Quorum be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Schumer well, mr. President , for more than a year and a half, leader mcconnell and Senate Republicans have refused to take action on the housepassed for the people act. At a time when our democracy is under siege in so many ways, the for the people act is a bold proposal that will restore Peoples Trust in our democratic system, a trust that is fading. It is under it is for the people. In order to make a more perfect union. It would shore up our elections from threats from abroad. Thats something we have just recently read more and more about. Why arent we doing more on that . In fact, when senator van hollen a few days ago put on the floor the an act u. C. Of an act that would say russia should have sanctions imposed on it if they interfere with our elections, the other side blocked it. I hope theyre not following Donald Trumps obeisance to russia and his view that putins just okay. It would also dismantle systemat
Information, we will update you on air and online. Michael Stevens two new crosswalks are now complete on a stretch of highway notorious for multiple pedestrian and vehicle deaths. Kirsten Joyce 8 news now reporter nia wong is live from blue diamond road with the details. Nia . nia wong good morning michael and kirsten. Its been a common sight to see memorials dedicated to those who have lost their lives here on state route 160. But the Nevada Department of transportation hopes signals like this one at street will blue diamond road has been infamously called death highway or even the widow maker because of the multiple People Killed here. Sometimes dozens in just one year alone. This is one of two new fourway intersections that could reduce the number of deaths. The other is on el capitan way fort apache road . The 2 point 4 Million Dollar project broke ground in may. It includes pedestrian crossings. Pavi ng and curb. As improvements. With so many new businesses and Housing Developmen
Call came in around 2 22 a. M. Nhp identified the driver as a 27 year old male on a yamaha r1. Decatur when he drove off the right shoulder onto dirt road. He was ejected and died at umc. One witness called in to report him driving recklessly at multiple points before the crash. Traffic will be shut down for several hours during investigation at least sb in decatur. Too soon to know if alcohol or drugs were factors. nia wong nia wong Demetria Obilor southbound sunset is closed near the 215 interchange after a fatal crash. Avoid the area using jones instead. Northbound traffic is getting through. Rancho and us 95 up in the northwest. Looks like there is some rain up in the northwest at us 95 and 215 Demetria Obilor back to you. Kirsten Joyce right now. We want to get a check on your forecast. brian loftus Sherry Swensk is here with that. Sherry Swensk on the way. And light wind. Thunderstorms have fired off over northern arizona. And showers shifting west toward Southern Nevada. The cha
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
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