Transcripts For KVVU FOX5 News This Morning 20160810

Got some tropical moisture at our doorstep for wednesday. Most of the active weather is forecast to stay to the east although some could slip into southeastern nevada in the afternoon and evening. Daytime highs will cool to below triple digits wednesday and thursday. As the tropical moisture fades warmer temperatures start to move in by friday. The uv index for wednesday is 10 or very high. Overnight a Home Invasion in henderson leads to the sup being shot by the homeowner. It happened at a home near valle verde and windmill. In a gated communtiy called hillsboro heights. Police say they were called to the scene just before 11last night. After the suspect triggered the homes security alarm. Police say the homeowner fired one shot, grazing the suspect in the head. The suspect took off but was caught by police a short time later. An emotional day in court for the family of a man hit and killed by a man suspect is sentenced to prison. Fox 5s Cyndi Lundeberg shows us what happened inside the courtroom. Bunny roman, victims sister, and ever since hes been gone, im lost. Im cold. Even though bunny roman visibly shook while talking about her brother kadar brown. She still made a point to stare at the man resposible for killing him. In march 2014 gary adair hit brown while brown was changing a tire on he 95 near summerlin. Adair told police heroine and prescription drugs. Nats he admitted to being a daily user of heroine in Court Tuesday morning. Adair found out his fate. The state has asked for this court to impose 410 years in the nevada doc before the sentence was handed down. Adair read a statement. Saying since the crash. Hes worked to improve his life. And has remained sober. Forgiveness. Three of browns family members plead with the judge for a stiff sentence. Browns uncle was one of them. And says the night his nephew was killed he actually drove up on the crash Charles Hager victims uncle for him to be hit, and his body to be ran under that vehicle and drug down the highway, its a memory that ill never forget last year the case made National Headlines when browns mother punched adair in the face. Lindona lin dawnuh thompson my name is Lindona Thompson thompson was charged with battery and was fined in Court Thompson told the judge the loss of her son has had rippling efects in her life. Lindona lin dawnuh thompson my home and my heart are empty wipes tear for the family of kadar brown. No sentence would have been enough. They describe brown him as a goofy man with an infectous laugh. Who they say in this moment. Would encourage them. To forgive his killer. Lindona thompson he wants us to forgive and move on i know he does but thats easie said than done Frontier Airlines plane flight coming into vegas from columbus, ohio last night. After passengers noticed a monkey on the plane. No we are not kidding, there was a monkey on a plane. He says hey can i sit here. Hey i got something cool here, its a monkey. Billma says the monkey was just a small thing. About 7 inches long. But it stank were also learning it was a Service Animal that had been appr airline. So why all the chaos then . Well have a live report for you with our own peter dawson, coming up at 5. In top stories a peaceful protest in ferguson, missouri last night turns violent. We have to warn you these images could be disturbing to some vierwers, nats of gunfire, screaming witnesses say a car sped through were blocking a street. The car hit a young man. Witnesses say he flew into the air and his shoes were knocked off. Gunfire broke out as the car drove off. The victim was taken to the hospital. This comes on the second anniversary of Michael Browns death. Who was shot and killed by a police officer. A one year old boy is expected be okay after a very close call at a valley pool. Police were called to alexander and rancho on tuesday morning. After the boy was found face down in the pool. When Police Arrived the boys father was administering cp r. The family tells us the boy is improving tonight. We are learning more about the water park where a 10 year old boy was killed over the weekend. Caleb schwab was killed when he suffered a neck injury while riding on the worlds tallest water slide at a waterpark in kansas city. Now other visitors to the park claim they complained to the park earlier about safety says on july 26th he told the park about a faulty chest harness. He and his wife assumed the raft was taken out of service. As soon as i hit the bottom of the first curve the shoulder strap just kind of busted loose and i just held on as we went up the top of the next hill. We saw the same thing happen to another group of guys and thought hmm they must still be using the same raft. The oberhauser family reached out to the social media after their visit and never heard back. The park is closed while Police Investigate the circumstances of the childs death. Water parks are popular destinations. Especially here in the desert heat. Now some are questioning the safety of our parks. Fox5s eric hilt looked into the local regulations and the safety precautions our parks take. As riders slip and splash down the slides at cowabunga bay. Nats. Parents say safety is their biggest i want to make sure that im safe but also that my boys are safe when we come. Dont run, listen to lifeguards, and they have to make sure theyre close to mommy but while parents like jessica are taking precautions we went to find out what laws there are to help ensure safety. And found out in Southern Nevada there arent any government regulations. Nats according to the International Association of amusement parks and attractions. Nevad a is one of just a handful of states with no laws that regulate amusement parks. And while clark county requires routine inspections of rides like roller coasters cowabunga bay general manager shane huish told me water slides fall outside of the law nats water Amusement Rides such as roller coasters fall under amusement devices, water slides fall under attractions so the individual parks are responsible to make sure every slide safe for riders a reponsibililty huish tells me he takes very seriously. By inspecting slides every day before the park opens. We also hire an independent Third Party Company that comes in and they do independent random visits to the park, so we never know when theyre coming. Theyve far and weve passed with an elite status along with the random and routine inspections there are clear guidelines and warnings for guests including scales to make sure riders meet height and weight requirements. We have height checks and every guard goes through a safety schpiel before the guests get on the slides, so they know what the ride is going to be like safety checks that many parents say make them feel safe on the slides. Were hearing from the Las Vegas Hockey Team owner bill foley about an important call thats going to happen today regarding the teams name. Foleys early favorite for the team name was black knights. But on tuesday he told sportbook radios brian blessing he has ruled out this name. And has settled on four to pick from. The name is going to have that kind of, knights fashion in some way or theres one particular animal or bird we have available to us that we might use. But when pushed, foley wouldnt give more information. Saying he wants to wait unitl later this year to hold a big unveiling party. He says the nhl has signed off on the four choices. A new study says millions of americans are drinking toxic water. The chemicals that could be poisoning the public. And not all proteins are created the same. How the nutrients from a pistcahio coould be better fox5 news this morning with dave hall, maria silva, monica jackson, Jason Feinberg ,. Weather 24 7 with Cassandra Jones and Traffic Solutions with ken smith. This is fox5 news this morning. In just four days. The pilot fire has already burned more than seven southern california. More than 900 firefighters are now battling the blaze from ground and air. The hot, windy weather and dry conditions are only fueling the fire. Making it harder on crews. Madatory evacuation orders are in affect for hundred. As the flames threaten homes. Thousands more are at risk. Just been watching the fire hopefully just sits there. we are all packed ready to go just in case. Neighbors who stayed this is our third go around we are veterans. The wildfire started on sunday. It is only six percent contained at this point. Fire officials still dont know what sparked the blaze. Cleanup continues in maryland. Where strong storms and floods have destroyed parts of ellicott city. Up to this point ive only been allowed 3 ten minute visits to my property. Theyre shoveling out a lot of mud, a lot of dirt, and making a big difference. The community is finally getting a look at the damage. The deadly flooding caused. About two dozen multiple businesses are filled with mud and debris. Howard county declaring and extending a state of emergency. From now until friday. No one is allowed in the city as engineers are coming in to assess the damage. Now fox weather 24 7 with Cassandra Jones got some tropical moisture at our doorstep for wednesday. Most of the active weather is to the east although some could slip into southeastern nevada in the afternoon and evening. Daytime highs will cool to below triple digits wednesday and thursday. As the tropical moisture fades warmer temperatures start to move in by friday. The uv index for wednesday is 10 or very high. There are now confirmed cases of the zika virus florida. Governor scott saying zika is not just a florida issue its a national problem. Well its disappointing that they went on recess. They went on recess right when Hurricane Season was starting, right when the rainy season is starting. The federal government, the white house, congress, they need to come together. They need to be a partner, this is not just a state issue, this is a national, international issue. That brings the total to 21 cases in miami. The Florida Department of transmission is only taking place within the identified area that is less than onesquare mile in miamidade county. A texas newborn has died from the zika virus. Becoming the first death in the lone star state. According to Health Department officials, the mother had traveled to el salvador during her second trimester where the little girl was infected with the virus. A new study says the public water supply millions of americans are drinking from is unsafe. Scientists from harvard have found unsafe levels of an Industrial Chemical called pfsa in water samples across the country. The chemical is normally found in food packaging. Fabrics, and nonstick cooking pans. When ingested though, they can cause Serious Health problems like high cholesterol, obesity even cancer. Other studies indicate they may weaken immune systems in children. The benefits of eating foods rich in protein are well known. But a new study protein are necessarily the best holly firfer explains. Reporter pkgas follows ready to cut down on the burgers . A new study published by the journal of the American Medical Association suggests you could live longer if you replace those patties with, say, pistachios. Researchers from harvard and massachussetts General Hospital looked at the eating habits of more than 130 thousand americans. They found that a three precent increase in plant linked to a ten percent decrease in overall mortality. Which source of Plant Proteins do experts say you might want to consider . Doctor mingyang song of massachussetts General Hospital and harvard says whole grain bread, nuts and cereal are a good place to go. But why Plant Protein could be better for you remains a mystery to researchers however animal proteinparticularl y red meathas been linked to a wide spectrum of chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. Are known to be high in sodium and nitrates. For todays Health Minute im holly firfer. The life is beautiful festival is only a few weeks away. The new list of headliners that will be taking the stage. The lead singer of las vegas own imagine dragons starts a record label. Which artist he to downtown las vegas. Please baby cant you see my minds a burning hell. I got razors a rippin and tearin and strippin. My heart apart as well the singer is visiting the fremont street experience. Where she will play a show free of charge. Its part of the rock of vegas summer concert series. The show is august 20th. And nine pm on the third street stage. A few weeks later people will pack the streets of downtown for the life is beautiful festival. The three day festival kicks on on september 23. With big acts each getting a look at the lineup. Some of the headliners include mumford sons, j. Cole, empire of the sun and third eye blind. Single day tickets go on sale this thursday. Dan reynolds of las vegas own imagine dragons has started a new record label. Its called night street records. Reynolds also introduced us to its very first artist k flay. Shes an alternative artist out of the chicago area whos been gaining a lot of attention in the music world the la the biggest annual trekkie convention was right here in las vegas over the weekend. And just in case you missed it. Foxs Michelle Polino takes us inside the celebration. Snd bite Karen Mason Jim mossey stacey mossey fans 01 03 07 live long and prosper trak thousands of trekkies celebrated the 50th anniversary of star trek over the weekend in las vegas. Takei says its the fans who create this prosperity for star trek. Its their undying love, passion and support theyve given us this 50 years, half of century of popularity and still going. Trak attending the five Day Convention wasnt cheapwith day passes going for 100 bucksan autograph or picture with your favorite castmember cost anywhere from 20 to as much as 180. Picardo says whats great about star trek fans is they are enthusiastic not just about your character, but they love following your career and if something they are interested as well. Luna says i was in classic star trek and its called mirror mirrror and i play a character called lana morrow, according to the fans its like the one and i have 3 Action Figures and thats kind of unheard of for a guest star. Mossey says i always joke around with these actors here, im sure you knew when you did this show that 50 years later, wed all be lining up for your autograph and photograph, cause no one could have see this coming. But for me its a social interaction. Trak the merchandise ranged from posters and toys, to rare collectibles like spock ears that were being sold by Leonard Nimoys estate for 10,000. Of interest, this show especially cause the high dollar customers, they want something unique, they want Something Special and that is about as special as you can get here. Snd full star trek beyond trailer 00 01 30 lets make some noise trak and with the latest film star trek beyond already making nearly 200 million in two and half weeks and a new tv series in the works, the franchise continues. To prosper. In hollywood, michelle pollino, fox news. Tim tebow is hanging up his Football Jersey in pursuit of a new dream the park with this one. Sometimes sharing your opinion can really pay off. How actress leslie jones twitter rants landed her a job if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do folks. Although the Second Amendment people maybe there a controversial comment on the campaign trail. Now the clinton camp is responding to what they call dangerous threats. School is always right around the corner and you want to make sure you have plenty in the bank because it can get costly sometimes. How local families are preparing for the expense. And how you can save some money. A team of valley youngsters are stepping up to the plate. And now have a chance to go to the Little League world series in pennsylvania later this month. Who they face today, in another elimination game. Good morning im maria silva. Im dave hall. Now its time to get a first look at your fox5 weather 247 forcast. Meteorologist Cassandra Jones