Based upon what weve been able to see it was an emotional scene inside. Kyndell emotion al day in court as you man only imagine. The family, the wife and children of the victim, that is 72yearold roger mcclelland, they took the stand to tell the court they believe the Justice System has failed their family. Thats because the woman who admitted to hitting and killing him was convicted twice in the past. Two dui. And was reportedly a suspended license the day he was killed. She needs to utilize the system as it hasnt been utilized before and rehabilitate herself before we allow her or anyone like her back on the streets. This is what it causes kyndell before her sentencing she handed over an acknowledging it wouldnt change her action. After accepting a plea deal earlier this summer this morning the 29yearold was sentenced to 20 years behind bars. She will be eligible for patrol after the first five. The deadly crash on june 11th killed 72yearold roger as he rode near he intersection of W
Outside umc. Where the officer was taken this morning. Like peter just said. Police tell us he was conscious and talking shortly after the crash. Well keep you updated on his condition as soon as we learn more. Now ken smith has a look at how being affected this morning. Here is a look at 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. This mornings crash was a desk. This mornings reminder of similar bad crashes in the past. Where metro officers have rushed to be at the side of an injured colleague. Metro police have not lost an officer in a crash since 2009. That year, they lost three officers within a period. Also that year, a driver was arrested for driving impaired after she hit a motorcycle officer at sahara and buffalo. Leaving him in serious condition. Witnesses said Dana Saunders jeep rear ended that officer. And check
Shakala Alvaranga dave and christianne, were talking about nevadas busiest stretch of highway. It shut down about an hour ago. And it will stay this way for the next 36 hours. Its all part of project neon. A major plan to widen the 15. And this is the first major portion of Road Construction thats happening. If you are travelling this way tonight, ndot will now be detouring traffic to the 15north. Big this is. During rush hour, about 31hundred cars pass onto this ramp. That connects southbound 95 to interstate 15south. The plan is to demolish the bridge that goes over symphony park avenue. The goal of this project is to ease traffic. But itll likely cause a few headaches for drivers in the process. Detours will stay in place for about 4 months until a new bridge is built. To reopen sunday at ten in the morning. Reporting live Shakala Alvaranga 8 news now. Dave Courvoisier the big question you might have right now. What about some alternate routes so you can avoid the spaghetti bowl. Le
To tick up a few degrees all weekend under sunny skies. Moisture starts moving into the Las Vegas Area monday night. Subtropical moisture from a system off baja will spread clouds into our area. There is now a risk of some showers associated with this system. As the system moves in tuesday there will be a big drop in vegas for friday is 7 which is high. Breaking news now. Here is a look. Dawson joins us live from durango and tripicana here is a look. A crash on durango and tropicana has dozens of metro officers at that scene, which is shut down and also what appears to be a Police Escort to umc. The crash happened at 4 16. Weve seen metro motorcycle officers rushing to the scene. Along with patrol cars and an ambulance. Both sides of durango. Cc will continue shortly the proposal for an nfl team in Las Vegas Made a huge first down with an nfl team in Las Vegas Made a huge first down with the unanimous approval of a stadium plan. The citys tourism and Infrastructure Committee recommende