today is expected to be the busiest travel day of the year. we'll be taking a look at the roads for delays. ((kirsten joyce)) >> plus...sherry has a bounty of sunshine for your thanksgiving... but a big chill is coming before the holiday weekend is over. ((brian loftus)) >> and... the search is on for the suspect accused of shooting a man to death on the valley's east side. ((kirsten joyce)) 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader, starts right now./// ((now, live...this is 8 news now good day.)) ((kirsten joyce)) 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader. i'm kirsten joyce. ((brian loftus)) >> and i'm brian loftus it's that time of year again! long lines at the airport, roads backed up for miles, delays everywhere. as millions of americans get ready to hit the road to visit their families and friends this thanksgiving weekend, ((kirsten joyce)) >> demetria obilor gives us a look at the roads to see if there are any delays so far.. /// ((demetria obilor))

search is on for his killer. it started as a call for shots fire near twain anmd nellis. when responders first arrived on scene, they found two people performing cpr trying to save a man who was shot. a witness told police they saw a dark sedan leave the scene heading westbound on twain and then get on nellis. is are pretty common around this time of year ((sgt matthew sanford, metro police "this time of year there tends to be more interaction with public and sometimes that interaction leads to shootings and sometimes homicides. )) ((brian loftus)) >> there's still no word yet as to whether this could have been gang or narcotics related. this is the 153rd homicide in metro's jurisdiction this year... anyone with any information on this case can make an anonymous call to crimestoppers./// ((kirsten joyce)) it was an emotional final

alleged bullying victim takes the stand. two families are suing the clark county school district for reportedly mishandling several complaints. the lawsuit states in 2011, two students at greenspun junior high school were bullied by the same classmate in band class. the families say administrators did nothing to stop the harassment even after one mom wrote an email saying one of the boys was stabbed with a pencil in his groin. ((aimee hairr alleged victim's mom: my son was sexually assaulted and they didn't even call me. mary bryan alleged victim's mom: my son, this is the last place he wants to be but we both know that speaking up and we believe can help make ((kirsten joyce)) >> their team of attorneys claim ccsd violated the students' constitutional rights... as well as its own anti-bullying policies. but the defense claims the school did investigate the claims but could not take further action because the alleged victims never told administrators that the bullying was on-going. instead of oral closing arguments, attorneys from both sides will submit written statements to the judge.///

today we're asking sheriff joe lombardo questions from the viewers during morning cup of joe. you can find out if your question was chosen.. this morning between 6:30 and 7 a-m./// sherry how's the weather today?

lots of people are hitting the roads and heading to the airport. ....... much cooler outside the valley as you head north to caliente and tonopah. ................ sunshine today and temps in the 60s with some breezy winds today. ...... that will drop highs a few degrees tomorrow.... but the real chill comes this blow through with more wind and some clouds... and much cooler temps to follow on sunday. let's take a look at the roads with demetria

city officials in oakland say they've found a way to keep the raiders in the bay area and stop the team from coming to las vegas. an agreement has apparently been reached by the mayor of oakland and a private investor group -- that's willing to fund a new stadium for the team.

this is where they were born and raised. this is part of their identity. they are part of our identity." "we're excited that for the first time we're working with a private partner who has not just the passion to keep the raiders in oakland but also the capacity to put upfront the amount of capital it will take to privately finance a stadium." ((brian loftus)) >> the plan still needs approval by the oakland city council. it will be brought to the board in a closed session next tuesday. we're learning more about the man accused of killing several children after a school bus crash. ((brian loftus)) >> coming up on good day.... we take a look at his driving history as bus driver./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten

(( )) 911: "a school bus flipped off the roadway. it's occupied with children. they believe there are ejections." mary smith/witness: "all i could hear were kids screaming. i mean they were screaming."

the driver of a deadly bus crash in chattanooga tennessee. five children died. 12 others are still in the hospital. 24-year-old johnthany walker is in custody facing multiple charges according to state records -- this is the second bus crash in two months walker has been part of. according to the children's elementary school four girls and a boy were killed in the crash. other children were taken to the hospital still in their school uniforms darvey koller/ pediatric emergency room physician: >> "because of a young age, many of them were unable to spell their names, did not know their birthdates, or even their parents' names. several said 'mama' when asked what their name was." ((brian loftus)) >> 24 year old driver johnthany walker was arrested by police yesterday. in april walker got his bus drivers license. in september he was involved in a minor bus crash. however no one was hurt in that incident. walker is facing with five

reckless endangerment -- and reckless driving charges. ((kirsten joyce)) president-elect donald trump is inching closer to naming more cabinet picks.... now the president elect is considering ben carson for a post at housing and urban development... (ben carson) >> i would say that was one of the offers that's on the table.// it certainly is something that has been a long-term interest of mine." )) ((kirsten joyce)) >> the president elect also reversed himself on some controversial campaign positions yesterday. trump - telling the new york times tuesday tt want to "hurt the clintons." trump also rejected the scientific consensus that humans play a role in climate change. but after speaking to the times tuesday -- he said he he's got a "totally open mind on the issue" trump is expected to release another video message to the public today -- focusing on thanksgiving./// ((brian loftus)) dwayne the rock johnson newest movie "moana" is now in theatres.. ((kirsten joyce)) >> we'll be taking a look at disney's newest groundbreaking animated movie.///

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((demetria obilor)) welcome back... trending now.... the latest disney animated musical moana is now in theatres. "moana" gives us two heroes: a wise-cracking demi-god named maui played by dwayne "the rock" johnson, and the title character, voiced by hawaiian teenager auli'i cravalho the film's creative team absorb the region's traditions and culture. that included songwriter lin-manuel miranda who's best known for creating and acting in the play "hamilton." the new movie is out in theatres today./// sherry how's the

weather for turkey day travel is going to be messy in weather for turkey day travel is going to be messy in thessy in middle of the country today and the pacific northwest... i can see why everyone wants to

sunshine today and temps in the 60s with some breezy winds today. ...... that will drop highs a few degrees tomorrow.... but the real chill comes this weekend with a system that will blow through with more wind and some clouds... and much cooler temps to follow on sunday. ............. highs drop to the mid 50s after gusty winds and chilly breezes stick around for sunday. highs barely recover by early next week./// carolina...as wildfires continue to spread in dry conditions. firefighters are trying to contain the blaze in watauga county before it gets to homes. there were nearly 100-firefighters trying to keep the fire away from homes volunteer departments also showed up - sending trucks to protect the houses here. the north carolina forest service had a helicopter ready to make water drops. for now the light winds are working in their favor. officials believe it's possible some of the north carolina fires were set on purpose. let's take a look at the roads with demetria

our valley due to project neon. go to our website for a full list of ramp closures and detour information.bsite for a full back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce))

food... there's going to be quite the mess of dirty dishes.. ((brian loftus)) >> coming up at 5-am.. we'll give you some tips.. so the drain doesn't feel the pain.. that story and more coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// you're watching 8 news

students don't do well at school when their home life is in turmoil. teachers already have their hands full, and even parents don't know what to do sometimes. but boys town nevada is meeting that need with a uniqe program that integrates with the school district.

(nats of boys at table with yoly) adrian and eric are special...in more ways than one. the brothers and their mom were identified by myrtle tate elementary school for in-home counseling by a boys town nevada consultant. 50 hours of parenting and behavioral help at no school or the family. yoly was their consultant through the whole program: 11.53 when we got the call to this family was because adrian was adrian had problems at school. adrian had experienced some problems because of the divorce of the parents and trying to deal with that so there were some emotional issues. there were some scholastic issues as well because he had some behavior issues at school due to the whole divorce.

like going to be in our house all day and i kind of thought about backing up because i had just lost my job at that time and so it was hard because i had to move i couldn't afford going to cry but claudia's son adrian began responding positively right away to the help: 22.18 the first thing was my son's emotions were all over the place, and it was just you would mention his father and he would go into tears were angry or lash out and you know um it town program. the principal and teachers there love it, because it focuses on the needs of the family in the home. to get started, call the adoption exchange at 702-436-6335./// ((kirsten joyce)) the white house hosted the presidential medal of freedom ceremony yesterday. the 21 recipients included famous names from hollywood, as well as architects, scientists,

recipients for "helping to push america forward and inspiring millions." among this year's honorees, ellen degeneres, bill and melinda gates, tom hanks, broadcaster vin scully, diana ross and retired basketball star michael jordan. ((pres. obama: >> "there is a reason you call somebody the michael jordan of michael jordan of neurosurgery...or the michael jordan of rabbis..or the michael jordan of outrigger canoeing. and they know what you're talking about. )) >> and in a first for the medal of freedom ceremony... all of the recipients participated in the mannequin challenge at a reception before the event. ellen degeneres - who tweeted the mannequin challenge video - almost didn't make it. she tweeted that she was stuck outside the white house because she forgot her i-d./// we'll be right back.///

the nhl will now know us as the vegas golden knights. the thousands that came out to hear the big sports announcement. ((kirsten joyce)) >> plus -- it's the busiest travel day of the year.. with millions flying for thanksgiving. where the top destination is in the country for the holiday. ((brian loftus)) >> and, we're about to really feel the chill this weekend... sherry explains the cold, gusty winds that are heading back to the valley. ((kirsten joyce)) >> 8 news now good da right now./// ((now, live...this is 8 news now good day.)) (("5...4...3...2...1. and there you go! the vegas golden knights!" )) brian loftus >> you heard it right there... the vegas golden knights! thanks for waking up with us,