Hospital after being stabbed in the head multiple times. K9 nicky was assisting metro during a standoff situation this morning. He was wounded while taking down the suspect. Thanks for joining us. Im Dave Courvoisier. Denise Valdez and im Denise Valdez. In for paula. 8 news now reporter karen castro is live near desert inn and maryland parkway with more on the dogs condition. Karen. Karen Castro Metro says k9 nicky was seriously wounded and rushed to the hospital where he is now recovering. Nicky was brought in as a last ditch effort to get the suspect to surrender after 12 hours of failed negotiations. Kyle Matthews neighbor this whole thing is very irritating. karen castro it was a long friday morning for residents on this block after being forced out of their homes thursday night. sunny louthi neighbor were hearing somebody yell help, help me, you know what i mean. He yelled it a few times. karen castro sunny louthi was one of the neighbors who called police after hearing commotion in her apartment complex near desert inn and maryland parkway. When officers arrived shortly before 9 thursday night, they found a broken window in the police say the suspect inside did not comply with the officers demand. Thats when nearby residents were asked to evacuate. sunny louthi neighbor we only have our clothes on our back so we just want to get back in our place. We all missed work. karen castro displaced residents were allowed inside a nearby school. But some slept in their cars, while others sat and waited on the sidewalk. Kyle Matthews neighbor weve been up cause you cant sleep when Something Like this is going on im tired, i didnt i was fresh off work when it first happened and i didnt have no sleep. karen castro after almost 12 hours of swat negotiating with the suspect. A k9 unit was called in to take down the suspect. jesse roybal metro pd the suspect was bit numerous times and the k9 dog was stabbed by the suspect numerous times about the head. karen castro k9 nicky. Pictured here with his handler. Was rushed to an Animal Hospital and underwent surgery. sunny louthi neighbor i am sorry he went and stabbed the dog but honestly, he didnt he didnt, i dont know. He didnt seem that way but you karen castro the suspect is in custody. Metro has not specified criminal charges against the man. But it is a felony to injure a police dog. Again, k9 nicky is recovering at an Animal Hospital. Reporting live, karen castro, 8 news now. Dave Courvoisier karen, did police say why it took so long to take to suspect into custody . karen castro they did not provide a specific reason but they did say they wanted to take the suspect into custody uninjured. They say during the entire duration of the standoff, officers did not fire their guns. Denise Valdez rooftop solar customers are upset after the Public UtilitiesCommission Adopted a plan that would not grandfather in better rates for net metering customers. Instead. Commissioners adopted a plan to phase in new rates. Over a longer period of time. Patrick walker is live outside Patrick Walker demonstrators out here were vocal. And hoped to make their voices heard. However. The puc went in a different direction than what solar supporters had hoped for. < Patrick Walker the solar showdown continues. Between the Public Utilities commission and the rooftop solar industry. crowd chanting wil bailey solar employee it definitely has been a roller coaster, its upsetting for all the customers and takes away the security of the employees too. Patrick Walker existing solar customers had been holding out hope for a plan to continue last years rates for the next 20 years. Customers were allowed to bank excess power generated by their systems and use it at a later time. chairman david noble all those in favor, say aye. aye. Patrick Walker now. Solar customers will transition to the new rates over the next 12 years. Sarah Abraham solar employee what sandoval has done, and what the puc has done, its not right. Patrick Walker according to the puc. All current and future rooftop solar customers are placed in their own rate class. Calls the cost of providing service. Now. Nv energy pays solar customers per kilowatt hour at close to the same amount as the utility sells it for. According to one local solar executive. The puc says the change to a rate that accounts for the cost of generation, transmission, and distribution will happen in four steps. Over the next 12 years. One Sun Solar Electric owner Louise Helton says while shes disappointed with the ruling. It buys more time to lobby lawmakers. Louise Helton owner, one Sun Solar Electric it will give us time to make our case with our legislative representatives, etc. To make sure we get a better shake going forward. Sarah Abraham solar employee were going to win this, if its going to take a month or a couple of months, were going to win this. Patrick Walker this could end up on the november ballot. Also today. Governor sandoval issued a statement regarding the decision. Saying the puc did not reach the outcome he hoped for. And it doesnt go far enough to protect solar customers interest. Sandoval appoints the members of the puc. Solar industry to intervene. Reporting live. Patrick walker. 8 news now. Dave Courvoisier happening right now at palace station. The Culinary Union is protesting at the hotel casino this evening. Heres a live look at the protest. It just got underway moments ago. The Culinary Union said in a statement that metro police denied their permit request for the demonstration. But decided to protest anyway. The labor group represents 57 thousand Las Vegas Casino workers. And is in a long running dispute with station casinos. The union for years has been pushing to organize workers at the companys properties. Station casinos released a Statement Today saying the Company Supports their employees rights to join a union if they choose to. And its their decision to make. Not the casinos. Denise Valdez another gorgeous day in the valley. Tedd. Were on a six day streak with this warm weather. Workweek. Temps hit the 70s again by afternoon with calm conditions as well. We were over 10 degrees above average by afternoon. Staying mild in the daytime with cooler temps expected overnight into morning. Heres your hour by hour this evening. Should be comfortable under clear skies with winds staying light. We go from very pleasant 60s early evening with high 50s by 8 newsnow at 11 and clear to mostly clear skies. Valentines weekend looks good as usual for february. 72 degrees under mostly sunny and pleasant weather. Could see some gusty winds at times through monday though, but otherwise looking good. A las vegas family was shattered one year ago tonight when gunshots rang out and a 44 year old mother of four was mortally the tammy meyers shooting gained International Attention and generated sensational headlines. Police eventually figured out that meyers was the victim of a combination of road rage and mistaken identity. The suspect, 19 year old erich nowsch confessed to the crime. Now, a year later, tammys husband bob meyers sat down with the iteams george knapp to talk about the events of that night and how the three eyewitnesses all tell the same story. bob meyers theres only two people that could really, three people that could really talk about what happened that night. I wasnt here, that would be my oldest son brandon and my daughter crystal and the killer , the killer had his say. Three and a half hours and during that say the only thing i heard out of him is what a great woman she was nothing more george knapp you also heard out of him he did it. Bob meyers oh yeah, more than once. Dave Courvoisier despite the confession, bob meyers said, his family is still beset by wild rumors and unfounded speculation the more difficult. Tonight at 11, meyers opens up about the last moments of tammy meyers life, and why the family had to move out of their home. On our website, meyers discusses whether the Death Penalty should apply in this case, which goes to trial next month. Denise ValdezHillary Clinton will be in town this weekend. Ahead of the nevada caucuses. The Democratic Caucus will be next saturday. Clinton will kick things off tomorrow in henderson. Shell be at painters hall. Thats near Mountain Vista and sunset. Doors open at 9 30 tomorrow morning. With the canvass kick off starting an hour later. In the past few months. Both hillary and bill clinton have made multiple stops in the silver state. Trying to get out the vote. Denise Valdez republican president ial hopefuls are all making their pitches to South Carolina voters. John kasich dug into barbecue in orangeburg. The Ohio Governor hopes to capitalize on his second place finish in new hampshire. Ted cruz is following the same Iowa Caucuses by implementing a large get out the vote effort. Jeb bush spoke at the faith and family forum at bob jones university. The candidates will make their pitch to palmetto state voters in a cbs news debate saturday night. Denise Valdez and were your local election headquarters. You can stay up to date on everything politics on air and online at las vegas now dot com. And dont forget our special edition of politics now tomorrow at 8 oclock after the republican debate. It will reair sunday at 530. Dave Courvoisier avoiding a big bill. After a fun day on the mountain. Why mt. Charleston is expected to be packed this weekend. And the reason the tow trucks will likely be just as busy. < choice for news. This is 8 news now at 5. Dave Courvoisier its expected to be a big Holiday Weekend in the Spring Mountains. Denise Valdez during the last 3 day weekend, so many people went up the mountain, traffic got jammed up and dozens of cars had to be towed. 8 news now anchor paul joncich says theyre hoping not to see a repeat. Up there, see all that beautiful snow and immediately park their cars on the side of the road so they can get out and play. It clogs up emergency lanes. And thats when they have to call out the tow trucks. With good snow and perfect weather, theyre expecting a big crowd in the Spring Mountains the u. S. Forest service reminding people areas. If you block emergency lanes your vehicle will be towed. During the last Holiday Weekend, a total of 48 were towed. Many of for blocking emergency lanes, and more than a few had run out of gas. naaman horn u. S. Forest service theres no gas stations up on the mountain. So make sure you come to the mountain with a full tank of gas. So that way youre gonna be able to get off the mountain. Because if you run out of gas out here. Youre gonna have to get towed. paul joncich sometimes people forget there are no gas stations up there. But horn says the number one rule on the mountain be courteous. Remember the slopes get icy, so dont sled too close to the road. And by all means dont muck up with you if you have to. The best way to beat the crowd is to go early. And leave early. For the latest weather and traffic reports on the mountain, the u. S. Forest service has a website you can check any time. Its mtcharlestonwi nter. Com. Thats mtcharlestonwi nter. Com. Denise Valdez like paul said. It is a 3 day weekend. With president s day on monday. Just a quick reminder that its a federal holiday and government offices will be closed. As well as clark county schools. Dave Courvoisier tedd whats the weather going to be like . < tedd florendo another warm day in the 70s and coming very close to record highs this afternoon. Winds remained light however, but expected to pick up again dry too as we dont anticipate any rain for a while and changes next week. Afternoon temps in the 70s around the valley with cooler 60s for kyle canyon. Many neighborhoods over to the east will be warmer due to the lower elevation levels. Which also includes henderson. Regional temp salso in the 70s at this hour with colder temps in the central great basin. Warmer for laughlin and death valley with 70s this afternoon also for beatty late day. Valentines forecast looks warmer with highs in the mid 70s under mostly sunny and pleasant conditions. We could see the winds pick up a little for that day so could be breezy at times as well. Warmer in the southwest. Mild in dallas and the deepp intrusion of cold air coming in from canada where temps in the teens, this will stretch all the way down to the deep south over the weekend into early next week. Some high clouds over the state and rain in the Pacific Northwest with High Pressure still in charge and keeping us warm and dry. It will also bring some breezes over the weekend into early next week. We see it break down more next week as a trough slides in and bring wind and shower chances. Heres what to expect. Were staying warm in the 70s for a several more days. Which could put us at a possible 12 days in the 70s before we start to drop back to the 60s late week changes with more winds and cooler temps. Could also see another chance for showers. Tonight expect a low of 47 overnight with cool and clear conditions. Winds stay light and above expect a high of 75 still nice with high clouds. Probably not reaching the record but staying warm. Recreation forecast showing highs around 60 with cool and nice condtions and winds up to 15, even higher in the canyons. Warmer at lake mead with warm and sunny conditions. Even warmer for laughlin with 79 for the foecasted high. Extended forecast shows more 70s into next week. Breezes kick in by midweek and then we start to see the low 70s and 60s by friday. Slight shower chances for thursday but dont look too impressive as of now. Denise Valdez lamar odom made his first public appearance. After being found unconscious at a nevada brothel back in october. The former n ba star arrived kanye wests new york fashion ek shoom was found at the brothel tcaine in his system. As west walked odom to his seat with the kardashian and jenner families. The crowd at Madison Square garden cheered and shouted odoms name. Dave Courvoisier making an impact on the community we live in. We continue our black History Month celebration. With a man who rose in the ranks of metro. And what hes doing now. After retiring from the force. < the world a president has to grapple with. Sometimes you cant even imagine. Thats the job. And shes the one whos proven she can get it done. Securing a massive reduction in nuclear weapons. Standing up against the abuse of women. Protecting social security. Expanding benefits for the national guard. And Winning Health care for 8 million children. The presidency is the toughest job in the world and shes the one wholl make a real difference for you. With Paula Francis and Dave Courvoisier. The news of Southern Nevada is now. Dave Courvoisier all week outstanding African Americans who contributed to las vegas in some way. Denise ValdezSharie Johnson ends the week with one of the first African Americans to make it into a management position with metro police. Sharie Johnson rod jet was the highest ranking black metro police manager. He was second in commany as the undersheriff. But tonight. We shine a light on the man who. Jet paved the way for. < Sharie Johnson when Sls Las Vegas hotel and casino opened its doors back in august of 2014. It welcomed a veteran Metro Police Officer to lead its corporate security. Sharie Johnson greg mccurdy started with metro police back in 1983. Then in 2011. He became the first black assistant sheriff. greg mccurdy Vice President , corporate security Sls Las Vegas hotel casino each opportunity of promotion, it gives you a chance to make a different impact, it could be an impact on the neighborhood you patroll