Democratic party and the state hispanic legislative caucus are hosting a mock caucus today. Its taking place at 5 pm inside the East Las Vegas community center. This is ahead of the states big voting days democrats caucus on saturday. And republicans next tuesday. By the way weve also learned democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will host town halls at the keep memory alive event center. It runs from 6 to 8 pm on thursday. Denise ValdezSouth Carolina is at the center of campaign 2016 this week as the crucial first inthesouth primary takes place this saturday. paul joncich republican president ial candidates arent wasting a second racking up miles in the palmetto state trying to reach as many undecided voters as possible. And this time around there are a lot of voters in that undecided column. Craig boswell reports from mount pleasant, South Carolina. Trump walking in donald trump was back on the campaign trail after throwing jabs at a number of his gop rivals. donald trump gop president ial candidate these politicians are really dishonest people. Wow. They are really, really dishonest people. They dont do this with bush earlier in the day. He snapped photos with workers at tommys country ham house in greenville. Cruz aboard a world war twoera aircraft carrier, ted cruz outlined his proposal to expand the military. ted cruz gop president ial candidate the nation must be prepared for the possibility of multiple, near simultaneous conflicts. Craig Boswell cbs news some of the voters who attended this cruz speech are going from event to event trying to see all of the candidates as theyre forced to make up their minds before saturday. I heard jeb bush last night. George klein calls his decision a dilemma after hearing both jeb bush and cruz in the past 24 hours. george klein undecided voter i could be happy with either of them or marco rubio. Craig but you have to make a decision. George i have to make a decision and the time is coming up quickly. Bush bush was back campaigning solo after appearing with his brother former monday. He says hes not backing down despite polls that show hes running far behind. jeb bush gop president ial candidate i want to win. Im not doing this to lose. Winning is getting a chance to serve, to change the course of the country. Bush has three scheduled events in South Carolina tuesday. Craig boswell, cbs news, mount pleasant, South Carolina. paul joncich polls show trump is far ahead in South Carolina with cruz in second. paul joncich and dont forget 8 news now is your local election headquarters. You can find all the latest information regarding the upcoming caucuses and general election on our website. Las vegas now dot com. Denise Valdez metro police are investigating a suicide that happened in one of their sub stations parking lots. It happened around 11 at the southwest command center near rainbow boulevard and windmill lane. There were reports that a man had shot himself in the head. That person has not been identified. Metro said there was never a threat to anyone in the station during the suicidal Denise Valdez and weve just learned a man has died after his car drifted across the median along the 95 earlier this afternoon. It happened around 12 30 between boulder city and searchlight. Police believe the driver may have suffered a medical episode. paul joncich Police Believe alcohol was a factor in a crash that killed a man. It happened at the intersection overnight. Police say a 22 yearold driving a cadillac. Ran a red light. Hit another car. And killed a 61yearold in another car. Investigators think the driver, kristoffer leigh, was drunk at the time of the crash and say the whole thing could have been prevented. sgt. Richard strader metro police if youre going to drink, theres so many options in this town you dont need to drive. You can call a taxi cab, theres uber, call a friend for goodness sakes, take a bus. This is life changing for 2 families right now. paul joncich leigh failed a field sobriety test. Resulting in death. This is metros 15th traffic fatality this year. Denise Valdez and a man was seriously hurt last nigth after being hit by a car. This happened near lake mead and rancho. Investigators say the man was jay walking when it happened. He was taken to a hospital. And at last check is in critical condition. paul joncich police are investigating a shooting on the las vegas strip. They say shots were fired from a black sedan into another car right off the boulevard and tropicana at about 145. The driver and passenger were hit. They drove themselves to umc. And were released several hours later. Investigators say the suspects car was a black 4 door sedan with chrome rims. Call crimestoppers if you have any information that may help metro with this case. Denise Valdez a storm on the horizon for the Supreme Court. paul joncich why republicans are vowing to block the president s nomination for the empty seat. And how the president himself is responding to the treat. Denise Valdez going solar at Nellis Air Force base. The base to give back to the community. the stretch of 70s continues, but now were going to push it even more. Hows 80s sound . Followed by big winds and a brief cool down. Dont miss the forecast straight paul joncich. Now. paul joncich Senate Republicans are vowing to block anyone president obama nominates to the Supreme Court. This after its current longest serving Justice Antonin Scalia passed away over the weekend. In a press Conference Today president obama says he will nominate a Supreme Court candidate who is indisputably qualified for the seat. But Senate Republicans lead by Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell are insisting they will block any nomination. Saying that task should fall to the next president. Political experts say republicans are within their right. But it could backfire politically. Chris Edelson professor, the play into this theme, republicans as obstructionists. This isnt the first time this has happened, the government shutdown, debt ceiling. paul joncich today Justice Antonin Scalias Supreme Court chair and bench are covered in black. Scalia will lie in repose inside the court on friday. Coming up at 4 30. We break down how that vacant seat is impacting people here in nevada. Denise Valdez a celebration at Nellis Air Force base today. After completing a project that will allow the base to run off of 100 solar energy during the day. The 15 megawatt generating station, is the second large scale Solar Project on the base. Together with the bases first solar field. Nellis can meet all of its Energy Requirements using solar energy during daylight hours. Nevada senator harry reid joined nellis base leaders and nv Energy Executives for the dedication ceremony and didnt let the utilitys squabble over net metering for solar customers go unnoticed sen. Rry reid but you know things are changing, people no longer want the same way to do things and we have to arrive at some monopolies and thats what they are around america. Denise Valdez nv energy responded to reids monopoly claim. Saying while some may view the company as a monopoly. The ceo sees it as a regulated utility instead. Now as for the nellis project. The power not used by the base will go back to the energy grid and back into the local community. paul joncich do we really need the 100 dollar bill . Denise Valdez a new report says not so much. Why eliminating the benjamin could help crack down on some serious crimes. this is 8 news now at paul joncich a former treasury secretary says there shouldnt be a one hundred dollar bill. Larry summers says the one scrapped to make life more other criminals. He cites a newlypublished study school. The study argues eliminating larger denomination bills would. But it says it would make life far more difficult for people who are breaking the law. The report also calls for an end to the uks 50 pound note, the onethousand swiss franc note, and the 500 euro note. Denise Valdez and this story is getting a lot of reaction on our social media sites. Vicki viscardi kessler wrote no. If anything get rid of the 50. 00. Working in a Grocery Store u see more counterfeit 5o. Oo bills then you do 100. 00 katherine said yes i would miss it. I hate having to carry all small bills mary posted noooo its so much fun to get 100s out of the atms at casinos Denise Valdez severe storms downed trees and power lines in florida earlier today. In Pompano Beach heavy wind gusts tore the roofs off buildings leaving debris everywhere. Severe weather in miami. The National Weather service reported wind gusts of 65 miles per hour. So far they have not confirmed any tornado touchdowns. toss to weather < tedd florendo another gorgeous day with temps in the 70s again making it 10 days straight now. Winds have also slackened quite a bit down to less than 10 with some gusts still around the colorado river. Its about to get even windier though the next few days. Here are your weather headlines. We have wind alerts to talk about that have been issued. Springlike temperatures are still sticking around even with a slight cool down ahead. Near 80 tomrrow and we also have slight shower brief shower chances. With warmer temps over to the east side of the valley where were lower in elevation. Cooler up in Mount Charleston in the inthe 60s late day. Temps are still riding about 1o or more above average for many valley neighborhoods. Regional temps this afternoon were warmer in areas like laughlin and death valley with the warmest temps. Still looking at 50s to late day in the central part of the state. We a high wind warning for the Spring Mountains that starts tomorrow at 10 am through thursday. Forecasted gusts start at 50 then up to 60 by thursday. For the valley and most of the region we have a wind advisory that starts thursday however. Thats expected to be our windiest day with gusts up to 50. When to they start . Calm early then winds by late morning and late day get breezier. Thursday will be our windiest day which is showin ginthe mulitiple red and purple colors. Especially for the mountains. Then calming more by friday. Breezy later on wednesday. Gusts up to 50 in the mountains tomorrow. Showers later are possible. Thursday strong winds. Cooler near 70. Slight shower chances wednesday night and thursday a. M. Mountain snow expected with highest chances above 7,000. 50 for the low with cool and clear conditions. Light winds and above average for our low and high. Tomorrow expect a high of 79 warm and breezy. The record is 81 and more clouds expected. Neighborhood highs tomorrow in the low 80s through many parts of the valley with coolest temps over to the west side and northwest sections. Extended forecast shows those winds for a couple of days and clouds. Shower chances will be brief. Then warm back to the 70s and above average with more tranquile weather this weekend. Signs warn of closures, but you say nothing you say nothing ever shuts down. So you asked Demetria Obilor to find out whats going on. She got some answers, in whats driving you crazy . Demetria Obilor marcia says, closure signs have been flashing on sunridge heights pkwy. And green valley pkwy. At carnegie st. Since christmas. Can you find out whats going on . Marcia, developers are building homes in the area. As part of that work, crews are using explosives and or gas pressure to break rock and dig up the ground; its called blasting. The city of henderson tells me the builders periodically close the road during the blast and reroute traffic. When its all done, the road reopens. Hey whats driving you crazy . Send your traffic question to dot com. paul joncich a new champion in the dog world is set to be crowned tonight Denise Valdez we take a look at how the competition is heating up between the top contenders for best in show at the westminster dog show. Let us be lovers, well marry our fortunes together [ cheering ] ive got some real estate here in my bag counting the cars on the new jersey turnpike theyve all come to look for america [ cheers and applause ] all come to look for america all come to look for america all come to look for america im Bernie Sanders, and i approve this message. Since 1961, Pearle Vision has provided the neighborhood with expert eye care. That was dr. Stanley pearles vision today, doctors like Lisa Hamilton perform eye exams that can help detect diabetes. Because we care for you. And your eyes. This is genuine eye care, in your neighborhood. This is Pearle Vision. Best in show at the 140th westminster kennel clubs big night. Jamie yuccas shows us the top contenders. Grooming its all about primping and pruning and personality dorotta zahoneabel dog groomer shes really kind but crazy at the same time the dogs moving on to tonights final round for the westminster kennel clubs annual show include lucy, a borzoi from the hound group. Panda the shih tzu from the toy group and annabelle the bulldog from the nonsporting group. jamie yuccas cbs News New York the Herding Group winner is this German Shepherd named rumor, who is a favorite here at westminster to win it all. Top sporting, working and terriers take the ring today ahead of the big show tonight. lizka baez dog owner this is the crme de la crme of the dog shows westminster invited seven new dogs to be a part of this years festivities. Bringi ng the total number of breeds to 199. The variety is whats brought these sisters from guatemala to westminster for the last five years. using their selfie sticks castellanos spect ators patty were dog lovers, carolina for the love of dogs. Its our passion we love dogs so much. The wire fox terrier holds the record for most best in show wins with 14. Today, monte crisco won his breeds title. Leonardo Garcini dog handler this dog is the best dog ive had in my career. If he makes it to the next round, he and six others will go on to compete for tonights top prize. Jamie yuccas, cbs news, new york. Denise Valdez the top sporting, working and terrier groups will bound onto the green carpet at Madison Square garden in about 30 minutes. Judges will name best in show before 8 pm. paul joncich toy makers are showing off their latest creations at the 113th annual toy fair in new york city. Right now the toy market is a 24 billion dollar industry in the last year. And this year breakthroughs in technology are pushing the industry to new heights. This Star Wars Toy alloww kids to use their mind to control the game. kc what theyre thinking happens over here . hf well what happens these sensors that forehead will pick up my beta brain waves as im thinking about moving the holograms within the force trainer paul joncich Toy Industry Association president and ceo Steve Pasierb says making a comeback. This year, family board games are also a big hit. Industry experts suggest its part of the desire to unplug and some fun. Denise Valdez a vacant seat in the Supreme Court is causing a major hold up for some pending cases. paul joncich how that impacts some people right here in nevada. And what a tie could mean for those cases. At 4 paul joncich the funeral for us Supreme CourtJustice Antonin Scalia is set for saturday. Meanwhile, the debate over who will fill his vacancy is heating up. Denise Valdez we told you earlier president obama says he will nominate someone before his term is over next january. But on the other hand, republicans are vowing to block 8 news now reporter karen castro found out how this can affect nevadans. karen castro theres a number of cases pending in the Supreme Court that could affect different groups in the state. Including undocumented immigrants, educators and college students. Whether congress decides to confirm president obamas nomination or not. Experts say it will have an impact on the outcome of some of these cases. This is why. A tied vote means the lower courts decision will be upheld experts say thats exactly whats expected to happen in some of the most controversial cases. One case involves Public Sector unions which include teacher unions. It was expected to be a 54 vote with scalia siding with the majority. Now, it looks like a split vote, which would be a victory for the labor unions. Another case deals with eliminating affirmative action affecting students