Its expected to be a big day. Its because a vote could come down on whether to recommend putting 750 million bucks in public money toward an nfl stadium for the raiders in las vegas. The Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee Meets this morning and could make a decision. The cost for the stadium is 1point9billion dollars. And just for a breakdown. The raiders will put in 500million. Money. But the big point of contention is that 750million theyre asking from the state and if its not there. The sands are walking from the deal. 750 million or 39 percent of the total cost will have to be raised through a hotel tax. Meaning. Tourists will have to pay 88 cents for every 100 dollars they spend on hotel rooms Steve Sisolak clark fees, admission charges and parking fees, were not paying for this, unless you live in las vegas and have a staycation where you stay at a hotel while living here you dont pay any of that. And why we would not look favorably on tourists coming in building a
Area. Cnns Barbie Nadeau, had a close call reporting from survivors, emergency crews and even bystanders are contending with rough terrain, limited access and debris everywhere. Aftershocks some nearly as large as the initial sixpointtwo magnitude quake, continue to rock the area. Cnns Barbie Nadeau, the hardhit village of saletta. Barbie Nadeau cnn correspondent well, the civil protection. Whoa whoa geez nats house collapses most of the houses have collapsed, and the ones that havent, look precariously close. Since the earthquake struck, those who got out are sleeping outside, or in cars, unwilling and unable to go back inside. Maria Sebastiani lost home in earthquake i slept in the car tonight. Others dont share the same fear. This man went back into his his only protection was a bike helmet. In the devastated town of amatrice the clock tower stands frozen its hands stopped at 3 36 am, the moment the quake struck. Rescuers there overjoyed wednesday at the rescue of a little girl foun
No one was hurt in that attack. Brook silva braga, for cbs news, chelsea, new york. Kirsten Joyce here is what some of you said about the debate over terrorism in america on our 8 Newsnow Facebook page. Charles said meanwhile were processing refugees like mcdonalds hamburger right into mainstream society. Heck, they even accidentally granted some refugees visa status recently who were under deportation orders and angela said an american of afghan decent. Dont confuse that with a refugee who is fleeing terrorism in their own country. He is an americ we are raising terrorists in our own country. Theyre everywhere in the world. Not being shipped here like most would like to believe. Kirsten Joyce we are learning more about another possible terror attack at a mall in saint cloud minnesotta on saturday. Nine people were stabbed. Before the attacker. Dahir adan. Was shot and killed by an offduty polie officer. All nine victims survived. The fbi says its not clear yet whether isis had planned
10 30 this morning. As thousands of tourists make their way to the valley for labor day. It brings awareness to the dangers of excessive drug and alcohol use. Several celebrities have helped spread the message. Most recently, strip headliner britney spears. when im with friends, we make this promise to eachother arrive together, stick together and leave together. But remember have fun. But play it safe. And party smart. Shakala Alvaranga police say those three tips, arriving together, together, go a long way in thwarting common tactics used by sexual predators. The initiative was created to encourage people to keep an eye out for each other. Police say the the most vulnerable population are people between the ages of 18 and 34. Lt. Dan mcgrath Metro Sexual Assault Division we do have, especially in the summer time, thats a busy time of the year for Sexual Assaults, we see a rise in some of the Sexual Assaults because of the excessive partying. Shakala Alvaranga the Rape Crisis Center h
On boulder highway. After a trooper was shot early this morning. It happened just after midnight. The nevada Highway Patrol says they pulling over a car going south on boulder highway. 3 three people were inside the car, when someone in the back seat got out and ran. Troopers say the man started shooting. And hit an officer in the torso area. The trooper did shoot back. trooper Chelsea Stuenkel nevada Highway Patrol always when we hear about these incidents its always very scary in this line of work. We hear about it all the time throughout the country but when its one of your own involved in an incident like this its shocking but we really come together as a family and were just so thankful that the trooper is doing okay. Michael Stevens right now. Its not clear if the other people in the car are facing any charges . Metro police are taking over the investigation. One thing to point out. Youll want to pick another route. A large portion of boulder highway remains blocked off for this