Transcripts For KVVU FOX5 News This Morning 20160808 : vimar

Transcripts For KVVU FOX5 News This Morning 20160808

First les krifaton joins us with a quick look at the fox 5 weather 247 forecast. The new week starts off with some smoke drifting into the Las Vegas Area from the pilot fire near hesperia, california. Sunshine will stay with us for the first two days of the week. We are keeping tabs on javier off the west coast of mexico thats expected to bring us some clouds and cooler temperatures by midweek. The cool down wont last long. By the around 110. The uv index for monday is 10 or very high. Here is a look at your drive here is a look at your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk. Now to an update to a story we brought you Delta Airlines is experiencing a computer glitch affecting its systems nationwide. Fox 5s mike doria is live at Mccarran International airport with the latest. Fox 5s mike doria is live at Mccarran International airport with a look at our flights in and out. Flights currently in the air are not affeected, but since there are problems at many major airports including atlanta, washington dulles and chicago any flights that have yet to take off are grounded. Delta airlines has released a statement saying that a widespread computer outage has impacted flights scheduled for this morning and so far thats it. The company is advising travelers to check their flight status as the issue is being addressed passengers hoping for an explanation on twitter didnt get much. One passenger said together . And the reply was hopefully it wont be much longer. Another passenger asked if his flight would take off as scheduled and delta replied that all flights are grounded. Cc to resume shortly breaking a valley apartment complex gets the allclear after a gas leak forced some folks from their homes. It happened around midnight at the sherman Garden Apartments on j street. People living in the community were evacuated. But are now allowed to go home. Las vegas fire and rescue says the leak may have been caused by a car hitting a gas meter. But the exact reason for the leak is still under investigation. An elderly woman was found dead inside her east valley home this weekend. And the scene shocked neighbors who knew her. Knowing that she was really kind, sweethearted seemed like she a big heart very charming. Police have now named the womans estranged husband as a person of homicide. Crews arrived at the home on colgate lane near washington and sloan around 5 30 sunday night. They say the woman suffered severe head injuries. The coroner is working to determine the cause of death and will also be releasing her identity. Metro is also investigating a suspicious death near hacienda and spencer. Thats by mccarran airport. Police say the body of a man was found dead inside of a home around 5 sunday evening. A neighbor tells us a couple and 2 children live in the home. He believes it may have been the father. Its not being called a homicide right now. The 2016 Olympic Games kicked off with an exciting weekend. And its another action packed day planned. Michael phelps starts his individual medal hunt with 200 meter butterfly. And 2012 superstar swimmer Missy Franklin will make who shattered her own world record in the 400 freestyle is expected to make the finals in the 200meter freestyle the Mens Basketball Team is expected to dominate once again against venezuela. While the womens team takes on spain. Heres a look at how were stacking up so far. We have 3 gold. 5 silvers and 4 bronze medals. Making it a total of 12. Behind us is china with 8. Is italy and japan tied with 7. In more local news now. You have a few in more local news now. You have a few more chances to comment on plans to possibly reorganize the Clark County School district. 3 town Hall Meetings are scheduled for this week. County commissioner susan brager will lead a meeting at desert breeze community center. Another meeting will be held tomorrow night at 6. That one is at the commission chambers. The last meeting is wednesday night at 6. At the winchester cultural center. Ccsd is the 5th Largest School district in the nation. With more than 300thousand students. Its almost time for kids to head back to the classroom. And a local orthodontist is helping students get ready. 250 backpacks were donated over the weekend. With essencials like pens and paper. And went to kids who need them most around the valley. Dr. Martinez says its his duty to give back to his community. Adding he was able to benefit from School Supply giveaways as a kid. And speaking of backtoschool supplies. Fox5 is and speaking of backtoschool supplies. Fox5 is sending out an s os. We need your help what they need to be successful in class. Were partnering with subaru of las vegas. Nv energy. And henderson hospital. For our annual supply our students drive. Im hosting the event that runs from august 15th through the 17th. Were in need of things like backpacks, paper, pencils, crayons, rulers, glue sticks and tablets. Just to name a few. If you cant come in person. You can donate now. By texting sos 2016 to this number. 7 1777. The nfl suffering a major that has football fans remembering this commercial. Hey thats great, but who are the chefs . Great Googily Moogily why the hall of fame game between the was cancelled youre watching fox5 news this morning with Monica Jackson, Jason Feinberg, dave hall and maria silva. Weather 24 7 with Cassandra Jones and Traffic Solutions with ken smith. This is fox5 news this morning. A fastgrowing wildfire in california is forcing people from their homes this morning. The socalled pilot fire is chewing through land in the San Bernardino National Forest right now. The fire started sunday afternoon near silverwood lake, a Recreation Area near crestline. The fire has charred 15 Hundred Acres so far and is zero percent contained. Dozens of people have died in mexico. Victims of hurricane earl. Intense rains have resulted in mudslides. Causing hillsides to collapse into homes. Officials warning the death toll could continue to rise. As crews work around the clock to rescue survivors. Now fox5 weather 24 7 with les krifaton the new week starts off with some smoke drifting into the Las Vegas Area from the pilot fire near hesperia, california. Sunshine will stay with us for the first two days of the week. We are keeping tabs on javier off the west coast of mexico bring us some clouds and cooler temperatures by midweek. The cool down wont last long. By the weekend daytime highs will hover around 110. The uv index for monday is here is a look at here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps here are your photos for the day back to the news desk. The new york the new york yankees have announced that Alex Rodriguez will play his final game friday. Before assuming his new position as an advisor and instructor for the team. No athlete ever ends his career or her career the way you want to. We all want to keep playing forever. But it doesnt work that way. Accepting the end gracefully, is professional athlete. Saying goodbye may be the hardest part of the job. But thats what im doing today. Following fridays game, rodriguez will be unconditionally released from his player contract with the yankees. In order to sign a contract to serve in his new role with the organization through december 2017. Developers have narrowed down their top picks for an nfl stadium. And theres one spot that seems to be leading the pack. The bali hai sight, we think is the top location right now because of its proximity to interstate 15, interstate 215, and its access to side streets and feasibility into the stadium area. The site is about stadium area. The site is about is just the right amount of space for a 65thousand seat, domed stadium. Plus the parking space to compliment it. An Oversight Committee is expected to review the new stadium site at its next meeting on august 25th. Unplayable field conditions . the nfl hall of fame game between the green bay paer and Indianapolis Colts was cancelled over paint. The wrong kind was apparently applied around the midfield and endzones. Making the logo slick and hard. Football fans were waiting with baitred breath for any semblance of football but now fans will now have to wait 4 more days to get their football fix. Dodgeball music. There was no purple cobras. But sunday at the ultimate dodgeball championships. We did have the dinosaur ice machine. Mccoys wondergems. And the fire breathing rubber duckies. Hundreds of players. And over 50 teams. Traveled from across the world to compete in the ultimate dodgeball championships at the skyzone las vegas. The 3 day tournament was something straight out of the movie dodgeball. But instead of the averge joes. It was team doom out of van nuys california taking home the 20 thousand dollar grand prize. A new report confirms that driving while tired. Is the same as driving while under the influence so just how many hours of being awake will qualify you as being drunk . The shocking ecigarette regulations go into effect today. How the new rules could put a i got shot down over vietnam and spent eleven months in a pow camp. What donald trump said about our members of the military being captured is a disgrace. Hes a war hero because he was captured. I like people that werent captured. When you fly over enemy territory, the odds might be against you being able to come home. Donald trump doesnt understand the weight of sending americans into harms way. Confirms what some experts have been saying all along driving while drowsy, can be the same as driving while drunk Officials Say Drowsy Driving is the cause thousands of deaths each year. With a financial consequence of more than 109 billion dollars. So lets put it all into perspective here. According to an advocacy group, the performance of a driver awake for 21 hours, mimics a point8 percent alcohol level. Which is the limit for drunk driving in almost every state, including big changes in store for the world of e cigarettes. And all those taking advantage of its lax regulations. Starting today, ecigarettes, vaping devices and hookah cannot be bought by anyone under the age of 18. More explicit warnings will also be present on the tobacco products. There will be no more free samples. And all those different flavors you see in stores. Well they will the fda. President obama hits a major milestone. Well tell you how many rounds of golf hes played as commander and chief. Plus well reveal his . . Ava, your bike is fixed. Thanks mom . . Dad to captain ava dont go too far and we believed any dream was possible . Was it because there was always someone there protecting us . Giving us the confidence to believe. At American Family insurance, wed like to be there protecting you, and the dreams you pursue, today. Insure carefully, dream fearlessly. Im Hillary Clinton and i approve this message. Y work for everyone . Hillary clintons plan starts here. By making big corporations shed charge them an exit tax. Then shed use that money to make the largest investment in creating good paying jobs since world war ii. Millions of jobs. You can read the plan here. Everyone wants better chicken. Its true and thats what you get at subway with the new chicken caesar melt. Rotisseriestyle chicken thats raised without antibiotics. A savory caesar sauce, melted provolone and parmesan cheese. I got shot down over vietnam and spent eleven months in a pow camp. What donald trump said about our members of the military being captured is a disgrace. Hes a war hero because he was captured. I like people that werent captured. When you fly over enemy territory, the odds might be against you being able to come home. Donald trump doesnt understand the weight of sending americans into harms way. Hes unfit to be president. Flights worldwide. A live report with what you need to know as you head out the door this morning. Controversy continues to plague the campaign trail. Well check in with both sides of the isle. As the race for the white house heats up. Dave and busters making its long awaited debut in the valley. Where and when your inner child can go play good morning its 7 on this , welcome back to fox five news this morning. Top stories. But first lets check in with les krifaton the new week starts off with some smoke drifting into the Las Vegas Area from the pilot fire near hesperia, california. Sunshine will stay with us for the first two days of the week. We are keeping tabs on javier off the west coast of mexico thats expected to bring us some clouds and cooler temperatures by midweek. The cool down wont last long. By the weekend daytime highs will hover around 110. The uv index for monday is here is a look at your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and listed on our maps here are your photos for the day back to the news desk. If youre flying out of mccarran and using Delta Airlines make sure you check your flight. Delta airlines is experiencing a computer glitch affecting its systems nationwide. Fox 5s mike doria is live at Mccarran International airport with the latest. Flights currently in the air are not affeected, but since there are problems at many including atlanta, washington dulles and chicago any flights that have yet to take off are grounded. Delta airlines has released a statement saying that a widespread computer outage has impacted flights scheduled for this morning and so far thats it. The company is advising travelers to check their flight status as the issue is being addressed passengers hoping for an explanation on twitter didnt get much. One passenger said all flights grounded get it together . And the reply was hopefully it wont be much longer. Another passenger asked if delta replied that all flights are grounded. Cc to resume shortly Officials Say victims in a deadly rollover crash on the i15. May not have been wearing seatbelts. 3 people were killed and 2 more were hurt sunday afternoon. Some of them were even thrown from the suv near mile marker 76. The nevada Highway Patrol says the driver overcorrected the vehicle and it the southbound lanes were closed for hours during the investigation. A car flipped over and burst into flames on the 215 sunday. Nevada Highway Patrol and clark county fire responded. This was on the easbound lanes near windmill. Just before 11 this morning. You can see the car flipped over in the rocks there on the bottom left. No word on any injuries or what caused the crash. And take a look at this fiery crash. A fox5 viewer sent in this video. Showing a truck on fire on the i15. They say its about 20 minutes before baker. And it was recorded yesterday around 11 30. Tallest turned deadly in kansas city over the weekend. Prosapio says we honestly dont know whats happened. Thats why an investigation, a full investigation, is necessary. We have to understand whats happened. Caleb Thomas Schwab was just 10 years old. The water park in schwab was just 10 years old. The water park in kansas remains closed as the investigation into the death is taken over by state authorities. Bill clinton will be campaigning for his wife hillary in las vegas later this week. The former president is expected to address thousands of asianamerican and Pacific Islander voters at a forum at the colosseum at Caesars Palace on friday. Libertarian president ial candidate gary johnson will also speak at the forum. Details with Donald Trumps camp. Hillary clinton enjoys a double digit lead in new polling on the president ial race. But its not all bad news for donald trump. Hes getting a new endorsement. The son of jeb bush is getting behind the trump run for president. The move is a break from his dad. Who maintains he will not vote for trump in november after a bitter primary run. Meantime. Both trump is set to reveal updated economic plans today. Clintons Campaign Said sunday that shell resp thursday. With a speech to offer a quote clear contrast from trumps approach. In International Headlines this morning. The emperor of japan addresses the public in a rare video message. The 82yearold japanese emperor expressed concerns about his ability to carry out his duties due to his old age. Although the emperor did not declare a desire to retire right now he mentioned a need to make the Succession Process smooth. And according to reports he does on to his title with limited responsibilities. President obama kicked off his vacation at Marthas Vineyard this weekend by hitting the links. He reportedly reached a historic milestone sunday. His 300th round of golf as president. The unofficial count was compiled by a correspondent and white house historian. And. As he reaches the end of his term. The president is finally revealing his golf handicap. Mr. Obama tells the golf channel hes an honest 13. Traditional japanese dance. If that doesnt have feinberg written over it. I dont know what does. The 28th annual obon festival was at Clark High School saturday. I hosted the event. And hung out with the huge crowd, including the little girls in kimonos. The event was put on by las vegas buddhist sangha. Thankfully luis our photog had to leave before

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