A few things you should know to make sure youre in good health. Why you should get your Blood Pressure checked, coming up in a few minutes. Good wednesday morning. It is wednesday, right . It is wednesday. Ash wednesday. He accidentally said monday. I quickly corrected myself. If youre out and about today and you see somebody with black ash on their forehead, thats what thats all about. Catholics going to church today getting their ash for Ash Wednesday. A lot of people starting to look forward to the weekend, sunday. The day of love. I was like what is it . Im catholic, whats she talking about . You get something for shelby . No, but you got me on the right path. No box of chocolates this year or roses. Were going to go outside the box a little bit. You guys are women. Are you sick of getting that . Do you want Something Different . I love the chocolates. I never buy boxes of chocolates for myself but if i get one, especially the ones that have the nuts in them, those are my favorite. I cant eat them right now because im whole 30. A look at some amazing locally made treats you might want to consider. Also amazing, forecast for the next couple of days. Meteorologist Tim Studebaker joins us with a look at that. Good morning to you. Very warm temperatures over the next several days. In fact comparing our forecast highs with the averages for what time of year . April. Were looking more like april over the next several days. The forecast high for today is 65 degrees. Thats the april on saturday at 62 degrees. Your forecast for today, 65. The high in renosparks, mix of sun and high clouds as well. 59 in south lake. 35 in elko. Air quality has improved a little bit. Good air quality out there in the truckee meadows. It hasnt been all that bad even though theres a temperature inversion in place. The smog hasnt changed that much. Your very warm 7day forecast is coming up in a bit. We begin this half hour with a developing story out of stead. Police are investigating involved in a number of recent crimes. Last night they attempted to serve a search warrant. No one was home at mount baldy street. Wolfe took Law Enforcement on a chase. Washoe County School officials but three schools on a code yellow precautionary lockdown due to that chase. Officials say wolfe is considered armed and dangerous. You can check our website for the latest details. Officers with assault rifles were outside one of three stores that were on lockdown. Silver lake elementary, stead elementary and obrian middle school were on a lockdown. Officers responded to shots fired at silver lake though that has not been confirmed. New information has come to light regarding a Convenience Store robbery over the weekend. A woman has admitted to the they say they tracked down cassandra portillo. According to officers they say she admitted to the sunday morning robbery at jacksons Convenience Store. A sheriffs deputy who worked on a Drug Task Force at lake tahoe is facing his own trug charges. 48yearold Mark Zlendick is accused of stealing from a locker. He pleaded guilty to one count of drug trafficking. He could have faced up to life in prison and a 500,000 fine but he agreed to a plea deal that drops additional charges and caps the prison sentence at 10 to 15 years. Zlendick is scheduled to be sentenced in El Dorado District Court in april. Five years after being wallace was back in court. Hes accused of killing his girlfriends son back in 2010. He was originally charged in 2011 and a jury had been seated. However, the judge declared a mistrial because of incomplete information supplied by the district attorneys office. Another trial is officially both the prosecutor and defense team gave Opening Statements to the jury yesterday. The first witness is expected to take the stand the trial is anticipated to last up to four weeks. Zero fatalities is always the goal when it comes to deaths on nevada roads, but about 300 people are killed each year from car crashes. City of reno is hoping to reduce this number each year. Ryan kern joins us on a new law being discussed today. This is all about the rules of the roads as its called. Its an ordinance being adopted today to cut down on distracted driving and various forms of is the start of an education awareness kind of plan and committee thats happening from the Reno City Council along with the Reno Police Department. We all know about cell phone tickets and violations that currently exist on nevada roads. They also exist in 14 different states as far as using a cell phone while talking, and 46 states have violations for texting and driving. The violations, tickets, fines will be similar to what we see for cell phones for this new distracted driving enforcement. Thats coming up in a little bit. Nevada has had this for four years as far as cell phones, but this is new, the distracted driving. City officials have been talking about adding this law for the last year or rather amending the municipal code since vehicle versus pedestrian crashes and vehicle versus bike crashes have increased. Theres various causes for these types of crashes. One of them absolutely the Biggest Little city, and a 24hour town with a lot of people commuting. Its going to be implemented in july. For the next six months its all about educating everyone that this is going to exist. Well talk to you about specific examples of what distracted driving can be. Well send it back to you. Making legal news on this wednesday morning, a northern nevada couple is suing solar city. They claim the Rooftop Solar Panel company hid the fact that energy rates could go up in an effort to maximize profits. The suit also accuses the company of misleading people about a rate change lawmakers ordered in the spring. Solar panel owners say their systems will now take much longer to pay off than expected. February is heart month and doctors are taking this time to tell patients about heart health. Incorporating more cardio in to your daily routine is the way to say healthy, its not always the case. In 2013 more than 2,000 deaths were caused by Blood Pressure. Providing blood to our heart. This happens at people at increased risk of heart attack. This Blood Pressure provides blood to the kidneys. High Blood Pressure causes very bad things. There are no symptoms that indicate high Blood Pressure but some risk factors are smoking, being overweight, and not getting enough exercise. Some easy ways you can get your levels back under control is to limit the amount of salt you eat, eat a healthy diet and they were recently awarded a grant by the state. Theyre now able to buy athome Blood Pressure monitors and he says they play a key role in keeping patients healthy. In addition to the doctors visit, theyre able to get their Blood Pressure. Nevada Health Centers was able to purchase 250 Blood Pressure monitor cuffs. Coming up in about an hour well take a look at these monitors and how they could play a role in saving your life. Coming up, something unexpected happened at the New Hampshire primary tuesday night. Well give you the results in whats coming up for the president ial race. Also this morning, a record was set last year regarding shark attacks in the u. S. Well welcome back. Your time right now is 7 14. Right now its 31 degrees in reno. The polls proved correct New Hampshires primary, but there was at least one surprise on tuesday night. Whats next for the president ial race . Reporter donald trump and Bernie Sanders are winners here in New Hampshire, both coming off losses in iowa last week. Hillary clinton by the slimmest of margins. He led New Hampshire polls coming in to tuesdays voting and he said his win by a large margin makes a statement. It is just too late for the same old, same old establishment politics and establishment economics. The people want real change. Reporter meanwhile, Hillary Clinton in her concession remarks, acknowledging those young voters that really buoyed sanders to his win. I know i have work to do particularly with young people, but ill repeat again what i have said this week. Even if they are not supporting me now, i support them. Reporter in the gop race a contrast between the campaigns of the first and second place finishers. Donald trump turning big poll numbers in to his first kasich beat out the many contenders in the battle for second place after running an upbeat, pover positive campaign. In a time when change is in the air, maybe were turning a page on a dark part of american politics because tonight the light overcame the darkness of negative campaigning. Were going to make america so great again, maybe greater than ever before. I love you all. Thank you, New Hampshire. Thank you. We are going now to South Carolina. Were going to reporter South Carolina will be the next contest for the republican candidates on february 20th. Clinton and sanders compete in nevada on the same day. President obama proposes a 4. 1 trillion spending plan in some of the highlights, deficit reduction over 10 years from health, tax, and immigration reforms and other proposals. 955 billion in deficit reduction from reducing tax benefits for high income households. Republican controlled congress can advance parts of the budget without approving the entire thing. The number of job openings in the u. S. Is near a record high. There were 5. 6 million unfilled jobs in december. Thats just shy of the all time record. Many skills require Vocational Training like truck drivers, electricians or plumbers. Employers say some demand 2015 set a new record for unprovoked shark attacks in the u. S. And worldwide. 59 such attacks in the u. S. Last year. That beat the previous record set back in 2012 of 53 attacks. The report also found there were 98 unprovoked attacks across the world, beating the 88 number record set back in 2000. Experts say more swimmers, surfers, and divers in the water attribute to the attacks in the west. Many christians around the world began observances of lent today. Ash wednesday launches the 40day lent period that in the Western Church lasts until midnight on eastern sunday. During that time many believers will give up something such as their favorite food or pleasurable activity done in remembrance of jesus fasting in the wilderness. Another custom for christians during lent is taking up acts of charity. The observance of lent dates back to the fourth century. For us today and the entire 7day as well. With a mix of sun and clouds, we have the temperature inversion out there. The haze has not been building up all that much so air quality still moderate. Green burn code still in place but its something well monitor and if it changes well let you know. Very warm conditions going forward. The high today is 15 degrees above average for this time of year in reno and only a few degrees away from the records and by thursday and friday well be even closer to record highs. Well see that on the 7day momentarily. Calm winds and 85 humidity. Starting off in the Single Digits in elko, 11 degrees in ealy. Eastern part of the state will top out in the 40s. Western nevada, going for the 50s and 60s later on today. 65 for the high in renosparks today. Dry on radar. Satellite is showing yesterday afternoon and evening. A few should make their way in the next several hours. Well have a mix of sun and clouds for the day today. Staying dry all across the entire 7day forecast. Highs in the 30s and 40s for northeastern nevada and warm here in western nevada. 50s and 60s for our highs out this way. 70s in bishop today. Down to our south. In to the 50s around tahoe. 53 in tahoe city today. Light winds. A mix of sun and clouds in to the day. In to the 60s. Some of us, still the upper 50s like Silver Springs at 59. Thats going to today. 65 in renosparks for your high. Keep in mind the average for this time of year is 50 degrees. Were 15 degrees above average in renosparks later on today. Were above average across the entire 7day carson city and south lake tahoe. Quiet weather. Dry weather. No precipitation chances really in sight. Check out the 60s across the entire 7day forecast in renosparks. Two degrees away from the record thursday. The record stands at 36 and tying a record possibly on friday with a record standing at 67. High. Still ahead, a photo of a black clothing model wearing a tshirt that says slave across it has landed a popular fashion retailer in hot water. Well discuss it. Why did they do it welcome back. Reno. Trending on twitter this morning, kanye west is stirring up controversy. The rapper tweeted yesterday bill cosby, innocent, followed by several exclamation marks. He didnt elaborate and apparently ignored numerous angry responses to the tweet. Among the actors who slammed him, billy eichner. Trending on social media, red lobster claims beyonces song caused a spike in sales. A day earlier beyonce released her new song formation. A lyric in the song said using red a photo of a black clothing model wearing a tshirt that says slave across it has landed a popular fashion retailer in hot water. The brand responsible for the shirt was wasted heroes, based out of liverpool, england. Some angry shoppers took the social media calling the image racist and many called for a boycott of the company. Wasted heroes did respond to some of the critics on social media. What did they say, why did they do it . They explained the word slave referred to being a slave to fashion, not to being an actual slave. Asking all of you on facebook do you see anything wrong with it . Do you see anything wrong with this shirt . Would it have made a difference if it was on a model that was white or asian . Say. Coming up next, a sweet zero fatalities are always the goal, but now the city of Reno Police Department wants to increase this effort, a new distracted driving law being implemented. The nevada dmv putting changes in the line system. The new license plate and supporting if you put one on your car. Good wednesday morning. 7 30 now, middle of your work week. Hopefully your work week is off to a great start. Weatherwise, amazing out there. Temperatures flirting with record highs moving in to friday as we check in with meteorologist Tim Studebaker in just a bit. But first, of course, bill, very excited about this this morning. Weve been talking about it all day. A million plus. A millionplus people in denver to celebrate the big super bowl. I was trying to figure out the population of denver but i believe its about 2 and a half to 3 Million People. Let me ask siri. Think about that, all the kids out of school. What is the population of denver . Thats denver city limits but if you see the pictures on facebook, absolutely amazing. Just a sea of orange and blue. They had their big parade after their super bowl win. Apparently everyone is forgiven if they skipped out on work or school because obviously you have more than a Million People attending this parade. A lot of people did just that. Like a national holiday. Coming up well take a look at our forecast. Weve got a gorgeous few days ahead of us. Lots of warm temperatures on the 7day forecast. Theyre getting close to some records. The record was 69 degrees. Keep in mind the average high for this time of year is 50. Today were going 15 degrees above that average high and only 5 degrees away from the record and we get closer and closer as we head toward the end of the week. 66 on thursday, would be 2 degrees away from the record. 67 on friday would tie the record for that date. Been on fridays date. Were looking to tie that number. So well see how that plays out. 65 in renosparks. 59 in south lake. 35 out in elko. Cooler on the eastern side of the state. Generally light winds across the area and a mix of sun and clouds. Weve been watching the air quality the last several days because High Pressure in the wintertime means the temperature inversion starts to set up. The temperature inversion is there. The air quality has not been that bad. Right now in the good category with a green, good. Well keep you up to date if that does change. Your forecast with continued warmth on it coming up in a bit. As the number of deadly crashes in nevada hits the hundreds each year, local Law Enforcement is always looking for new ways to keep drivers safe and a new law could be hitting the streets in reno this coming summer. Ryan kern joins us live with more on the change that everyone is going to be affected by. Good morning, melissa, code are coming. Thats going to happen in july. Today officials are going to talk about the Educational Campaigns starting really right now here on mornings on fox 11, going through the next six months to talk about new distracted driving laws. Obviously we know about cell phone laws that exist, not only in nevada but all across the nation. 14 states currently have no cell phone usage laws. Theres more than 40 states where you cant text. We want to show you video of nevada Highway Patrol officers implementing exactly that. Thats one form of distracted driving the Reno Police Department says theyre trying other crackdown on. Coming up, come july its going to be changed. Were going to see tickets and citations and fines given away for any kind of d