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Morning with many areas of the Las Vegas Valley seeing freezing temperatures to start. The mountains get a slight chance of showers for the weekend and into next week. The Las Vegas Valley chances are now pushed off into tuesday. We start this morning with a fatal accident out of summerlin. Well bring you morerenfo this morning as we get it. Roads are closed at rampart westbound. Drivers are re routed off the summerlin parkway. Heres your fox5 Traffic Solutions here is a look at 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 here are your photos for the day back to the news desk. A Metro Police Officer is behind bars this morning. He was arrested for domestic battery by strangulation and first degree kidnapping. Fox5s Elizabeth Watts has more on the case. Officer james burt arrested tuesday for very serious charges. Metro police wouldnt release any details. But said he was arrested for domestic battery by strangulation and first degree kidnapping. And booked into the clark county jail. Hannah brook safe nest its very unfortunate because it shows that Domestic Violence can happen between anyone regardless of career choice or economic stature. Hannah brook is with safe nest the largest Domestic Violence shelter in nevada. She says Police Officers are held to a higher standard and while we dont happened. Brook says its likely the abuse was going on for awhile. Hannah brook safe nest usually when it gets to this point where the police have been called to arrest someone its been going on for quite awhile. Many times Domestic Violence will start with simple verbal abuse Emotional Abuse and thats something to look out for and it will eventually escalate. Its a crime of control. She says the strangulation charge is key. It used to be easy for abusers to plead down to misdemeanors with Domestic Abuse charges. But new laws make that more difficult. And they face serving time. Hannah brook safe nest it forces the courts to really take a look and hold the perpetrator accountable for their actions transparent nevada shows last year officer burt made more than 130 thousand dollars in pay and benefits. Metro says he has been relieved of duty without pay pending judicial and internal investigations. Elizabeth watts fox five news local las vegas. If you or someone you know may be in an abusive relationship youre urged to at 7026464981 for help right away. A former metro officer was indicted on charges of violating a womans civil rights while trying to arrest her. The Justice Department says Richard Thomas scavone used Excessive Force during the arrest, then falsified a report about it. It happened back on january 6th, 2015, and metro says the incident was captured on body camera. Hes accused of grabbing the victim around her throwing her to the ground. He faces up to 30 years in prison, if the civil rights count and obstruction count. Former clark county commissioner tom collins says he will still run for North Las Vegas mayor. Even after pleading no contest to a dui charge. Cant change history. I made a mistake. But im still tom collins. Im still the man that goes out there and works hard for everybody. Everyday. Collins appeared before a judge tuesday. On a charge for driving impaired back in december. After a crash while leaving the nfr at the thomas and mack. Collins says he went to victim impact class and did a dui School Course online. The judge also ordered him to pay a 685 dollar fine. Potus says our unique strengths as a nation our optimism and work ethic, our spirit of discovery and innovation, our diversity and commitment to the rule of law these things give us everything we need to ensure prosperity and security for generations to come. President obama delivers his seventh and final state of the Union Address. But rather than focus on his own legislative agenda for the next year the president laid out his grand vision for the countrys future. Foxs Caroline Shively has more on the non traditional speech. President said its time to stand up. Speak out. And fix our politics. President obama used his last state of the Union Address to ask americans for civility and optimism but still got in a jab at the president ial candidates. Obama says for this final one, im going to try to make it shorter. I know some of you are antsy to get back to iowa. The president avoided the usual laundry list of legislative goals no intention of even bringing to a vote, instead he looking at the bigger picture. He also dismissed policies have made you come after americans, we go after you. It may take time, but we have long memories, and our reach has no limit. President obama surprised even some democrats by touting his Coalition Building in syria. Obama says thats our approach to conflicts like syria, where were partnering with leading international pursue a lasting peace. Haley gave the republican response. Haley says president obama spoke eloquently about grand things. When he does that. Unfortunately, the president s record has often fallen far soaring words. Tag as expected, Democratic Candidates loved republican s hated it. With donald slow and lethargic. In washington, Caroline Shively, fox news. A unlv student was personally invited by senator attend the state of the Union Address. Tania dawood was in the audience last night, and spoke to fox5 about this once in a lifetime opportunity. I felt very honored to be asked, and simultaneously very overwhelmed, im just a College Student just going to my classes and having a good time. , which is a good thing at my age. So i was very humbled to be asked. Tania is a second year Political Science major. Ans also serves students association, the powerball 1point 5 billion the winner gets to choose between annual payments or taking the 930 Million Dollar lump sum. Fox5s Miguel Martinezvalle puts the cash winnings into perspective. Reporter intro 1. 5 billion dollars while that could cause some damage here in the valley, but what exactly could you do with that kind of money. You can definitely have a fun weekend here in las vegas, you could go and see some shows. Enjoy the nightlife, even gamble at the casinos, but could you buy a casino . I spoke to local expert and they gave me some big ticket items you could buy right here in the valley. The winner of the 1. 5 billion dollar taking all of that money home, if you take the instead of the annuity, and once you subtract federal taxes, assuming theres no state tax, youre left with about six hundred and ninty seven million five hundred dollars in your pocket. But just how much bridge we did the math and if you were to convert your cash winnings, in ones, into feet you could cover the length of around 775 football fields. Stack those dollar bills ontop of eachother and you get around 202 las vegas stratospheres in height. And lastly, that many bills placed next to each other could cover the length of the Las Vegas Strip about 10 times. So if youre thinking of investing in real estate and looking to buy a casino, you can really get your moneys worth downtown. You could do great, considering the Las Vegas Club just sold for about 40 Million Dollars you could do really well, you could buy a big chunk of fremont street maybe or build a new fremont street. The Las Vegas Strips a little more expensive. Cosmopolitan went for about 1. 5 billion dollars last year so you might not be able to get one of the big ones. But theres always other big ticket items you could buy. The t mobile arena thats just going up costs about 350 Million Dollars give and take, so you could build an arena and with that kind of money, you could even buy an nhl team and bring if thats what you wanted. Now the odds of winning that jackpot are 1 in 292 million. So of wishing everyone Miguel Martinez valle, fox5 news local. Las vegas. Jackpot is expected to go up even more before tonights drawing. The future of nevadas School Choice program in limbo after a judge rules in favor of those opposed to the program, how this decision affects families waiting on the funds. A much needed win for the rebels. Unlv took on new mexico last night at the thomas and mack. How the players faired on the court under new which would give parents thousands of dollars to put their children in private schools. Comes to a halt. A judge ruled in favor of a lawsuit against the program. The lawsuit claimed it was illegal to take money from the Public Education system. Four thousand families were about to receive funding in just a few weeks. One parent says this decision will hurt local students. Lineras i make a lot of sacrifices like ride they arent looking for free money theyare looking for money they paid theyre looking for the bes education they can get and the Nevada Public School system does not offer that right now the aclu also filed a lawsuit against the School Choice program. Saying its against the constitution to use state funds for religious schools. The group says it hasnt heard back from a judge. And expects this case to go to the nevada state supreme court. Performers at fremont street experience have had nearly two months to get used to the new rules, regarding when and where they can entertain crowds. Some of those performers spoke out at yesterdays city hall meeting. Id like to see it repealed and First Amendment enforced. We can self regulate if we have meetings with the city. Performers were invited to give their feedback on the ordinance. While some say the new rules are making a difference, others say theres still a lot of conflict between the performers. 24 7 with Cassandra Jones good morning im Cassandra Jones. We stay in the mid to upper 50s through the next seven days. Well drop down to 33 degrees to start on wednesday morning with many areas of the Las Vegas Valley seeing freezing temperatures to start. The mountains get a slight chance of showers for the weekend and into next week. The Las Vegas Valley chances are now pushed off into tuesday. Morning with a fatal accident out of summerlin. Well bring you more info this morning as we get it. Roads are closed at rampart westbound. Drivers are re routed off the summerlin parkway. The bourne franchise is filming right here in las vegas. And people on the strip might catch some of the action matt damon was spotted at the aria tuesday. Crews are prepping some areas for stunts, and metro says they will close off streets during the filming. A letter was sent to guests at the aria, letting them know there will be filming today. They were also told they might hear loud noises or simulated firefighters will be on hand to make sure everyone stays safe. It was the runnin rebels first game this season without head coach david rice. The team faced new mexico. And finally got the muchneeded win. Fox5s Kevin Bolinger shares highlights and how the team did without former coach rice. Closed captioning will resume closed captioning closed captioning will resume closed captioning will resume will resume down with todd simon to get his take on the rest of the season sunday night on the rebzone. Thats at 11 here on fox5, right after fox5 news at 10. After more than 2 decades the city of la could soon have a nfl team. League approved the move of the rams from saint louis to the city for the 2016 season. The team left los angeles in 1995. Thier new home will be an inglewood stadium, set to be completed in 2019. Until then, theyll play at the la coliseum. The leagues decision also gave the San Diego Chargers the greenlight to join the rams within the next year. But if the teams stay put theyll get 100 Million Dollars from the league for new stadiums. Coffee lovers listen up apparently a starbucks employee brews up new coffee creations for their secret menu to celebrate the day the first is the valentine frappuccino. It was strawberries and cream with raspberry at the bottom. The second is love bean frappuccino. Its made up of vanilla bean in the middle. And blackberry and whipped cream. The last one java Berry Frappuccino is java chip with raspberry whipped cream and chocolate curls. The drinks can be made at any starbucks. But you have to order them by the ingredients plenty more fox5 news this its a big day for the future of nevada. See whats happening next. Headed back to l. A we have fan reaction. Plus. Why theyre not the only team that could be headed stand here as confident as i have ever been that the state of our union is strong. Thank you. God bless you. President obama confident. Combative. And at times well have a live report from washington on his final state of the Union Address. Powerball mania continues. Were live at the lotto store near primm. As the grand prize grows to 1. 5 billion dollars. adlib good morning im dave hall. And im maria silva. To president of the union the nation to remain optimistic. The president ping ponged around accomplishments. Downplaying the threat of isis. And republicans for not being willing to compromise on much of anything. Cnns Dianne Gallagher joins us live from capitol dc with details

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