henderson chamber commerce building and the suspect was arrested. it has been more than a month since a ccsd teacher was arrested.. accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. but the d-a still hasn't filed charges. now... we are learning this isn't the first time.... "kristy yegge" has been accused of inappropriate behavior. action news reporter.... bryan callahan is live with the story... of a woman who says... she was sexually assaulted by yegge.... several years ago. bryan... we want to make it clear... yegge has not been charged in either incident. but the woman who says she considered yegge a friend before the sexual assault says she is still still dealing with the trauma of the event. 11.05.35.00 "it is shocking, but not surprising." brittany freer recalls her reaction when she heard "kristy yegge" had been arrested... accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student at veteran's tribute academy. 11.15.50.00 "i thought that i was over it until this came up, and then i realized maybe i wasn't." freer is talking about

assault she say yegge committed on her in 2012. this as she said she went to visit her friend. 11.07.52.00 "once i went over to her house she proceeded to give me prescription drugs, and because i was in a hyper emotional state i took." freer says she fell asleep and awoke to yegge undressing her, but says she didn't have the strength to stop the assault. 11.08.49.00 "because i had taken such a strong combination of drugs, i was unable to do much, and then i remember putting my head down and blacked out after that." freer says she didn't initally report the crime to police. 11.16.54.00 "especially right after it happened, i tried my best to block it out." metro confirmed a report was filed against yegge in 2014, but said they did not pursue charges because of a lack of evidence. minutes before we went on air, we did recieve a statement from yegge's attorney. it reads in part "the fact that metro closed its case without

speaks volumes regarding the credibility of these allegations. my client is steadfastly maintaining her innocence regarding these allegations, and i intend to defend her accordingly." we will post the full statement to ktnv.com again---we want to make it clear. yegge has not been charged in either case. the district attorney's office says they are still reviewing the case involving the student. ccsd says yegge remains assigned to her home. reporting live, bryan callahan, channel 13 action news. new tonight... a car break-in.... caught on camera. here you can see... the man walk up to the car... near cheyenne and el capitan... early this morning.. he opens up the door and looks around.... before eventually getting inside. the man eventually gets out of the car.... looks around and takes off.. the car's owner says... the man got away with some costume jewelry. if you recognize the man... call police. now... to a story.... you'll see only... on action news. the man accused of trying to kill his neighbors.....

mother's pomeranian... is speaking to action news.... tonight!! attempted murder suspect..... paul applegate told us.... his version of the story... from behind bars... after we already talked to his mother.... earlier today. action news reporter.... gina lazara joins us in the studio.... with what he had to say... gina? tricia -- applegate's m.o. tonight was deny. deny. deny. despite deputies saying the suspect confessed to trying to gun his neighbors down.... applegate says that's not the case....and that he was on drugs for that confession. "i was high on crack and i was high on meth. i did not do the shooting at all. all i know is i'm an innocent man being in jail." during our exclusive interview with the suspect -- applegate says time and time again.... that he never went to his neighbor's home... he never shot at their house.... he never reloaded his gun.... he never hid in the bushes while doing it... and he was not trying to kill his neighbors. this strong denial comes after the nye county sheriff's office tells us ---applegate confessed to all of that this week!!

one of the victims. "i don't got no problem with the guy. if the guy is watching this as we speak...i don't know you. i got no problem with you. i have no quarrel with you. i did not shoot your house up." earlier today....we spoke with applegate's mom. she told action news -- her son admitted to the shooting.... and that he was trying to protect her after recent issues with the neighbors. reporting live in the studio, gina lazara, channel 13 action news. the latest developments on the winter storm moving through the valley right now. a live look outside right now where it's been a windy.. cold day.. and more rain could be on the way this weekend.. action news chief meteorologist bryan scofield is tracking the system for us in the weather center. bryan. winter weather advisories are still in effect for the spring mountains and winter weather advisories are still in effect for the spring mountains and sheep range above 5,000 feet through this afternoon. an additional 1-3 inches of snow is expected on mt. charleston with heavier snow totals possible at higher elevetions.

effect for western arizona through this afternoon where 2-5 inches of snow are expected above 4,000 feet. take care driving through any mountain passes since slick road conditions are expected all around the area. the pacific ocean is going to continue to throw storms towards the west coast for the next week or so as our classic el nino pattern really comes into its own. that means las vegas will stay generally cloudy through the weekend with peaks of sunshine here and there and a slight chance for showers on saturday. overnight lows have stayed california coast tonight. this video from malibu shows 16 foot waves coming ashore.. and flooding streets. in petaluma.. this truck flipped over trapping a woman in inside her car. rescuers dove into the murky runoff to free her. but tonight.. the biggest concern is more mudslides and take a look at this. a rockslide closed an entrance to yosemite national park.

until crews can clear the pavement.. but they don't know who long it will take. an update now.... to breaking news... we've been following for hours.. two people have been arrested.... on terrorism-related charges... in california and texas.. a new criminal complaint accuses a sacramento man of traveling to syria.... to fight alongside terrorists. the 23 year old iraqi citizen was arrested today.... in california.. in texas... another terror suspect has been arrested. an oregon sheriff met with armed militia members just hours ago.. asking them to leave a federal building peacefully. the group.. being led by ammon bundy.. took-over the facility nearly a week ago at a wildlife refuge. they were told today they need to leave so the locals can get their lives back to normal. the two sides plan to talk again tomorrow. bundy has said they'll leave when there's a plan to turn over federal land to the locals. in tonight's rwb2016 political coverage.. another battle is shaping up involving republican presidential candidate donald

tonight.. he's going after fellow candidate ted cruz over whether the texas senator is eligible to be president because he was born in canada. trump went on twitter with a go to court. you will win." tonight.. cruz is responding.. saying thanks but no thanks. sot ted cruz: i'm not going to be taking legal advice anytime soon from donald trump cruz was born in canada to a woman who's a u-s citizen and moved to texas when he was 4. his father was born in cuba. las vegas mayor... carolyn goodman's state of the city address earlier tonight... highlighted the successes of 2015! but... the mayor is also looking ahead.... to new things to come in 20-16... including initiatives.... to make the city safer and more profitable. action news anchor... jacqui heinrich has the highlights.... for tonight's... state of the city address. its been a big year for las vegas...reaching record tourism

visitors in 2015...spurring economic development with the downtown revitalization project...and attracting countless new businesses, residents, and investors. at her state of the city address, mayor carolyn goodman announced downtown casinos are financially booming. "youre leading the state 25 percent growth, awesome, thats what we're about" but there's work ahead in the new year. primarily, attracting new residents by improving homeless rates, bettering transportation with project neon, and moving toward total renewable energy. but the biggest problem to tackle...will be safety. "no one will live in a city that isnt safe or invest in a city that isnt safe, do business in a city that isnt safe, or move to a city that isnt safe" after las vegas was named a potential target for terrorist attacks...safety became even more of a priority for mayor carolyn goodman. she discussed ways the government will continue to educate citizens on how to work alongside police...to report

as the eyes and ears of law enforcement, "just as we had the great preparations for addressing potential acts of terrorism, its not going to stop." one new intiative for 2016- metro police will now patrol parks and trails on motorcycles and bikes to keep more remote areas crime free. also ahead-- a new city website to make bill pay and program sign ups easier...downtown will also be home to a new theater...and las vegas will play host to the last presidential debate, coming in october 2016. jacqui heinrich channel 13 action news the new powerball jackpot is now the largest in american history. last night marked the 18th drawing without a winner. that means the jackpot now stands at $700 million dollars.. which works out to more than 428 million dollars if a single winner takes the lump sum payout. you might remember.. powerball changed its rules last october and the odds of picking all-6 numbers went from 175-million to 1..

you are more likely to win a smaller prize.. however. your odds are 1-in-25 you'll win something. racist letters are showing up in mailboxes in one valley neighborhood.. and it's not the first time. find out why police are now worried there may be a copycat sending these letters. a warning for anyone.... planning a getaway.... in the new year. we'll explain... what new airline fees you need to be aware of.... before you book your next flight!

they were beginning their shift in the deepest salt mine in north american when a steel

the elevator. at one point overnight.. the temperature dropped to only 15 degrees. early this morning.. a massive crane lowered a basket down to bring the miners up in small groups. racist letters are showing up again in some spring valley mailboxes. tonight.. authorities say they may have come from the same person.. but they're also not ruling out copycats. the letters ask homeowners not to sell or rent to some minorities. this version is slightly different.. and includes the lgbt community. but.. both were on the same letterhead.. which is why many people speculate a law firm linked to a homeowners association sent the letters. now.. partners with the firm are speaking out and say they have nothing to do with it. john leach, partner, leach, johnson, song & gruchow 21:59:40:06 that's not our letter, we don't know who did it, but we didn't 21:59:43:10 butt 21:59:59:15 they must have taken our letterhead and then they prepared their own handwritten statement the firm is working closely with federal and state investigators to track down whoever's responsible. guidelines now...

from contact 13. have you come up.... with your new year's resolutions yet? if not... the federal government wants to help you out.. a new report from the u-s-d-a says... you need to cut way back... on sugar.. the 20-15 through 20-20 dietary guidelines for americans recommends.... limiting the amount of added sugars in our diet to no more than.... -10- percent of daily calories. that's about.... -12- teaspoons of sugar... a day! to put that in perspective... a can of coke contains... about - 10- teaspoons. are tou thinking about a springtime getaway? if that getaway includes.... air travel... we have a warning... before you book. contact 13.... looks at some of the hidden fees.... you can expect in the new year.

most airlines, except for southwest and jetblue. -booking by phone: will cost you $15 at most airlines. -changing an economy ticket: is now $200 at delta, united, and american. -and in-flight wi-fi: runs $5 to $10. but the biggest to watch out for: a new fee for your carry on. frontier, allegiant, and spirit... the 3 deep discoutners... now charge between $10 and $75 for a bag in the overhead bin. major airlines aren't charging that fee yet. but its probably giving them some ideas.> so... here's what you need to remember. check the baggage fees.... at the time you book your ticket. not when you arrive.... at the airport. you can usually minimize those fees.... if you pay them.... at booking time. a drone that helps firefighters is among the cool gadgets on display at the consumer electronics show in las vegas. the drone has the potential to

and firefighters.. trapped in buildings. it picks up on thermal engergy so firefighters can pinpoint the loc trapped. the drone is made by d-j-i. the consumer electronics show wraps-up saturday. a heated debate today over 'net metering' during a meeting on solar energy. pick any one-- all pretty good. 4:41:20 yelling 5:00:15 yelling 5:01:50 clapping 5:11:03 disruption last month.. the public utilities commission raised the base service charge for solar customers and cut the amount they'll be paid to sell back energy from rooftop now.. several groups want to press the pause button and talk about changing the rates again. ((louise helton, 1 sun solar electric 4:29:10-4:29:19 "it takes a lot away frpom your industry for the future of nevada.)) a final decision on the new rates won't come until next week.

on severe weather hitting california where big bear has gotten -30- inches of snow.... in just -48- hours.. its been -6- years.... since the area has seen.... this much snow. the winter snow got so bad this morning.... it knocked out power to most of the homes and business.... on the mountain.. most people living in the area say... all the snow.... is a welcome sight. winter weather advisories are still in effect for the spring mountains and sheep range above charleston with heavier snow totals possible at higher elevetions. a winter storm warning is in effect for western arizona through this afternoon where 2-5 inches of snow are expected above 4,000 feet. take care driving through any mountain passes since slick road conditions are expected all around the area.

pacific ocean is going to continue to throw storms towards the west coast for the next week or so as our classic el nino pattern really comes into its own. that means las vegas will stay generally cloudy through the weekend with peaks of sunshine here and there and a slight chance for showers on saturday. mountainous areas are more likely to see rain showers with

likely above 5,000 feet or so. overnight lows have stayed slightly warmer than normal but some drier air will filter in from the north and chop about 5 off those overnight lows. afternoon highs will gradually warm up into the mid and upper 50s by the middle of next week afternoon highs will gradually attack.. affluenza teen is on the move again. find out where she's going now.. after she was busted on the run with her fugitive son. stay with us. the mother of "affluenza" teen... ethan couch is back..

she arrived in dallas this afternoon...two days.... after a los angeles judge approved.. her extradition. she faces a charge of hindering.... the apprehension of a felon. it comes.... more than a week..... after mexican authorities detained her with her son.... in a pacific resort town. a warrant was issued for ethan

when his probation officer.... could not reach him. ethan killed four people in a drunk driving crash.... back in 2013.. but avoided... jail time.. ethan is still being held.... in mexico.. a terrifying incident in france today on the 1st anniversary on the charlie hebdo massacre. a man was shot and killed after showing up outside a police station in paris with a knife.. and wearing what turned out to be a fake suicide vest. the man also had an isis flag and a note in arabic.. pledging allegiance to isis. coming up.. changes are being made in a valley neighborhood after neighbors complained about somebody hanging meat. plus... the new arena on the las vegas strip is just months away.... from opening... and... it now has... a name! we'll share it with you next... plus... how you may be able to get some perks... at the new venue. and remember..... to watch good morning las vegas for all your latest news.... weather... and traffic. it all starts at 4-30....

over hanging meat in a mountain's edge neighborhood.

the homeowners association has ordered a homeowner take down meat hanging in his backyard. we first told you about this story last month when upset neighbors reached out to action news.. saying the meat was attracting rodents and coyotes. m-g-m's new venue on the strip officially has a name.... it will be called the "t-mobile arena".. the privately funded arena is still under construction.... behind the new york- new york.... and will host concerts.... sports.... shows... and special events. the -20- thousand seat venue will open... april sixth.. t-mobile customers will even get some special perks.... including seat upgrade opportunities and early access.... to ticket sales. we'll be right back.... with a final look... at your wake-up weather forecast. first.. here's jimmy kimmel with a preview of tonight's show.. right after action news.

winter weather advisories are still in effect for the spring mountains and sheep range above 5,000 feet through this afternoon. an additional 1-3 inches of snow is expected on mt. charleston with heavier snow totals possible at higher elevetions. a winter storm warning is in effect for western arizona through this afternoon where road conditions are expected suddenly appeared in downtown chicago. the igloo showed up this week... and people initially thought.... it was built by a homeless person. but... it turns out... a man who lives across the street spent 15 hours... building the structure. he saw the big sheets of ice... and... put them together.... using a shovel.... chisel... and a tarp. that does it.... for this edition of action news... live at 11.. but... stay with us.... for "jimmy kimmel live"... coming up next. our next reports begin at 4:30-am on good morning las vegas. thank you for watching.. and from all of us at channel 13.. good night.

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