old girl is on the loose. how parents in the neighborhood are reacting to the unspeakable act that happened not far from their doorstep. ((katie boer)) plus...our wind advisory has finally expired... now after scattered showers and some mountain snow, im tracking your work week forecast ((paul joncich)) making sure you're protected on cyber monday. the simple ways you can keep your personal information safe while you shop online../// "now, live...this is 8 news now weekend edition." ((paul joncich)) thanks for ji i'm paul joncich. police are looking for your help identifying a man who sexually assaulted a young girl on thanksgiving afternoon. it happened near west lake mead and buffalo. reporter brittany edney joins us live from that area.... brittany, what can you tell us about this suspect? ((brittany edney)) >> right now... we have a sketch of the suspect from police and he's described as an older male, of

and parents who live nearby say---- the community needs to pay attention, come together and help figure out who this is. "horrified, absolutely horrified." ((brittany edney)) it's hard for many people to fathom--- something as unspeakable as a child being sexually assaulted in your community. ((lena ocasio, concerned parent "we live pretty close by to this neighborhood, it's disturbing to know that there are disgusting grown men preying on our little ones and i have two young ones myself that i have to keep an e ((brittany edney)) investigators say the man approached an 8 year old girl and her younger brother while they were playing outside in a complex. then he asked the little boy to go inside--- and that's when, police say he took the girl around the corner of a building and sexually assaulted her. a crime, one nearby parent, says deserves more than prosecution. ((lena ocasio, concerned parent

need to protect themselves and i cary myself)) ((brittany edney)) adding she's not afraid of defending her family if ever put in the situation. ((lena ocasio, concerned parent "that even tries to threaten me or my daughters, they will be shot.")) >> the suspect was last seen wearing black jeans and a blue t-shirt. again... if you believe you recognize this man this please contact metro's sexual assault section at the number on your you can also call crimestoppers, anonymously. ((brittany edney)) back here live... investigators also tell us that the man was a total stranger to the kids. reporting live, brittany edney, 8 news nows./// ((paul joncich)) travelers heading home after thanksgiving packed i-15 today... and traffic is still pretty dense tonight.

those who traveled for the thanksgiving holiday planned to head home today. according to the planning and booking site... seven percent more people traveled this holiday weekend compared to last year./// ((katie boer))

now...it looks like we'll see increasing clouds moving in from the northwest. .................. another weather system will bring the potential for light snow across southeast nevada and northwest arizona monday. a dry northwest flow will then develop over the region through much of the week with continued cool temperatures and occasional shots of north wind. ................... winds decreased quickly early across most of the region this evening and skies cleared behind the upper low pulling away across southeast arizona. attention now turns to a fast moving shortwave sliding from the pacific northwest across eastern nevada, utah and through monday. there is considerable low to mid level moisture preceding this wave which will spread across eastern nevada and northwest arizona between 4am and 10am monday. there is a good chance of snow to remember fidel castro who died on friday. he ruled the communist nation for nearly 50 years. cubans are observing nine days of mourning in miami's little havana, cuban

many cuban americans are hoping his death will create opportunities for them to visit the island and finally connect with their culture./// ((paul joncich)) elin gonzlez was the young boy who became known around the world during an international custody encounter between cuba and the us in 2000. now he's 22 years old. in an interview with cuban television- he mourned in fidel castro's death, comparing him to a "father". (((elian gonzalez) "he has a father, who like my father, i wanted to show him everything i achieved, that he would be proud of me. that's how it was with fidel. if i learned something i wanted show him, and there are still many things i want to show him." )) castro's funeral will be held december fourth. before burial, castro's ashes will be taken cross country on the route the rebels took to havana in 1959./// ((paul joncich)) castro's death has also sparked more interest in traveling to cuba.

diplomatic relations. but booking a flight isn't exactly a cakewalk. you still need to fall into one of the twelve categories approved by the u-s government including: visiting relatives, educational research, or traveling to compete as an athlete. before your trip, you'll need to sign an affidavit that you qualify for one of those categories. you'll also need a visa and travel insurance. at least four u-s airlines already fly to cuba, with five more joining them in the coming weeks. a round trip from new york's j-f-k airport in january can be two-hundred dollars./// ((paul joncich)) tomorrow donald trump will resume his work filling his administration after spending the thanksgiving holiday in florida. trump took to twitter today to criticize the recount effort launched by the green party -- that now has the support of hillary clinton's campaign. he wrote in part: "hillary clinton conceded the election when she called me just prior to the victory speech..... nothing will change." the president-elect also tweeted clinton's own words

results of the election. today former democratic presidential candidate bernie sanders defended the recount effort underway in wisconsin. (((sen. bernie sanders/i-vt- name on screen) (cnn) "probably almost every election, there's a recount. no one expects there to be profound change. but there's nothing wrong with going through the process." )) ((paul joncich)) trump will resume interviewing candidates for his administration at trump tower tomorrow. mister trump still needs to fill several cabinet positions including secretary of state. mitt romney has been one of the names that has made the sh former new york city mayor rudy giuliani has also been named as a frontrunner. ((paul joncich)) the secret service may have more on it's plate than just guarding the white house. they'll also be keeping an eye on trump tower. the agency is considering renting an entire floor to use as a headquarters while protecting the first family 24-7. the first family won't be moving to the white house until january-- melania and their 10-year-old son will continue to live at trump tower. a separate law enforcement official says the number of n-y-p-d officer protecting trump

dollars a day. ((paul joncich)) it was a violent day in new orleans. ten people were shot early today... one of them was killed. the shooting victim's range in age from 20 to 37 . police say two men opened fire on each other on the popular bourbon street area of the french quarter. the area was crowded because of the thanksgiving holiday and the bayou classic football game at the superdome. (( we believe they ran into each other in the street and an argument ensued at that time that stemmed from an argument that was already--that they had already another place...at which point the argument turned to a shootout. after that, they both fled the scene. )) ((paul joncich)) >> police say they've made two arrests --- both were carrying firearms./// ((paul joncich)) keeping your personal financial information safe on cyber monday. coming up on the valley's news leader what you need to know to keep your info secure during one of the biggest online shopping days of the year.///

sharie johnson, katie boer & jon tritsch. this is 8 news now . ." ((paul joncich)) the holiday shopping craze continues with cyber monday tomorrow. and 8 news now want's to make sure you are shopping safe. we sat down with axiom cyber solutions... a las vegas based cyber security company. one of the biggest things they stress is to never give out your social security number. also--while some sites give you the option to store your credit card data...

guest if it's a one time purchase. and if you're unsure about a certain website, check the reviews. (( "you can do site review check out if the site your on is a valid site a lot of people will tell you whether not through their own experience if it's legit so if you're curious take a couple minutes and check out the site before you do buy" )) ((paul joncich)) >> another big safety tip is to use your credit card for all online purchases--not your debit information is stolen, they can't empby your bank account../// ((demetria obilor)) and while you're out shopping... we encourage you to buy an extra gift for someone in need. 8 news now is partnering with tobin fiat at sahara and jones to collect toys and gift cards for the casa foundation. the dealership wants to fill up as many of the fiats as they can. you can stop by to make a donation through november 30-th./// ((paul joncich)) an exotic animal living in the valley needs your help. >> how you can help ozzie the giraffe with his shelter.

profit that cares for him could use a hand. also new snow on mount charleston... katie has a look at when the ski resort may be opening on the mountain.///

((paul joncich)) the chilly weather included some snow up on mt charleston. christina gannon sent us this video of snow falling at mary jane falls.

hoping to open then. and today's snow is a promising sign. toss to katie for weather ((katie boer))

conditions and mountain snow has pushed off to the se into arizona before disbanding. while we're mostly clear right now...it looks like we'll see increasing clouds moving in from the northwest. .................. another weather system will bring across southeast nevada and northwest arizona monday. a dry northwest flow will then develop over the region through much of the week with continued cool temperatures and occasional shots of north wind. ...................

evening and skies cleared behind the upper low pulling away across southeast arizona. attention now turns to a fast moving shortwave sliding from the pacific northwest across eastern nevada, utah and northern arizona late tonight through monday. there is moisture preceding this wave which will spread across eastern nevada and northwest arizona between 4am and 10am monday. there is a good chance of snow across lincoln and northern mohave counties monday. the latest forecast models indicate up to 2 inches possible-- particularly over the

((paul joncich)) a one year old giraffe in our meet ozzie. he's the only giraffe in the state and has become a big hit at the zoo in henderson. but the non profit needs to build some new digs for ozzie. clark county requires the giraffe's house to meet the building codes for humans which means it's going to cost quite a bit. they've now set up a go fund me page to raise funds for his new home. so far they've reach nearly two

if you want to help out ozzie we've posted a link to the page on our website at las vegas now dot com./// ((paul joncich)) and speaking of four legged friends, the animal foundation had an incredible weekend with their special adoption deal. after waving their adoption fees... 154 dogs 27 cats 98 bunnies and one snake, all have new homes tonight. and you still have time to grab a new edition to the fil they still have 25 dogs and 14 rabbits available for adoption./// there are coaching changes all across the country..and a surprising one just up the road ((jon tritsch)) >>reno is restless.. un-r announces they are looking for a new leader of the pack..we'll have the latest plus the very best blitzed the sports week that was..the vegas

and conquered the rivalry game and the trophy... the fremont cannon can not be fired..but the coach who won it apparently can immediately.. brian polian has been dismissed a day after the wolfpack dominated unlv 45-10 the press release reads un-r and brian polian mutually parted ways after 4 years..but that's generally not how it works.. polian's players were fiercely loyal to him but the coach had a finished above 500 in the mountain west... the wolfpack finished a disappointing 5-7 this season.. after yesterday's decisive win..coach reflected on a resilient but rugged season (( ))

for their first win against an sec team in 12 years taking on ole miss...you know who is not scared.. nikki how dangerous is paris strawther..6'1'' but having fun fromre south dakota gonzalez..pull up jumper good.. the rebels take the lead.. final moments of the first half.. brooke johnson hits it from the parking lot to beat the buzzer... 64-57.. unlv ladies are 5-0 parading the cannon around las vegas and painting it red will have to wait another year...not all opportunities at history are fulfilled..but once again we capture the five moments that made in the vegas five

the unlv volleyball team is going dancing.. the rebels qualify for the ncaa tournament for just the second time in program history.. unlv earned an at large bid and will play utah in provo on friday night there was one shining moment for unlv football on saturday and it was the most impressive and improbably touchdown run of kurt palandech's life... the quarterback runs through the entire city or reno..a whole pack of wolves tried to bring him down..they couldn't.. game says give me liberty.. the patriots are back..after going on the road and beating damonte ranch 30-27..ethan dedeaux had a rushing and receiving touchdown.. small in stature but coming up big on the scoreboard the seven time champs beat arbor view in the state semis 56-17..the aggies are an incredibly talented team..gorman remains on different level.

over the field the pioneer professional franchise in las vegas history has a name.. the las vegas golden nights revealed their identity at toshiba plaza on tuesday in front of thousands..it had a championship victory parade feel without ever playing a game ((jon tritsch)) ((jon tritsch)) that's it for sports tonight.... more news coming up. /// "now, live...this is 8

in seattle. the aftermath after the black friday pillaging has has hundreds or thousands of views. larry downer, who shot the video , went to the store to try to score a pair of shoes for his son and this is what he walked into. he even posted that he thought it was actually an earthquake at first!/// ((paul joncich)) and a reo problem of overcrowding on the streets of l-a. he constructed an elaborate compound underneath a busy freeway. the residences feature toilets, two refrigerators that serve as jacuzzi bathtubs, a guest bed and a snack bar. according to the l-a times, ceola waddell jr. has lived beneath the freeway for the last six months. during that time, the city's sanitation crews have dismantled his compound several times.///

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