Lets start with a quick look at the forecast with meteorologist Jeff Martinez. Good monday morning, we will see mostly sunny skies today with a chilly morning but nice afternoon with highs in the mid 60s and light winds. Our next storm moves in wednesday afternoon through thursday morning with snow in the mountains making travel difficult, and valley showers. Dry weather returns by the weekend. Have a great day thanks jeff. Getting married on valentines day has long been a tradition for many here in reno. In fact, the Holiday Weekend could prove to be a record breaker for the local wedding chapels. At the arch of reno wedding chapel they expect more than 300 marriage licenses to be issued in Washoe County over the three day weekend alone. It was the perfect weekend, every piece fell into place with the city, the weather and the people, its our day of the year for this industry where we one couple. Asiel castillo and his wife shannon. Traveled with their daughter from the bay area so they could tie the knot on valentines day. Marino says with so many couples like them coming to town. Weddings on valentines day bring a boost to the reno economy. And today is president s day, which means another big weekend for the ski resorts. At Alpine Meadows and squaw valley, skiiers were enjoying one of the most snow packed winters in the past few years. Officials are expecting a full Holiday Weekend we have a 10 foot base up hare, and weve gotten 25 feet of snow. So the message has definitely caught on. Thereea lot of happy faces up here. Squaw valley Alpine Meadows is also kicking off a weeklong kido rama. It coincides with skiskate week, where students in mountain schools have the week off to take advantage of the conditions. Kenney says the event is a big resorts. All week long, there will be live music, hulahooping, tubing, mini snowmobiling, and skating for kids and families. The busy weekend isnt the only success for squaw valley Alpine Meadows. They were also just selected as the best ski resort in north america. After being nominated as one of the top 20 resorts by usa today and 10 best. They were picked as the winner of the 2016 Readers Choice poll for best ski resort. Squaw valley Alpine Meadows say theyre thrilled to be recognized as the top in the us. Lets check in with meteorologist Jeff Martinez for a first look at the weather. Good morning, jeff good monday morning, we will see mostly sunny skies today with a chilly morning but nice afternoon with highs in the mid storm moves in wednesday afternoon through thursday morning with snow in the mountains making travel difficult, and valley showers. Dry weather returns by the weekend. Have a great day time to check out our roadways no accidents or incidents to report. All of our highways and surface streets are traveling at top speeds turning to campaign 2016 Bernie Sanders made his way back to nevada on saturday. Taking advantage of his time before the nevada caucus to speak with residents. One of the senatats stops was at the university of nevada. In front of a packed lecture hall at an event called Real Solutions for real people. He discussed the importance of creating an economy that works for working families and his planned investment in jobs for young people. Both Bernie Sanders and senator cory booker. Who was there on behalf of Hillary Clinton. Also took questions from the crowd. Later. Sanders spoke to a group of solar power activists. Showing his support for sustainable energy. We have a moral responsibility to transform our Energy System away from fossil fuel and thats what people here do. Shortly after. He adressed a larger group of supporters at a canvassing event. Sanders says with the hard work from his volunteers, he feels his campaign is ready leading up to the nevada caucus. And another president ial candidate is stoping in northern nevada today. Hillary clinton will be holding a rallys in elko and reno just 5 days before the democratic caucus. Ky sisson is live at tmcc where there will be a clinton rally later this afternoon. Good morning ky. Happy president s day john and andi with the democratic caucuses this saturday and the Republican Caucus a week from tomorrow, quite a few candidates are going to be in northern nevada in between now and then. Bernie on saturday and today, Hillary Clinton is coming. Here first,she will be at Adobe Middle School on jennings way in elko for a getoutthecaucus event. Doors will open at 8 am. Then the former secretary of state will travel to reno for a Womans Health meeting at unr. According to the clinton campaign, this event will center around healthcare for young women and be a discussion based event that will last about an hour starting at 12 15 pm. And finally she will be here at Truckee Meadows Community college for another get out the caucus rally. Doors will open at 2 30 pm. Just last month, former president bill clinton was at the boys in girls club in reno to campaign for hillary. On the bop side trump and kasich were here last month. No word on when gop candidates will be in town. Campaigns tend to give only a few days notice for events like these, but we will be sure to bring you those details once they become available. You can rsvp to either the elko or reno hillary events by heading to our website ktvn dot com and click on the blue newslinks button. Still to come on channel 2 news this morning. Days after the death of Supreme CourtJustice Antonin Scalia the debate is underway over who president obama should nominate to succeed him. Im don champion in washington with the latest, coming up. Youre watching channel 2 news this morning with john potter, andi guevara and meteorologist there are those who say we cannot defeat a corrupt political system and fix a rigged economy. But i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place and look to the american horizon. To a nation where every child can not only dream of going to college, but attend one. Where quality healthcare will be a birthright of every citizen. Where a good job is not a wish, but a reality. Where women receive equal pay and a living wage is paid to all. An america where after a lifetime of labor, there is time for rest and grandchildren. A nation that defends our people and our values, i know we can create that america if we listen to our conscience and our hearts and not to the pundits and the naysayers. Im Bernie Sanders. I approve this message, welcome back. The body of the late Supreme CourtJustice Antonin Scalia is being taken back to washington today. The 79yearold died of a heart attack during his hunting trip to texas. Don champion has the latest from washington where a battle is already underway over who should replace him. Nats a white hearse carried the body of Antonin Scalia to a west texas airport sunday. Bound for virginia at the request of his family. The 79yearold Supreme Court justice passed away suddenly over the weekend while ranch. A county judge ruled scalia died of Natural Causes after consulting with his physician and sheriffs investigators one of the things i did ask the sheriff and the marshal that was there if were there any signs of foul play . What did they say . A debate is now raging among candidates on the campaign trail over who president obama should nominate as scalias successor. The president has the right and responsibility to nominate a new Supreme Court justice we cannot afford to have scalia replaced by someone like the nominees hes put there in the past. The president says he will nominate a successor in due time. But Senate Majority leader, Mitch Mcconnell maintains any vacancy should be filled once a new president is in office. Don champion cbs news washington. Funeral arrangements for scalia conservatives and 4 liberals remaining. The nominee would ultimately tip the balance of the court. Coming up on channel 2 news this morning. Meteorologist Jeff Martinez will have your pinpoint 2 forecast after the break. Channel 2 news continues with meteorologist Jeff Martinezs pinpoint 2 forecast, broadcast certified by the American Meteorological Society good monday morning, we will see mostly sunny skies today with a chilly morning but nice afternoon with highs in the mid 60s and light winds. Our next storm moves in wednesday afternoon through thursday morning with snow in the mountains making travel difficult, and valley showers. Dry weather returns by the thanks jeff. Looking around the world. And pope francis travels to mexicos southern border later today. Mexico city has been pope francis hub since he arrived. From here hes taking daily trips around the country. The holy father also traveled by helicopter yesterday, flying to an outdoor mass before more than 300thousand. The largest event of his six day historic visit. In his homily, the pope urged mexicans to build a society with equal opportunity for all. About two Million People lined his motorcade route, many waving vatican flags and balloons. Pope francis travels by plane to chiapas later today to meet with the poor. Concerned about the zika virus, mexico started antimosquito fumigation to protect the pope during his visit. Closer to home. The excitement over tonights 58th annual Grammy Awards is growing as musics best singers and musicians prepare to take the stage. Rapper and nominee pitbull will rock the grammy stage with a mashup of musicians. The performance is part of a grammy tradition that partners artists from different genres and generations. And features rising stars like first time nominee andra day. Who will perform a duet with pop star ellie goulding. The show will also be filled with tributes to honor the long list of music legends who died recently. Including blues icon bb king. Eagles co founder glenn frey. Earth, wind and fires maurice white. And more. Lady gagas homage to the late david bowie is also expected to be among the nights biggest performances. But the biggest spotlight may belong to taylor swift, who is up for 7 grammys. And rapper Kendrick Lamar, who you can catch all the action right here on channel 2. The grammys will be live at 5 pm. With coverage starting at 4 pm still to come on channel 2 news this morning. Still to come on channel 2 news this morning. The marvel movie deadpool had an amazingly successful opening weekend. Topping their competition by over 100 millions dollars. Details, welcome back. This morning in money watch. The movie deadpool has topped all rivals in the box office this weekend. The superhero movie based on a marvel comic, made an estimated 135million dollars in its opening weekend. King fu panda three was a distant second, raking in close to 20million dollars. The romantic comedy how to be single was third, bringing ben stiller and owen wilson were numberfour, with their comedy flick zoolander two which is expected to make close to 16 million. Leonardo dicaprios thriller the revenant was fifth, with just below sevenmillion dollars. The popularity of ebooks such as the nook and the kindle made a lot of people think bookstores would become a thing of the past but apparently not. Us census numbers show bookstores are again on the rise. Bookstore sales rose by twoand ahalfpercent last year, from 10pointninebilliondollars to 11pointtwobillion. Thats the first yearoveryear increase for the industry since 2007. Many publishers even saw a decline in ebook sales last year as print sales went up. Time to check out our roadways time to check out our roadways with rj in the more fm traffic center. No accidents or incidents to report. All of our highways and surface streets are traveling at top speeds. Coming up on channel 2 news this morning. This is channel 2 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. There was a lot of knot tying yesterday for valentines day. And the number of weddings here in town over this 3day weekend. May even break records. And senator Bernie Sanders made a visit to reno over the weekend. A week before the nevada caucuses. He spoke to a packed crowd at the university. And even took a stance in the controversial solar debate here in nevada. And Hillary Clintons making a visit to town. Ky sisson is live at Truckee Meadows Community college to give us a preview of later today. These stories top your news right now at 6 30 am. Today is monday, february 15, 2016. Good morning, im john potter. Good morning, im john potter. And im andi guevara. Thanks for starting your day with channel 2 news this morning. Lets start with a quick look at the forecast with meteorologist afternoon with highs in the mid getting married on valentines day has become a bit of a tradition here in the Biggest Little city. In fact, this Holiday Weekend could prove to be a record breaker for the local wedding chapels. Wedding chapel tell us they expect more than 300 marriage licenses to be issued in Washoe County over the three day weekend alone. It was the perfect weekend, every piece fell into place with the city, the weather and the people, its our day of the year for this industry where we perform ceremonies. One couple. Asiel castillo and his wife shannon. Traveled with their daughter from the bay area on friday, so they could tie the knot this valentines day. Marino says with so many couples like the castillos traveling to town. Weddings on valentines day also bring a boost to the reno economy. And president s day today means a big weekend for the ski resorts. At Alpine Meadows and squaw valley, skiiers enjoyed one of the most snowpacked winters of the past few years. Resorts had a pretty full Holiday Weekend we have a 10 foot base up hare, and weve gotten 25 feet of snow. So the message has lot of happy faces up here. Squaw valley Alpine Meadows is also kicking off a weeklong kido rama. It coincides with skiskate week, where kids in mountain schools have the week off to take advantage of the snow. All this week, there will be live music, hulahooping, tubing, mini snowmobiling, and skating for kids and families. Lets check in with meteorologist Jeff Martinez for a first look at the weather. Good morning, jeff good monday morning, we will see mostly sunny skies today with a afternoon through thursday morning with snow in the mountains making travel difficult, and valley showers. Dry weather returns by the weekend. Have a turning to campaign 2016 Bernie Sanders made his way back to nevada on saturday. Taking advantage of his time before the nevada caucus to speak with residents. One of the senators stops was at the university of nevada. In front of a packed lecture hall at an event called Real Solutions for real people. He discussed the importance of creating an economy that works for working families and his planned investment in jobs for young people. Both Bernie Sanders and senator cory booker. Who was there on behalf of Hillary Clinton. Also took questions from the crowd. Later. Sanders spoke to a group of solar power activists. Showing his support for sustainable energy. We have a moral responsibility to transform our Energy System away from fossil fuel and thats what people here in nevada have been trying to do. Shortly after. He adressed a larger group of supporters at a canvassing event. Sanders says with the hard work from his volunteers, he feels his campaign is ready leading up and another president ial candidate is stoping in northern nevada today. Hillary clinton will be holding a rallys in elko and reno just 5 days before the democratic caucus. Ky sisson is live at tmcc where there will be a clinton rally later this afternoon. Good morning ky. Happy president s day john and andi with the democratic caucuses this saturday and the Republican Caucus a week from tomorrow, quite a few candidates are going to be in northern nevada in between now and then. Bernie on saturday and today, Hillary Clinton is coming. Here are the details. First, she will be at Adobe Middle School on jennings way in elko for a getoutthecaucus event. Doors will open at 8 am. Then the former secretary of state will travel to reno for a Womans Health meeting at unr. According to the clinton campaign, this event will center around healthcare for young event that will last about an hour starting at 12 15 pm. And finally she will be here at Truckee Meadows Community college for another get out the caucus rally. Doors will open at 2 30 pm. Just last month, former president bill clinton was at the boys in girls club in reno to campaign for hillary. Again the nevada caucues are rapidly aproaching. The democrats will be this saturday and the republicans a few days notice for events like these, but we will be sure to bring you those details once they become available. You can rsvp to either the elko or reno hillary events by heading to our website ktvn dot com and click on the blue newslinks button. Covering campaihn 2016, live at covering campaihn 2016, live at tmcc, ky sisson, channel 2 news. Morning. A few teens were given the unique opportunity to take part in prom thanks to an event founded by former nfl star tim tebow. More about this exceptional day, after the break. Youre watching channel 2 news this morning with john potter, andi guevara and meteorologist Jeff Martinezs pinpoint 2 welcome back. Time for take 2. Stories we think are worth a second look. Yesterday. So. To celebrate some of you may have bought chocolates, gave special notes or giant teddy bears. But. At pennsylvanias washington hospital, there were a few valentines that were dressed for the occassion. Take a look at this. Newborn babies were decked out in red hats and tucked in envelopes created just for them. Volunteers from the American Heart Association knit the hats for all babies born in februaryat participating hospitals. The program is called little hats, big hearts. It raises awareness for heart disease, in addition to some specialneeds teenagers had a notable night last week, as more than one hundred gathered for prom in colorado springs. The event was put together by an organization founded by former nfl player tim tebow. Take a look. The teens danced the night away. And for many it was the first prom experience theyve ever had. i want to dance with chandler because hes my sweetheart. Butted with. Because i love her. This is only the second year of event. But its already grown to include more than twohundred churches in the us and still to come on channel 2 news this morning. Meteorologist Jeff Martinez will channel 2 news continues with meteorologist Jeff Martinezs pinpoint 2 forecast, broadcast certified by the American Meteorological Society good monday morning, we will see mostly sunny skies today with a chilly morning but nice afternoon with highs in the mid 60s and light winds. Our next storm moves in wednesday afternoon through thursday morning with snow in the mountains making travel difficult, and valley showers. Dry weather returns by the lets check in with the cbs news team and see what theyre working on this morning. The news is back in the flores i was raised by my father. My mother left my family when i was 9 years old. Things really went from bad to worse for me. This isnt just about numbers, this is about real lives. This is a system that isnt working for the everyday person. Its one of the reasons why i decided to endorse Bernie Sanders. Nevadans are looking for people who are willing to think big, to be bold, and to fight for everyday people. And thats exactly what Bernie Sanders is doing. Sanders im Bernie Sanders welcome back. Lets take a look at some news making headlines around the nation right now. First, the body of the late Supreme CourtJustice Antonin Scalia is back in the Washington Area today. Yesterday a justice of the peace determined the 79yearold died of Natural Causes. After he suddenly passed away during a hunting trip to texas. A debate is now raging on the campaign trail over whether president obama. Or the next president. Should nominate scalias successor. For more on this story, tune in to cbs this morning following our show at 7 am. And, the music world celebrates some of its biggest names tonight. At the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 11 nominations. Whil e taylor swift and the weeknd both earned seven. The starstudded event airs looking around the world now. Pope francis continues his historic trip to mexico with a visit to its southern border. Yesterday. The pope celebrated an outdoor mass in one of mexicos most dangerous towns. Warning the faithful about the dangers of wealth. The pope also visited a Childrens Hospital in mexico city. Coming up next. Well have your traffic, weather and news right now as you head out the door. Stay with us just a few 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. Good morning,. Heres your news right now as you head out the door. Hillary clinton is making a Campaign Stop in northern nevada today. First,she will be at Adobe Middle School on jennings way in elko for a getoutthecaucus event. Doors will open at 8 am. Then the former secretary of state will travel to reno for a Womans Health meeting at unr. According to the clinton campaign, this event will center around healthcare for young women and be a discussion based event that will last about an hour starting at 12 15 pm. And finally she will be here at Truckee Meadows Community college for another get out the lets get one final look at our roadways with rj in the more fm traffic center. No accidents or incidents to report. All of our highways and surface streets are traveling at top speeds. Good monday morning, we will see mostly sunny skies today with a chilly morning but nice afternoon with highs in the mid 60s and light winds. Our next storm moves in wednesday afternoon through thursday morning with snow in the mountains making travel difficult, and valley showers. Dry weather returns by the weekend. Have a stay informed by listening to our Radio Partners on any of these Reno Media Group stations. And you can always get the latest information by going to our website at ktvn dot com. Thanks for wat good morning to our viewers in the west, it is monday, february 15th, 2016. Welcome to cbs this morning. The Supreme Court loses a conservative titan, Justice Antonin Scalias death triggers an epic battle over his replacement. Donald trump has a commanding lead in south George W Bush hits the trails today hoping to give his brothers a boost. The grammys are getting political. What to expect on musics biggest night. We begin with your world in 90 seconds. Simply i cannot think of what i would do for an encore. I cant think of any other job i would find as interesting and satisfying. Remembering Justice Antonin Scalia. He died of Natural Causes saturday. His body arrived back in virginia late last night. Senate republicans are calling for there to be no replacement nominated. The democrats want to replace this nominee, they need to win the elections. The idea that the republicans want to deny the president the basic constitutional right is beyond me. George w bush hits the campaign trail today. Hell join his brother jeb. I am sick and tired of him going after my family. It was an interesting debate. It is cold once again, add to