unfolded. metro hasn't told us exactly what that red substance is on the wall.. but one person familiar with crime scenes tells us it's probably not blood. chopper 13.. fast and first overhead.. as this hours-long drama near desert inn maryland parkway kept people from returning to their homes. some were literally left out in the cold. leron lotts, can't go home 17:56:24-17:56:36 "i'm cold. it's freezing its like i'm from minnesota and let me tell you something it gets super cold up there but the way i'm feeling you see what's got on? i'm out here almost naked. it's cold!" a k9 was stabbed in the head and had to undergo emergency surgery. tonight.. we're told 'nicky' is in stable condition. tonight.. the suspect is facing a number

including charges related to stabbing the police dog. and... new at -6-... tonight... here is a picture of that dog... "nicky". earlier today... metro posted this picture.... asking for raafter n is doing well tonight. but they say... there's no telling when nicky will be able to return to work. 13 action news reporter... michael burton spoke with a former metro officer who says... this is no small issue! that's right tricia - the nation has seen several police officers shot or injured in the line of duty - but you don't hear much about k-9's. well - they too are considered officers so the metro police department is incredibly relieved to know they won't have to bury one of their own. the twelve hour stand-off ended in a bloody mess - the suspect taken down after the responding nicky - wa multiple times near the head. "they are trained to take the suspect down to the ground and

say the suspett ten multiple times. "the way the dog bites is if there is an aggressive movement. the dog just grabs ahold of him - the dog won't just chomp on him." retired metro officer randy sutton says most suspects surrender at the sight of a charging k-9.dog. it's a huge deterant and most people will surrender." nicky's handler spent the afternoon with the dog at the hospital where he underwent surgery all afternoon. sutton says k-9's and their handlers form a human bond. "they're partners. they count on eachother literally for their very lives." sutton says there's no telling how long nicky will be off the streets - but finding a substitute won't be cheap. "they're a huge financial investment in these animals - no only just the cost to buy them, these dogs are trained and they're individuals." nicky's injuries may even keep

permanantly. but that has yet to be determined. as of now - officers are just happy nicky is alive. reporting live - michael burton - channel 13 action news. live look outside at a gorgeous start to the valentine's day weekend.. but can it possibly get any better than this? actually.. yes. let's go to 13-weather first chief meteorologist bryan scofield in the bryan. las vegas is in for another gorgeous warm day on saturday with temperatures around the around 48 with highs tomorrow around 74, both within 1 of our high and low for today. we're learning more tonight about a domestic dispute that

shooting. according o h a report.. catherinerying to leave during an argument when her boyfriend began choking her and pulling her hair. as she tried to get away.. she says she thought he was n so she pulled her own weapon and shot him. metro says witnesses teoint a rifle at her boyfriend. she's now behind bars facing murder charges. over m-g-m's plans... to charge money for parking... on the las vegas strip. 13 action news anchor.... jessica janner shows us.... an on-line petition... that has tourists and locals.... asking the company to "re-think"...

mos- "i'm a local, i've been here 18 years and you know i'll just go out and do the things around here.... the orleans, the red rock, and that kind of stuff... but i won't go down to an mgm property anymore." and she's not the only one an online petition is starting to pick up steam.... asking m-g-m resorts to rethink their recently announced parking policy. more than a thousand people have signed this petition on change-dot-org. mos "reporter: it has more than a 1000 people at this point who want them to kinda rethink this, do you think that will go anywhere? mos - if they get enough people maybe." standup: from mandalay bay up to circus circus.... mgm is no light weight with fourteen properties on the las vegas strip. mos - "i will not pay for parking. if all of the rest of them deide they're going to charge for parking i won't be going to the strip anymore." mos - "if it's been free for so long why

what, if you work downtown you pay for parking." mos - "it will be rough you know to pay for parking... but it might be profitable for las vegas. might be a good thing." jessica janner 13 action news mgm responded to the petition with a statement that reads... "we appreciate the feedback we are receiving.... regarding our announcement to invest 90 million dollars .... to improve the parking experience in las vegas. we are not taking this change lightly. we recognize this is a significant departure.... from a long-established paradigm.... in the las vegas market." contact -13- has ignited a social media firestorm..... after inducting the latest member.... into our h-o-a hall of shame. here's chief investigator..... darcy spears to show us... what mountain's edge homeowners are saying.... about how the h-o-a is spending their money!!! darcy stand-up: homeowners are fired up about the hundreds of thousands of dollars they're shelling out for what most call

the mountain's edge patrol wear shirts that say security, but they're nothing more than a courtesy patrol. a really, really expensive courtesy patrol in a community that's been hit hard by crime. 1:53 jim: it's almost like window dressing. ok? it's something to give the illusion that there is security but they really aren't security people. the hoa is proposing more than 840-thousand dollars in 2016 for patrol services. and they've asked homeowners if they want to spend even more--which would bring the total to $1.2 million. our expose was posted on the "stay safe mountain's edge" facebook page where people have been sounding off all day. michelle wrote: "residents need to react to this and hold the hoa accountable." paul added: "everyone needs to challenge the board of directors at the next meeting and put an end to this absurd waste of money!!" and james posted: "patrol isn't there to protect us. they are there to protect the master association's interests...

sure the hoa is represented by people that consider safety and security as the number one issue... we need armed security and i'm sure we'd all be willing to pay more for that luxury." :32 darcy: as a homeowner how do you feel about that? :34 jim: i don't mind paying for security but i certainly want to get something for it. the h-o-a claims the mere facebook member john agreed, writing, "it will be worse without them. you have no idea what they have done for this community." but andrew countered, "a security detail is no more a deterrent to crime than a speed limit sign helps regulate speeders or a gun- free zone stops mass shootings. they would be better suited to allocate funds to help set up neighborhood watches and provide radios and training to them." darcy stand-up tag: we'll be closely following any changes in mountain's edge. in the meantime, if you live in an hoa and believe they belong

at 13investigates@ktnv.c om. darcy spears, 13 action news. a valley family is marking a somber anniverary today. it's been one year since tammy meyers was shot and killed in front of her home. the shooting made national headlines when it was initially reported as a case of road rage. that changed after the arrest of erich nowsch.. and investigators dug deeper into what happened. nowsch confessed to pulling the trigger but claims he didn't know it was meyers who was hit. his attorneys are now working to get that confession thrown out. nowsch and co-defendant derrick andrews are set to stand trial next month. take a look.... at this dog... people all over social media are concerned.. with how skinny he is... after being photographed.... at a henderson pet store.... and... many are shocked to learn... that animal control.... feels that this puppy is healthy. 13 action news reporter... arissa kynaston spoke with henderson city officials.... about this healthy determination. take vo i talked with michelle french with the city of

control was sent to the pet store to make sure the puppy wasnt sick-- and was being treated fairly. she said one of the animal control officers on scene was also a vet tech. they determined the puppy was thin-- but healthy-- and wed to remain on display. but some people werent satisfied with animals controls decision. take sot gina greisen, nevada voters for animals is it ok for a puppy to look like that, i don't believe that any reasonable citizen is going to believe that that puppy looks healthy marissa tag animal control said they will be monitoring the puppys health and conditions-- and will be checking back within a week. reporting in the newsroom-- mk-- 13an. sue klebold.... mother of columbine shooter dylan klebold.... is giving her first television interview..... nearly -17- years..... after the tragedy and tonight.... a survivor of the columbine shooting.... plans to watch that interview. she was shot by the gunmen that day.... back in april... and... has the scars to prove it.. casey johnson is now -34-... and... is anxious to hear what the shooter's mother has to say.

and... now has limited use of her right arm. she says... she still has panic attacks.. and.... remembers every detail of what happened that day in the lunchroom.. but johnson says... she refuses to let evil win. take sot ".... i don't have anger, i have questions, i would love to sit with either of their parents, as a parent myself now, even just to ask, what did you see, did you feel like you missed something, were you involved." the abc news primetime special examines the impact and lessons from the tragic day.... that changed america. you can catch the exclusive interview tonight.... at -10- right here... on abc. up next on 13 action news live at 6.. outrage over the latest puc decision today in the fight over solar energy. chanting nats "bring back solar! bring back solar!" more on the devastating decision handed down today that leaves hundreds of nevadans without jobs. and... coming up... in contact -13- tonight... a ruling in congress today....

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today in america, the top 1/10 of 1% owns almost as much wealth as the bottom 90% this great country and our government belong to all of us. wall street, corporate america, wealthy campaign donors have so much influence that the only way they are defeated is when millions of people begin to stand up and say loudly and clearly, "enough is enough."

massive ocean liner forced to turn away from the bahamas after running into severe weather off the caroline coast. the video shows how dramatically the conditions changed.. as huge waves started battering the ship. the captain is now being criticized for continuing on that course.. even though the storm was predicted. an update to breaking news... we first brought you on 13 action news... live at 3!!! another devastating blow to the solar industry here in nevada... an emotional outpouring from solar power supporters... after the p-u-c voted "no".... on the two measures they said.... would save solar... in nevada. contact -13-.... investigative reporter..... stephanie zepelin was at today's meeting... and... joins us live... from the public utilities

stephanie... it's hard to imagine now, but the front steps of this building were covered with people this morning, rallying in favor of solar power. chanting nats "bring back solar! bring back solar!" today's public utilities commission meeting started out with chanting, hopeful the puc would make a decision solar supporters say would save the industry in nevada. more chanting hundreds of supporters came to the meeting...and thousand more signed cards like these, supporting a ballot measure to restore solar choice. the bring back solar alliance presented 55 thousand of these cards at the hearing. but it's not just the big solar companies. one business owner says he started a solar company in nevada six years ago....moved here from germany to chase the american dream. but now he's seeing it fall apart with solar regulations. 10.20.32 i'm very emotional, very emotional, at the fact that i already had to lay of fifty percent of my staff 39 with the perspective of shutting down completely in the coming weeks 44 the puc denied grandfathering in existing customers onto old, lower

instead, everyone will be phased onto higher rates over twelve years. the puc calls it a compromise, solar alliance says it's unfair. 16.00.45 trying not to cry 47 i promised myself i wouldn't do this 48 it's people's lives 49 this is what those 55 thousand cards look like. solar supporters are not giving up. they're already collecting signatures to get a ballot initiative to bring back solar choice. live at west russell and the 2-15, soc right now.. it's brutally-cold across the northeast tonight.. and it's going to get a lot worse through the weekend. in fact.. a number of records could fall.. including a 100-year old record low in new york city.. which could bite the dust by sunday. ironically.. it's going to be so cold.. they've already canceled an ice festival in central park. 19 states are currently under

watches and advisories. las vegas is in for another gorgeous warm day on saturday with temperatures around the same as friday for both overnight lows and afternoon highs. tonight expect low temperatures around 48 with highs tomorrow around 74, both within 1 of our high and low for today. a weak low pressure system will miss las vegas to the north but will bring with it a few thicker clouds and enough cold air at higher levels of the atmosphere to cool things down slightly. temperatures will fall by 2-4 for sunday with some stronger north winds along for the ride. wind advisories are possible for the colorado river valley and lake mead where

are unlikely for the las vegas valley as wind gusts will likely peak around 20-25mph sunday into monday. those winds are a product of another high pressure system which is moving into the area and will be directly overhead tuesday. expect highs by then to be back into the low to mid 70s helped out by the stronger winds overnight which will keep temperatures very mild. wednesday will likely be the warmest day of the coming week with some gusty winds expected late in the day. those winds will work to push temperatures into the mid and

level system which will bring slightly cooler air to the valley by the end of the week. no rain is expected for the next 7 days. time now... for the latest consumer news... from contact 13. a tech support operation... is settling charges... they mis-led customers. according to the f-t-c... the group of defendants... participated in a scam... that allegedly cheated thousands of people... out of millions of dollars. the f-t-c says... they used high-pressure sales tactics... to convince people... their computers.... required tech support products. congress is permanently banning... taxes on internet access!!! it's called...

freedom act". according to the cable industry... keeping internet access free... from state and local taxes... will help keep the cost to connect... down for customers. still ahead... they call themselves nuns... but... it's not god... they're serving... we'll tell you all about the group called "sisters of the valley".. and how their marijuana operation could land them behind bars.

flores: i was raised by my father. my mother left my family when i was 9 years old. things really went from bad to worse for me. this isn't just about numbers, this is about real lives. this is a system that isn't working for the everyday person. it's one of the reasons why i decided to endorse bernie sanders. nevadans are looking for people who are willing to think big, to be bold, and to fight for everyday people. and that's exactly what bernie sanders is doing. sanders: i'm bernie sanders

it's putting hundreds... even thousands... of illegal drug dealers.... out of business!!! anne mcnamara takes us inside a unique marijuana operation that down.. and it's completely operated by nuns. nats (1997) 7:34 uh oh i think i put too much in that one. in a california neighborhoodthere' s a growing business. nats (1997) 7:36 gosh it looks so full that's also a growing business (1974) 33:27 we are walking through what would be pot plants, very big pot plants. q: taller than us? a: taller, wider, yes.

hide their marijuana habit. 32:24 we commit our life to cannabis. we commit our lives to the sisterhood. sister kate and sister darcey aren't the kind of nuns you're thinking.. they aren't even catholic. sister kate sisters of the valley 32:44 we live together, we work together, we're a bit socialistic. if you look up what makes a sister, those are the things. their core belief is in the healing power of c-b-d - an active cannabinoid found in marijuana plants. nats watering the plants so they raise them store them... nats (inside weed fridge) 53:38 this is all destined to be cooked in coconut oil and turned into salves and heat the weed in crockpotswith coconut oil. it hardens into salves and tincturesthey sell on etsy. 54:31 over here is where we keep our medicines..and you can see it's usually full but we're selling out so fast we're struggling to keep up with demand their products don't make you highbut they bring in high profits400- thousand dollars a year and it appears the sisters have a monopoly - because - they're breaking the law. sot (1974) 22:09 everything we are doing is illegal. those plants you just saw in my

everything is illegal. nats 16:38 two long rows of 12 to 18 plants from there to there but the sisters are expanding anyway to a new house in a county - that bans their business. a risk sister kate is willing 20:34 i'm scared. i'm nervous. im not confident. 20:42 i guess i'm confident from the standpoint - right will win at the end - but i don't know how long that's gunna take. i'm anne mcnamara. next on 13-action news live at 6:30.. disturbing new details in the arrest of a north las vegas music teacher. we'll tell you what he's accused of doing to his students.. and why the investigating took four years. plus... after -5- officers are shot and killed nationwide.... in the last four days... police departments all around the country are shaken. hear from one official.... about what must be done.... before the violence will stop. and...

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