news 4. reno police are looking for two possible suspects involved in a home invasion. what they want you to know. university of nevada is seeing an increase in assault cases. we will tell you what officials are blaming for the rise in numbers. a critical part of law enforcement throughout our state, but here in carson city the department of public safety has a current campaign to get people in positions. it's a big day with the city, as we find out the name

our new soccer team. good morning thank you for joining us. it is 7 am, i hope you are having a great start to your day. in case you didn't know, if you're heading out to get a snack, grab a bag of pistachios. it is national pistachio day. >> [laughter]>> what a great day. >> there is national route your day, -- national root beer day, and national pistachio day. >> today should've been nacho cheese day. >> go to a couple different

weather will be great. we had some warm temperatures on the way, once again later today. yesterday we saw the upper 60s. you are going for the upper 60s once again today. and by tomorrow, we could see the lower 70s. but the breeze will be picking up. today, not so much on the wind. 6 to 7 southlake, and 54 in alcoa, mostly sunny to partly cloudy. otherwise, it's mainly quiet. for your friday, you will see the breezes pick up a little bit. 20s and 30s for our temperatures across the area going from 50s and 60s as we head into those afternoon hours. and again, i mentioned, we could be in the lower 70s for reno-sparks. it also comes with a few shower chances. i will let you know when,

thank you, it's 7:03 am. we begin this half-hour with an unusual story about an suv theft. according to sparks police, she said she was heading north in the sparks approaching grand jury when her car was hit from behind. she says that she got out the tech the damage -- check the damage, but the other driver never did. when she returned to her car, there was a man demanding money from her wallet. he apparently return the wallet and then drove off in her car. the suspect is described as a white van with a bald head, and a tattoo on his head, and tattoo sleeves on his arm. the driver is suspected of being white and in her 30s with blonde hair. if you have any information

police department at 322-4900. in more news, reno police are looking for suspects after they say that two men robbed in elderly man. a pulmonary search to close off for a couple of hours. this of course has k9 unit searched the home. they are described as light in black or his bennett. -- light-skinned black or hispanic. they have a heavy build and has a tattoo. they are asking you to be on a lookout for this car. maybe it is related to this crime. it is an older white two-door passenger car. it also has a sunroof and a spoiler.

suspect vehicle that might have been related to other residential burglaries. that's why we are getting information out to the media in the community. hopefully, we can get there suspects -- the suspect into custody. >> you are asked to call the tip line 322-4900, with any information. they say the elderly victims injuries are not life- threatening. a rise in the number of reported cases involving sexual assault, that they say there may be a reason why denise cordova is the head of the department that began awareness training for incoming students in 2012 which involves getting students information on how to report sexual assault. she says since then it has gone from one in 2012 to 16 last year. that doesn't necessarily mean that more people are getting sexually harassed just more are reporting certain incidents.>>

awareness that we provide any provide to students, faculty and death, the more that they are going to realize that there is some place where they can go for recourses. >> she also says that last year of 120 cases involving allegations of sexual assault, domestic violence, talking, discrimination and sexual harassment. if you'd like more information just had to our sister station. news out of washington where two people familiar with the white house say they are considering them as several participation not a means. the nomination of the republican would be seen as an attempt by president. obama to court the senate gop. he is a former federal judge who supports abortion rights. he met with harry reid monday,

meeting.>> i don't pick the justices, but i know that if he were picked i would support the man. he is a good person, he has a great record and he's been a tremendously good governor. in spite of having to deal with some very big issues. >> the governor said that he was honored that his name was being mentioned but he says he has heard nothing to say that president. obama is considering him. his consideration was first reported by the washington post. city and county dispatch wurster's best workers are on the job 24 hours a day. but down in carson city, employees are working overtime to fill ships and officials are looking to hire within the department immediately. frank joins us live from our state capitol. >> reporter: yes, good morning. they're going to talk here a little.

working. this is for nevada public apartment take me joining me to explain where those jurisdictions are the public information officer, before we dive into the needs that we are talking about, what exactly is the range that these dispatchers are covering? >> they have to cover all the way down to a lot of junk them. we -- junction. we have mile marker 83 and all of reno and carson city, and everything else in northern nevada. >> as far as these dispatchers go, right now, currently they are at a point where there are fewer employees maybe we have seen in the last row years mandatory overtime what are the needs?>> we have needs of upwards to 45 different dispatchers plus supervisors. whenever we are looking at making people come in to work

someone's life because now, they're having to take away from a be a family life to come in and work extra. so the more help we can get the better. >> yes, a very important need. a critical part of want. we will dive into that in just a little bit. coming up, we'll talk about how it's important to get people into these positions. now that the caucuses are over, they may be getting a break from the campaigning in northern nevada. but when many politicians visit the area they are escorted by police motorcade. the sheriff says all of the officers in the division have had a very busy weekend. he said most of them didn't get a day off many festering many of the campaigns. they were asked to work overtime. the washoe county sheriff office how to best sac motorcades.

best rate -- route to take as well as making it safe by how many officers we will need to handle that route. and obviously, the more that we have, the safer it is for not only our public. -- but everyone else. >> they will pay the officers for the overtime. it is a day soccer fans have been waiting for. officials are announcing the name for the new soccer team. hey alex what does this mean for the community. >> reporter: hello, good morning. some pretty exciting stuff happening. been a long six months. they have worked tirelessly to bring a professional soccer team here. and today we finally find out what the name will be. and we asked the communities what they would want the name to be.

city fc, reno united, and reno 1868. that announcement will be made at 2 pm, they are inviting community members to come out. what's cool about having it soccer team best having a soccer team, it really does -- having a soccer team, it does put us on the map. we have seen that with the aces, and the big horns. it has also brought us together as a community. they say that will continue to happen once we get the soccer team in place. >> i think it's just another reason for people all around the country to know reno and know that something great is happening here. >> reporter: now, this soccer season will not start until 2017 all games will be held at the aces ballpark. however, this summer will have a professional match right here. some pretty exciting stuff to learn more about that, and

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continues. three people are dead. >> complete devastation. jake has a look at the destruction. >> reporter: right now, -- >> my heart hurts because of all that the storm has affected. >> reporter: they took a direct hit from a storm. it claimed three lives. they say a 50-year-old man, 26- year-old, and a two-year-old were in a mobile home when the suspected tornado came through the county. the bodies were found 300 yards from the home.>> i knew he was gone. >> reporter: the victims neighbor says he and his nephew are hunkered down in the car. he said he can't believe that he survived what happened next. in the car lifted about 3 feet off the ground. it dropped this straight down when it dropped this down, that's when the windows blew

>> reporter: the reported twister also pounded ministries, a church, gush >> the whole for your area, the ceiling -- voyeur area, the ceiling is gone. the whole ac unit is gone. >> reporter: church members say they are grateful that barbara -- bible study didn't start until 7 pm. no one was in the church at the time. >> everything on main street is down or damaged. one house was caught on fire. and then, it's just a lot. >> that was jake reporting for us this morning. he was once a presidential contender, now he could be facing criminal charges in texas the criminal appeals court has dismissed indictments against rick perry. he was indicted in 2014 and charges of

public servant the case came about from a threat to veto money for travis counties public integrity unit unless a district attorney resigned for her dwi conviction. when the da refused to the -- resign, they say the governor acted and has the power to do so. the governor's power may not be circumscribed by the legislature, but the courts, by the courts or by district attorneys. and in your world news, salvador is getting creative in the feist -- right against zika virus. they are using fish. it eats the larvae of the mosquitoes. the fish are being distributed to schools, homes, and places where water makes it the

is testing this method. mountains of trash are clogging beirut street, the result of garbage crisis that has gone on for months the reported agreement to send the thousands tons of carbon rich -- garbage. the government shutdown on overstuffed landfall as last year -- landfills last year and has been searching of a way to dispose of the trash. this is in a route. >> awful. >> you have to feel for them. let's toss it over to tim. yes, a lot more pleasant than that trash. we do have light winds in the forecast. not much in the way of winds today. by tomorrow those breezy conditions will pick up. things will be pretty warm for us today. upper 60s later today. even the lower 70s by tomorrow in reno. he will see that on the seven- day coming up.

there's a lot of sunshine at the moment. it's 34 in reno-sparks. 27 in alco, and 32 and tonopah's . again, 50s and 60s later today. there are some called out over the pacific we will continue to seek a mix of clouds once again, it will feel very similar to yesterday. on futurecast, not much happening. this moisture right here this is a weak storm. this will graze off to the north as we go through saturday night. it's very weak and it falls overhead, we're not looking for much in the way of shower activity. otherwise, the breeze is what we are going to see from that particular system. 50s to near 60s for many start -- northeastern part of the state. dry conditions for most of the area. temperatures are into the 60s a

truckee is at 60 degrees. if they want one for sure. into the 60s -- it's a warm one for sure. it into the 60s. if not record territory. 67 in spanish springs, and the truckee meadows about exceed eight. -- 68. it will be even warmer tomorrow for your friday. the breeze will be picking up for friday and saturday. it's not looking for much in the wish our chances. you might get one or two isolated showers. again, it's breezy for both days 71 for your friday in reno. better shower chances pick up. back to you. you may think about places like chicago or new york when you think about pizza.

your time right now is seven 730 -- 7:25 am. move over like button you have some competition. they are expanding its usability to react to something. now, if you haven't had your mouth -- you can have a few different options like, love, haha, wow, sad or angry. trending on our facebook page, new campus carry gun laws go into effect in texas at one university.

things because of it. they are going to be allowed to carry any -- with a concealed handgun license. now, the university is talking about a change. they're talking to professors and saying, maybe you should censor yourselves in the classroom. it suggests that the drop topics that could be offensive to some and stairway for making provocative events. they even suggest omitting student access to off hours. what do you think about this? if you're going to do one thing, allow it to bring back maybe -- shouldn't talk about everything in the classroom? or it's a classroom, it's a university, these conversations should happen let us know.

low-calorie option. i am here, where employees are needed, the employment dispatch center. the specific job that happens here. and exactly what the needs are. superhero action figures are not just for boys. he will have the good news for girls. [music] there are worse things i could do, then go with a boy or two. >> nearly 2 dozen kids have the opportunity of a lifetime. we will tell you what school they attend and what they are hoping to do to make their dreams a reality.>> she sounded just like her. it can be tough sometimes to get enough

he will give you the tips to get some more shot. -- shot i -- shut eye. hello, good morning. it is 7:31 am, hopefully your morning is off to a good start. some tips to get more sleep i think we all should watch that. don't look at your cell phone. they say at least an hour. just disconnect yourself. >> i think we should all stay way from our cell phones a little bit more often >> i think it's the screen. maybe because it's a bright light.>> yes. i think even when i'm laying down, and i'm a phone next to

even that light -- >> yes. we will have some tips for you. you probably think -- >> probably think of chicago or new york for the best pizza. but according to the website, nevada should be on your pizza radar. after determining which states are the best pizza place, they determined and ranked this state . so, where does nevada fall? it seems we just break the top five. >> yes, some state lost out to delaware -- >> jersey? >> and ohio to >> >> the map you can't really see, but it looks like it's on there. >> you think so. >> we do have good pizza here.

need to realize this town is stepping up when it comes to food. it is better food here than in most of maryland where i was living for a few years.>> your favorite pizza place? i like jj's pie company. >> i'm a south creek girl. >> i get the south creek. that's just one of those things. >> i forgot about them>> we are going to just get some pizza. and if i can weigh in, mine is noble. it is 67 in town. we're going to be that close to the as we go into this afternoon going for 68 later on today. 54 is the average for this time of the year. 60 in town later, going for 56 in southlake, and 54 in alco. light winds today, that will change tomorrow.

way of shower chances. you will have a brief weak system moving to the north as we head through friday into saturday morning. that will pick up the winds tomorrow is saturday a little bit. and also just a little bit of a moisture chance. so, things are dry, quiet and calm. we are looking at one temperatures later today. right now, it's seasonably cool. the moment, it's 28 in carson city. later on today, on the seven- day forecast we do have one day in the 70s. i will let you know when that is. agriculture business owners, honey commissioners and the city officials are going to attend today's nevada agriculture outlook session. they are hosting that event for northern nevada, it's to help -- help agriculture development and minimize business risks.

the event kicks off at nine and it runs until three. for the workshop you can register online. the research also -- research institute, they have also flight tested the first ever feeding aircraft. basically, it's -- seating aircraft. basically it is a drone. they get to see it firsthand how the process works. make sure that you watch news 4 sister station to catch her full story. very interesting pick the carson city dispatch center overseas everything, when it comes to nevada highway patrol but they are running low on workers in they are working to fill the open positions immediately.

ryan? for my guest, good morning. we are inside of the dispatch center for pretty much northern nevada. this is a worker right here doing part of the shift. one of to hear in this morning, the other person is doing dispatch work denise stuart, to -- she is a manager. you are necessarily in here all the time, but that's what they need is? >> yes, swing we had someone call in sick. so i'm trying to get someone in for overtime. >> desperate but over time is a lot of what people are having to do right now. >> we're looking for someone who wants a job that is challenging, because there are days that it is very challenging especially when there's a snowstorm. maybe someone that once excitement. occasionally we have pursuits that make it exciting. it's never the same thing any two days in a row.

operation. we need people willing to work all the shifts between graveyard, between weekends, holidays, and overtime. >> it sounds kind of like news. and you can see all these open cubicles that exist. there is nearly half dozen positions open here in this area alone. we were told, but that's just about the most that they have seen in a number of years. sending it back to you. >> thank you. two dozen intermediate students have the opportunity of a lifetime within their reach. there is one minor setback, the number it takes to send them to the competition. >> so sam traveled there to meet them in here about their story. >> reporter: you may recognize

crane/29 her students the theater competition in las vegas. after several fundraising events, they were able to raise $7500. this year, the stakes are much higher all 21 of her students qualified.>> with high scores, this competition, yes county made it to state. she says -- >> reporter: she said her students more than deserved to go to the competition and have been rehearsing round-the-clock pick >> we have put in hours and hours. we have met in school, you have had in class workshops. >> what if it is?>> reporter: the eighth graders are two of the 21 students qualified. at the last competition they received a superior, the highest rating possible.>> more

than anything i'm doing, school is number one. but this takes the top.>> reporter: they say it's much more than just a theater class. their fellow students are like family. >> we call it our drama family. >> it's a family. it's a beautiful thing. what mac there's different -- >> reporter: there's different types of talent. a singer, a werewolf, and a vampire. and a young couple learning how to work. >> we have been working 24 seven, every single day at home, and it's just, we get to go to state because we have worked very hard. >> i'm just proud. they call me drama mama. we work so hard on this. it would mean a lot for all of them to make it there. >> that goal is $5000. the competition is a few weeks away.

group is looking to raise $5000. it's happening this saturday at the dayton community center from 5 pm to 9 pm. there will be raffle prizes, food and performances. it's $10 in advance and $15 at the door. there is a new life action figure and it's all girl. -- superheroes.>> they will explain when they are coming to stores. >> i could do a car chase. >> they will have a new life in target stores. it's part of the superhero girls line featuring action figures. and you guessed it, while the characters have girl power. they will be able to see familiar faces like poison ivy, batgirl, and wonder woman.

the new star wars action figure line famously did not feature any females even though the main character of star wars, the force awakens is a woman. the new class of superheroes will be soaring into stores next month. for consumer watch, i'm mary maloney. i love that idea. mcdonald is testing out low- calorie breakfast items and a couple -- in a couple of california spots. people in los angeles in san diego and purchase two different low carbohydrate breakfast bowls. >> one contains a wife, turkey sausage spinach and kale. it's only 250 cal. another one has scrambled eggs, sausage, and pico de gallo. that has 460 cal. mcdonald will begin using lower cholerae -- calorie greek yogurt. >> now i'm hungry. one amusement park ride is temporarily closed, and robots

yes, that and a lo welcome back everybody, am. warfel forecast in just a few minutes. but first, an amusement park ride, and the flowers bloom in the most unexpected place. the future is here. >> i hear it has to do with robots. jeremy with the must see footage. >> take a look at this, crazy wind, the ferris wheel is in schools -- in full swing. they were being tossed by winds of up to 60 miles per hour. several were damaged but only one had to be removed. good thing there were no passengers. check the photos of wildflowers

it is experiencing a so-called super bloom the perfect mix of rain, sunshine, and when is causing -- when is causing all of these flowers to bloom. no arnold is not back, and no this is not an outtake, this is an actual 5 foot nine robot walking on two legs, boston dynamics showed off their latest at risk prototype, it can lift objects navigate outdoors, and even stand up on its own if it falls down. i for one welcome the new overlord who will eventually enslave us all. for take a look at this, i am jeremy ron. >> it's incredible stuff for sure. a mix of sun and clouds for the day-to-day as well as light winds and warm temperatures to their going well into the 60s later today, not far from 70 degrees i think tomorrow is a chance to see the lower 70s it's 34 in town

and 73% humidity. it's a quiet start to they another quiet dance and by the time we get to tomorrow the only thing that changes for most of us will be a breeze. 20s and 30s out there right now. mostly dry conditions, for everyone and mostly sunny skies will have a few clouds mixing in later this afternoon. these clouds are hanging out over the coast of california. if you clouds mixing in, otherwise, things are pretty much dry. for your friday we are watching this very weak system. by the time we get to friday evening, watch what happens. it falls apart. just a few isolated showers are possible. a lot of us to stay pretty dry. northeastern nevada tapping out -- topping out in the 60s. we will pick up with that weak

breezes picking up. 50s around the lake, 57 at southlake and six -- and 56 in truckee. see five in carson city, 68 infernally. it'll be middle 60s for most of us and down towards the truckee meadows 68 four reno-sparks. we are way above average. we will be even warmer tomorrow. we will be breezy your as well. -- more breezy as well. there are pretty low shower chances, only at about 10%. it is looking a little unsettled as we head into the weekend. it will mostly be the strike but with breezes across the area and a weak system for early next week it will be bus unsettled but though, it's pretty much dry for most of us at 10 to 20% tower chances. -- shower chances.

are getting ready to go into effect. when university is talking about dropping topics from the curriculum to compare. students faculty and staff with a concealed handgun license will be allowed to carry in most areas of texas public university. now the university is talking about how professors should censor themselves. a recent presentation giving to faculty -- given to tackle -- faculty suggest letting students access hours. ask your selves what you think. starting off first, what you think? i think, that it shows a concern by the university, if a discussion gets really heated, people have concealed weapons. and they can just pull a gun and shoot.

had handguns that were not allowed in sporting events in colleges. so why is not been there? >> chris, what do you think? >> to be totally honest, going back to glenwood, carrying license gun holders, look at the statistics, there's nothing there to indicate that kind of fear, and you know i think that the bottom line here is that it's all about common sense and i think that gun carriers have common sense and that they will carry in classrooms around the will, but i think that they might, if they're going to a frat party they might take it off. >> let's hope. glenn, your thoughts? >> absolutely, the concealed carry permit holders in order to get a concealed carry permit you have to be a law-abiding citizen and of sound mind. people who jump up and shoot

freaking out are the people who stole the guns, or the people who purchased the guns illegally. you do not have to worry about it. they are not the ones committing the crimes.>> if you're getting used to seen people carry guns it will not be out of the ordinary when someone does carry a gun to campus that's doing something that obviously a bad choice it could be very dangerous everyone else people are trying to look for because of the other guns. poster comments on our facebook

we will be right back. welcome back in your health news, adults need to sleep at least seven hours but a new study shows one third of us do not get enough sleep. in today's health minute, mary maloney explains why you should get more sleep. >> start using, people between the ages of 16 and 18 need to sleep at least seven hours a night according to two major sleep associations. the national survey of the cdc showed more than one third of us sleepless in seven hours. that's a problem. here's why, research shows that the less sleep that you get more risk you have for obesity, diabetes, heart disease and mental illness. to make sure you get enough sleep, try to stick to reschedule go to bed and wake up at the same time each day including weekends. keep your room dark, turn the thermostat low and get rid of electronics.

before bed, do not eat a big meal, don't drink caffeine or alcohol. and during the day, try to exercise your if you do all that and can't get enough rest, go to the doctor. there may be another problem preventing sleep. consider this your wakeup call to start reaping more. i am mary maloney. >> we can all use that advice. will to come, a school wellness policy stirring up a bit of controversy here, they're going to explain why and how it about an apartment

involved. the way that you pay for bail may be changing. what the supreme court hopes to accomplish with a new assembly. people across america continues to wonder who's going to fill the vacancy. and our governor. brian is one of the top names to be considered. how he reacted to the news. they are seeing empty cubicles right here, it's inside dispatch for the department of public safety. we are going to talk to about a program that's happening, and hoping to get some position filled.

good morning it is 8 am. thank you for being with us. have you seen the news? have you seen the tweets? oh my gosh, so much talking about it. could brian be heading to dc to take the position on the supreme court? some people are saying yes. >> this morning, they are calling a genius. >> right. by the obama administration, it may be appeasing the republican- controlled on it a little bit. letting him make that appointment or, he can make that appointment. whether or not they will accept it is yet to be seen. but a lot of people say, that he is more of a moderate and he fits into what they want. >> we would be sad to see him go, but what an opportunity. a lot of talk today. harry reid is talking about it as well.

see how it plays out. they said we could expect an announcement in about a week or so. we will have more on that in our final hour. first, let's check in with him. we have a beautiful thursday. once again, copy and paste from yesterday. he saw 67 yesterday. they're going for about six see a today with very similar conditions across area. keep in mind the average for this part of the month 624 degrees. we are way above those averages. you are going for 65 in person to the, 55 alkyl. a mix of sun and clouds and light winds once again. i tomorrow, the wind will be the first thing that will start to change our seven-day forecast. a little more on the breezy side for tomorrow and saturday chances. it will have that coming up. for now, mostly sunny to partly cloudy still dry across the area. still looking for very much above average temperatures

20s and 30s when for the 50s and 60s later today. ivan had a day for reno sparks spin in the 70s. i will show you that and your rain chances. back to you. we begin this hour with an unusual story about an suv theft. according to sparks police the victim such as heading north approaching the victim such as heading n. approaching greg st. when her yukon was hit from behind by another yukon. she said she got out to check the damage and while she was doing that the other driver never did. she returned to the front of her car, there was a man inside going through her wallet demanding money. the man reportedly to turn her wallet but then drove off in her suv. the driver of the yukon also drove off. the suspect is described as a white man in his 30s with a bald or shaved head, he has a tattoo near his ear, and tattooed sleeves on both arms. the driver of the other yukon,

her 30s, with blonde hair. anyone with information is asked to call sparks police. or, 322-4900. in other news, a pretty scary situation reno police are looking for suspects after they say two men robbed an elderly man. a pulmonary search for the -- forced the police to close the lock your reno high school for a couple of hours. as k9 units searched the home and neighborhood. two suspects are described with light can, black or hispanic. the other is 5 foot the other is 5'8" tall. they have a tattoo on one of his forearms. they're asking you to be on the lookout for this card. it may be related to the crime. it is an older white two-door passenger car. it also has a sunroof and spoiler. again, you can call the witness

police to tell us that the elderly victim has nonlife threatening injuries. developing story out of washington, two people familiar with the process a that the white house is considering brian is one of the potential nominees to the us supreme court. the nomination would be seen as an attempt by president. obama to court the senate gop. he is a former federal judge supports abortion rights. the governor said over the weekend, that he was honored that his name was mentioned, but that he has heard nothing to think that president. obama considering him. turning to that nevada supreme court, a justice here says it is time to reconsider how bail is set in our state court. 4 -- >> he says the current system using dollar amounts for bail tends to favor the rich and isn't fair to those who cannot afford bail. he says the supreme court is considering giving judges more leeway to grant bail based on other factors like whether the

>> or take an individual was a single mom, who passes a bad check for $30, she can't make bail, so what happens to her? well she loses her job, she loses her apartment. and now, she and her children become additional societal problems. >> why they are considering changing the veil, you can head to our sister station at mynews4.com for the full report. it six minutes after the hour, carson the dispatch center oversees everything on it comes to the nevada highway patrol. they are running low on workers in their working to fill those open positions. ryan joins us live with more on the effort. good morning, brian. >> reporter: good morning, as you can see behind me there are cubicles filled with workers

empty ones. i want to show you what they are doing, to be specific, this is for the department of public safety for northern nevada. there are different durst actions. -- jurisdictions. were joined by public information officer. we were told, earlier this morning that as far as the number of employees, this is the fewest that we have seen in years. what is the need that exist here, and why's it so important? >> well, we are looking at 4 to 5 dispatchers that we actually need. that will cover several shifts. then, also a supervisor. it is a dire need, because this basically is our lifeline for those officers out there on the road. and they are doing traffic stops, or whatever the case may be. maybe even a house visit. they are the lifeline, these are the folks that we talk to. anytime that we may contact with these, these are the folks that let us know if we are

subject, or somebody who has never been stopped before. or even all of the country. >> it's such an important and critical part of law enforcement. want to show you what they're doing this morning working on the phones right now, positions are available through the department of public safety. it's not only here, on our sister station, news 4 you will have continuing coverage. if this looks appealing, it will talk even more about the importance of this job. we will send it back to you. the wellness policy is stirring up some controversy at the school. madison quarry has more. 4 good morning, the issue stems from the healthy hunger free kids act. the -- six years later the kinks are being worked out.

student health. but the states as the wellness policy is raising more questions and answers. -- and answers. >> the problem was, every school was handling things differently. >> reporter: she is the school district's parent and a contributor. she recently wrote about her concerns about the school wellness policy which ultimately limit the types of foods allowed on every school districts campus.>> is a lack of clarity, what are the repercussions if the policy is broken. 4 i met with the school nutrition services manager for the department of agriculture to get a better understanding of the policy. >> we focus in on processed foods and created this list to help determine whether or not processed foods meet the criteria. 4 the criteria is the smart snacks nutrition standard. but the approved list seems to be for most of the confusion

policy does not pay, but the only foods that can be sold or given away are foods that are approved on the smarts necklace. we created that list to show what prudes meet the criteria in terms of the individual foods that the district will or will not allow that the district level decision. 4 recently they sent him a letter to parents stating in part, at this time the policy applies to every school day including holidays, versus, and special events. which means any snacks brought into the school on the special occasions would have to meet certain calorie cut sugar, rhodium, and that limits.>> it seems like parents and teachers are the ones who are bearing accountability. there's a lot of cutting off of celebrations altogether because no one wants to police this. >> reporter: she says the limitations can be altered by the district but because the county has not finalized its own policy, there are not any exceptions.

they have to meet as far as getting that policy together? >> you know, we really work with them to get that set up. it's my understanding that they are in the final stages of getting that finalized. 4 a statement provided reads in part, there has been concern among parents and students regarding a lack of special occasion days at schools during this review and veltman.. but they took the time and needed to ensure the proposed regulation would meet the needs of students as they grow and learn. they say the wellness policy committee comprised of teachers, and health officials has completed its work in the policy will review by tracy davis in the next several weeks. 4 as you can see, there are many pieces to this puzzle. if you would like to look at the policy and the related

mynews4.com. you will also find a statement about the current state of the wellness policy. thank you, madison. in honor of today being national pistachio day, chef

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your time is eight your time is 8:15 am, it is 38 degrees. we are here to talk about national pistachio day. >> national pistachio day. >> it's great. >> that's right, they crack them out, and that's all the goodness. >>/that salty -- that salty goodness. appetizer. >> this little guy, he had taken regular grapes, regular red flame grapes, and we have wrapped it in a little bit of goat cheese. then, we have a fresh urban pistachio mix. and you have this great appetizer that you toss back. >> perfect. one little bite. >> this is a sweet treat. >> this is baklava. this is

there is honey, kilo, and butter. and, that's kind of, really simple for us. >> crunchy, sweet, >> and just a little bite. even one of these little small square is so decadent. >> yes. >> one good -- one is good. >> a main dish as well.>> yes, you know, if kind of on that same area. we just took some sourdough bread crumbs, he put it with pistachios, some chives. and we have made a little bread crumbs out of it. and we can steer this and finished it off in the oven. and, some rested potatoes -- roasted potatoes. >> what i love about using this as part of your meal, is that more protein is in there, and you can use it in place of any

these little guys are loaded for every 100 g, it's 547 cal. they are full of folic acid yes, and it makes you feel like you're having one thing party. >> -- something naughty. >> have a great day, thank you for being with us. over to you tim. we have a pretty warm day ahead of us. once again with a mix of sun and clouds. a copy and paste of yesterday. we will continue to see this pattern. tomorrow, the only thing that will change we're looking at light winds. same thing for saturday two, and it's very warm. still for the next couple of days. we topped out at 67 in reno sparks you're going for 68 later today 71 will do it for us. 38 in town right now, with

the 20s and 30s for most of the area, and we are going for this 50s and 60s depending on where you are. you will have maps and -- we will have maps in a moment. they can see some crowds mixing in. tomorrow is also a dry day across most of the area. once it gets closer to us as we look at futurecast here. we'll start to see that moisture getting closer and closer. but then, it starts to fall apart as it moves to the north. not much of a shower chance. but, still looking at those breezes picking up for a breezy couple of days. next moisture chance comes around by about sunday, only 20%. 50s junior 60s for the northeastern part of the state. it is 68, 66, a number we are seeing pretty often. that is pretty above average. again, light winds for today.

and saturday, those winds start to get on the breezy side. for instance, the five in portola and in truckee. -- 65 in portola and in truckee. it is breezy air for friday and saturday. there's not much of a shower chance right into saturday with a weak system passing to our north a few spots could the an isolated shower but really it's not too much of the area seeing that. and then into sunday monday tuesday still low chances. look at that, temperature on friday. reason conditions. -- breezy conditions.

sweeping the nation.

it is 8:23 am, it is 38 here in reno. i hope you're ready for the 60s and 70s. hamilton may have a new role, one band is benefiting. >> he will check in with david daniel, where hollywood minute. -- we will check in with david daniel, for your hollywood minute. >> he may be trading in his war era costume for a lamp lighters look here they say he is talking with disney about a lead role in a sql to mary poppins. -- a sql to mary poppins. emily blunt is seen as the top choice for the title role. the weekend, a lot out of the grammys after his two wins had the beauty behind the madness album rose. and the song the same, can't feel my face, they rose 131%.

feels of taylor swift 1989 album. scored 91%. and kendrick lamar five grammy winds prompted a 229% bite for his album to pimp a butterfly. and if you can't get to seattle 4 a more and ryan lewis -- for ryan lewis, you can join online. they are said to live stream the concert promoting this unruly mess i've made. fans can tune in for free and without a subscription. in hollywood, i am david daniel. turning now to what's trending. the president of california state university of los angeles canceled a lecture days before the scheduled to happen. it's because he said it wasn't inclusive enough. conservative political comments ben shapiro was scheduled to give a laxer feis the lecture. -- the lecture. the president canceled the event thing that they're going to

a part -- as a part of group speakers. now the american foundation is curious and they say that the college has hosted a lot of liberals acres without having a conservative point of view represented. so you're asking on facebook, what you think? should they allow the lecture? is a certain group, you could choose or not to go. let's make it well-balanced. let's hear what we -- what you have to say. coming up, one local high school are truly does anything

community stronger and better. all right, the gm of the 49ers has spoken out about calling, what we are learning about the player. a doctor who is accustomed to delivering only human babies is widening his range. said thursday morning at 830 now, the last half hour of the show, they are hoping your morning is often a good start. national pistachio day. we have all the things that you

i'm a fan of just cracking the shells and eating them. >> they're my favorite things. they aren't as messiest peanuts, and it takes them forever to open them up. and when you get inside their there is something that's inside the seed there is something since -- inside the seed there is something substantial inside. >> that's right, it's like you lose weight eating things like that. >> i will keep your mentality with that. >> so we will have some of those recipes online. we have some great temperatures ahead of us. sunshine sunshine. yes, a few clouds from time to time. otherwise, it's very warm. 67 in reno-sparks. it may even be 71 tomorrow. some more temperatures over the next two days. there will be some crowds mixing in with the sunshine.

alcoa. today, we are dry on radar. shut -- satellite showing a few radar feis showing a few things on the radar. it is basically a carbon copy of yesterday. the pictures turned out in the 20s and 30s. we are starting 50s and 60s, and that's not all, we had 70s one day in the 70s on the seven- day forecast with some other shower chances and breezes to talk about for your friday and saturday. we're going to talk about that coming up. for now, i will send it over to you. we have an exclusive partnership with the justice and award foundation a group honoring amazing volunteers across the country. this month local mentor -- local winner is a high schooler who does everything she can to better her community. >> reporter: hello, malibu?

meet you. our award winner this month is malibu robertson. she was first nominated for the jefferson awards we had learned everything about her. aside from chair couching, taking ap classes, and she is heavily involved with the community. she works with the special olympics, and various other onto your services. >> reporter: we have selected you as the award winner.>> thank you. >> reporter: congratulations, thank you so much. we caught up with her at the eddie house in downtown reno a center for homeless and runaway teens. she is helping remodel hoping to make it a more welcoming space. >> every passion for the homeless. -- i have a passion for the homeless. >> reporter: why?

>> it is unique, it's nice to see a young person get involved. and i'm sure she has a lot in common with the kids here.>> stopping anytime soon. >> i love seeing people happy. to nominate someone that you think is jefferson award material, head to our website, they will be choosing the winner for march 2016 soon. them now. happening today, washoe county is holding a competition. local high school students with a passion for poetry will take the stage from 5 pm to 8 pm. the finalists will complete for the title of state champion at the poetry finals at the public now, the events are free and in.

there. and we are talking about sports, -- >> let's talk football colin kaepernick, and his relationship the 49ers has been rocky. but we have a hand after his remarks in indianapolis, san francisco 49ers general manager said, that yesterday that colin kaepernick will be on the roster come april 1. that is with his $11.9 million salary that is fully guaranteed. they say that he will compete head-to-head with blaine gathered -- blaine gabbert. we will see what happens. nevada men's basketball team won have a control of their own destiny with four regular-season games to go. they were still in the driver seat when it comes to earning a first round bye.

-- 16 to 10 overall. and yes, the broncos one. anyway, the first half started off with a big freshman cameron oliver, he had a one-handed hammer. nevada was down 7. a little later, the senior hit it, they still leave by 8. but, -- lead i 8. but, sometimes you need a little luck here nevada was down 6 at the break. for the second half, we have more from as well -- griswold. he does the dirty work inside. 23 points, here comes nevada 2.5 minutes, you can see him back on defense. fenner makes them pay. in the lead is for final minute, nevada needs a stop on gmac --

utah state 73 to 68, wolfpack now is that 10 and two, >> this is good. we needed this to go into the next home game. and, we need to keep the momentum going. >> i think that that's really big for us. it helps are confident going into the next game for us to know that we put that lost behind us. it's a big deal. >> it comes at a cost, marquise coleman rolled his ankle. ouch. let's take a second look, his foot is sideways. he had to be carried off of the floor and into the locker room. he was returned to the court later on crutches. the sports photographer spoke with him who told us, that he would be all right the coach

see if that keeps him out of the next game. that game will be sunday afternoon. yes, sunday nevada will host colorado state. 3:00 tipoff. log on. you can get tickets right there. it is a blackout, meaning the first heaven thousand fans through the door will get a black t-shirt that says we are nevada, that's a pretty cool giveaway. >> zip it. well, what's it like for doctors? who deliver baby humans to deliver a baby gorilla? we have that story that will make you say, cute. >> it was a c-section had even the main dr. going ape in that loki british way. >> it was special exciting, the

>> it's a girl. he knew the mother wasn't feeling right in the fetus became unresponsive that's when they called in gynecologist dr. david who has delivered a lot of human babies.>> and how about gorillas? >> one. >> they decided to do an emergency cesarean pick this is just like any other mother. it's very different. >> things got tense when the newborn came out not breathing. the vet did cpr. blowing air into her lungs as someone else did chest compressions and it worked. there have been other rare gorilla c-sections like two years ago in san diego, the baby families for her -- famous for her hat. the intent is being hand raised by staff. she is brought within sight and smell of her mom.

interest in taking care of her. that's when the doctor turned gorilla delivery, what did he tell his wife?>> all in a days work. i think that was the comment. >> patient is doing very well while the doctor is getting teased by colleagues. >> thank you, darling. >> cnn, new york. >> my goodness, that is so cute. >> i can't handle it. >> just go back. >> so cute. still ahead, the president of california university

before it was scheduled. welcome back everybody, 8:44 am, we are warming up very nicely. it is 38 on this thursday. the alliance of the medical society is holding their 65th annual doctors lives rummage sale. joining us to talk about it, paula glass and rini. thank you for coming. let me start with you, give me a little bit of the history. know that doctors wise rummage sales have been going on forever. >> how did it -- it got started in 1941. they decided, to have a rummage sale.

clothing and they had to go back and buy them. >> and you guys are expecting huge crowds. >> we are looking at, sometimes 2000 people that come through. >> what kind of things are available? >> the exit for the exhibit hall into a department store. so, we have children's clothes, have toys, we have men and women's speech, and furniture, anything that you can think of, we have there. and, it's quite an undertaking.>> you obviously have it in really good condition. >> yes. we have a warehouse that we keep it in. >> awesome. >> mostly those items are from our organization.>> pollock on you are talking about this, people get ready for this and lineup early. >> 4 am sometimes.

in groups and they sit outside in the other person sits in the car to gets warm and a trade- off. yes, it's a big community event. we have had people from fallon, carson, all over. >> so they line up at 4 am in early march, you know there's good stuff there. so, real-life shocking events. what's your advice for someone who hasn't been there? get there early i take it? >> yes. and it is three dollars for each shopper, and anyone under 17. we have free parking, and we also, people think if they don't come early, it will not get the best. but there is throughout the whole day. it's wonderful. with a little crowded at the very beginning. but i did forget to mention, one of the items we have is the treasures area.

things and new things are everybody seems to like. >> all right. very cool. q so much ladies. it's this saturday, we just have the times for you. show up early, the doors open at 8 am. all right, a good morning to you. you have a quiet day. once again a mix of sun and clouds. have late winds across the area. the temperatures are pretty warm. we are into the lower 60s today, even 70s on the seven- day by tomorrow. 38 now, mostly sunny skies, he will continue to see mostly sunny. the winds are calm, 65% humidity. temperatures in the 20s and 30s across the state. they will continue to see highs into the 50s and 60s depending on where you are. dry conditions from where you are, satellite and radar,

the california coast he will continue to see those get a little closer to the day for a mix of sun and clouds. still drive for the rest of the day. we are watching this moisture out here is a weak storm system passing to the north as we head through friday night into your saturday. it will stay together as it arrives. once it gets to our area, it will fall apart. so that means cost to our north we may see a few isolated showers, for friday night into saturday. but for most of us, we are seeing dry. we will see the breeze picking up. 50s to the low 60s for the eastern side of the state. you may have some clouds. western area also has some sun and clouds. it's not going to be far from 70 in a couple of spots. but we will have a better chance for 70s tomorrow.

northern zone, into the 50s for everyone else including portola at 65, and down in the truckee meadows look for 68. only a couple of degrees away from 70. the seven-day forecast, we have warm temperatures the next couple of days. pretty quiet conditions, a little bit more of a breeze for your friday and saturday. and that's when a week storm is passing to our north. we will stay mostly dry despite that week storm system. sunday through tuesday, our next shower chances are out there. they are highs in the 60s. the president of a local university in los angeles is

to do about a scheduled person speaking at the university of los angeles, they canceled this because they said that the speaker was not inclusive enough. a conservative political commentator and shapiro the scheduled to give that lecture. now, the president canceled the event thing that they wouldn't reschedule him until they can have a panel of a couple of different views. but here's the problem, the colleges american foundation is furious. a lot of times they have posted very liberal speakers without having a conservative voice so why can't this conservative voice come to speak? so we're asking you what you think about it. starting off first with kate, what do you think? having canceled this conservative gentleman coming in, and having a more diverse

>> well, think that there are a couple issues in the story particularly one, to me the kind of may be appearance of creating more inclusiveness like they have said, there have been other speakers that have not had so while the sudden to they need to have that viewpoint. so the diversity in and out of it has become well-known. they be not full segregation, but when we were separate, we respected other cultures. we were interested to learn about other cultures and other ways of life. now that everybody from together nobody respects anything. it's just gotten to the point where micro-aggression is there. do we not have enough issues to discuss? it's just gotten out of hand. >> do you agree? >> i disagree. i didn't hear -- if i did hear her right. i hope she's not suggesting we go back to the old days of segregation. i did some more research and

to a high school and created a confrontation. it in fact a teacher had to stop the speech. so maybe there is a bigger context that we need to look at. >> glenn, what do you think?>> the context that he is talking about he was at a high school where he said, which people are rich because of the behavior, poor people are poor because of their behavior. and some students got really upset with him. a few years ago, here in wyoming there was a radical leftist, he had been imprisoned for bombing the pentagon he came to wyoming to speak and we as conservatives encouraged him to do so. because all points of view should be heard. >> love to hear what you have

stay with us. is a quiet one out there very much like what we saw yesterday. you could even see the lower keep in mind, it will be pretty breezy. the shower chances friday into saturday, mostly off to the north. another round of shower chances

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