Overnight lows will stay around sunday morning a temperature of 34 ring in the new year on thursday night around midnight with some light 10 20 mph breezes through friday. Temps go back into the 50s through the weekend with a slight chance of showers monday tuesday. Good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the to look out for and listed on our maps back to the news desk metro police are investigating a deadly stabbing twain. Fox5s nick crime scene. He joins us live with an update. Nick . Once we receive further details from metro, we will let everyone know. Police say this happened at about ten til one this morning. Were still waiting on clarification from police, but they have two areas taped off right now. They have taped be lying. And they have taped off the back of the Apartment Building adjacent to the siegel suites here. Once we receive from metro, we know. Metro says a after he hit a car and was thrown where he was hit metro says the crash happened just after 6 30 last night on jones near smoke ranch. The rider was opposite lanes of traffic, and hit by another car. Metro says the male victim died at the scene. Police say we are quickly record of 133 fatal accidents. This is a chance for us as a community here in las vegas, to make a huge significant change in how our drivits are affecting everybody on the roadways. Its take that extra minute to think about something before you push that accelerator, take that extra time to look left and right and make sure you dont pull out in front of anybody. Metro says both drivers involved in the crash were not impaired and are cooperating with police. Tomorrow night more than 300thousand people will take over the Las Vegas Strip to ring in the new year. As usual, the strip will be shut down to accomodate all those people, which has many of you wondering how youll get around on the busiest night of the year. Fox5s Cyndi Lundeberg explains how metro and nhp are working to make sure everyone has a safe and happy new year. Lyft says theyre capping their surge pricing at 200 percent. That means a 20 dollar you as much as 80. New to las vegas. Expecting surge prices. And huge crowds. Uber we encourage people to look at their app it will them know if surge pricing is happening alert to let them know when surge pring is down the strip will also be shut down to ring in 2016. Ndot says roads leading to las vegas blvd. And on and off ramps on intertate fifteen will be closed. Tony its going to shut down at 5 oclock and will reopne in stages from roughly 3am to 6am the next morning tony if you are going out the strip be prepared hundred metro officers will be ring in 2016. And leave certain items rodriguez we are requesting people not bring back rodrgiguez leave those things at our hotel at home dont bring them to the srip metro says drones are also not allowed on the strip to usher in 2016. You could face fines and criminal charges if youre caught with one. Youre also going to have to leave any metal and Glass Containers at home. Rodriguez we know all eyes ar eon vegas for this event this is a world class ciy and we have people from all over the world coming and celebrating with us fo rnew years eve Cyndi Lundeberg fox5 local las vegas major roads along the strip corridor will start closing down around 4 tomorrow afternoon. At 5, freeway on andoff ramps will be shut down and will start reopening around 3 30 aday. Remember there is age of 18. There are plenty of celebrations happening off the strip this new years eve as well its a giant block party on the strip, which could be fun for many but if partying on the strip isnt your thing, heres a list of off strip events happening around town. Lake las vegas hosting a Fireworks Show at midnight and a dj in the villge with restaurants offering drink and dining specials Stoneys Rockin country will ring in the new year with a special performance by kane brown and a free Champagne Toast and a 500 dollar balloonon drop. Then theres the countdown on fremont t reet. Organizers there are planning a line up of the worlds best live tribute bands. The smith center and sams town all throwing new years eve bashes. Ticket need to visit their specific websites. Now there are also a number of mountain top views and parks you can take advantage of to watch the fireworks. Like Mountain Vista park in henderson, and desert breeze we know the weather might be a little dicey we did talk to event planners on the strip who tells us the show will go on. Unless we see strong winds then fire crews will have to make the call weather or not to fire off those fireworks. adlib there are plenty of ways to get to and from your new years eve destinations safely. The rtc is offering free rides from 6 pm to 9 am new years day. Rides will depart every 20 minutes. There are also several park andride options. Where you can park your car and get a bus ride for free. And dont forget about tipsy tow for you and your car a certified tow truck driver will pick you and your car up for free. Just call 1800 tripleahelp. Dont even have to be a member. Hog hauling motorcycle towing is also offering free rides to motorcyclists. Call 7025860536 to hitch a ride. We have information on all of these ride options, as well as the road closures you need to know about, on the home page of our website fox5 vegas dot com. Keeping america safe. Authorities ramping up security ahead of Americas Party 2016. How they plan to keep us safe on the final day of the year. Sorry ladies. Baseball player kris bryant is off the market. Well show you how the Hometown Hero is wrapping up an unforgettable year. Fox5 new hall, maria silva, monica jackson, Jason Feinberg ,. Weather 24 7 with Cassandra Jones and Traffic Solutions. This is fox5 news this morning. anchor chat good morning im Cassandra Jones to be another freezing start to the day as we drop down to 31 degrees in las vegas with outlying areas seeing mid20s overnight. Only 49 degrees with sunny skies on wednesday and thats where we stay for new years eve through sunday afternoon with and 47 degrees. Overnight lows will stay around freezing through sunday morning also. We should see a temperature of 34 degrees when we ring in the new year around midnight with some light 10 20 mph breezes through friday. Temps go back into the 50s through the weekend with a slight chance of showers monday tuesday. Good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions solutions your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news Desk Department of transportation is making more than a Million Dollars worth of improvements on i15. Starting next month, ndot will improve the lighting along a 35mile stretch of highway from jean to the i15, spaghetti bowl interchange. Workers will replace the fixtures with led lights more Energy Efficient and cheaper to drivers are asked while driving through the construction zones. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 lots of confetti tomorrow nightcc Million People will square, in new york city, to celebrate the new organizers are testing out the the big night to make sure things go off without a million pieces will be tossed by hand from several rooftops in the big apple. The clock is ticking down on 2015. And while new years eve is a time of celebration. Its also a moment of concern in the era of terror. Foxs kelly wright explains how authorities joining forces to keep us safe level of severe in the uk, which is what we have been policing to for some time. In california. Preps are underway for the rose parade where unprecedented precautions are being taken. This years grand marshall is film maker ken burns who takes a fatalistic yet hopeful approach burns says none of us get out of this alive but we have to celebrate fe and the only way in which these terrorists win is if we succumb to the fear they wish to create in us. We cannot do that. in new york. Police say times square will be the safest place on earth as 2015 turns into 2016 de blasio says on new years eve, the department will be out in force. There will be a tremendous number of officers who you will see. There will be many officers you wont see. There will be obvious security measures you will see and a number of measures you wont see. an estimated one Million People are expected in and around times square to ring in the new year. The ball drop tradition started in 1907 and was only World War Two blackouts. In washington. Kelly wright. Fox news. Have you made your list of new years resolutions . Whether its to eat healthier, work out or try to be a little nicer. Many of us are looking ahead to the new year. Well show you some apps that will help keep you on track. Many people are planning to either purchase or sell a home in 2016 but are worried about Interest Rates going up. How those hikes could impact the Housing Market, next music the federal announced a long awaited Interest Rate hike with plans to continue to increase the rates next year. Mean for home buyers in 2016 . Stacey cohan joins us in washington with a report on Housing Market trends in the year ahead. Stacey . The year ahead in housing report from real estate site trulia has some interesting news for anyone looking to buy a new home. They found an increasing number including a surge in millennials looking to become First Time Buyers but many fear rising Interest Rates will put home buying out of reach. Trulia surveyed about two thousand americans for the report. 75 percent of all respondents and 80percent of Millennials Want to become homeowners; however, onein five think it will be harder to get a mortgage in 2016. Trulia predicts the key will be where you decide to buy. The Housing Company says the west and northeast dubbed costly coasts are going to see a cooling trend in Housing Markets. The real steals will be in the so called bargain belt southern and midwestern locations. The biggest fear for wouldbe homeowners is the down payment. 42percent worry about trying to find the money to put down on a new home. But buying is still a better deal than renting, according to trulia. Even with rising Interest Rates, their report found buying a home is a better financial deal in 98percent of the top 100 markets. Suggested followup question 1 what are some bargain belt if people want to buy their first home . Unlvs run for the Mountain West title kicks off tonight against fresno state. Its the First Time Since the 2010, 20 11 season the runnin rebels have opened the Conference Season at home the fresno state bulldogs are picked 5th in the conference and averaging more than 75 points a game. Unlv played fresno only once last season and had a 7361 win. The game tips off tonight at 8. Las vegas native turned mlb star, kris bryant is marriage. He tweeted out this picture last night, with the caption, only took me 8 years, but i cant wait to marry my best friend. Perfect way to end an unforgettable year. Bryant made his Major League Debut back in april with the chicago cubs. He later won rookie of the year. Most recently, he and bryce harper, who is also from las vegas, recieved keys to the city from las vegas mayor carolyn goodman. Complete overhaul. The Chicago Police department is undergoing some major changes in the encounters. How the citys mayor plans to clean up the force. Were learning more about the arizona woman killed in a deadly crash on the Las Vegas Strip. Shes being membered as a loving mother who was just getting her feet off the ground metro on sce than any other leading brand. To treat their aches and pains more people reach for advil. Relief doesnt get any better than this. Advil. In our valley. Were live with the latest details. A texas teenager serving probation for killing four people in a drunk driving crash is expected back in the us today. More on how authorities tracked him down after he crossed over the border from getting fit and healthy to quitting smoking. Many of you are working on that list of new years that might help you stick to those resolutions. Welcome back, im maria silva and im shannon moore. In for dave hall. Well get those headlines in a minute, but first Cassandra Jones has a quick look at the fox 5 weather 247 forecast. Good morning im Cassandra Jones with fox5. Its going to be another freezing start to the day as we drop down to 31 degrees in las vegas with outlying areas seeing mid20s overnight. Only 49 degrees with sunny skies on wednesday and thats where we stay for new years eve through sunday and 47 degrees. Overnight lows will stay around freezing through sunday morning also. We should see a temperature of 34 degrees when we ring in the new year on thursday night around midnight with some light 10 20 mph breezes through friday. Temps go back into the 50s through the weekend with a slight chance of showers monday tuesday. Good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk metro police are investigating an homicide near maryland and twain. Fox5s Nick Lagrange is live at the scene. Good morning nick what can you tell us once we receive further details from metro, we will let everyone know. Happened at about ten til one this morning. Were still waiting on clarification from police, but they have two areas taped off right now. They have taped off part of the street where a knife appears to be lying. And they have taped off the back of the Apartment Building adjacent to the siegel suites here. Once we receive further details from metro, we will let everyone know. A henderson man is behind bars this morning after police say he shot father. Henderson police found mbayi ngenza shot to death inside his home near paseo verde and carnegie on monday. The family told police he had gotten into an argument with his 21yearold son, sunday evening its one of those things where we do have the four homicides that we have this year but they are domestic related and thats a good thing and that henderson residents do take their safety seriously. The son, eugene tshiyombo was booked into the Henderson Detention Center and is now facing murder charges. A follow up now to a story we brought you as breaking news. Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a man in the parking lot of the 24 hour fitness at rainbow and alta tuesday morning. Employees and guests saw the vehicle which is parked up on an enbankment, or parking island. And there was a deceased male inside the vehicle. Police obtained victim sitting in his car and another car pulling up next to it. Police dont have a good description of the suspects or a motive but say they are looking for a two door sedan the coroner is working to identify the victim right now. Call Crime Stoppers at 7022855555 if you have any information that could lead to an arrest. Police have made an arrest in the death of a woman found on the lamb onramp to the i15 back on december 13th. Vernon newson, junior, was arrested in california, and is waiting for extradition to noh las vegas. Police say they found the 28yearold victim suffering from a gunshot wound. She later died at sunrise hospital. A tourist killed in a deadly crash on the Las Vegas Strip is being remembered a funeral was held tuesday for 32yearold jessica valenzuela. The mother of three was with her husband on the strip last sunday. When a driver polowed people on the sidewalk outside of the paris hotel they were on the strip celebrating their 10year anniversary and the next thing they know there were people getting hit and scrambling. Valenzuela died at the scene. More than thirty others were injured in that crash hundreds of people donate3d money to bring her body back to arizona for the burial the familys Attorney Says their thankful for the communitys support. She was just a loving mother, and they were starting out their family and just bought their new home together and were excited about that. Theyre all having a rough time, there is no good time for tragedies, but they are all having a rough time. 24yearold Lakeisha Holloway is facing murder charges for crash police say was intenional her threeyear old daughter was in the backseat at the time fortunately she in reno, the fight continues over the fate of the 20yearold woman who has been declared legally dead. Unr student a den hailu had Abdominal Surgery back in april, but she never woke up. A judge recently granted a reno hospital permission to conduct brain wave tests on the young woman. Hospital officials believe these brain tests will prove she should be removed from life support. Her father argues that as long as theres a chance she is alive, the hospital should continue to treat her. A ruling in the case is expected january 22nd. In national news. The texas teenager serving probation for killing 4 people in a drunk driving crash should return to the us today with his mother. 18yearold ethan couch and his mother, tonya, fled to mexico last month after video surfaced, apparently showing the teen drinking at a party, a direct violation of his parole. After the party, the duo changed ditched their ids and took off for mexico. Authorties were able to track them down in Puerto Vallarta on monday. The mom is facing charges of hindering an apprehension and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. In more national news. Chicago mayor rahm emanuel is expected to announce a major police overhaul today. City Officials Say there will be changes in how City Police Officers are trained. Todays announcement is expected to include a new requirement of tasers for every officer responding to a police call. The mayor returned home early from his holiday vacation after the accidental shooting death of a woman during a domestic disturbance call last week. And in cleveland, activists say they plan to protest agaiaitoday over the grand jury decision not to indict two cleveland Police Officers in the Fatal Shooting of 12yearold tamir rice. Tuesdays demonstration grew to about 100. They marched along downtown streets, blocking traffic and major back in november of 2014, tamir was playing with a pellet gun when a Police Officer shot and killed him. Whether its quitting a bad habit. Or starting a new healthy one. Many of you are already planning your new years resolutions. Shannon how many of you have made them and within a month , youve failed. It happens to everyone. Were all guilty. This year, developers have come out with a number of apps to help you stay the course. For quitting smoking or drinking, theres the quit that app which actually adds up how much youd be spending on things like cigarretts or happy hour. Seeing those savings add up, may help you break that habit. For Healthy Eating theres fooducate which lets you scan a products barcode for nutritional information or if youre just interested in reaching random goals, theres lift. Which offers habit tracking and life coaching. So there you go some extra tools to help you out now if apps are just too much of a the best advice researchers say, for keeping your resolutions is to pick one, just one, tell your friends about it so they can support you accountable and document your journal or somesort. Now the most important thing you can do is just relax. Dont beat yourself up and quit if you happen to fall off the wagon. Treat it as a temporary setback and move on. adlib make sure you party smart this new years eve the Important MessageBritney Spears has for her fans as we get ready to ring in the new year. Next. Widespread flooding along river forcing millions from their homes. The latest on the evacuation efforts there shook Southern California yesterday the Us Geological survey citing a magnitude 4. 4 quake in the foothills northwest of San Bernardino just before 6pm. Several aftershocks followed. Luckily there are no reports of damage or injuries. This morning, hundreds of homes are in the direct path of a rare winter flood thats forcing Widespread Evacuations in illinois and missouri. Flood waters in saint Louis Missouri right now. Foxs will carr has more on the Severe Weather blasting a large part of the country. Missouri. Where at least thirteen have been killed and the water is still rising. Nixon says we got a lot more water comin. We try to stay out in front of this as best we can. Today is tuesday, as i said before were lookin at thursday night or friday morning for that crest. The massive storm system making travel a nightmare across the nation. Highways are a mess in the midwest, south, and northeast. And more than a thousand flights have been canceled from texas to maine. Weary travelers now just doing the best they can to stay patient. As they wait for the weather to break. Mos says we are just happily now stranded in chicago for two days, so. Well make the best of it. Mos says we planned two buffer days for a reason, so well see if we make it for new years. oncam tag here in texas, while residents continue to dig through debris. Fema will be on the ground in the coming days. Going through the damage and seeing if the residents qualify for federal aid. In garland, texas, will carr, fox news. Good morning im with fox5. Its going to be another freezing start to the day as we drop down to 31 degrees in las vegas with outlying areas seeing mid20s overnight. Only 49 degrees with sunny skies on wednesday and thats where we stay for new years eve through sunday afternoon with highs between 50 and 47 degrees. Overnight lows will stay around freezing through sunday morning also. We should see a temperature of 34 degrees when we ring in the new year on thursday night around midnight with some light 10 20 mph breezes through friday. Temps go back into the 50s through the weekend with a slight chance of showers monday good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk staying accountable. Desk gym rats never take a day off from their routine, neither should you. How you can kick off the new year with some competitive edge. From the new las vegas arena to the ikea store. We have the list of some of the other big projects set to open in 2016. And what this means for our vegas economy music Planet Hollywood headliner britney serious message for those partying this new years eve. When im with friends we make other. Arrive together. Stick together. But remember have fun play it safe, and doesnt love to have a good time especially in las vegas . The singer was featured in a psa by the Rape Crisis Center for the party smart campaign. The organization wants to remind everyone of tips that apply to partying any day get your own drinks and never leave them unattended. Make sure your phone is charged check in with dont let your friends leave with someone they just met. Most importantly. Always be aware surroundings. People are getting a head start on their 2016 fitness goals, by signing up for gym memberships. Theory fitness, Staff Members are confident their new members will stick to the new routines past january 31st. Its a competative edge, most of our members are serious about their workouts, serious about their fitness goals, so they want to reach those numbers and achieve those numbers by coming in. Gyms around the valley have been packed the past few days, especially with people trying to work off those holiday calories. Trainers recommend having someone around to hold you accountable, so you dont lose sight of your goals. Ringing in the new year with plenty of new restaurants, businesses and things to do and see. These new ventures not only mean more options for locals. But it also means lots of new jobs fox5s miguel martinezvalle shows us what we have to look forward to in the coming. Town. Acre Motorsports Complex is set to open in the spring, ikea will welcome customers in the restaurants like fila, and cracker serving before the end of the year. Than when theyre opening, is what new business means thousands of jobs. These are people who have families, who support their these types of businesses. So its a lot bigger than just the number on a piece of paper so it an exciting time for give a lot of county residents the opportunity to go back to work that theyve been looking at for a long time. So from venues to restaurants and everything in between, 2016 is looking to be a busy year, bringing with it some much anticipated grand openings in the valley. Miguel Martinez Valle fox5 local las vegas many people like to dress up their pups but are they doing it correctly. The latest online dispute thatll have you questioning if youre dressing your pooch the music social media is at it again. Close the year out with a new mind boggling meme. Take a look. how should a dog wear pants. Been making the rounds on social media this week. People have been battling it out on the internet about the proper way to put pants a pooch. Lets take a look at whats ahead on fox five news this morning. Metro investigating an overnight homicide at a with Nick Lagrange whos working the scene its everybodys responsibility to minute to think about something before you push that accelerator. Metro making another desperate plea to valley drivers to think twice before wheel. All eyes are on vegas for this event this is a world class city and we have people from all that will be celebrating with us for new years eve. Its almost time to pop the champagne and grab your party hat as las vegas gets ready to say goodbye to 2015 and hello to 2016. Weve got your guide to ringing in the new year. Im shannon moore, dave hall is and im maria silva. Welcome to fox5 news this morning. First Cassandra Jones joins us with a quick look at the fox 5 weather 247 forecast. Good morning im Cassandra Jones with fox5. Its going to be another freezing start to the day as we drop down to 31 degrees in las vegas with outlying areas seeing mid20s overnight. Only 49 degrees with sunny skies on wednesday and thats where we stay for new years eve through sunday afternoon with highs between 50 and 47 degrees. Overnight lows will stay around freezing through sunday morning also. We should see a temperature of 34 degrees when we ring in the new year on thursday night around midnight with some light 10 20 mph breezes through friday. Temps go back into the 50s through the weekend with a slight chance of showers monday tuesday. Good morning. Your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk metro police are deadly stabbing near maryland and twain. Fox5s Nick Lagrange is at the crime scene. He joins us live with an update. Nick . Once we receive further details from metro, we will let everyone know. Police say this happened at about ten til one this morning. Were still waiting on clarification from police, but they have two areas taped off right now. They have taped off part of the street where a knife appears to taped off the back of the Apartment Building adjacent to the siegel suites here. Once we receive further details from metro, we will let everyone know. Metro says a motorcyclist died after he hit a car and was thrown into the street where he was hit metro says the crash happened just after 6 30 last night on jones near smoke ranch. The rider was thrown into the opposite lanes of traffic, and hit by another car. Metro says the male victim died at the scene. Police say we are quickly approaching 2007s record of 133 fatal accidents. This is a chance for us as a community here in las vegas, to make a huge significant change habits are affecting roadways. Its everybodys responsibility to take that extra minute to think about something before you push that accelerator, take that extra time to look left and right and make sure you dont pull out in front of anybody. Metro says both drivers involved in the crash were not impaired and are cooperating with police. Tomorrow night more than 300thousand people will take over the Las Vegas Strip to ring in the new year. Will be shut down to accomodate all those people, which has many of you wondering how youll get around on the busiest night of the year. Fox5s Cyndi Lundeberg explains how metro and nhp are working to make sure everyone has a safe and happy new year. Pricing is down the strip will also be shut down to ring in 2016. Ndot says roads leading to las vegas blvd. And on and off ramps on intertate fifteen will be closed. Tony its going to shut down at 5 oclock and will reopne in stages from roughly 3am to 6am the next morning tony if you are going out the strip be prepared more than 13 hundred metro officers will be along the strip to ring in 2016. And are asking people to leave certain items at home. Rodriguez we are requesting people not bring back packs strollers rodrgiguez leave those things at our hotel at home dont bring them to the srip metro says drones are also not allowed on the strip to usher in criminal charges if youre caught with one. Youre also going to have to leave any metal and Glass Containers at home. Rodriguez we know all eyes ar eon vegas for this event this is a world class ciy and we have people from all over the world coming and celebrating with us fo rnew years eve Cyndi Lundeberg fox5 local las vegas major roads along the strip will start closing down around 4 tomorrow afternoon. At 5, freeway on andoff ramps will be shut down and will start reopening around 3 30 am new years day. Remember there is a 6 pm curfew for anyone under the age of 18. There are plenty of celebrations happening off the strip this new years eve. Which could be fun for many but if partying on the strip isnt your thing, heres a list of off strip events happening around town. Lake las vegas hosting a Fireworks Show at midnight and a dj in the villge with restaurants offering drink and dining specials Stoneys Rockin country will ring in the new year with a special free Champagne Toast and a 500 dollar balloon drop. Then theres the downtown countdown on fremont street. Organizers there are planning a line up of the worlds best live tribute bands. The smith center alliante casino and sams town all throwing new years eve bashes. For prices and ticket information, youll need to visit their specific websites. Now there are also a number of mountain top views and parks you can take advantage of to watch the fireworks. Like Mountain Vista park in henderson, and desert breeze in Spring Valley we know the weather might be a little dicey we did talk to event planners on the strip who tells us the show will go on. Unless we see strong winds then fire crews will have to make the call weather or not to fire off those fireworks. adlib there are plenty of ways to get to new years eve destinations safely. The rtc is offering free rides from 6 pm to 9 am new years day. Rides will depart every 20 minutes. There are also several park andride options. Where you can park your car and get a bus ride for free. And dont forget about tipsy tow for you and your car a certified tow truck driver will pick you and your car up for free. Just call 1800 tripleahelp. The best part of the deal. You dont even have to be a member. Hog hauling motorcycle towing is also offering free rides to motorcyclists. Call 7025860536 to hitch a ride. We have information on all of these ride options, as well as the road closures you need to know about, on the home page of our website fox5 vegas dot com. Keeping america safe. Authorities ramping up security ahead of Americas Party 2016. How they plan to keep us safe on the final day of sorry ladies. Baseball player kris bryant is off the market. Well show you how the Hometown Hero is wrapping up an unforgettable year. Fox5 news this morning with dave hall, maria silva, monica jackson, Jason Feinberg ,. Weather 24 7 with Cassandra Jones and this morning. anchor chat good morning im Cassandra Jones with fox5. Its going to be another freezing start to the day as we drop down to 31 degrees in las vegas with outlying areas seeing mid20s overnight. Only 49 degrees with sunny skies on wednesday and thats where we stay for new years eve through sunday afternoon with highs between 50 overnight lows will stay around freezing through sunday morning a temperature of 34 degrees when we ring in the new year on thursday night around midnight with some light 10 20 mph breezes through friday. Temps go back into the 50s through the weekend with a slight chance of showers monday tuesday. Good morning. Heres a look at solutions lets begin with your drive here are the routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk the Nevada Department of transportation is making more than a Million Dollars worth of improvements on i15. Starting next month, ndot will improve the lighting along a 35mile stretch of highway from jean to the i15, spaghetti bowl interchange. Workers will replace the fixtures with led lamps. Making the lights more Energy Efficient and cheaper to maintain. Drivers are asked to be careful while driving through the construction zones. Metro is looking for its next recruits. The department is hiring, and will accept applications until january 12th. They are looking for Police Officers, and are also helping other departments around the valley applicants must diploma or ged and be at least 21 if you or someone you know is interested, we have information on the links page of our website, fox5 vegas dot com. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 lots of confetti tomorrow night more than 1 Million People will pack into times square, in new york city, to celebrate the new year. Organizers are testing out the confetti before the big night to make sure things go off without a hitch. More than 25 million pieces will be tossed by hand from several rooftops in the big apple. The clock is ticking down on 2015. And while new years eve is a time of celebration. Its also a moment of concern in an era of terror. Foxs kelly wright explains how authorities nationwide are joining forces to keep us safe people are under arrest. Accused in a possible new years eve terrorist plot. All of belgium has been on edge since the friday the 13th terrorist attacks in paris. In the uk. Security is also tight for new years eve edwards says i must stress that theres Nothing Specific directed at the new years eve celebrations in london. Were policing at the general threat level of severe in the uk, which is what we have been policing to for some time. In california. Preps are underway for the rose parade where unprecedented precautions are being taken. This years grand marshall is film maker ken burns who takes a fatalistic yet hopeful approach burns says none of us get out of this alive but we have to celebrate life and the only way in which these terrorists win is if we succumb to the fear they wish to create in us. We cannot do that. in new york. Police say times square will be the safest place on earth as 2015 turns into 2016 de blasio says be out in force. There will be a tremendous number of officers who you will see. There will be many officers you wont see. There will be obvious security measures you will see and a number of measures you wont see. an estimated one Million People are expected in and around times square to ring in the new year. The ball drop tradition started in 1907 and was only interrupted during World War Two blackouts. In washington. Kelly wright. Fox news. Unlvs run for the Mountain West title kicks off tonight against fresno state. Its the First Time Since the 2010, 20 11 season the runnin rebels have opened the Conference Season at home the fresno state bulldogs are picked 5th in the conference and averaging more than 75 points a game. Unlv played fresno only once last season and had a 7361 win. The game tips off tonight at 8. Las vegas native turned mlb star, kris bryant is ready for his next marriage. He tweeted out this picture last night, with the caption, only took me 8 years, but i cant wait to marry my best friend. Perfect way to end an unforgettable year. Bryant made his Major League Debut back in april with the chicago cubs. He later won rookie of the year. Most recently, he and bryce harper, who is also from las vegas, recieved keys to the city from las vegas mayor carolyn goodman. A lot of people have posted videos of themselves crashing on their brand new hoverboards. And it turns out, celebrities arent immune to the learning curve. Mike tyson falls off hoverboad boxing champion mike tyson was riding his daughters hoverboard when he tumbled off. The Consumer ProductSafety Commission says there have been 70 reports of emergency room visits because of hoverboards. Days of our take 5 to care holiday food drive. You can drop off your non perishable food items at any valley albertons and vons. You can also donate cash right at the register. All of the proceeds benefit three square food bank. Rants continue to pour in about nv energy and the pucs decision. We hear from you coming up in the rant. closed captioning will resume the ra the son of a polish immigrant who grew up in a brooklyn tenement. He went to public schools, then college, where the work of his life began fighting injustice and inequality, speaking truth to power. He moved to vermont, in congress, he stood up for working families and for principle, opposing the iraq war, supporting veterans. Now hes taking on wall street and a corrupt political system funded by over a million contributions, tackling Climate Change to create cleanenergy jobs, fighting for living wages, equal pay, and tuitionfree public colleges. People are sick and tired of establishment politics, and they want real change [ cheers and applause ] Bernie Sanders husband, father, grandfather, an honest leader building a movement with you to give us a future to believe in. Sanders im Bernie Sanders, and i approve this message. Ok, were here. Heres dad. Mom. The twins. Aunt alice. You didnt tell me aunt alice was coming. Of course. Dont forget grandpa. Can the test drive be over now . Maybe just head back to the dealership . Yep, totally. Its practically yours, but we still need your signature. The volkswagen sign then drive event. Zest months payment on a new jetta and otherselect models. The puc voted to phase out subsidies and raise prices over the next five years. A war veteran is happening with his va benefits. And a scam seniors should you. To the rant at fox5vegas. Com or metro on scene investigating yet another homicide in our valley. Were live with the latest details. Serving probation for killing four people in a drunk driving crash is expected back in the us today. More on his farewell celebration before he crossed over the border to mexico. From getting fit and healthy to quitting smoking. Many of you are working on that list of new years resolutions. We have the apps that might help you stick to those resolutions. Welcome back, im maria silva and im Jason Feinberg. In for dave hall. Well get those headlines in a minute, but first Cassandra Jones has a quick look at the fox 5 weather 247 forecast. Cassandra jones with fox5. Its going to be another freezing start to the day as we drop down to 31 degrees in las vegas with outlying areas seeing mid20s overnight. Only 49 deeewith sunny skies on wednesday and thats where we stay for new years eve through sunday afternoon with highs between 50 and 47 degrees. Overnight lows will stay around freezing through sunday morning also. We should see a temperature of 34 degrees when we ring in the new year on thursday night around midnight with some light 10 20 mph breezes through friday. Temps go back into the 50s through the weekend with a slight chance of showers monday tuesday. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk metro police are investigating an Early Morning homicide near maryland and twain. Fox5s Nick Lagrange is live at the scene. He joins us now with an update once we receive further details from metro, we know. Police say this happened at about ten til one this morning. Were still waiting on clarification from police, but they have two areas taped off right now. They have taped off part of the street where a knife appears to be lying. And they have taped off the back of the Apartment Building adjacent to the siegel suites here. Once we receive further details will let everyone know. A henderson man is behind bars this morning after police say he shot and killed his own father. Henderson police found mbayi ngenza shot to death inside his home near paseo verde and carnegie on monday. The family told police he had gotten into an argument with his 21yearold son, sunday evening its one of those things where we do homicides that we have this year but they are domestic related and thats a good thing and that henderson residents do take their safety seriously. The son, eugene tshiyombo was booked into the Henderson Detention Center and is now facing murder charges. A follow up now to a story we brought you as breaking news. Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a man in the parking lot of the 24 hour fitness at rainbow and alta tuesday morning. Employees and guests saw the vehicle which is parked up on an enbankment, or parking island. And there was a deceased male inside the vehicle. Police obtained Surveillance Video that shows the victim sitting in his car and another car pulling up next to it. Police dont have a good description of the suspects or a motive but say they are looking for a two door sedan the coroner is working to identify the victim right now. 7022855555 if you have any information that could lead to an arrest. Police have made an arrest in the death of a woman found on the lamb onramp to the i15 back on december 13th. Vernon newson, junior, was arrested in california, and is waiting for extradition to north las vegas. Police say they found the 28yearold victim suffering from a gunshot wound. She later died at sunrise hospital. A tourist killed in a deadly crash on the Las Vegas Strip is being remembered a funeral was held tuesday for 32yearold jessica valenzuela. The mother of three was with her husband on the strip last sunday. When a driver polowed over a group of people on the sidewalk outside of the paris hel they were on the strip celebrating their 10year anniversary and the next thing they know there were people getting hit and scrambling. Valenzuela died at more than thirty others were injured in that crash hundreds of people donate3d money to bring her body back to arizona for the burial the familys Attorney Says theyre thankful for the communitys support. She was just a loving mother, and they were starting out their family and just bought their new home together and were excited about that. Theyre all having a rough time, there is no good time for tragedies, but they are all having a rough time. 24yearold Lakeisha Holloway is facing murder charges for crash police say was intenional her threeyear old daughter was in the backseat at the time fortunately she wasnt hurt in the crash. In reno, the fight continues over the fate of the 20yearold woman who has been declared legally dead. Unr student a den hailu had Abdominal Surgery back in april, but she never woke up. Hospital permission to conduct brain young woman. Hospital officials believe these brain tests will prove she should be removed from life support. Her father argues that as long as theres a chance she is alive, the hospital should continue to treat her. A ruling in the case is expected january 22nd. Police are investigating a possible hate crime after they say someone wrapped strips of bacon on the door handles of a local mosque. Surveillance video shows a man walking up to Spring Valley mosque, and wrapping the door handles with the bacon people werent able to go into the building to pray, since it is forbidden in islam to eat or touch pork. Muslim leaders say their community is concerned after this vandalism. Raja i would love to talk to him. I would love to sit down. Bring him to our congregation and meet him. See why he did that. Who shares the lot with the mosque says his door handles were also covered in bacon. So far, police have not caught the vandal. In national news. The texas teenager serving probation for killing 4 people in a drunk driving crash should return to the us today with his mother. 18yearold ethan couch and his mother, tonya, fled to mexico last month after video surfaced, apparently showing the teen drinking at a party, a direct violation of his parole. After the party, the duo changed their appearances, ditched their ids and took off for mexico. Authorties were able to track them down in Puerto Vallarta on monday. The mom is facing charges of hindering an apprehension and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. In more national news, chicago mayor rahm emanuel is expected to announce a major police overhaul today. City Officials Say there will be changes in how City Police Officers are trained. Todays announcement is expected to include a new tasers for every officer responding to a police call. The mayor returned home early from his holiday vacation after the accidental shooting death of a woman during a domestic disturbance call last week. And in cleveland, activists say they plan to protest again today over the grand jury decision not to indict two cleveland Police Officers in the Fatal Shooting of 12yearold tamir rice. Tuesdays demonstration grew to about 100. They marched along downtown streets, blocking traffic and major intersections. Back in november of 2014, tamir was playing with a pellet gun when a Police Officer shot and killed him. Whether its quitting a bad habit. Or starting a new healthy one. Many of you are already planning your new years resolutions. How many of you have made them and within a month , youve failed. It happens to everyone. Were all guilty. This year, developers have number of apps to help you stay the course. For quitting smoking or drinking, theres the quit that app which actually adds up how much youd be spending on things like cigarretts or happy hour. Seeing those savings add up, may help you break that habit. For Healthy Eating theres fooducate which lets you scan a products barcode for nutritional information or if youre just interested in reaching random goals, theres lift. Which offers habit tracking and life coaching. So there you go some extra tools to help you out now if apps are just too much of a hassle for you. The best advice researchers say, for keeping your resolutions is to pick one, just one, tell your friends about it so they can support you and hold you accountable and document your journey with a journal or checklist of somesort. Now the most important thing you can do is just relax. Dont beat yourself up and quit if you happen to fall off the wagon. Treat it as a temporary setback and move on. adlib party smart this new years eve the Important MessageBritney Spears has for her fans as we get ready to ring in the new year. We hear from her next. Widespread flooding along the Mississippi River forcing their homes. The latest on the evacuation efforts there experienced an earthquake yesterday. The Us Geological survey says a magnitude 4point 4 quake hit the foothills northwest of San Bernardino. Several aftershocks followed. Luckily there are no reports of damage or injuries. This morning, hundreds of homes are in the direct path of a rare winter flood thats forcing Widespread Evacuations in illinois and missouri. Foxs will carr has more on the Severe Weather blasting a large part of the country. Coast guard to close a portion of the mississippi. The flooding also a problem in oklahoma, illinois, and especially missouri. Where at least thirteen have been killed and the water is still rising. Nixon says we got a lot more water comin. We try to stay out in front of this as best we can. Today is tuesday, as i said before were lookin at thursday night or friday morning for that crest. The massive storm system making travel a nightmare across the nation. Highways are a mess in the midwest, south, and northeast. And more than a thousand flights have been canceled from texas to maine. Weary travelers now just doing the best they can to stay patient. As they wait for the weather to break. Mos says we are just happily now stranded in chicago for two days, so. Well make the best of it. Mos says we planned two buffer days for a reason, so well see if we make it for new years. oncam tag here in texas, while residents continue to dig through debris. Fema will be on the ground in the coming days. Going through the damage and seeing if the residents qualify for federal aid. In garland, texas, news. Good morning im Cassandra Jones with fox5. Its going to be another freezing start to the day as we drop down to 31 degrees in las vegas with outlying areas seeing mid20s overnight. Only 49 degrees with sunny skies on wednesday and thats where we stay for new years eve through sunday afternoon with highs between 50 and 47 degrees. Overnight lows will stay around freezing through sunday morning also. We should see a temperature of 34 degrees when we ring in the new year on thursday night around midnight with some light 10 20 mph breezes through friday. Temps go back into the 50s through the slight chance of showers monday tuesday. Good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk Planet Hollywood spears has a serious message for those partying this new years eve. When im with friends we make this promise to each other. Arrive together. Stick together. And leave together. But remember have fun play it safe, and party smart. Who doesnt love to have a good time especially in las vegas . The singer was featured in a psa by the Rape Crisis Center for the party smart campaign. The organization wants to remind everyone of tips that apply to partying any day of the year. Get your own drinks and never leave them unattended. Make sure your phone is charged and regularly check in with friends. Dont let your friends leave with someone they just met. Most importantly. Always be aware of your surroundings. Las vegas is ringing in the new year with plenty restaurants, businesses and things to do and see. These new ventures not only mean more options for locals. But it also means lots of new jobs fox5s miguel martinezvalle shows us what we have to look forward to in 20 16. Youve got ikea opening up sometime next year, youve got speed vegas opening up, youve got Cracker Barrel chicfila coming. A coming to the speed vegas, an 100 complex is set to ikea will welcome customers in the summer, and restaurants like fila, and Cracker Barrel should be serving before the but more important opening, is what new business means thousands of potential new jobs. These are people who have families, who support their families, through these types of businesses. So its a lot bigger than just the number on a piece of paper so it an exciting time for us, and its going to give a lot of county residents the opportunity to go back to work that theyve been looking at for a long time. So from venues to restaurants and everything in between, 2016 is looking to be a busy year, bringing with it some much anticipated grand openings in the valley. Miguel Martinez Valle fox5 local las vegas going to new heights. See the new robot disney has developed next. Disney has done it again with its latest jaw dropping invention. Check this out the companys vertigo robot can climb walls just like spiderman. It has 2 infrared distance sensors mounted to the from to get it from point a to point b. You can see it using a front propeller to help it transform so it can climb the walls. No word when it will be made available to the theres much more ahead on fox5 news this morning. Coming up. An elderly woman gets her purse stolen while worshipping in church. And its all caught on Surveillance Video. Watching the ball drop. The Major Preparation underway in new york as millions plan to ring in the new year watching the times square ball. All that plus breaking news, weather and traffic in just two minutes on fox five news this morning. A deadly stabbing apartment complex what police say led to t getting hit by two cars. One rule of the road Officials Say may have been overlooked by mistake. And looking to avoid the crowds and chaos this new years eve . A list of events happening off this strip good morning im shannon moore