tonight family and friends gathered to write messages to her that were attached to balloons and released into the sky. police say demond billingsley -- a 21-year-old not related to lyriq -- was babysitting her and put her in a scalding hot bath. the water gave her third-degree burns. billingsley was arrested for murder. it's a tragic loss for this family....who lit candles tonight and released those balloons in an emotional vigil. we have the link to a go-fund-me page set up to help lyriq's family. on you beautiful angel. you will forever be in our hearts." christopher? the two women -- accused of murder -- after a 9-year-old girl -- overdoses and dies-- will be in court on monday. police say -- the girl's mother and aunt -- gave her oxycodone -- and hydrocodone for an injury. both women -- are being charged with murder -- after tests confirmed -- lethal amounts of drugs -- in the girl's body. police are investigating -- what ledto a shooting this

mojave a victim was shot three times -- and taken to university medical center -- in stable condition. metro -- is now questioning a woman. they say -- she's a person of interest. the dakota pipeline protest.. making its way to las vegas. today locals at sunset park marched against the construction project. activists are trying to block the pipeline because they say it will hurt the environment and destroy some native american sites. nats honking "get out of the way" this video shows the chaos -- after a driver -- plows-- into reno. the incident -- now raising questions -- about self-defense -- and hate crimes. another big question -- did protesters -- have a first-amendment right -- to block traffic -- on the main casino drag --beneath the city's famous arch. this -- happened earlier in the month -- as demonstrators -- rallied for native-american rights. in kingman, arizona -- a man is dead --after a mohave-county deputy -- opens fire.

stop overnight. officials say -- 34-year-old kenneth kennedy -- tried to get away -- hitting two police cruisers -- heading for the deputy. he opened fire. kennedy -- pronouced dead at the scene. kennedy's wife -- was also in the car -- but was not injured. the deputy -- is on a routine -- paid administrative leave -- as police investigate. some sad news to report. the alaska officer who was shot earlier this month has died. sergeant allen brandt was a treasured member of his te acting police chief) "our community, this department, our families, our friends are hurting. brandt was shot five times while responding to reports of gunfire brandt was shot five times while responding to reports of gunfire in fairbanks. he suffered complications during eye surgery thursday. brandt was an eleven-year veteran of the fairbanks police department. he leaves behind a wife and four children.

arrested a man. jevon hudson -- is now behind bars -- facing a murder charge. we shared these tattoos -- found on the victim a few days ago. bullets from a neighbor's house fly -- in-to a woman's home-- after those neighbors say -- they spotted a man -- wearing a mask -- in their yard. tonight -- that woman speaks -- to 13-action news reporter -- david schuman -- about those frightening moments. 00:16:07 "the husband fired two shots through upstairs window." rutchie sloniker as she slept through the night. she investigated and found this bullet hole in her kitchen wall. 17:58:20 "that hole right there and all the way to our storage room." david schuman "it appears the shots came from in this house where the people inside supposedly saw a man out their window wearing a creepy mask, similar to this one." 00:17:02 "the mask appears to be from the purge movie." no one answered at the home behind rutchie's where the bullets

was done on their windows. 17:53:07 rutchie sloniker "it was pretty scary because this neighborhood is pretty quiet most of the time so i didn't expect that." she says just ten minutes before the gunshots...her husband was in the kitchen and leaving for work. it terrifies her to imagine what might have been. 17:57:42 "i think having a weapon comes with a lot of responsibilities." near cactus and rainbow..david schuman..13 action news. switching gears. a live look outside.. a few clouds this morning had us worried wind and rain was let's bring in 13 first alert meteorologist karla huegla. karal.. are any halloween plans in jeopardy of being rained out? a pacific storm system will push through the area tomorrow and bring windy conditions, followed by a cool- down on monday. tomorrow, expect gusts to about 40 mph in the afternoon. also, a wind advisory is in effect for clark, lincoln, and nye counties from noon to 9pm tomorrow.

house. campaign. and vice president -- joe biden -- was in town -- speaking to a carpenter union. he's stumping -- for hillary clinton -- and catherine cortez -masto. biden -- bashed clinton's opponent-- donald trump. 173918 i don't have to make any of this up saying that because i am famous .. i can grope ... he has made the campaign so crude . 173928 biden -- praised clinton's

accountability. he also commended -- cortez masto -- for being tough --on the big banks. donald trump's campaign -- releasing this statement-- on biden's visit. quote -- "joe biden's visit to nevada --comes at a terrible time -- for the clinton campaign -- right after the f-b-i announced -- it's reopening the investigation -- into hillary's possible criminal conduct. biden once proclaimed the passage-- of obamacare --to be a big -- that it will hit nevadans -- with over a 10- percent hike -- in insurance premiums -- next year alone. what is truly a big deal-- is the ethical baggage -- and possible criminality -- of hillary clinton." the f-b-i -- is actually looking at e-mails -- that could be related to clinton. donald trump -- is set to make another stop -- in las vegas this weekend. he'll be at the venetian --

but -- you'll need to request tickets. we'll have that link for you -- on our website -- ktnv-dot-com. the hillary clinton camp -- dealing with that suprise investigation -- this weekend. abc's -- gloria riviera -- reports -- donald trump -- is turning up the attacks. pkg script: nats - question: "secretary clinton, have you been in touch with the fbi?" hillary clinton waving to the cameras saturday - as she heads out on hillary clinton waving florida? with just ten days to go. the democratic nominee keeping calm - even as she deals with the news that the f-b-i is reviewing more emails in the investigation of her private server. sot - hillary clinton / (d) presidential nominee "i'm sure that some of you may have heard about a letter that the fbi director sent out yesterday... (booing)?" clinton taking the issue head-on? sot - hillary clinton / (d) presidential nominee "we've called on

with f-b-i director james comey with senior agents. agents telling comey - new emails had been discovered while investigating a sexting scandal involving former congressman anthony weiner, the estranged husband of top clinton aide huma abedin. the emails found on a device shared by the couple. comey decided further investigation is needed -- even though there is no evidence of wrongdoing by clinton -- the f-b-i director also decided he had to tell congress. it was a move that abc news is learning - department objected to? because it is long-standing d-o-j tradition not to take investigative actions close to an election that could potentially influence the outcome. comey moved forward anyway. sot - hillary clinton / (d) presidential nominee "of course, donald trump is already making up lies about this." that decision giving donald trump fuel for his attacks against clinton. sot - donald trump / (r) presidential nominee "she's got bad instincts when the e-mails are on anthony weiner's.... wherever." gloria riviera, abc

paul ryan -- campaigning in nevada today. the house speaker -- this morning -- standing by -- republican congressional candidates -- cresent hardy -- and danny tarkanian ryan -- pitching his better way policy plan -- as a way to fight poverty. paul ryan @29:50 "we have an agenda that we're actually running on, that we're talking ryan -- also commented on the fbi's decision -- to revisit the probe -- into hillary clinton's e-mails -- while you can see those comments -- in full -- on ktnv-dot-com. hardy, hardy you can't hide. we can see your racist side. protesters -- making their voices heard. many of them -- carrying signs -- with phrases like -- "what have you done -- for the dark side of town?." demonstators -- referring to hardy's comments -- in august -- about

claimed -- he wanted to get to know -- the quote -- 'darker side of town.' the biggest statehood celebration in the country.. and -- itjust so happens -- to be right here in nevada. 152-years ago -- on october thirty- first -- 1864 -- president lincoln -- proclaimed nevada a state . and during -- this years 77th nevada-day parade --thousands of folks -- lined the streets of carson city -- to celebrate everything that's great about our state. it was also the official debut -- for the state's new -- nevada license plate. "it's meant to show the diversity of our state the green mountains all the way to the red rock in the south." the parade -- also brought in -- politicians from across the state -- urging nevadans to get out -- and vote. 06-09 ohhh terror -- on the tarmac. an airplane -- bursting into flames. what investigators say -- went wrong. plus -- on the verge of extinction. we're losing the world's

the steps you can take -- today to reverse the trend. remember -- chopper 13 brings you breaking news -- fast and first-- and only on 13-action

investigators -- want to know -- why. it happened last night -- as it was touching down -- at fort lauderdale- hollywood -- international airport. officials say -- the plane's fortunately -- no

the fire -- mostly burned the plane's exterior. if you believe your package -- may have been there -- call fedex. federal investigators -- are scouring every bit of evidence -- from this american-airlines fire. tonight -- the national transporation safety board -- released new information -- on the plane's history. fire and smoke -- poured out of the plane's right engine -- yesterday afternoon -- after passengers heard an explosion. abort takeoff. passengers -- sliding down emergency chutes. sot lorenda ward, senior investigator, ntsb: (0:11) "as a result of the uncontained engine failure, a fuel fire erupted underneath the right wing. //// we had no fire that acutally breached the inside of the cabin." twenty-passengers --and one flight attendant -- were injured -- most of them while sliding down the chutes. the boeing 767 -- went into service in 2003 -- logging about 75-hundred flights. this fire -- near lake las

henderson fire telling us -- there were still small pockets burning. the video is dramatic. it's is a trash fire -- burning in a ravine. the flames broke out -- late yesterday afternoon. fortunately -- it's about a quarter mile -- away from homes and buildings. the flames a-- ren't threatening anyone or anything. henderson fire says -- they let this one -- burn out on its own. developing now -- a desperate manhunt -- for a double murder suspect -- who may b to las vegas. for the first time -- authorities are releasing 911 calls -- from the moment -- they say -- michael vance -- opened fire on police -- hitting two officers. officer down authorities say -- vance -- then stole a police car -- and streamed his -- live on facebook. police in oklahoma say -- he killed his aunt -- and an uncle.

a hit list -- of 8 more people. take a good look -- at your screen right now. if you see this man -- do not approach him. call 9-1-1 -- right away. we're now learning new details -- on the boat accident -- that killed -- miami marlins pitcher --jose fernandez. medical examiners say -- fernandez --had cocaine -- and alcohol in his system -- before his deadly crash last month. the star pitcher -- and two of his friends -- were killed -- near miami beach. his official cause of death -- is listed as boat crash. investigators -- have not determined -- who was steering the vessel-- before the collision. and tragic news overseas. the nigerian army says -- two female suicide bombers -- carried out a pair -- of deadly blasts. you're looking -- at a picture -- from this weekend's scene. the explosions -- killed at least 9 people -- and wounded two dozen --near a camp for displaced people.

now to iraq. and the major military effort -- to retake mosul -- the last stronghold - controlled by isis. the terror group -- is retreating -- from surrounding towns. this is good news -- the iraqi -- and kurdish forces -- are making progress. but there is bad news. isis -- taking civilians -- many of them women -- children -- and the eldery. there's fear -- these people -- will be used as human shields. many towns -- are still sandy. the deadly storm -- blasted the east coast -- this day -- four years ago-- devastating -- parts of new york and new jersey. the storm surge -- causing much of the damage. a buoy in the new york harbor -- measured a wave -- 32-and-a-half feet high. a pacific storm system will push through the area tomorrow

windy conditions, followed by a cool- down on monday. tomorrow, expect gusts to about 40 mph in the afternoon. also, a wind advisory is in effect for clark, lincoln, and nye counties from noon to 9pm tomorrow. exp 80s around the valley tomorrow with partly cloudy skies. the cool-down will come on halloween with high temps dropping to the mid 70s and remaining there on tuesday. a couple of weak disturbances will pass north of the area monday and tuesday which will bring a few clouds in and out of the area and could bring occasional breezes.

the mid 70s on wednesday, then warm to around 80 thursday through next saturday. a pacific storm system will push through the area tomorrow and bring windy conditions, followed by a cool- down on monday. tomorrow, expect gusts to about 40 mph in the afternoon. also, a wind advisory is in effect for clark, lincoln, and nye counties from noon to 9pm tomorrow. 80s around the valley tomorrow with partly cloudy skies. the cool-down will come on halloween with high temps dropping to the mid 70s and remaining there on tuesday. a couple of weak disturbances will pass north of the area monday and tuesday which will bring a few clouds in and out of the area and could bring occasional breezes. highs will remain in the mid 70s on wednesday, then warm to around 80 thursday through next saturday.

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tonight. there was a trunk-or-treat for the kids. for the parents -- the sin-city halloween-parade after party -- is going on --right now -- at container park. they call it -- the biggest trick- or-treat party in town. and you're invited. on monday -- mix 94.1 -- will hold its ghostwalk -- at the district -- at green valley ranch. to collect candy from stores and vendors. our 13-action news -- good morning las vegas team -- will even be handing out candy -- from 5 to 8 p-m. mix 94.1 -- and the district -- are proud sponsors -- of 13-action news -- and ghostwalk. when "for-profit schools" -- close their doors -- like i-t-t tech did -- students -- are left out in the cold-- with loans -- and no degree -- to show for it. tonight --the federal government -- has your back. the steps they're taking -- to protect students -- in

we've got a choice to make. jacky rosen wants to build an economy that works for all of us, creating good jobs, expanding solar energy, and improving our schools. but with danny tarkanian, you can't escape the sleaze.

with the bill. he even helped set up fake charities used to scam nevada seniors. danny tarkanian's out for himself. dccc is responsible for the content of this advertising. -- student-athlete. the association -- soon will start giving out money -- based on accomplishments -- in the classroom -- instead of exploits on the field. that'll happen -- in the 2019-2020 academic year -- at

9- billion dollar -- multimedia basketball deal -- to encourage academic improvement -- and make the money -- accessible to a number of universities. a number of for-profit schools -- have shut their doors -- with little or no warning -- in the past few years. the most recent one -- i-t-t tech. now -- students -- left out in the cold -- are getting new protections. the department of education -- will let you off the hook -- for federal loans -- if your quality of its programs. the loans will also get dropped -- if a college breaks any kind -- of contractual promise -- with its students. colleges -- will be responsible -- for re-paying those loans -- instead of taxpayers. you have to hear this next story -- to believe it. a north carolina woman -- was trying to teach her husband a lesson -- about playing lottery.. instead -- the couple -- wins a million dollars! glenda blackwell says -- her husband asked her -- to pick up some powerball tickets. but -- she got a scratch-off instead.

"i had to eat my words but they were worth eating. so, i was very happy." the couple chose the lump sum -- about half a million. they'll use the money -- to buy a new home -- and help their grandkids with college. there's sad news -- coming from the world-wildlife fund. more than a half -- of the world's wild animals-- could be gone -- decade -- if we don't take action. the work being done -- right

i'm catherine cortez masto and i approve this message. as a doctor, i see how decisions in washington impact my patients here in nevada. so even though i'm a republican, i won't be voting for joe heck. joe heck's voted ten times to defund planned parenthood, which thousands of women depend on for cancer screenings. and heck opposes a woman's right to choose even when her health is at risk. for me and my patients,

world's wildlife -- has died off -- since 19-70. kumasi aaron -- speaks with researchers -- about what's behind the dramatic drop -- and how you can help -- reverse the trend. --pkg full=-- they are some of the worlds most beautiful and majestic animals. and in the last few decades, we've lost them at an alarming according to a new report from the world wildlife fund, global populations of animals ave declined by 58 percent between 1970, and 2012. --colby loucks / world wildlife fund-- --00:02:03-12-- it's not just confined to africa or confined to a local place it's across the world land see oceans freshwater and it's pervasive. colby loucks helped conduct the research and says animals living in the lakes rivers and freshwater systems across the world have been hit hardest, with an 81 percent population decline.

but the two top factors habitat loss and poaching. --colby loucks / world wildlife fund-- --00:03:09-19-- as our food systems require more space we lost forest to soybean or acacia or oil palm and things like that or we are fishing out our oceans of all the fish. --take nat:-- --00:06:00-10-- have you worked to save any freshwater species? yes the denver zoo has been working in madagascar for probably 10+ years now. brian aucone oversees animal conservation at the denver zoo. animals isn't always easy whether it's done in house or in their natural habitat. one example the lake titicaca frog they are working to save in peru. --brian aucone / denver zoo-- --00:03:51-4:00-- we work on all right how do we address those factors how do we work with the communities how do we work with the government to say hey if we want to save this frog and it's the only place that it occurs these are the things that we need to do. despite the challenges he and researchers believe animals can

meat or do you want to use renewable energy's but it's going to be a personal decision. for the now, i'm kumasi aaron. the report found -- without immediate intervention -- global wildlife populations -- could drop two-thirds -- by 2020. karla -- has another look at your work-week forecast. but right now -- here's a live look at the valley. you're watching -- 13- action news -- where we bring you -- breaking news -- fast and first.

we've learned a lot about how joe heck works. follow the money. he called nevada's foreclosure crisis a "blip" and took almost $700,000 from wall street, including some of the same banks who caused the crisis. and then there's money he's taken from payday lenders

heck co-sponsored legislation protecting their predatory practices. add it all up, and joe heck is working for corporate special interests. and that doesn't work for nevada. senate majority pac is responsible for the content

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