Dave Courvoisier Patrick Walker joins us live at rainbow and alta with what investigators know so far. Patrick . Patrick Walker this mornings murder in the middle of this parking lot has come as a surprise to everyone ive spoken with today. And police say they have no witnesses. Its leaving detectives with more questions than answers. brandi giles works out at 24 hour fitness i dont believe it, because its usually pretty quiet on this side of town. Patrick Walker an Early Morning murder outside the 24 alta. Leaving customers shocked. brandi giles works out at 24 hour fitness we grew up here, weve lived in vegas forever, and ive never heard of anything like that happening, especially where i go to the gym every day, thats a little scary. Carlotta Winn lives nearby its a good neighborhood, very good neighborhood, quiet, you know, very good. Patrick Walker detectives say employees heard a single gunshot outside the building around 1 20 am tuesday. And they found a man dead inside a white sedan. What led up to the shooting. Remains a mystery. lt. Dan mcgrath Metro Homicide Division i dont know what occurred, if there was an altercation or an argument or they had a pre arranged meeting, thats kind of a question that we have to delve into. Patrick Walker now. Detectives are left with no witnesses. They describe as grainy video from surveillance cameras mounted on the front of the building. lt. Dan mcgrath Metro Homicide Division you can see theres somebody in the passenger seat with the window down, so i know theres somebodys driving and somebody occupying, so i say its at least two people , somebody in the back seat, i really cant tell. Patrick Walker based on the video. Police are only able to describe the suspects vehicle as a 2 door compact with at least two people inside. Investigators say the victims car had been in the parking lot for about 3 hours. But they dont believe he ever went inside. Its a crime that has left customers here. Scratching their heads. brandi giles works out at 24 hour fitness i cant picture Something Like that happening, its just too bizarre. Patrick Walker all we know about the victim at this point is he was possibly in his 30s. The Coroners Office will release his identity in the coming days. This is metros 133rd Homicide Investigation this year. Thats five more than last year. Dave and paula. Dave Courvoisier patrick. What kind of security measures do you see outside the gym . Patrick Walker there isnt much. Other than the cameras. We have seen a Security Guard a lot. One person told us off camera they hope 24hour fitness hires additional security. Paula Francis a deadly weather system is making its way across the country. In st louis, the risk of severe flooding has forced mandatory evacuations. Denise valdez tells us more about the weather system that is wreaking havoc and claiming lives. Denise Valdez the National Guard in missouri has just been mobilized to help with those evacuations and security. The Severe Weather has been deadly. Millions are still in the danger zone. Tornadoes in texas a blizzard in oaklahoma and now major flooding in the mid west. < aerial nats Denise Valdez evacuations in and around the st louis area as the missouri and mississippi rivers spill over their banks. Pockets of towns seeing near record flooding. This actually started last week with day after day of rain Mary Scott Lincoln co. , mo resident i am worried. I dont know what to do. ive been sick to my stomach. I cant take my medicine. And its still supposed to come up higher. Denise Valdez a number of people have been rescued from stranded cars this driver in indiana was lucky. But as the water levels rise the death toll is expected to climb too. governor jay nixon mo weve got a lot more water coming, we try to stay out in front of this as best as we can. Today is tuesday and as ive said before, were looking at thursday night or friday morning for that crest. So we have 36, 48 hours to get ready for the top. helicopter buzzes trees Denise Valdez in idaho the snow is paralyzing power. Local utilities are using man made winds to lift the weight off lines so crews can restore power. tom hoag, post falls resident well weve been out here since 61 and this is the wettest and heaviest snow ive ever remembered seeing. Denise Valdez the deaths of 13 people has been blamed on unusual winter flood in missouri 12 of those were drivers who entered swamped roads. Since saturday. It will take days for the water to recede. Dave Courvoisier here in the valley, it just feels like winter. So what kind of temperatures can we expect as we get ready to ring in the new year . Paula Francis chief meteorologist tedd florendo is here with a first look at your new years eve forecast. Tedd . A lot of the west coast stuck in this cold weather rut from here up to the Pacific Northwest and stretching to the Northern Tier states. Take a look. In fact a lot of the lower 48 states now chilly for this turesday with dallas dropping down to 46. While they had record highs in new york for christmas theyre cold now, and the only warm. Evening planner shows calmer winds and clearer skies and that will make the temps drop. 40s early evening and reaching the 30s by 11 oclock tonight. Winds should not be a big issue. Well get more specific on how cold it will get overnight coming up in your full weather. Denise . Dave Courvoisier a North Las Vegas woman accused of murdering her husband on Christmas Eve stands before a judge. Paula Francis what happened inside the courtroom today as Maria Escalante was expected to enter a plea. Dave Courvoisier plus. Why the gaming control board says they are closely watching the sale of nevadas largest newspaper. < Paula Francis the woman accused of shooting her husband inside the plaza hotel on Christmas Eve was not asked to enter a plea today. A judge set a january 7th court date for Maria Escalante. Shes being held without bail at the clark county detention center. Her husband David Cordova after the two were reportedly heard arguing. This all happened in front of a 9 year old boy. Police say the boy was opening presents when cordova was shot in the chest. Dave Courvoisier in california, Police Arrested a man suspected of shooting a North Las Vegas mother of six. Authorities say Vernon Newson junior was taken into custody on a warrant. Hes awaiting extradition back to North Las Vegas. According to investigators newson killed 28 year old Anshanette Mcneil near an i15 and lamb off ramp on the night of december 13th. The two were reportedly arguing, got out of the car and she was shot several times. Paula Francis a henderson man is behind bars for murdering his father. Authorities say 21 year old eugene tshiyombo shot and killed his father after the two had an argument. Henderson police discovered the crime scene in the 24hundred block of Foxmoore Court monday afternoon. A Family Member had reported the 68 year old man missing. Facing one count of murder. Dave Courvoisier gambling regulators say they are closely watching the sale of nevadas largest newspaper to casino mogul sheldton adelson. Nevada gaming control board chairman, ag burnett, confirmed today that the agency is monitoring the recent 140 Million Dollar sale. Theyre also looking at questions raised about reporters being assigned to investigate a judge overseeing a lawsuit against adelson and his Las Vegas Sands corporation. Burnett says licensees are bound by sate regulations barring them from engaging in anything that might reflect discredit on the state. He says theres nothing prohibiting a casino owner from buying a newspaper. The newspapers executives originally refused to identify the new owners. Reviewjournal reporters later independently revealed adelsons son inlaw facilitated the deal. Paula Francis the largest conference of the year is ready to roll into the valley. Dave Courvoisier the Major Construction happening near the site and how it will affect traffic in the coming days. Paula Francis plus. Sophisticated scammers. To know if you get a call from someone claiming to be in the attorneys general office. < 5 with paula francnevada is now. Dave Courvoisier the Consumer Electronics show is kicking off Convention Season in just over a week. Paula Francis ces is expected to welcome 165 thousand people from around the world. Causing traffic jams around the Las Vegas Convention center. Dave Courvoisier thats where 8 news now reporter karen castro joins us live. Karen. There is also a Road Construction project underway in this area. karen castro the road work along Convention Center drive has reduced traffic lanes to one in each direction. Affecting some businesses in the area. But as we found, clark county has a plan to keep traffic moving during the Biggest Convention of the year. karen castro Frezewd Asfaw owns a dry cleaning business on Convention Center drive. Her Customer Base is made up of and visitors in town for conventions. But with the Consumer Electronics show just over a week away and a road project in full swing. She has one concern. Frezewd Asfaw owner, hudson cleaners we dont get that much business from the convention when there is construction. karen castro Road Construction along Convention Center drive is expected to be finished next summer. But clark county has a plan to make sure street closures do not cause more congestion in the area. As 165thousand people crowd the Las Vegas Convention center. erik pappa spokesperson, clark county during ces that will go away all together so youll have full use of all the lanes. Karen Castro Clark county required the contractor to shut down all operations during major conventions. Crews are expected to clear out all the equipment and orange cones in time for ces. erik pappa spokesperson, clark county conventions are good for business. Ces is an important economic driver in this community so the last thing wed want to do is inconvenience the people that come to las vegas to enjoy, enjoy what ces has to offer. karen castro crews are currently working on putting in new sewer and water lines. And widening the sidewalk. While the 6 point1 Million Dollar project has put a strain on some local shop owners. It will be business as usual for c es. Frezewd Asfaw owner, hudson cleaners that makes me very thrilled, i was worried about that and then, im so happy to hear that because if it is clear, people they will come, i know for sure. karen castro while Road Construction will not affect ces traffic, its still expected to be busy around this area. County officials are asking drivers to use alternate routes. Reporting live, karen castro, 8 news now. Dave Courvoisier ces is always one of the most anticipated conventions. What do we know about this years show . karen castro preparations are underway right now. Were told organizers have decided to cap attendance at outgrown the Convention Space available. weather toss < tedd florendo this time the clear skies held through most of through most of the day and remaining that way. Earlier breezes were around from the north , but winds have calmed down considerably and will remain that way through the night and overnight. Currently outside we did manage to squeeze out some 50s this afternoon after staying in the 40s all weekend. Staying chilly over to the west and northwest sections of the valley. Regional temps also staying chill from the central and northern sections of the state while we remain cool to chilly from mesquite all the way down through laughlin and stateline. Milder in death valley but staying chilly. Were tracking the weather across the u. S. And it looks like the major storms are over and done with we still have some snow in the main leftover, but we still have numerous flood watches in effect as river are cresting even though the storms have left. Looking back west we are over and done with that weak storm yesterday, and now were drier and clearier. However another low will form and move through the north in the southern great basin and increase winds on new years eve. We will remain dry however,. Years even night. Temps will be colder with clear skies. Breezy winds will make it feel chillier outside and well be in the 30s by midnight. We could have some of the breezes start to relax by midnight. Here are your forecasted lows. A lot of neighborhoods dropping to below freezing by morning with temps near 31 and dropping to the mid tohigh 20s again in the edges of town from summerlin to anthem. Regional lows also expected to get colder for pahrump and primm. Even 20s for mesquite and searchlight by morning. Heres the forecast. 31 overnight cold and clear with some north breezes. Tomorr ow expect a high of 49 and staying chilly. Light ne winds. Neighborhood by neighborhood highs will be near 50s for some and mid 40s for the west side of the valley especially near the foothills. Extended focast shows breezy winds again for new years and cold temps daytime and overnight. Warming a little next week but still below average. Week as well Dave Courvoisier the Chicago Police officer seen on video shooting a teenager 16 times appeared in court today. Paula Francis Jason Van Dyke pleaded not guilty to firstdegree murder and misconduct charges at his arraignment. The video of Laquan Mcdonalds Fatal Shooting outraged many, and protesters have taken to chicagos streets to demand change. The footage also led to the firing of Chicago Police superintendent garry mccarthy. Van dykes attorneys say they are considering filing for a change of venue Daniel Herbert no, he wants his story to get out so that people dont see him as this coldblooded killer. But thats what the trial is for. Paula Francis meanwhile, the Us Justice Department has launched an investigation into Chicagos Police force. At issue whether Chicago Police have made a habit of violating the law or the us Dave Courvoisier the so called affluenza teen who evaded authorities for two weeks is behind bars in mexico. Along with his mother. The two were captured in the tourist town of puerto vallerta. You may remember ethan couch was granted probation for the 2013 drunk driving accident that left four people dead. Couch went missing earlier this month after a video was posted online that appeared to show him violating his probation. His case gained National Attention after a psychologist testified that he suffered from affluenza and never had any limits set for him Sharen Wilson that in my opinion is not a sufficient punishment for the taking of four lives. Our request of the court is going to be to transfer his probation to the adult court and deal with him in the adult system Dave Courvoisier couch will be placed back in the juvenile system, where he faces jail time until his 19th birthday. Officials briefed on the investigation said couchs cell role in tracking them down. Tonya couch, ethans mother, will face a charge of hindering apprehension. Paula Francis the Nevada Attorney general is warning customers about a new phone scam hitting the state. Callers are posing as representatives of the Attorney Generals Office of the us treasury to collect personal information and money from victims. They start the conversation by saying they were instructed by the attorney general to discuss an important legal matter. The caller then verifies the persons first and last name, as well as their home or cell number. The scammer then claims that. Due to multipe notices from the irs, a warrant is being prepared for their arrest. This of course is not true. There are ways to spot this scam first, the Nevada Attorney Generals Office never asks people to make payments by phone. If you are contacted by a member of the Attorney Generals Office by phone, you may confirm the calls authenticity by hanging up and calling the office scammers may know your name, phone number, address and last four digits of your Social Security number. This information does not guarantee a callers authenticity. The irs will not contact you by phone and will not ask for payment via a Prepaid Debit Card or wire transfer. Dave Courvoisier a war of words. The latest dust upbetween two president ial candidate front runners. Dave Courvoisier plus. Well show you the adorable reaction of a little boy trying bacon for the first time. < tt2waty ` 4 p bt m [l tt2waty ` 4 p a mpw tt2waty ` 4 p bm m[\ tt4waty ` 4 r dzhq 4 says he doesnt believe former president bill clinton is a racist. This comes just hours after trump tweeted that clinton had been described that way. He made the comments on the today show today. He says the former president was called racist during Hillary Clintons 2008 campaign against president obama. However, he did continue his attacks on bill clintons record on women. He said that his criticism was decides to play the quote woman card in the campaign. Paula Francis a man pleads guilty. After a crash that killed a grandmother and her granddaughter. Coming up at six. The stiff punishment he could face. And what he told 8 news now cameras that may have hurt his case. Plus. Getting your cut of 158 Million Dollars. Its not a scam. The settlement two wireless giants agreed to. And the deadline you have to take advantage of it. Dave Courvoisier in just a few days well be in a new year. But we want to make sure you ring in 2016 with a bang. Paula Francis thursday night, our new years eve coverage starts at 10 pm. Our crews will be on the air until after the fireworks finale. With 8 news now personalities from red rock resort to downtown las vegas. And up and down the strip. Were asking viewers to use the Hashtag Vegas nye to showcase all their pictures and video. And during that broadcast. We teamed up with gavish real estate to take care of one lucky persons mortgage payments for a year. Go to our 8 news now facebook and details on how to enter. Paula Francis a california toddler has discovered the joys of bacon. Dave Courvoisier his parents decided to record little eastons first time trying the salty goodness and this was his reaction baby laughing bacon bacon bacon bacon Dave Courvoisier its safe to say his response is how a lot of people feel when they eat a nice strip of bacon. Paula Francis thanks for watching 8 news now at five. Dave Courvoisier the cbs evening news is next. Well see you at six. Paula Francis do you have axelrod hell at the airports, high water on the flooding, snow, and ice from a
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