she's in the studio with us.... now. gina... does he regret what he did? steve and tricia -- kris luce made it clear multiple times in our interview today -- that he has no regrets.... and would even flip another officer off it he felt it was necessary! he stands by his opinion -- that he was just excercising his first amendment right. luce: "what is the charge? for flipping you off or giving you the middle finger like this? cop: "i don't know why you would wanna do that" luce: "cause you jumped in front of me. you slammed on both your brakes. this confrontation between kris luce and a metro officer has hundreds weighing in.... (((luce))) "i was mad. i was angry that he almost caused an accident. and i made sure that he saw it for sure." so the question is..... freedom of speech?.....or improper hand signal?? (((luce))) "it's an abuse of power i feel. he didn't pull me over because i did something wrong. he pulled me over because i flipped him off and he couldn't handle that." in the video luce recorded -- you can hear the

for writing the ticket. (((cop in video))) "just don't do it outside your vehicle. because extending your arm out is a signal of intent to turn." (((metro sgt))) "per 4th amendment for search and seizure.....we can't just stop somebody because they angered us." but luce strongly believes --- stopping him for being angry is exactly what went down. he's hoping the judge will dismiss the case. (((luce))) "this exact same case has already been through. they charged him with illegal use of hand signal or something to that effect. and it got thrown out. they can't find a reason because of giving the bird. they can't." while luce remains confident.... metro says his fate will be decided by the court. (((metro sgt))) "if the officer was wrong or the court doesn't see it his way - then so what - then they issue a not guilty and it's done." metro was unable to tell us how many citations they've given out for "improper hand signal". they said their system doesn't track tickets that specifically. the full video of the confrontation between luce and the officer is still on our

dot com if you want to watch. reporting live in the studio gina lazara channel 13 action news. breaking news out of pakistan... gunman have stormed a universtiy. at least seven are dead..including a professor and a student. 20 others injured. we're getting video from the scene of the attack. this is an ongoing attack in the northwest region. you can see... dozens of officers rushing down the street... with their guns and combat gear. here's another video that appears to show students and faculty being lead out. just chaos with abulances outside. we know the attack began shortly after the university opened. explosions and gunshots have been heard inside. police officials are exchaning gunfire with the attackers. there's reportedly hundreds of people inside. the concern right now for hostages. new developments on a blast of winter rain we're tracking as

nevada earlier today. before it finally cleared out.. we saw a lot of wet streets and rain-related accidents around the valley. the question tonight: is it over? let's go to chief meteorologist bryan scofield in the weather center for the answer. bryan. a band of showers is approaching from our west with our current storm system. although most of the moisture will be rung out as it intercepts the sierra, we could still see sprinkles to light and we'll see some of the cloud cover clear out by morning. new tonight... a married couple in pahrump is now allowed.... to keep -10- tigers on a married couple in pahrump is now allowed....

their property... after nye county commissioners voted against an appeal... today. this... after the couple narrowly escaped jail time.... action news reporter.... marissa kynaston was at todays commission meeting... and tells us.... why that appeal was filed. take pkg sot ray mielzynski, property owner 19:27:26:05 every morning these people get up and they got something hanging over their head, it's turmoil for them 19:27:30:18 karl and kayla mitchell have spent years fighting to keep after allegedly violating their county permit. the permit was granted again just last week-- allowing the tigers to stay. but animal rights groups are making that more difficult for the mitchells-- and for their property owner. sot mielzynski it seems the government is not leaving us alone animal rights groups-- including peta-- filed an appeal-- asking the county to

remove the tigers-- claiming the mitchells have a history of violations-- and abuse. sot brittany peet deputy director of captive animal law enforcement, peta foundation karl mitchell and big cat encounters are long time animal abusers but the county denied that appeal-- in a five oh vote-- they decided the mitchells could keep their permit-- and their tigers. a victory for the mitchells. but their attorney still says what should have just been a land use issue-- turned into animal abuse accusations-- from an organization who does not operate in pahrump-- and has never seen the mitchells interact with their tigers. sot thomas gibson attorney at law, representing mitchells i don't appreciate as a nevadan, and as a resident of nye county, i don't appreciate outsiders coming in and telling us how to run our organizations marissa tag since the appeal was not granted-- and the tigers get to stay in pahrump for now-- peta officials say theyll continue to monitor the mitchells actions with the animals-- and determine their next step. reporting in nye county-- mk-- ch13an. a live look outside right now.....

movie has once again..... shut down part of the strip. action news reporter.... bryan callahan joins us live..... near harmon and las vegas boulevard with a look at all the excitement. bryan... there has been a lot of set up going on here over the last few hours as the crew prepares for another night of filming. our cameras caught a lot of activity was centered in this same area last night. it's all part of the scenes being shot here for the latest bourne movie starring matt damon. of course all of the stuff is expected to lead up to that restrictions, but love the extra attention. don works nearby "it was shut and we didn't know it. so the buses and detours and everything. but it's beautiful. it brings more tourists and people and things of that nature so i love it." (butted to) crystal sharp works nearby "i think it is exciting. i think the tourists are going to love that matt damon's movie is playing out here." we are being told filming for the movie could extend into next week.

along with the new bourne movie.. nevada film officials say more major productions are on the way. clark county issued nearly 450 film permits last year but most were for very small productions. today.. officials were excited to unveil the largest production facility in las vegas. "vegas production studios" will be used to film and produce major motion pictures. "from the crews to the equipment to all the specialist, the graphic designers, and the editors and all of that, and we do all of that right here in htis production facility so it's kind of a mini universal studios if you will." (from 5pm vo/sot) (butted to) "we want to get them to film here and we want them to know that it's not about just filming hangover movies and casinos, it's about anything you need." (from 6pm pkg) clark county expects to issue year.. and officials say they're excited about the projected impact on the local economy. tonight..

headlines.. but this time.. protestors are calling for the department of justice to put the militia members behind bars. anenette magnus, battle born progress

demand the group's arrest. the battle over solar energy continues..... in the valley. today.... steve ross calling it... like he sees it... saying... wrong... and now.... about it! 9:46:32 07 steve ross mayor pro tem "what are we trying to tell the world? that we don't care about solar? we should be the solar capital of the world and we're going to continue to go ordinance..... to help with the financing of solar panels. it would essentially eliminate the upfront costs for customers.... and... attach the financing to the property.... that means... if you sell your house... you won't have to make payments on the panels anymore... they would transfer to the next owner. the hope is: this ordinance is a step.... in the right direction. 9:47:37 14 steve ross mayor pro tem "we have to do what's right for the people that we serve and i think the public utlitiies commission heard them loud and clear and it's time and i would just encourage business owners and homeowners

going to see if we can make this happen." no exact timeline has been set.... for the ordinance.... but... officials hope it will take effect.... within the next few months. first responders are being recognized... for how they dealt with that horrifying scene on the las vegas strip... last month.... when a woman drove onto the sidewalk... killing one woman and injuring dozens others. this all happened... just days before christmas. dozens of people were rushed to the hospital... and others.... were treated on- scene. nats of applause today... clark county commissioners recognized metro.... the clark county fire department..... and u-m-c for their life-saving efforts. you can see the commissioners personally shaking the hands.... of all the first responders. and... everyone here at action news.... would like to thank those first responders.... as well. still ahead... we're getting a look inside one valley home after it was taken over and ransacked by squatters. we'll give you a look at some

the repairs will mean a major sacrifice for the owners. plus... outrage continues to grow.... over deplorable water conditions.... in flint michigan tonight... "you made the mess, you clean it up, you fix the problem!" tate of emergency there.... and why some people are calling for the governor... to step down. stay with us. a major highway in fresno will

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their own rules.massive rockslide.. that sent several large boulders crashing down onto the pavement. the debris ended up blocking traffic.. but fortunately.. no cars were hit. the rockslide did cause a minor fender bender when a driver had to slam on the brakes. lawsuits are flowing like

michigan. angry residents are targeting the governor and state health officials.. claiming they're being billed for water that's unfit to drink. abc's elizabeth hur has the latest. liz pkg: ((sot)) lawsuit presser "you made the mess, you clean it up, you fix the problem!" claiming they are taking emergency action for emergency relief.. ((sot)) lawsuit presser "we're talking to desperate people, everyday, it's sad, it's tragic." lawyers - representing families from flint michigan confirm.. they have now filed three class action lawsuits.. seeking damages and an in injunction to help families billed for water they could not use. ((sot)) lawsuit presser "our pepole need financial aid, they need it now." ((nat)) protesting this announcement comes as angry residents continue to rally.. some even demanding the governor be arrested. the state is now under investigation.. after it changed its water source from lake huron to the flint river to save money? exposing residents to toxic levels of lead but allegedly waiting five months to warn

((sot)) sonya austin: "my baby and i are breaking out and itching from bathing in the water // i don't like the idea that my baby can't drink." national guard troops are now on the ground passing out water and filters. president obama has declared a state of emergency and white house officials say more federal aid is possible. the epa is defending its handling of the crisis.. and the system has been switched back to lake huron.. but the pipe system is so badly damaged.. water is still not safe to drink. std out we're getting our first look..... inside one of the homes in a neighborhood.... near sahara and sloan.... that's been taken over... by squatters. when the owner of this home stepped inside... she was shocked at.... what she found. broken windows... a broken garage door... a stolen air conditioner... tons of trash and even pornography.... left inside the home!!! sot - barbara: it pisses me off that someone can come in and take over someone's home. barbara says...

belongs to her -81- year-old father. repairs and replacements are going to cost the family money they need to use.... for his health care. this home is just one of several.... in this neighborhood.... that are reportedly being overrun.... by squatters. a band of showers is approaching from our west with our current storm system. although most of the moisture will be rung out as it intercepts the sierra, we could still see sprinkles to light rain rain in the las vegas evening. the system moves out overnight and we'll see some of the cloud cover clear out by morning. high pressure will begin building over the region tomorrow, which will mean warmer temperatures and not as much cloud cover. skies will clear to partly cloudy by wednesday afternoon and highs will top out in the low 60s. mainly sunny skies are expected thursday then partly cloudy on friday with highs in the low 60s both days. our next system moves in over the weekend, which will mean more cloud cover and breezy winds on both saturday and sunday, with highs remaining in

dropping to the upper 50s on sunday. as the system makes an exit it will continue to drag in cool air and keep our highs in the upper 50s for the start to next week, although we will also see a clearing on monday. by tuesday we'll warm back to the low 60s and skies will stay mainly sunny. still to come.. some major moves being made right here in las vegas that

still to come.. some major moves being made right here in las vegas that could have an impact on the race for the white house. plus... excessive calls to 9-1-1 in one using up police resources.... next. metro officers are

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them. we know at least 7 dead...a student.. a professor.. possibly one or two of the attackers. concern now: is that death toll gong to rise. metro officers are frustrated..... over a feud between two neighbors.... that have them putting in bogus 9- 1-1 calls..... on each other! police have been called to the same area... near sahara and hollywood several times.... after reports of gunfire... threats... and this morning... a chase... but... none of it.... is true! metro says.... the two men keep dialing 9-1-1 on each other.... trying to get the other in trouble... all over a girl! the calls are bogging down officers... and... keeping them from going out on real calls. the last fake report tied up.... at least.... half a dozen cops! img0418 00:00:20-00:00:24 "while this call was going on a robbery call came out and i had to send officers away from

7:52:13-7:52:20 "he's just out of control right now and he's just calling police trying to just start things... stir up trouble." no charges have been filed at this point.. but police say... from here on out.. even a minor infraction.... will have some big consequences. now... an update to a story.... you asked us to investigate!!! we told you yesterday.... about kyler worthan.... who was fired from his job.... after failing a drug test.... even though he has a license..... for medical marijuana! we told you his firing was legal.... due to marijuana... still being illegal... but... one big question remained... why was he denied unemployment? well today.... we spoke to the unemployment office... they told us... you can only collect unemployment if you are fired for something outside of your control.... like company cutbacks. kyler says.... he's now appealing their decision because he says..... he needs medical marijuana.... and therefore... failing the drug test was out of his control. donald trump will bring his presidential campaign to the

the republican frontrunner has scheduled a rally for 1pm. you need to register to attend. we've set-up a link to do that on our website.. ktnv.com. just click on this story. a nevada congressional hopeful is endorsing bernie sanders for president. democrat lucy flores says she's supporting the vermont socialist- democrat because he's the most likely to make a difference in washington. lucy flores, congressional candidate 00:02:13 we need someone who is willing to put themselves out there and say 'no we need a radical shift.' many nevada democrats have already endorsed hillary clinton. flores is one of 4 democrats hoping to challenge representative cresent hardy.. and the only one to endorse sanders. another big step towards the opening of the first eye-kea store.... here in southern nevada... next... we'll tell you... how you can land a job there. plus.. some rock and roll hall of famers are launching a new tour from the new t- mobile arena. we'll tell you who's kicking off their reunion tour in las vegas.. next. if you're looking for a job?

tohave an opportunity for you! ikea has announced..... it's hiring for it's new las vegas location.

at south durango. anyone interested in working at the furniture store..... should apply on their website. the company is looking to fill.... -3-hundred positions. the legendary rock band guns'n' roses is getting back together for a reunion tour.. and it will kick-off in las vegas. the hall of famers will play two nights at the new t-mobile arena.. april 8th and 9th.. which is only two nights after the killers and wayne newton officially open the arena on the 6th. tickets for guns'n'roses start at 79.50 and go on sale at 10am this saturday. we'll be right back.... with a final look.... at your wake-up weather forecast. final look.... at your wake-up weather forecast. first.. here's jimmy kimmel with a preview of tonight's show.. right after action news.

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. < > if you're doing everything right but find it harder and harder to get by, you're not alone. while our people work longer hours for lower wages, almost all new income goes to the top 1%. my plan -- make wall street banks and the ultrarich pay their fair share of taxes, provide living wages for working people, ensure equal pay for women. i'm bernie sanders. i approve this message because together, we can make a political revolution and create an economy and democracy that works for all

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