investigation underway after a car crash led to an officer invovled shooting yesterday.news 4's alex cannito is live from where the shooting happened with the very latest developments. 3 (alex - live) 3 lanes reopened around 11 pmtwo killed a manafter a major traffic crashshortly after 5 pm officers arrived on scene of crashseveral calls after from people involved in crashone of the drivers was acting erraticallysome witnesses say he was cursing and had a weapon of some kind... some of the witnesses believe it may have been a knifestill waiting on details from investigators he interacted with officersat some point gunshots were fired man is now deadnews 4 asked police if the incident was caused from road rage.. but we're still waiting for answers at this timeby protocol, the sparks police department and washoe county sheirff's office will take over the investigation.the identify of the man has yet to 3 ((broadway: "that's under investigation i couldn't speculate at this point. so it's still under investigation but we're glad that the officers are safe and the other drivers in the accident we

with alex cannito who is out on the roads.. to see what your morning commute will be like... but we begin with meteorologist tim studebaker who has the outlook for this wednesday... 3 (bill and samantha)>>let's take a quick look outside... current conditions and skycam 3 (bill, samantha)>> we'll toss it over to meteorologist tim studebaker.. cameras on the roadways this morning are showing fog...and it's cold enough that the fog is freezing to the roads. this...combined with recent snow and rain is leading to a tough commute this morning. here's a look at some of those cameras.a freezing fog advisory is in place through 9am with the current situation in place for the areas shaded in blue on your screen. relative humidity is high across the area...the closer these numbers are to 100%...the better the chance for freezing fog.right now...temperatures are below freezing across much of the area...leaving for a dangerous situation on the roadways in spots. take it easy on your morning commute or delay your commute if you can.on satellite and radar...we have the fog and icy roads no

teach the largest multi-venue ski and snowboard lesson.news 4's alex cannito is live from squaw valley with a look at how you can join in on the fun. 3 (alex - live) 3 learn to ski and snowboard month17 area ski resortsmore than 130 across the usattempt to set first guinness world record for largest muliti- venue ski and snowboard lesson ever taughtlessons for ski and snowboard taught different discountssquaw, northstar, alpine meadows, heavenly, 3 (alex - live)reporting live, alex cannito. back 3 swoosh sound 3 (bill)>> if you are planning a visit to yosemite national park anytime soon.... >> you might want to find an alternate route. we'll tell you why.. and which entrance is now closed to the popular park. 3 (sam)>> plus.. it is a name that has been missing from headlines about terrorism.. why government officials are worried.. that "al qaeda" could be re- emerging. the story .... after the break. 3 **stinger music**(sam)3 >> it comes as no surprise isis has been dominating headlines given their past atrocities. but military leaders say a familiar enemy is making a comeback... and t

news 4's alex cannito is live with a look at how you can test the radon levels in your home. 3 (alex - live) 3 national radon action month here at univeristy of nevada cooperative extension free kits from now through february 29th... all nevada residents radon can be a deadly gas... every building has it... depends on levelswhat is radon? naturally occuring radioactive gasno odor, color or taste produced by breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water when levels are high.. can cause lung cancerleading cause of lung cancer in non smokers roughly 21 thousand lung cancer deaths in us each year epa says 4 picocurries or higher take actiondepends on action for foundation on home crawl space or concrete similar methods 3 ((roice-gomes: "they put a polyethaline sheeting down over the dirt and seal it with a polycuricane caulking and so it creates this membrane and that traps the soil and radon underneath. then there's a preferated pipe underneath hooked up to a pipe system with an exhaust fan at the end, it runs continuously 24 hours a day and it sucks all that radon and soil gas from unde

candidates are doing what they can to sway voters who still haven't made up their mind.news 4's alex cannito is live with a look at which presidential hopeful is stopping in reno later today. 3 (alex - live) 3 ohio governor john kasich special meet and greet in reno educationbelieves it's a state and local issue...enacted laws in ohio to defend against federal intrusion and privacy abuseshelping kids stay in school...ohio schools use early warning system to identify students in middle schoolwork on a new success plan to help them graduate high school and overcome challengeskeeping college affordable..ohio has held line on tuition hikescollege tuition and fees will be frozen for next two years while find how to control costs paying colleges and universities based on helping students complete courses and graduate... not based on enrollmenttickets not required doors open at1:15 pmevent starts at 1:45 pm runs for about 45 minuteswashoe county 3 (alex - live)reporting live, alex cannito. back to you. 3 (samantha) >> also bringing his political campaign to northern nevada.... is republican preside

news 4's alex cannito is live in reno with a preview of today's event. 3 (alex - live) 3 talk about drought impactbig day... state leaders are set to implement and sign the truckee river operating agreementsenator harry reid and sparks mayor geno martini will be thereagreement to help with water stream and drought storagein total.. leaders working on this for more than 27 yearsmayor martini says senator reid been working on this since elected more than 20 years agowhat are leaders doing to help keep water in the truckee river?mayor martini says taking over donner lake has improved water storage by 14 thousand acres of waterone very important 3 ((martini: "droughts have been bad, but we are taking care of what we need to do, and we're not going to run out of water because this again is going to double our drought storage.")) 3 (alex - live)event happening at the siena3 starting 11-15 this morning reporting live, alex cannito. 3 (samantha)3 >> the search will resume this morning... for two fisherman .. missing in pyramid lake. pyramid lake police say the two... who are from california... did

up today damage is causing one school to keep their doors closed a couple weeks longer.news 4's alex cannito is live from pine middle school with an update on their efforts to get students back in classrooms. 3 (alex - live) 3 washoe county schools are back in session todaypine middle school classes not the case... resume january 25th95 percent of the first floor has severe damage4 inch water pipe separated found on december 26thto make up for this two week interruption in classes instructional day will be 15 minutes longerboys and girls club offering free services to pine middle school families during this two week extended breakhave lunch for students as well as free bus service picked up at miguel ribera center at 8 am and drop off there at 4 pmif you work later... you can pick up your student at the boys and girls clubjunior achievement of northern nevada incorporated will have classes at the boys and girls club "economic for success"interactive course on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship skills... 7th and 8th graders at pinefood bank of northern nevada will also pr

causing hazards for drivers again this morning.news 4's alex cannito is live with a look at what you need to know before heading out the door today. 3 (alex - live) 3 (alex - live)reporting live, 3 alex cannito. back to you. 3 (samantha)>> on the crime watch this morning.... a reno woman is charged with murder following a stabbing yesteday morning at a motel in downtown.reno. police responded to a fight shortly after midnight wednesday .. in the 1400 block of east 4th street.when they arrived.... they found 21 year old michael banquicio with stab wounds. banquicio was taken to renown .. but later... died from his injuries. 3 (samantha)>> police say the suspect .. 40 year old "victoria sweeting" was found at an apartment complex in south reno after leaving the scene. officers say after they found her... she admitted to stabbing the victim. 3 (samantha)>> sbanyone with information regarding the homicide is asked to contact reno police at 334-2115 or secret witness at 322-4900 3 (bill)>> in more crime news.. carson city sheriff deputies have identified the two suspects who burglarized a

legal age this year.brew haha is turning 21 and the community is invited to celebrate.news 4's alex cannito is live with a look at what you can expect at this year's event. 3 (alex - live) 3 the brew haha beer festival and sierra arts foundation fundraiser is finally of legal drinking age! the 21st annual event will be held on friday, january 29, 2016 at the nugget casino resort, starting at 7 p.m. for vip ticket holders and 8 p.m. for general admission ticket holders.your ticket to brew haha gets you a commemorative pint tumbler, live music, all-you-can- responsibly drink tastings and more!for the past 20 years, brew haha has helped generate much-needed funding for the sierra arts foundation, which provides support for area art programs such as arts in education, the elder care concert series and the arts integration project. the event raised $34,679 for the sierra arts foundation in 2015. the nugget casino resort works closely with sierra arts event. local and regional beverage distributors donate all of the beer for the event. more than 100 different brews will be available for unlimited

alex cannito. back 3 to you. 3 swoosh sound 3 (samantha)3 >> in this week's installment of "causewire"... >> we look at how one man used his morning routine to help others. the story.. when we return. 3 >> each week we're partnering with chideodotcomto bring you new stories about causeand giving. (bill)>> this week...the chideo causewire takes a look at how the cost of a mere cup ofcoffee can make a huge difference. 3 ((0:05 0:12 courtesy gfx drinking coffee in the morning is a daily habit. mark fittz thought: why not givethat daily routine a purpose?0:12 0: 16 gfx mark fittz (founder of hope coffee)sot "hope coffee" was started four or five years ago with pastors that i worked withhere in honduras."it's a coffee with a mission: every cup of "hope coffee" served raises funds for missiontrips in developing countries like honduras.sot "i think more churches than states understand hope coffee. on sundays, they realize...it connects them in a real way with another culture."0:36 0: 40 gfx hopecoffee.com

anxiously waiting to see if they'll be the lucky winner.news 4's alex cannito is live with a look at all this powerball fever. 3 (alex - live) 3 1 point 5 billion is current estimated jackpot930 million line well out the door9 am by 9:15 huge lineplaying powerball...5 white balls out of 69 are drawn1 red ball out of 26 are drawntickets are 2 dollars eachdraw sales cut off at least 59 minutes before the drawpowerball is played in 44 statesdc, puerto rico, us virgin islandsgold ranch...9am to 8 pm 3 ((meyers: "sure some to friends, family, charities. and of course set up my retirement and buy some assets and work on my future."sot2: "well you know it woud be nice to be independently wealthy, 1.3 billion would go a long way. but just the opporutunity to have a shot at it makes me 3 (alex - live)reporting live, alex cannito. back to you. 3 swoosh sound 3 (samantha)>> it looked like something out of the movies.>> 40 vehicles slammed into highway.... the results.. when we return. 3 (bill)>> plus.. our national correspondent gets reaction from leaders on capitol hill.. to last night's "state

news 4's alex cannito joins us in studio with a look at what you need to know about these new carts. 3 (alex)>>the new carts being passed out look a lot like the current trash cans northern nevadans have... but they're actually single stream recylcing carts. they're the green carts with blue lids. officials started distributing year... and it will take them until the end of january as they ahve 28 thousand carts to hand out. 3 the most important thing to know about these carts... is do not get rid of your current trash cans... as the new ones are for your recycable items. other things to keep in mind... you can only use the carts provided by waste management to recycle and throw out your trash, you don't need to rise out your recyclbles but liquids and loose food can't be placed in the recycling carts. also officials want to stress if you use your recycling cart for trash... you will receive two warnings before being charged for contamination.i asked officials with waste management why impliment these carts now... and they say they're trying to lead the way to a greener sparks. 3 ((po

news 4's alex cannito is live with a look at what you can expect on your morning commute today.3 3 (alex - live) 3 wet roadwayswindy, rainy, light snow in some partschain controls in effect in parts of 3 (alex - live)reporting live, 3 alex cannito. back to you. 3 (samantha)3 >> now to this morning's "on your side" report.... despite objections .. the reno city council is giving the "okay " to a proposed housing project in verdi.this approval comes despite worries over whether there is enough water. news 4 went in search of answers.. from reno's assistant city manager.bill thomas has a background in community development .. planning and land use.in nevada... development cannot occur unless the developer has sufficient water. in the verdi case, thomas says it's the state water engineer .. not development process is a legal one, not a popularity contest. 3 (( there is a balance between all the laws that are set up to protect all of us and the popularity...and popularity is just not a legal basis under which to decide whether a legal project should or shouldn't go forward)) 3 (samantha)>> fo

news 4's alex cannito is live in stuido to help keep you on track with your resolutions this year. 3 (alex)3 if you haven't set a new goal for this year... you've definitely been thinking about it. according to brain statistic dot com the top three new year's resolutions people make are to lose weight, get organized, and save more money.these goals can be daunting... but we want to help you achieve them.let's talk about financial 3 first... set very specific and achievable goals. according to u-s news money... a lot of people set vague goals so you can't quantify your progress. setting specific and realistic goals will help encourage you... but will also make it easy to keep track of your finances. next... make a plan. for example... if you want to save 1 thousand dollars more for retirement... plan where that money will come from. what activities will you cut back on to make sure you can reach that goal?and finally... write down your resolutions. put them in a place you will see them everyday... it serves as a good reminder and will help motivate you to keep up with your progress. 3

news 4's alex cannito is live with a sneak peek of this sheep show. 3 (alex - live) 3 january 21st 10am to 5pm january 22nd 10am to 5pm january 23rd 9am to 5pm attendees entered in floor credit drawingsthursday - 5 winners, 1 thousand dollars friday - 2 winners, 25 hundred dollarssaturday - 1 nner, 5 thousand dollars15 dollars 3 (alex - live)reporting live, 3 alex cannito. back to you. 3 swoosh sound 3 (bill)>> still ahead.. we'll introduce you to a new feature on news 4 today...>> we are stories of cause and giving... our first installment .. after the break. 3 (samantha)3 >> each week we're partnering with chideo dot com .. to bring you new stories about causeand giving. (bill)>> this week the chideo causewire takes a look at an innovative new video game...that tells one family's touching story. 3 ( how can someone explain what it's like to be the parent of a child with cancer? ryan and amy green believe that they've conveyed some of that experience in a video game, created in memory of their late son, joel.0:18 to 0:20 gfx ryan green (joel's father)sot "somebody told me that it felt

news 4's alex cannito is live with a look at this latest project. 3 (alex - live) 3 its logistics will consolidate most of its business operations into a 630,000-square-foot campus at 555 vista blvd. in sparks, nev. the move will begin january, and is scheduled for completion late-may. the new campus - which formerly housed general motors - will allow its logistics to move its corporate offices, five warehouse and distribution centers, and reno-sparks truck yard operations under one roof. its logistics has signed a 12-year lease and plans several million dollars in improvements to the facility. the campus will feature expansive new corporate office space and a dedicated transportation center, including operations, dispatch, and a new driver's lounge with breakrooms, showers and restrooms. in addition, it will feature a large, easy-access truck yard with more truck and trailer parking, large indoor and outdoor meeting areas for picnics, food trucks and company events, and ample employee, customer and visitor 3 (alex - live)3 reporting live, alex cannito. back to you. 3 (bill)>> the neva

finances are on the forefront of their mind.news 4's alex cannito is live in studio with a look at what we can expect financially in the new year. 3 (alex)whenever we first start a new year... interest rates are on the minds of investors. and after the federal reserves announcement last month to have gradual increases throughout this year... many consumers were wondering what that means when it comes to budgeting. 3 to get a better idea on how interest rates will look in financial advisor jon sanchez. he says this year we will see four to five interest rate increases by the federal reserve.he adds we will more than likely see increment increases of a quarter percent at a time. in recent years we've seen historically low interest rates.in fact... the federal reserve has kept from raising interest rates for the past eight years.however we saw this change at the end of 2015... and sanchez says that's a trend that may continue. 3 ((sanchez: "towards the end of 2015 they decided to raise rates a quarter percent and that's going to be the beginning of many interest rate increases to come over

company events, and ample employee, customer and visitor 3 (alex - live)3 reporting live, alex cannito. back to you. 3 (bill)>> the nevada football team will host tryouts next month.they're open to currently enrolled, full-time