more information you can visit our website ktvn dot com and click on the web version of this story. And the art of using an open forge is seeing a rennaisance across the country right now. And we have one here in reno. Its called infinity forge. Nats on monday and wednesday evenings owner. Brett moten opens his commercial forge on dickerson road to others ageold art. He shows you the ropes and teaches you how to achieve whatever it is you are making. Brett these are all artisans in their own right. They come in to work on their own projects or maybe they need help. Thats where i come in. I can make the tools to make whatever it is. He charges 50 a session but all the tools and supplies you could need are there in the shop. And if hes not helping you hes working on his own art pieces. For more information you can find a link to his webpage on our webpate at ktvn. Com. Mike will have a look at your 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. The mom. Who dresses two kids, gets to work by 8 00. And always manages to give them a healthy lunch. The newlyweds seeking out wholesome meals and exciting flavors for their new cookware. The guy who finally decided to kick you inspire us to do everything we do. For goodness sake. Hate having to pay to get money out of the atm . We spoke to Bank Employees about how you can avoid those outrageous charges at casinos, gas stations, and in money watch tonight. Its hard not to notice. Those low prices at the pump. Gas prices are the lowest weve seen since 2004. And a lot of that has to do with a major increase in domestic oil production. Theres more american oil on the market now than weve seen in years. And its causing a price drop all around the world. The National Average right now is 1. 72 per gallon. In nevada. The average is 2. 18. Its good news. For drivers. Jorge its actually made it a bit of money now. Jim a truck this size, thats about a 15 a tank difference, so its a huge difference for me. And federal officials predict that we could see prices below two dollars a gallon for all of 2016. You may notice prices are higher in Washoe County. That is because of different taxes charged on gas. Also in money watch. Today save mart announced two of its Value Grocery stores will be expanding to northern nevada. Two existing Save Mart Stores will be converted to foodmaxx locations. The one on highway 50 in carson city and the location on prater way in sparks. Both Save Mart Stores will close on march 26th to make way for the new stores. Which are set to open this summer. While variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the strong High Pressure ridge that is planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will climb into the mid60s wednesday and stay there until the weekend, where they will fall only slightly into the low 60s. At this point, the next chance of precipitation doesnt come along until mid to late next week. While variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the strong High Pressure ridge that is planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in dry conditions and very warm temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will climb into the mid60s wednesday and stay there until the weekend, where they will 60s. While variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the strong High Pressure ridge that is planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in dry conditions and very warm temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will wednesday and stay there until the weekend, where they will fall only slightly into the low 60s. At this point, the next chance of precipitation doesnt come along until mid to late next week. Dallas the nevada wolf pack return here to Lawlor Events Center now heres sports director Garrett Dearborn with channel 2 sports. The Wolf Pack Mens Basketball Team is looking to bounce back from that loss at Colorado State. Dallas colodny caught up with coach Eric Musselman this morning to talk about air force. The nevada Wolf Pack Mens Basketball Team is looking to rebound from last weekends 9 point loss to Colorado State their next game will be right here at Lawlor Events Center they will host the air force academy. The last time the pack played the falcons they beat them by 23 points. Getting ready for air force has been our main theme, is doing some of the things we did well when we played on the road against air force and then also anticipating the changes they made. In the last couple games they are playing really good basketball. Every game takes on its own identity. So we got our work cut out for us. Momentum we have to worry about 1 game at a time. We are 55, playing better basketball than most people expected. Weathered injuries, weathered a guy quiting. We have to worry about winning between 79oclock on wednesday. So it will be the wolf pack and the falcons right here tomorrow night tip off set for 7pm. Dallas colodny channel 2 sports. Wolf pack Baseball Team is getting set to open up the tj bruce era and the team had media day today. While it was an offseason of change the Mountain West champs do return the reigning conference player of the year, trenton brooks and the pitcher of the year mcqueen grad christian stolo. The pack opens things up with northestern next friday and and well hear from them coming up at 11 thanks garrett. Next, mike will have a final look at your weather. Youre mike is here with a final check of the weather while variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the strong High Pressure ridge that planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in dry conditions and very warm temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will climb into the mid60s wednesday and stay there until the weekend, where they will fall only slightly into the low 60s. At this point, the next chance of precipitation doesnt come along until mid to late next week. Your next newscast starts at 11 until then you can stay informed pelley campaign 2016 update. The New Hampshire primary and the night belongs to the outsiders a big comeback win for Republican Donald Trump after finishing second in iowa. And on the democratic side, Bernie Sanders defeet hillary clinton. A comfortable margin of victory for sanders who narrowly lost in iowa. A big secondplace finish for republican john kasich. Iowa winner ted cruz, jeb bush, and marco rubio are battling for third. Major garrett is in New Hampshire tonight. Major. Reporter scott, donald trump routed his republican rivals and heads to South Carolina for an Epic Confrontation against ted cruz, the iowa caucus winner. Kasich gets to fight another day. Marco rubio lost momentum and limps into South Carolina, and have to see just how much longer