News this morning. First les krifaton joins us with a quick look at the fox 5 weather 247 forecast. Another hot day ahead for las vegas with some breezes being added into the mix. High pressure moves east as a pacific low comes on shore. Its accompanying cold front is driving into nevada and will help develop conditions the next few days. The high pushing east and the lows counter clockwise flow off the coast will actually help pull some moist weather from into arizona the next few days that is expected to reach mohave county. The means some of our local mountains could get some showers or thunderstorms heading into the labor day weekend. The uv index is 9 of very high. 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. Hang10 in vegas. The strips first ever flowrider has quickly become a crowd favorite for gues
Sgt. Robert stauffer fatal detail its something that you have to be careful of, especially the drinking and driving aspect of this. Its whats going to cause the individual to not maintain the travel lane and to end up in a situation like this. Kirsten Joyce the driver ran away after the crash but he was later caught he was arrested for being under the influence and hit and run. This is the 75th death in metros jurisdiction. Kirsten Joyce three people are dead this morning after a small Tahoe International airport it happend last night just after 6 pm. No one was injured on the ground, but officials confirm the three people on board that aircraft did die in the crash. The plane was experiencing technical difficulties and crashed into the airports parking lot, killing the three individuals on board. This crash comes only 12 days after a fatal plane crash that happened in sparks. Michael Stevens class is canceled yet again at Walter Johnson jr. High. The district made the announcement las
Michelle were going to bring kelly in for this one. Im excited about the overnight temperatures. Kelly here is what were looking at today. Weve got a lot of sunshine right now. But the wind is going to be the issue. Were excited about the cooler temperatures but going to be dealing with gusty winds. 96 at 4 00 this afternoon. Were going to talk more about the winds and how it could impact our couple of days coming up in 10 minutes. Things are looking good on the roadway right now as we take a look at the bonnville exit here off the i15. Looking good so far. Well keep an eye on your traffic and keep you updated as you get up and out the door this morning. Developing now, contamination craig live near the campus this morning where classes have been cancelled again today. This is the third day. They said on friday they thought the kids would be going back to school today. They did say that and it will not be happening this morning. Cleanup does continue with focus being placed on the scho
Okay so far, just a lost tail lights, a lost brake lights, southbound 680 through walnut creek and the typical areas. I want to mention we are expecting a busy afternoon commute for the south bay with 49ers at home, 7 20 kick off, and the extra service with caltrain at 10 minutes ago and we have increased service with v. T. A. So expect delays and congestion, running five express Service Frames directly to levi stadium. That is probably a better option than driving. We will take a closer along at so the bay with Current Conditions in less than ten minutes. The countdown continues on our coverage of the 49ers first game. All the monday night game at levi stadium and our reporter is there for us. Tiffany the game could rekindle an old rivalry . That is right. The 49ers and the programs dominated the West Division throughout the 70s and the 80s. While neither team is performing quite as they were during the heyday, you never know what can happen at the start of the season. Tonight, it is
His home. Hes being charged with hitandrun and dui. The bicyclist was transported to umc, where he later died. This is the 75th traffic related death in metros jurisdiction. Kirsten Joyce developing this morning. Three people were killed in a small plane crash. Right as it took off from Reno Tahoe International airport. The plane took off the runway. And immediately experienced technical difficulties. Before crashing into a nearby parking lot. All three people on board died. Daily operations at the airpor a majority of that parking lot is closed off as police investigate. Michael Stevens students will not be returning to johnson junior high for a third day. This after the district says epa officials continue to investigate a mercury spill on campus. Kirsten joyce there are still some areas in the school specifically the gym where crews are making sure all traces of potentially harmful mercury levels are removed. Michael Stevens 8 news now reporter nia wong joins us live from johnson ju