Dave and denise, were ten days in to early voting, about 340 thousand people have already voted in nevada. We do not know who voters cast their ballots for, but based on voters registrations, here is what we do know. The numbers bring good news for democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Its probably good news for Hillary Clinton atleast in clark county. Shakala Alvaranga about 151 thousand democrats have already cast their ballots. Thats about 30 thousand more than republicans. But, the race is far from over. Nevada is a state that can easily go one way or the other. Shakala Alvaranga the two candidates have made countless visits to the valley. On sunday donald trump made a final push to voters in las vegas. Busing supporters to the polls we kind of have a slight slice of pretty much every demographic that there is so i think the campaigns like to be able to expirement with us a little bit. Shakala Alvaranga and on wednesday, Hillary Clinton will campaign at a local union on lamb boulevard. Her husband will join d. J. Steve aoki thursday during a show at the cox pavillion. Shakala Alvaranga early voting in nevada their ballots, which is nearly double the amount of early vote at this point in the 2012 election. Denise Valdez thanks shakala. And if you are interested in attending hillary and bill clintons events in the valley this week, just head to our website at las vegas now dot com. 8 news now is your local election headquarters for all the races and issues that matter to you. Dave Courvoisier as soon as tomorrow the future could be determined for Agassi Prep Academy. The schools governingo takeover or a partnership with an out of state institution. The partnership with democracy prep would come with some major changes. According to their website, the democracy prep model is built on a practice called no excuses. It includes 10 hour school days, 6 days a week. No religious holidays off. And silent hallways during passing periods and lunch. Today parents at Agassi Prep Academy stood outside the campus petitioning other parents to stop the change. janet hill parent you cannot sit here and have a then you dont have any social skills. Dave Courvoisier so far theyve collected more than 6hundred signatures. The governing board is meeting tomorrow at 530 at the schools cafeteria. Followed by a parent town Hall Thursday at the same location starting at 6 pm. Denise Valdez we are seeing a spike in the number of homicides in metros jurisdiction this year. So fartheres been 145 murders. Which is a jump from 2015s total of 136 homici robert abner was killed sunday at a halloween party. Reporter Brittany Edney has been following this story since it happened. Brittany, whats the latest on the case . Brittany Edney denise. Metro says theyve seen an overall increase in homicides this year of about 24percent. And while the Department Says theyre looking at the best way to allocate resources to decrease that statistic. Robert abners family is looking for closure. Kinds of attention and love and care and he loved to celebrate the holidays with them. Brittany Edney 26yearold robert abner and father of three little girls didnt get the chance to take his daughters trickortreating on halloween because he was murdered early sunday morning. curtis yoss, brotherinlaw the reaction that our family had has been one of shock. This is a senseless tragedy, nobody should ever have to go through this kind of violence. Brittany Edney investigators say abner was shot and killed at a party after an altercation betwe the suspect was last seen fleeing in a vehicle now, metro says the hunt is on for the shooter after yet another act of violence took another life too soon. ofc. Michael rodriguez, metro pd hes a person, a human life that was cut short and for us, when we investigate these homicides, many of which are extremely tragic, again, thats very worrisome for us. Brittany Edney metro says theyve implemented programs over the past year like the office of community for 2016 is over 80percent. ofc. Michael rodriguez, metro pd what we define as a clearance rate is we resolve a homicide or weve identified the suspect as being deceased. Brittany Edney justice that abners family says they are hoping for. curtis yoss, brotherinlaw hes an amazingly hard worker. Hes always there for anybody that needs help or needs anything from him. Brittany Edney of course, the family is going through a very difficult time. A gofundme account has been set up to help with funeral costs for b link to that on our website las vegas now dot com, under the links mentioned section. Denise. Denise Valdez brittany, what do we know about the suspect . Brittany Edney metro says while the suspect was last seen leaving in a vehicle. Keep in mind, police estimate at least 20 or so people where at the party. And while many people left right information about the shooter to come forward. And that can be done anonymously through crimestoppers as well. Well send it back to you. Dave Courvoisier police need your help tracking down a robbery suspect. Take a look a these pictures. The robbery happened on saturday at a Convenience Store near flamingo and el capitan way. Police say the suspect implied that he was armed, demanded money, then took off with the cash on foot. He was last scene wearing a red plaid shirt and blue jeans. If you have any information on this please call crimestops Denise Valdez at least six people have died after a school bus crashed into a commuter bus in maryland. No children were on board the school bus that collided with a Maryland Transit Administration public bus in southwest baltimore earlier today. Investigators say the bus hit the rear of a mustang, then it hit a concrete pillar then veered into oncoming traffic and into the path of the mta bus. The impact obliterated the buses. Sheering off the sides crumpling the front ends and road. Shawn Braxton victim physically, im bruised, banged up. Mentally, its going to take a while to get myself get myself together again. Denise Valdez investigators admit it will take several resources to figure out exactly what happened. The medical examiner is also investigating whether the 67yearold driver of the school bus may have suffered from a medical condition. Dave Courvoisier bill cosby was back in court today as his lawyers and prc evidence should be allowed at his upcoming Sexual Assault trial. During the hearing, cosbys lawyers tried to suppress the recently unsealed deposition cosby gave in 2005 during a civil lawsuit. Under oath, cosby has admitted to drugging a former Temple University employee before a sexual encounter with her. The woman said it wasnt consensual cosby says it was. Prosecutors also want jurors hear from 13 of those other accusers to establish a pattern of behavior. Gloria Allred attorney because those raping also by mr. Cosby, it would show he would know they would not or could not consent if they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol Dave Courvoisier cosbys defense argues too much time has passed for the womens memories to be reliable. Cosby has pleaded not guilty. His trial is set for next summer. And he faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Dave Courvoisier a plan is in the works to the site of the proposed nfl stadium. Today monorail officials pitched their vision to county commissioners and got their approval. Tomorrow they will go before the commission to ask for a two year window to raise funds for the expansion. Currently the monorail runs from sahara and paradise all the way to the mgm grand resort. The expansion would take the nearly 4 mile elevated track another mile south to the mandalay bay. From there a pedestrian bridge would connect to the stadium where the raiders and unlv would play. Denise Valdez when the wind blows in behind it. Its going to get blustery tomorrow. Tedd florendo is here with wind advisories. tedd florendo tedd florendo cooler temps today with mostly clear skies and calmer winds. Breezes earlier have subsided around the region giving way to a nice halloween day and night. Expecting temps to cool off to the 60s by nightfall and temps are actually 10 degrees cooler than yesterday with the passage of the cold front and now cool north breezes. Heres your evening forecast tonight dropping to the 60s after 70s this afternoon. Winds stay light thankfully after those bigger breez humidity still remains higher than what we typically get in the desert. Low 50s by late tonight. Chris maathuis will show us how unlvs first game unfolded. Denise Valdez also, a new study is giving people with peanut allergies a ray of hope. The new patch in development that could train the body to tolerate the tiny protein. Dave Courvoisier hard to believe we are shes a slob. She ate like a pig. Id look her right in that fat, ugly face of hers. Donald trump calls women bimbos, dogs, and fat pigs. But congressman crescent hardy said hed support donald trump 100 . Nevada, theres a better choice ruben kihuen. Ruben kihuen for nevada. House majority pac is responsible for the content of this advertising. Im Catherine Cortez masto and i approve this message. As a doctor, i see how decisions in washington impact my patients here in nevada. So even though im a republican, i wont be voting for joe heck. Joe hecks voted ten times to defund planned parenthood, which thousands of women depend on for cancer screenings. E even when her health is at risk. For me and my patients, as you make up your mind, remember congressman heck voted 10 times to defund planned parenthood. He even threatened to shut down the government over it. Heck took all that money from wall street and predatory payday lenders and voted their way. He even wanted to privatize social security, congressman heck just doesnt care about people like us. Narrator the target. Seniors. Danny tarkanian set up thirteen Fake Charities that preyed on vulnerable seniors. Fronts for telemarketing schemes. Seniors lost millions from the scams Danny Tarkanian helped set up. Jacky rosen has always led with integrity. In congress, jacky rosen will protect seniors and strengthen social security. Will always be responsible with your tax dollars. Jacky rosen im jacky rosen and i approved this message. Friday. And now the shopping holiday is coming early for amazon shoppers. Today the Online Shopping Service Launched its black friday deals. The sales are offered at as every five minutes. There will also be special perks for prime members who own amazon devices. The black friday deals will continue until december 22th. Denise Valdez a new study shows a wearable skin patch may help protect kids allergic to peanuts. The patch delivers small doses of peanut protein. The idea is to train the body to tolerate the protein over time. Doctors at National Jewish health took part in the research. After a year of actual clinical half of those treated with the patch could eat ten times more peanut than before. 10 times more peanut actually for a lot of these patients is less than actually one peanut so these are not kids who can go out and eat a Peanut Butter and jelly sandwich Denise Valdez pediatric allergists say the treatment could help prevent a reaction from a very small exposure. But some do warn that researchers need to look at longterm results to see if the patch is truly beneficial. Dave Courvoisier the Las Vegas Strip tonight. All in celebration of dia de los muertos. The Park Entertainment district came alive with music, dancing, and art installations called guerilla kages. The portable art show featured 45 canvases where local artists competed to create pieces with traditional themes such as skulls and calacas. And this isnt the only chance you have to come party at the park. keith dotson organizer we actually do a party every tuesday out here from 5 to 9 so actually last week we had another band out here which was Michael Johnson a list today since it was Dios Los Muertos we actually changed it up so that we had the mariachi band out here well be doing it again next tuesday from 59 as well dia de los muertos or the day of the dead is a mexican holiday where the living gathers to remember friends and family who have passed on. The celebration symbolizes their support of the spiritual journey of the deceased. Dave Courvoisier unlvs roster is full of new and they got their first taste of playing at the thomas and mack. Chris Maathuis some of those players were a little wideeyed. Its a new experience. Rebels should roll and they did. But not everything was smooth sailing. Plus. The world series is stretched to the limit. More coming up next here on channnel 8. Chris Maathuis we start with some sad news as a marine combat veteran, i understand the sacrifices our military makes. And we rely on them. Politicians like joe heck should understand that. Narrator joe heck voted to shut down the federal government, risking Critical Services for nevada veterans. And during that shutdown, heck continued cashing his congressional paycheck. His military record deserves respect. But back in dc, joe heck is putting politics before nevada. And that doesnt work for me. Narrator vote vets is responsible for the content of this advertising. With all of the shenanigans Danny Tarkanians pulled in nevada helping set up Fake Charities used to scam nevada seniors, failing to pay thousands in property taxes, losing 17 million in a failed development scheme, then sticking taxpayers with the bill its why we cant afford tarkanian in congress, ever. Mel larson, a cofounder of Las Vegas Motor Speedway and one of the pioneers of the citys rise to international acclaim, died tuesday. Larson assisted the late Ralph Engelstad and bill bennett, along with richie clyne, to spearhead the construction of lvms in the mid10 paved the way for the new speedway to land its first nascar premier series event in 1998. He was 87. Chris Maathuis the new look rebels took the court in an exhibition game against dakota wesleyan. An Naia Division two team that was picked top 25 so maybe the tigers could give the rebels a little more then a simple workout. There werent really any big fireworks. But Marvin Menzies saw some sparks to build a fire. Field and jumped out to a 5641 lead. 9 players scoring points. Six in double digits led by kris clyburns 22 points and 11 boards as the rebels roll to a 9680 win. Unlv was somewhat impressive on offense, theyve got some work to do on defense. But thats what an exhibition game is for. Jalen poyser guard it doesnt count so our focus is to send a statement, that how we look at it. Kris clyburn rebels theyre really important, you get to play against division 1 an 2 teams. It gets you prepared for playing on this level. I came Marvin Menzies coach i thought we were a little bit further along defensively, so im a little shocked by the game slippage but with that said, we did some really good things on the offensive side of the ball. Chris Maathuis rebels have one more exhibition game and thats coming up friday against new mexico highlands. Chris Maathuis take all game seven. Cubs needing to win tonight to force the series to the brink. Cubs got off to a great start. In the first. And put it away in the 3rd. nats; high fly ball in the air to left a tape measure shot by bryant. High fly ball to left center at the wall, grand slam. Cubs would add two more and they win it 93. So there is one more day. Game seven coming up tomorrow night. First championship since 1908. As kris bryant said afterwards. You dream for that. Chris Maathuis the two fighters are ready to go. Jessie vargas and Manny Pacquiao meet in a title fight this saturday. Top ranks bob arum came up with the idea of a special fighter arrival day. Its now a big part of the week. Hes glad he did. It helps sell a few more tickets and keeps the promotion on the front page. And for fans, it officially kicks off fight week in vegas. Fighter arrivals really took a turn back in the day with oscar de la hoya. Bob arum promoter american i introduced a mariachi band and oscar thought he was a singer. Manny pacquiao former champ didnt think this kind of receptions. Why not. I thought the people maybe forget me already. Jessie vargas champion the fans are happy the event is only a few days away and theyre waiting for a great night of boxing and thats what its going to be. Freddie roach trainer its a hustle, whos who and whos not who chaotic but its a lot of fun. Chris Maathuis press conference tomorrow. Denise Valdez our strange stories for tuesday right after this. as you make up your mind, remember congressman heck voted 10 times to defund planned parenthood. He even threatened to shut down the government over it. Heck took all that money from wall street and predatory payday lenders and voted their way. G it on the stock market. Congressman heck just doesnt care about people like us. T, ugly face of hers. Donald trump calls women bimbos, dogs, and fat pigs. But congressman crescent hardy said hed support donald trump 100 . Nevada, theres a better choice ruben kihuen. Kihuen pushed to crack down on employers who pay women less than men. And kihuen will always protect a womans right to choose. Ruben kihuen for nevada. Stories for tuesday Dave Courvoisier a 12yearold boy faces a dui charge after leading police on chase in austin texas. Police say the driver refused to stop after he was spotted swerving in and out of traffic. Police say the 12yearold later crashed into another car and kept driving until he crashed into a power pole. The child was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. Police believe he had been drinking before he got behind the wheel. a hungry thief goes out of his way to satisfy his sweet tooth. A Kansas State University student claims he had a kit kat bar stolen from his car. Hunter jobbins tweeted this photo of a note left by the candy burglar. It read saw kit kat in your cup holder. I love kit kats so i checked your door and it was unlocked. Did not take anything other than the kitkat. I am sorry and hungry, Chris Maathuis heres one way to get the nurses attention. A florida man faces a Battery Charge after police say he pulled out his glass eye while 54year old Edward Dorsey was in custody on a charge of domestic battery and was being checked out in the emergency room when it happened. Staff warned him not to take out the eye, but he replied i can do whatever i feel like doing Dave Courvoisier thats all for us live at eleven. Denise Valdez the late show with Stephen Colbert is next. Well see you back here tomorrow night. weve learned a lot about how joe heck works. Follow the money. He called nevadas foreclosure crisis a blip including some of the same banks who caused the crisis. And then theres money hes taken from payday lenders who charge 521 interest. Heck cosponsored legislation protecting their predatory practices. Add it all up, and joe heck is working for corporate special interests. And that doesnt work for nevada. Senate majority pac is responsible for the content of this advertising. Narrator the target. Seniors. Danny tarkanian set up thirteen Fake Charities that preyed on vulnerable seniors. Fronts for telemarketing schemes. Seniors lost millions from the scams Danny Tarkanian helped set up. Jacky rosen has always led with integrity. In congress, jacky rosen will protect seniors and strengthen social security. And jacky rosen will always be captioning sponsored by cbs this fall, from the network that brought you c. S. I. , n. C. I. S. And criminal minds comes the newest most Exciting Program of all. The story of a rogue f. B. I. Director, his squad, and a crap load of emails. Discovered 11 days before the election, loose cannon james comey has to read 650,000 emails on huma abedins lapstop, emails Hillary Clinton thought she could hide. But this fall comey dont play that. No email will go unread is there a coup pon for flea medication
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