Transcripts For KVVU FOX5 News This Morning 20160831 : compa

Transcripts For KVVU FOX5 News This Morning 20160831

Front is driving into nevada and will help develop breezy to windy 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 ne 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 good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk anything but ordinary. And with polls showing the two frontrunners are the most disliked candidates in history. Some voters have been eyeing thirdparty options. Fox5s Alyssa Deitsch joins us live in studio with one Major Third Party candidate facing hurdles even getting on the ballot here in the silver state. Alyssa . You may not be able to vote for who you really want in nevada. And whats going on with the green party right now is a perfect example so first off the green party is not automatically listed on the ballot here. Because historically, they just dont have the number of registered greens. So that means as of now. You will not see jill stein as an option come novemeber. To get her on there, volunteers collected over 86hundred signatures this year to petition to put the green party on the ballot. But nearly four thousand of them were thrown out by the clark county registrar. Making them about 600 signatures shy ballot. They asked for those signatures to be double checked but that was denied. So now theyre taking the issue to federal court. We spoke with the Nevada Green Party cochair, who says. If the court does not rule in their favor. You will not be able to vote for jill stein, not even as a writein candidate. Because nevada is one of seven states in the us that does not allow writeins. If jill stein is not on the ballot youll have 4 options in nevada. Clinton, trump, johnson, and none of the above. The judge is expected to decide this week if the case will go to trial. Or turn down the green party here and now. Either way. The green party is planning a rally outside the federal courthouse this afternoon. Ready to protest. Or celebrate the judges decision. In a move thats surprising many. Travel to mexico today to meet with mexican president enrique pena nieto. Trump has been trying to clarify his position on illegal immigration. Early in his campaign, trump made controversial comments about deporting People Living in the us illegally and building a wall along the us mexico border. Trump is expected to deliver a highlyanticipated speech on immigration later today. The president ial election is still 68 days away. In arizona. John mccain easily won his primary. He is seeking his 6th term as arizona senator. Mccain will face off against democratic representative Ann Kirkpatrick in the november 8th general election. In florida. Marco rubio also won his states republican primary. The firstterm senator also easily won. Now rubio will take on democratic representative Patrick Murphy for the senate seat in november. President obama will be in nevada today for the 20th summit. Senator harry reid will host the president and other important guests and speakers at the event. They will be discussing the environment and ways to preserve it for future generations. This years summit will feature a special performance by las vegas own homegrown rock band the killers. The summit starts at 2 pm. A plane crash near reno will have the faa and ntsb investigating this morning. These images of the scene were taken by the renogazette says the single engine plane went down about a half a mile from the Renotahoe International Airport tuesday night. Sparks police say the plane hit the ground nose first and burst into flames. Damaging some of the trailers and vehicles nearby. Luckily no one on the ground was hurt. Were still waiting for word on the condition of the pilot and any possible passengers. Calling all veterans Southern Nevada employers want you the cosmopolitan is partnering with Top Employers in the valley today to get our vets back to work. The supporting our veterans career fair goes from 10 am to 1 this afternoon inside the castellana ballroom. Veterans and military families will have the opportunity to speak oneonone with hiring managers to find the perfect job for them. Todays career fair is open to all veterans, active military and military spouses. Cities across america have buyers remorse about these big fancy stadiums. But leaders of the project in las vegas say shouldnt be worried. The new stadium is projected to cost 1. 9 billion. 750million of that would be collected from hotel room taxes. The raiders and nfl would kick in 500 million. At least 650 Million Dollars would come from Sands Corporation ceo sheldon adelson. We spoke with a senior vp from the Sands Corporation. He says one of the big differences between the stadium project here and the numerous failed projects across the country. Is that adelson is assuming all the ri taxpayers. This is a very unique opportunity for las vegas to have the state of the art stadium paid for entirerly by tourists and by the private sector, with zero risk to nevada tax payers. The next step in the stadium project is finalizing the site. That should happen at the next Tourism Committee meeting next month. To stay up to date on all of the latest developments on the proposed nfl website fox five vegas dot com. You can now hang10 in vegas. The strips first ever flowrider has quickly become a crowd favorite guests and celebrities at planet hollywood. Its part of the resorts new pool experience. We have fox 5s mike doria live there this morning to test it out its 30,000 gallons of water coming at you at 30 miles popular among celebrities and even pro surfers who visit las vegas. A wipeout wont hurt because the frame of flowride is soft. You cant either ride on your stomach or standing up. Once you get Good National national and were celebrating early. How sharing your sweet pics with grandma and grandpa could win you a thousand bucks. More on our grandparents day Photo Contest after the break. Finally. Some fun ways to lose weight. Booze. Chocolate. And youll love this there at degrees. And its only going to get hotter so if you dont want the neighbors. Or the inlaws coming over to swim in your pool. Try this. A big ol cockroach this giant inflatable floatie is the stuff nightmares are made of. This super roach is sure to scare your enemies right out of the water. 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 breezy to windy 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 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. Good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk we start with some fullfat foods that, in moderation, can actually benefit your diet. The American Heart Association says one egg a day is ok for most people. Nuts are best portioned into snacksize bags. They provide healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Real bacon can be healthy choose leaner, high flavor cuts in small sizes, whether you slice it or crumble it for a salad. You can use a small pat of butter to keep the taste last but not least, chocolate choose portions made with cocoa butter; its saturated fat doesnt raise cholesterol. Some of the little vices we indulge in can also aid weight loss. A few glasses of wine a week can boost metabolism and slow growth new fat cells. Refrigerating pasta changes the carbs in noodles, making it more resistant during digestion and keeping you fuller for longer. Hitting the Snooze Button on your alarm can promote quality sleep. Research says people are more likely to binge on junk foods with lack of sleep. Sitting in the sun triggers more vitamin d production in our bodies, meaning you dont have to eat as much to get the vitamin. And studies show antiinflammatory compounds in dark chocolate can turn off genes in the body linked to obesity. Now to a cute couple who have been married 52 years. They do everything together. Including clothes shopping. Meet fran and ed garguila. The couples these pictures of his grandparents in matching outfits. And of course theyre going viral. Anthony says his grandparents send him a photo each morning, showing off their twinning style. Wed love to see your photos with your grandma and grandpa. Now through september 7th. You can send in your pics of the kiddos with their grandparents for a chance to win some cash. Here are a few of the submissions weve received so far. You can sumbit your photo directly to our fox five facebook page. A random drawing will take place september 8th. Winner grandparents day Photo Contest will be announced on september 9th at 8 am. The grand prize will earn you a thousand dollars. First runner up will get a 500 dollar zappos gift card. And third place will get you 250 bucks towards zappos. Good luck. Well be right to prove how authentic my new brewhouse bacon burger is amazing what if i told you, you are eating a jacks brewhouse bacon burger from jack in the box. Not this one. Absolutely lying. And what if i told you. That im jack. Whaaaat . no way no didnt see that coming, did you . Porter ale cheese sauce, grilled onions, and bacon on a artisan potato bun. Jacks new brewhouse bacon burger, new from jack in the box. Hey, where did jack go . He was just here. Again again again again . Again again General Mills is removing artificial flavors and colors from our cereals. So you can love cereal. Read. Vladimir putin. Arrested. Inside a Florida Grocery store. Obviously not that vladimir putin. Its this vladimir putin. According to the police report. This putin just happened to get caught up in situation that was arrested for screaming at employees. After which he refused to give officers his name. We can see why putin was later charged with resisting arrest. Chipotle is making another attempt to make things right with its customers this time. The chain is offering free kids meals on sundays. The deal is good through the end of september. Earlier this week. Chipotle announced that high school and College Students will receive a free drink if they buy a meal and show their the chain has already given away millions of free burritos this year. Following last years ecoli outbreak. Now to a Retirement Party fit for the queen of the golden arches. On monday, more than 100 people packed into a massachusetts mcdonalds to wish one fry cook a happy retirement. This is freia david. She started working at the needham location in 1984. Through a program that placed adults with cognitive disabilities in community jobs. Party. Freia received a silver necklace with a frycarton pendant. Among other gifts. She will also get free meals. For life the chilling 911 calls from the pulse nightclub were just released. Caller says she doesnt know which bathroom she is at. All she knows is that she is in the club pulse, in the bathroom. Caller says . With like 18 other people, two are dead and they are all afraid they are going to die. Coming up. We hear from victims of the worst mass shooting in us history as they paint a picture of horror inside the orlando nightclub. An organization that helps children with autism is getting back on track after a generous donation. Opioid drug abuse is december last year. 14 americans are killed in a mass shooting inspired by isis. In the aftermath, suspected terrorists from buying guns. Heck voted no. 23 times. Individuals on the fbi terror watch list have purchased firearms over 2,000 times. Its not just that joe heck does nothing to stop them. Its that hes voted to let them keep doing it. Senate majority pac is responsible for the content the us. How nevadas governor is taking a stand against drug abuse in the silver state. Forgotten. A sixyearold boy is placed on the wrong bus on the first day of school and isnt found for hours. The childs mother has advice to make sure this never happens again. Plus. How the North Las Vegas Police Department is getting ready to put its new recruits to the test welcome back, im maria silva and im dave hall. Well get those headlines in a minute, but first les krifaton has a quick look at the fox 5 weather 247 forecast. Another hot day ahead for las vegas the mix. High pressure moves east as a pacific low your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk new this morning. The Obama Administration wants to help states fight opioid abuse. The Administration Says it will distrubute 53 Million Dollars to 44 states to fight the crisis. The funding will focus on reducing pain killers, increasing access to treatment and making sure the antidote is widely available. The administration is also calling on congress to provide 1point1 billion dollars in new money to treat the epidemic. The abuse of opioids in the United States is rising at an alarming rate. Last year governor sandoval passed house bill 459. Establishing an opioid Overdose Prevention policy for nevada. But he and first Lady Kathleen sandoval arent stopping there. They are hosting a twoday Prescription Drug abuse summit fox5s peter dawson is live at the mgm Convention Center with all the details. The abuse of perception medication in this country could only be described as an epidemic. Unlike common street drugs, opioid pills appeal to a wide range of ages from preteens all the way to senior citizens. A here are some eyeopening numbers provided abuse. In 2012 over 2 million americans abused opioid pain relievers, causing more accidental overdoses than heroin and cocaine combined. Pain relievers are the most common drug found on children between the ages of 11 and 13. And in 2013 just in the United States there was 207 million prescriptions written for hydrocodone oxycodone. To put that into perspective the United States represents almost 100 of all hydrocodone prescriptions and 81 of oxycodone prescriptions written worldwide. These are the statistics and the focus for governor sandoval and first Lady Kathleen sanovals prescriptions drug abuse summit here at the mgm Convention Center. Theyll address local and National Organizations to help fight this crisis. Their focus is not just on the end users but the responsibilities of healthcare providers, doctors and big pharma as well as rehabilitation practices. Have david marlon, ceo of Solutions Recovery joining us to give everyone a real sense of the Prescription Drug the first day of school is stressful enough for parents. Now imagine your child being put on the wrong bus. And being lost for hours. Six year old dazani started first grade at Steele Elementary School on monday. After classes he was supposed to be picked up by his put onto a school bus instead. His mother says he fell asleep on the bus and missed his stop. Two hours later. At the end of the bus drivers shift. The young boy was found asleep in the back seat. Ccsd says the bus driver followed protocol by after the last stop. But the boys mother says she wants the procedure to change so this doesnt happen again. She said all of the students have id cards she says she wants those cards to have after School Information as well. This way Staff Members know where a child is supposed to go and this doesnt happen again. Former nevada first lady Bonnie Fairchild bryan has passed away after a brave battle with leukemia. She was married to governor Richard Bryan for 54 years. Bonnie bryan was 77 years old. Congressman Cresent Hardy is back on the job after suffering a heart attack on sunday. Hardy says doctors repaired a collapsed artery in his heart and says he feels better today than he did before the episode. Hardy is already resuming political obligations. The 59yearold republican is running for re nevadas 4th Congressional District right now. In national news. Officials have released the chilling 911 calls from the night of the shooting rampage at pulse nightclub in florida. Caller says i called you guys like ten minutes ago. My girlfriend is hiding in club pulse. Dispatcher says did she tell you she was in the front or

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