The republican nomination and more than a third democratic nomination. Now heres mike algers first look at the pinpoint 2 forecast while it may take until the end of the weekend, there are some signs that a more active storm pattern will return to the region. In the short term, the west coast ridge of High Pressure will continue to keep us warm and dry, nudging storms too far to the north to give us much chance of getting any water out of them. High temperatures will rise to near 70 degrees tuesday and wednesday before falling back to the low 60s on thursday. Late saturday, the ridge finally of what could be several storms to move into the region, with valley rain a decent possibility, but mountain rain and snow almost a sure bet on sunday. Thanks mike. Local workers staged a protest today out at the Tesla Gigafactory site east of reno. Organizers say about 300 protesters walked off the build site. In protest of the Company Hiring employees from outside of nevada. Russell we would have hoped that there was a little better protection for local workers when this went through the legislature. What they ended up getting was 50 percent local workforce on the job. We dont think thats enough. Senate bill one from the 2014 special session. Requires that tesla hire half of its workers argue. That there are nevada workers available. And tesla should up the percentage. They say tesla hires from other states. In order to save money. We reached out to tesla for a response. And a spokesperson sent us a statement saying in part quote in reality, more than 50 of the workers used by this contractor and more than 75 of the entire gigafactory workforce are nevada residents, demonstrating the projects strong commitment to nevada. End quote. The tesla spokesperson went on to say that tesla hires the best vendors and suppliers for the job, based on factors of quality, schedule, cost, reliability and reputation. Turning to the crime beat. Reno police have a suspect in custody after an overnight shooting at siris casino in downtown reno. Just before midnight last night, the Reno Police Department responded to shots fired inside the siris casino at 241 north virginia street in the heart of downtown reno. Police have identified the suspect as 38 year old kiley open murder and police say he did not run from the crime scene or resist arrest. Was compliant with officers, he was pointed out as the shooter, he was taken into custody at that time and taken down to the main police station. The victim was an off duty employee of siris casino. Police have determined there was a physical and verbal dispute between the two men. When the victim tried to walk away. Police say grayson pulled out a gun and shot the man in the chest. The name of the victim has not yet been released. Today during a Training Exercise at sugar bowl. A search team recovered the body of a missing ski instructor. Carson may disappeared last month after going out alone during whiteout conditions. Today, his body was found in deep snow. Amanda ketchledge joins us live in the newsroom with more. Amanda . Well ari, deputies say carson mays cell phone was in his jacket pocket the whole time. And the phone was in a waterproof case. But when the out of luck. Today our affiliate in sacramento got the opportunity to speak with mays father. Who says hes sharing his storyin hopes of changing future search and rescues. Mike may when you find a body its pretty hard to deny that it mike may when you find a body cell phone so i think new under five feet of snow. The same location where mays cell phone pinged before the battery ran out. Thats why may wants privacy laws suspended during search and rescues. He wants to see investigators use stingray surveillance. A controversial phone Tracker Technology used in fbi or missing persons investigations. With it, crews could locate a phones exact location with stingray or portable cell phone towers. May says hes emotionally scarred from losing his son, but hes on a mission to make change. Mike may theres an open wound the may family will hold a public memorial for carson in april just a couple days after his birthday. He would have turned 24 years old. Covering the story, amanda ketchledge, channel 2 news. And the Placer CountySheriffs Office has identified a woman who died after an accident at the resort over the weekend. Firefighters and ski patrol responded just after 130 on saturday afternoon on a report of an injured skier. There they found 62yearold Elizabeth Danel of Olympic Valley unconcious, and she later passed away. While her exact cause of death is still being investigated, firefighter say she appears to have been hurt after hitting a tree. Coming up after the homeless overflow shelter was vandalized. The city of reno is working on leasing a new location. Why its crucial to get the new our breakfast hours are simple always. Our lunch and dinner hours same. Our value menu is prettttttttttttty simple, too. Dennys. Welcome to americas diner. New partnership between the Catholic Charities of northern nevada is providing Fresh Produce for low income families. With the Ground Breaking of six new hoop houses today. Peter; this is gonna be a huge addition in terms of the quality and the nutritious value of the food that theyre getting. The vitamins coming fresh out of the ground Catholic Charities officials say. When struggling with a tight budget or homelessness, pricey fruits and vegetables are first to be eliminated. Now hundreds of clients will get that nutrition every day at st vincents dining room, and the pantry. As well as through the meals on wheels program. The new program expects to have its first harvest available this spring. Last week, we told you how the homeless overflow shelter was forced to close because of vadalism. Since then, the city of reno has been working on leasing a new location. The new building isnt ready yet, so people have been spending the night at the tables inside the warming room at the volunteers of america shelter. Sandy isham, development and Community Relations officer for volunteers of america we are literally just trying to make and dont freeze to death, during our winter, cold nights. The city and the voa both say its crucial to get a new overflow shelter up and running, because it prevents people from being in the cold when the regular shelters fill up. The ideal space would be able to fit 120 beds for the homeless to sleep. The city is hoping to have the new overflow shelter open by the end of this week. Today the knitting factory announced it has closed its venue in downtown reno. And it will be reopening under a new name. The operators of the rockbar theatre who ran a concert venue in san jose will transition into the knitting factory space. They expect to renovate and re brand the venue as a concert house, casino and restaurant. The knitting factory wants to thank music fans throughout the reno area for their support over the past 7 years. Still to come on channel 2 news at 11 the pentagon says us forces will be doing even more to help fight isis in iraq. The mike will have a look at your forecast after the break. But first although this month has given us plenty of sunshine and warm weather, thats not good good news for our snowpack. Well bring you the numbers and what they mean, next. This is channel 2 news at 11, northern nevadas number one newscast, with arianna bennett, landon miller, sports with Garrett Dearborn and mike pet moments are beautiful, unless you have allergies. Then your eyes may see it differently. Only flonase is approved to relieve both itchy, watery eyes and congestion. No other nasal allergy spray can say that. When we breathe in allergens our bodies react by over producing six key inflammatory substances that cause our symptoms. Most allergy pills only control one substance. Flonase controls six. And six is greater than one. Let your eyes decide. Flonase. 61 changes everything. February was a warm, dry month and the lack of precipitation has brought our snowpack levels down from where they were four weeks ago. Thats when the snowpack was 25 percent above normal. Now its four percent below average. Snow scraping the sierra only got about 30 percent of its normal precipitation this year and experts say the lack of rain and snow is disappointing. February is traditionally one of our wettest months of the year. Chad its definitely abnormal. Even in some of the biggest years weve had, weve had extreme periods in the middle with dry spells. Despite the dry month there is still about 31 inches of water content in the snow. An average winter usually provides 37 inches of water so a few march storms could get us back to normal levels. Jeff even after a pretty dry month, were still sitting at near normal conditions, which is way better than weve had the last four years. Experts say an ideal runoff would begin in april with sustained snowmelt to keep the water from soaking into the ground. Channel 2 news continues with chief meteorologist mike algers pinpoint 2 forecast, broadcast certified by the American Meteorological Society while it may take until the end signs that a more active storm pattern will return to the region. In the short term, the west coast ridge of High Pressure will continue to keep us warm and dry, nudging storms too far to the north to give us much chance of getting any water out rise to near 70 degrees tuesday and wednesday before falling back to the low 60s on thursday. Late saturday, the ridge finally breaks down to allow the first of what could be several storms to move into the region, with valley rain a decent possibility, but mountain rain of the weekend, there are some signs that a more active storm pattern will return to the region. In the short term, the west coast ridge of High Pressure will continue to keep us warm and dry, nudging storms too far to the north to give us much chance of getting any water out of them. High temperatures will breaks down to allow the first of what could be several storms to move into the region, with valley rain a decent possibility, but mountain rain and snow almost a sure bet on sunday. After the break an influential cardinal discussed the Catholic Churchs history of abuse today. While testifying before australian lawmakers. What he looking around the world. One of pope francis top advisers says the Catholic Church has quote made enormous mistakes in allowing thousands of children to be abused over centuries. Australian Cardinal George pell testified via videolink in rome as part of an australian inquiry into child sex abuse. He told commissioners in sydney its a scandal that the Catholic Church allowed thousands of children to suffer abuse at the hands of priests. Cardinal george pell vatican treasurer the church in many places, certainly in australia, has mucked things up, has let people down. Im not here to defend the indefensible. Pell acknowledged he had heard an australian Catholic School students might be involved in what was called pedophilia activity in the 1970s, but had no idea how rampant clergy abuse was at the time. Pell, who is pope francis top financial adviser, had a private audience with the pope after he testified. The pentagon says us forces are likely to do more to help iraq retake mosul from the islamic state. Ash carter defense secretary were bombing isils banks, as well as oil wells theyve taken over, or coerced others into operating on their behalf. Were also using cyber tools to disrupt isils ability to operate and communicate. Defense secretary ash carter mentioned providing more Logistics Support for iraqi combat forces. He also discussed putting up temporary bridges that allow iraqi Assault Forces to move into the city. The temporary ceasefire in syria seems to be holding up. Fighting has slowed down dramatically but a Monitoring Group says there have been airstrikes since the ceasefire began friday. Its unclear who was behind the attacks. Nato is also concerned military buildup in the country. A little closer to home. A Police Department in a washington suburb and people all around the country, are mourning an officer who was killed during her first day on the job. Jeff pegues has the story of a young woman who dedicated and ultimately lost her life protecting others. 1 25 trt1 42 28yearold Ashley Guindon was a decorated marine corps reservist who was just beginning a new career as a police officer. But her first day in uniform would be her last. Shots have been fired. On saturday night she and two other officers were responding to a Domestic Violence call at this home. As the officers approached the front, door, they were shot. Three officers shot. Shots fired. Guindon was rushed to the hospital where she was pronouced dead a few hours later. The two other officers are 32yearold Ronald Hamilton opened fire on the officers with a rifle. Hamilton a Staff Sergeant in the us army, is also accused of killling his wife crystal hamilton in the home. The couples 11 year old son managed to run to safety. According to the army, hamilton worked in it at the pentagon for the joint Staff Support center he joined the army in 2002 and served in iraq for two tours. Prosecutors say hamilton had a previous run in with the law, but would not release details. Prince William County prosecutor paul ebert. Ive said itsad, sad, sad. And its an example of an officers worst nightmare. Officer guindon grew up in merrimack new hampshire. In her 2005 High School Yearbook she wrote live for something rather than die for nothing jeff pegues, cbs news today at the white house. President obama awarded a us navy seal the medal of honor. Us senior chief special Warfare Operator edward byers is only the fifth navy seal to receive the award. But byers was quick to share the praise with his teammates. Byers as i turn my attention to my teammates. The important thing i want to say here is that everything we do is as a team. If it wasnt for that team i wouldnt be standing here today. Back in 2012, byers helped with the rescue of an american civilian being held hostage by taliban insurgents in afghanistan. The pentagon says he used handtohand combat with multiple assailants, and used his own body to shield the hostage. But the rescue also resulted in the death of a member of the navys special Warfare Development group, also known as seal team six. Byers performed cpr on his teammate for 40 minutes in an there are two games left in the wolf packs regular season and next up boise state. Im dallas colodny and hear from the we all have goals. And now, theres a smarter way to save for them. With the u. S. Bank start Smart Savings Program , when you save 500 in one year, youll get an extra 50. Plus, youll get a 1 percent bonus up to 50 on all net gas and grocery purchases with your u. S. Bank debit card. Now, heres sports director Garrett Dearborn, with channel 2 sports the wolf pack men locked down a first round bye to the Mountain West tournament with that overtime win on Colorado State sunday. As for marqueze coleman, he did not play in the win and head coach Eric Musselman says hes still day to day with that ankle sprain. Meaning the pack could be without its leading scorer in wednesdays rematch with boise state. And as dallas colodny explains its a battle for the 3 spot in the conference standings. Back on january 13th the wolf pack came lost to boise state 7467. But since then. The silver and prepare for wednesdays rematch the guys say they are a much better team then they were a month and half ago. We are significantly better and that is all due to hardwork from the Coaching Staff down and it is great and we see the results and that is the best part and that motivates us to work even harder. Since that loss we have grown we are probably at our peak but we are going to keep on going up. They say at the end of the season you want to be playing your best basketball and i feel like we are playing our best basketball right now. So the game against the broncos will be the final road game of the regular season for the nevada wolf pack and quite literally the guys are taking to the road. They are chartering a bus from here at the Lawlor Events Center and driving 423 miles to the taco bell center in boise idaho. I guess so we are bussing to boise since we seem to do so well on bus trips so we arent even going to fly we are just going to get on the bus and roll with it. Having 1012 hour bus and you dont want to take that long of a bus ride after a loss so we make sure we win those games. No matter how we get there we have the same goal if we bus, train or travel. Our goal is to go there and win. So the winner of the nevada. Boise state game will take control of third place in the Mountain West. Dallas colodny channel 2 sports. As for the Mountain West standings with just one week left. San diego state has already clinched the regular season title. Fresno state currently in second. While nevada and boise state are tied in third. New mexico is 5th and unlv in 6th. Bottom half of the conference has Colorado State, utah state, wyoming, air force, and san jose state in the cellar. Nevada is at boise wednesday and tips off at 6 you can stream the game on campus insiders. The <