Kelly definitely had thunderstorms move through last night, northeast getting hit the hardest. Flash flood Warnings Issued as well. This morning things have quieted down. It feels good outside right now. Maybe a light jacket. Temperatures are in the 70s right now. And 83 by 9 00, 93 by noon. Another chance for showers and thunderstorms. Were going to talk more about that coming up. Krystal thank you for that. An unfortunate tragedy to tell you about. The phase on hold after a construction worker fell from the scaffolding that collapsed while he was working. Two other workers managed to jump off. It slowly tilted over and then collapsed. It landed on top of him. Ive never seen anything like that. Krystal the second phase has been under construction on and off for the last several years. It will include a new parking garage along with restaurants and retail space. This is the first deadly accident on that site. Kim we transition to this local story. Police warning all of us to have a hea
Medal to hold up to the cheers of roughly 100 fans here to see him. His family has describe him as a humble person. I think the shirt that he wore today can attest to that. In gold print it read just a kid from the usa. We were able to squeeze in and chat with connor for just a bit as he was signing countless autographs. He says its just that he wants to remember. Him as a kid and all those dreams he made. I feel really good. The support is amazing. Kid like this getting autographs from the pros. So its awesome. Kyndell now back out here live. We were speaking with connors parents. They say they remember when he was just a boy, 14 years old. He wrote on the garage inside their home one day i will win and be an olympic champion. That day has come. Well get more of you on that story right here on news 3 at three. For now reporting live at mccarran airport, kyndell nunley. Back to you two. He is our golden boy. Michelle he was so shocked when he walked around the corner. They did a good j
Go ahead and follow up. Michelle lets get to the top story. Were so proud of our olympians but especially when theyre local. Krystal i know michelle makes us proud. One of our local olympians returned from rio today. Boy, was there ever a homecoming for him at the airport. Krystal all you heard was usa usa he is our golden boy. Kyndell nunley live at Mccarran Airport where Connor Fields had a whole bunch of folks so happy to see him arriving this morning. Right reporter that is correct. The best part is he had no idea what was in store for him as he started walking towards baggage claim. With balloons, signs, tshirts, i can tell you that dozens of people were out here for the surprise fit for a Gold Medalist. Fields says he was expecting only his parents and girlfriend to be out here today. But that was definitely not the case with fans from all over nevada were out to see the countrys first olympic Gold Medalist in bmx. He had the medal in his bag but he sent the crowd into cheers as
Kim we have a ton of action when it comes to College Football and Britney Spears on the today show this morning. There is an exclusive performance were going to have for you first here on news 3 today. Before we get to, that were the wagners on this thursday morning. Dana traffic and weather every 10 minutes. Were going to get to tom in a second with forecast for football night in las vegas with kelly. Kelly dry conditions in las vegas today. Although the winds will be increasing this afternoon. Gusting to 25 Miles Per Hour a possibility. Games kicking off around 7 00, its going to be 100 at 7 00 p. M. But temperatures will fall as the sun goes down. 98 at noon and 102 is our expected high today. There are showers already in the area and more possible this coming up. Tom were starting off with a onetwo combo. We have the accident and the road work in the same spot. Here is the outside view. Looks like the flashing lights are here and off in the parking lot we had activity but have you
Local organizations. Are kicking off the campaign at 10 30 this morning. As thousands of tourists make their way to the valley for labor day. It brings awareness to the dangers of excessive drug and alcohol use. Several celebrities have helped spread the message. Most recently, strip headliner britney spears. when im with friends, we make this promise to eachother arrive together, stick together and leave together. But remember have fun. But play it safe. And party smart. Shakala Alvaranga police say those three sticking together and leaving together, go a long way in thwarting common tactics used by sexual predators. The initiative was created to encourage people to keep an eye out for each other. Police say the the most vulnerable population are people between the ages of 18 and 34. Lt. Dan mcgrath Metro Sexual Assault Division we do have, especially in the summer time, thats a busy time of the year for Sexual Assaults, we see a rise in some of the Sexual Assaults because of the exce