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Transcripts For KTVN Channel 2 News 11PM 20160210

Significant victory over hillary clinton. We won, because we harnessed the energy and excitement that the Democratic Party needs to succeed in november. Clinton conceded the loss, but said shes in it for the long haul. We are going to fight for every vote in every state. The next contests take place february 20th with the Democratic Caucus in nevada and the gop primary in south carolina. Danielle nottingham, cbs news, manchester, new hampshire. With the nevada caucuses less than two weeks away, local groups are offering classes for voters to familiarize themselves with how the process works. Amanda ketchledge is live in the newsroom after visiting both parties and their training sessions. Amanda both the democrats and republicans in Washoe County are doing what they can to make sure their supporters know when the caucuses happen, and how they on caucus day, voters will head to their nearest precinct site where they will meet other members of the community before casting their vote. Pam dupre, Washoe County Democratic Party this is how we decide in the state of nevada who we want to see on the ballot come november. The two parties operate their caucuses differently though. For democrats, voters will gather at Public Places and declare their support for a candidate. As for republicans, they too will gather three days, but will be casting a secret ballot that will be added up statewide. Adam khan, Washoe County Republican Party it allows people to not just cast their ballot and go home. It allows them to go in and really engage in the process, ask their neighbors, see what they think. At the Washoe County gop headquarters, participants like kime king are learning about the process. Kime king, reno its good to get the training because its so chaotic when you get to the caucus, that sometimes you get confused, or maybe you wont. Not everyone does. But its nice to know whats going on before you get there and get that refresher. Democrats are simulating the caucus process to get volunteers ready to run their local precinct caucus on the actual day. Really is grassroots, talk to people, understand points and issues and be able to ask questions. Argue, discuss. And then decide. For those wanting to participate, you must be registered as a member of a party. Democrats have same day registration, while the republicans require voters to register by february 13th. John pettengill, reno just everybody participate. Whether youre republican, democrat, independent, just come out and play. Its so much fun. To find out how you can get involved with the democrats or republicans for caucus training, just head to our website and click on the blue newslinks tab. The democrats will caucus on february 20th, while the republicans are scheduled for february 23rd. Covering campaign 2016, amanda ketchledge, channel 2 news. Also in campaign 2016. Democratic president ial candidate Bernie Sanders will reportedly visit reno this weekend. Acting in Community Together in organizing northern nevada or actionn says sanders will real problems summit at the university of nevadas jot travis buidling starting at 8 30 am saturday. Organizers say the event is almost full but they still have a few spots open. And republican president ial candidate Carly Fiorina will be visting northern nevada next week. Fiorina will be speaking at the 2nd flood ballroom of the atlantis a week from tomorrow for an event being organized by the washoe republican women. Doors open at 11 am. And the event begins at 11 45. The event costs 25 dollars for washoe republican women members and 30 for nonmembers if you register by friday. For links to more information on either of these events, head to ktvn dot com and click the blue news links button. The nevada Democratic Party has unveiled a spanishlanguage version of its website to try to reach more members of the Latino Community ahead of the caucus. Pam dupre executive director, washoedems we are really the bellwether for the western United States as well as United States. The website is designed to help spanishspeaking voters get information about the upcoming nevada caucus. To check it out, weve set up a link for you on ktvn dot com. And with less than two weeks to go before nevadas caucuses. You can stay with channel 2 news on the air. Online and on facebook and twitter for campaign 2016 continuing coverage. Now heres mike algers first look at the pinpoint 2 forecast while variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the strong High Pressure ridge that is planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in dry conditions and very warm temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will climb into the mid60s wednesday and stay there until the weekend, where they will fall only slightly into the low come along until mid to late next week. While variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the strong High Pressure ridge that is planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in dry conditions and very warm temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will climb precipitation doesnt come along until mid to late next week. New tonight at 11. Some sad news out of pyramid lake, where found today. 26yearold Michael Anthony beaton was reported missing yesterday after taking a canoe out on the lake. His vehicle was found at popcorn beach. Where multiple units, including the raven helicopter performed an unsuccessful search for beaton last night. Crews resumed the search this morning, and found beatons body in the lake near anahoe island. He was pronounced dead on scene. Beaton was an active duty member of the United States air force. His last known address was in las vegas. Turning to the crime beat. Lockdowns were issued for three schools in stead for a few hours today while police searched for someone suspected of stealing a vehicle in the area. Police tried to stop the vehicle near stead boulevard late this morning, but the driver took off. Officers eventually found the vehicle near mt. Baldy, but the suspect had already left the scene. Police with the help of raven helicopter searched for him but called off the search after 1 p m. Investigators have not released a description of the if you know anything that can secret witness. And the Washoe County School District says a handgun was confiscated on the Spanish Springs High School Campus today. The schools prinicpal sent out a voicemail alerting parents about what happened and saying police are still investigating. She also encouraged parents and students to report suspicious activity to School Secret witness at 329 6666. Coming up a setback to president obamas efforts to story, in just 55 seconds. Today the Supreme Court agreed in a surprising move to halt enforcement of president obamas sweeping plan to address climate change. The Clean Power Plan. Which is meant reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions at existing power plants by about a third by 2030 is now on hold until after legal challenges are resolved. The plan has been criticized by republicans, who call it unlawful. More than twodozen lawsuit to challenge the Clean Power Plan. A federal Appeals Court will hold a hearing on that suit in june. But for now, the Clean Power Plan cannot be enforced while the rule is legally challenged. Today president obama submitted his final annual Budget Proposal to congress. The budget for fiscal year 2017 which starts on october first. Just three and a half months before he leaves office would top 4 trillion dollars. That would be spent on a number of initiatives including the launch of a new war on cancer. Combating global warming. And fighting growing threats from isis terrorists. The budget that were releasing today reflects my priorities and the priorities that i believe will help advance security and prosperity in america for many years to come. The budget would increase taxes by more than what the president sought and failed to achieve in last years Budget Proposal. The fire from the gop controlled congress. And flint, michigan mayor karen weaver is no longer politely asking for new pipes in flint. Shes demanding them outright. Whether Governor Snyder is on board or not. Weaver we have to get new pipes and i can not imagine that he would not support this plan because if he doesnt shame on him. Her fast start plan will cost a projected 55 million dollars. It is designed to remove and replace flints residential lead Service Lines as quickly as possible. Households with a high risk of lead exposure will get top priority. The mayor does need the Financial Support of the governor. Governor snyder is expected to present a budget plan for fiscal year 20162017 to the legislature tomorrow. It appears to be a showdown between the Us Department of justice and the city of ferguson. The Us Department of justice says the Ferguson City council has created an unnecessary delay in efforts to reform its police and court systems. Unanimously to add several changes to a proposed settlement with the department that was reached after seven months of negotiations. Some of the changes seek to reduce the citys cost of implementing the consent decree. If the Justice Department doesnt go along with the changes. A civil rights lawsuit is possible. Mike will have a look at your forecast after the break. Prices at the pump are lower than theyve been in years. Just why is that. And how does nevada stack up compared to the rest of the country . Well show you, after the break. This is channel 2 news at 11, northern nevadas number one newscast, with arianna bennett, landon miller, sports with theyre one of the wall street banks that triggered the financial meltdown goldman sachs. Just settled with authorities for their part in the crisis that put seven million out of work and millions out of their homes. How does wall street get away with it . Millions in Campaign Contributions and speaking fees. Our economy works for wall street because its rigged by wall street. And thats the problem. As long as washington is bought and paid for, we cant build an economy that works for people. Sanders im Bernie Sanders, and i approve this message. Prices at the pump. Gas prices are the lowest weve seen since 2004. And a lot of that has to do with a major production. Theres more american oil on the market now than weve seen in years. And its causing a price drop all around the world. The National Average right now is 1. 72 per gallon. In nevada. The average is 2. 18. But we found a gas station in carson city where prices were well under two dollars a gallon today. You may notice prices are higher in Washoe County. That is because of different taxes charged on gas. Federal officials do predict that we could see prices below two dollars a gallon for all of 2016. Channel 2 news continues with chief meteorologist mike algers pinpoint 2 forecast, broadcast certified by the American Meteorological Society while variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the is planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in dry conditions and very warm temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will climb into the mid60s wednesday and stay there until the weekend, where they will fall only slightly into the low 60s. At this point, the next chance of precipitation doesnt come while variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the strong High Pressure ridge that is planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in dry conditions and very warm temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will climb into the mid60s wednesday and stay there until the weekend, where they will fall only slightly into the low 60s. While variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the strong High Pressure ridge that is planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in dry conditions and very warm temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will climb into the mid60s wednesday and stay there until the weekend, where they will 60s. At this point, the next while variable amounts of cloudiness will break over the strong High Pressure ridge that is planted over the west coast, said ridge will also result in dry conditions and very warm temperatures throughout the rest of the week. Highs will climb into the mid60s wednesday and stay there until the weekend, where they will fall only slightly into the low 60s. At this point, the next chance of precipitation doesnt come week. Thanks mike. Its been years in the making. But construction is moving along on phase 2 of the southeast connector project. Well show you the progress, after the break. We all have goals. And now, theres a smarter way to save for them. With the u. S. Bank start Smart Savings Program , when you save 500 in one year, youll get an extra 50. Plus, youll get a 1 percent bonus up to 50 with your u. S. Bank debit card. Tonight in cone zone. After years of planning and litigation construction of the southeast connector is moving fullspeed ahead. Phase 1 was completed in july of 2014 but the permitting process delayed phase 2. Lets show you where the project is happening. The southeast connector will extend Veterans Parkway in south reno stretching 5andahalf miles from South Meadows parkway to greg street. Construction crews are now working on a 2 mile stretch on the rosewood as many as 250 people will be on the job during the summer months. Right now, about 100 people are working on phase 2. The project includes the construction of five bridges along with two that have already been built. The road is expected to open in late 2017. Garth a lot of earth work, a lot of environmental care is being done and then we do have two winters within that time period, that obviously, we have to slow down a little bit for what were doing with construction. Crews have already removed 3. 8 Million Pounds of trash and nearly 470 Million Pounds of invasive weeds and contaminated soil. Officials say the project will create an 80acre wetland complex that will help the flows and quality in the steamboat ditch. The public is invited to an open house about the southeast connector. It will be held at the best western Airport Plaza hotel, from 117 this thursday. Dallas the nevada wolf pack return here to Lawlor Events Center tomorrow night to face ve been blind since birth. I go through periods where its hard to sleep at night, and stay awake during the day. Learn about non24 by calling 8448442424. Now, heres sports director garrett dearborn, with channel 2 sports just a week left in the High School Basketball regular season and with that, many teams are jockeying for playoff spots. All the scores reported tonight are on the ticker. One of those teams hoping to hold on to a post season berth is the reed boys. They came into the night with the high desert 4 spot, a game up on North Valleys. But the raiders were at desert top dog reno. Who only hold a 1 game lead over Spanish Springs in the hdl. 1. Early on. Huskies are actually down 2. Brecken hicks fights for the offensive rebound. And he will get the putback plus the foul. He would make the free throw. Reno up 1. 2. The raiders though were tough in this one. As they push the catch and shoot and nail the three. In the end. Though the huskies showed why they are number 1 with a 6851 win. But with North Valleys lost so reed clinches the final High Desert League playoff birth. The reno girls continued their domination of the High Desert League. 1. Huskies up 22. Kaitlynn biassou pushes the tempo. All the way to the hoop and she drops it in with the right hand to extend the huskies lead. 2. Moments later off the steal. Its Daranda Hinkey spotting up from downtown. And she drains the three. She had 17. Reno goes on to win by 50. 8333 and basketball, where the focus is now on air force. Dallas colodny has more. The nevada Wolf Pack Mens Basketball Team is looking to rebound from last weekends 9 point loss to Colorado State their next game will be right here at Lawlor Events Center they will host the air force academy. The last time the pack played the i think we have just been getting ready for air force has been our main theme,

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