. >> reporter: brian henderson's director of transportation for the unionize cladistic. he says school buses -- union district. he says school buses are like small tanks. statistic show students are not significantly saver when they wear seatbelts. >> especially with the funds being lower and lower every year, it's a difficult challenge to be able to increase the capital cost and that it would take to include seatbelts for a minimal safety benefit. >> reporter: the cost to retrofit each school buses between $7300 and $10,000. most school buses do not of that have than to accommodate special needs students. there is currently no federal mandate for seatbelts on school buses. there are six states that require them, texas, california, florida, louisiana, new jersey and new york. safety experts insist that school buses are still the safest way that children travel. they only have 4 to 5 deaths per year. recent studies show that the numbers would go down if children were buckled up. >>> a lot of it work if you are looking to get into the christmas spirit a little early, had t

((brian loftus)) >> henderson has landed the next test site... but what will the city get out of the unmanned aircraft? that's coming up on good day./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and ((brian loftus)) >>> looking to the future... henderson wants to lead the way in testing drones. ((kirsten joyce)) >> the city will be the first urban site in the state that'll do just that. shakala alvaranga has the story... <<< ((shakala alvaranga)) it's a new era. opportunity not only for the city of henderson and nevada state college but also for the entire state." ((shakala alvaranga)) the drone soars through the skies with a bird's eye view of the world. "it's very interesting because this is not a test site that is just open space. this is just urban area which will have obstructions and allow people to really test the uses of their unmanned systems." ((shakala alvaranga)) the new site will be constructed in henderson. "we have nevada state perfect location to build this kind of site and to do

one suspect was taken into custody./// ((brian loftus)) >>> henderson mayor andy hafen answering your questions leader in today's monday mornings with the mayors. ((brian loftus)) >>> plus.. forget the taco bell you know ... this is the new and improved flagship location! we're live at the grand opening of the fast food joint ... that's now more like a sports bar./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and brian loftus >> taco bell is growing up. and it's unveiling it's brand new look and style on the las vegas strip today. kirsten joyce >> taco bell is opening it's first ever flagship restaurant on the boulevard and harmon. that's where we find 8 news now's mauricio marin with an inside look of the cantina. ((mauricio marin)) >> there's a lot of new things in store at this taco bell cantina. it's two stories tall...has vip booths...and they've got new food plus the classics for people having fun on the las vegas strip. this flagship restaurant is massive. it has an open kitchen design around with room for a d-j. this restauran

there, that way we could have companies move to henderson and also southern nevada to start their systems." )) ((brian loftus)) >> city officials want to see advanced drone development in henderson.. in hopes of becoming a global leader in drone technology. the site is expected to be up and running early next year. /// ((brian loftus)) >>> if you've ever had a question you wanted to ask someone in law enforcement... let us know! we're asking sheriff joe lombardo questions from the viewers every wednesday... to submit a question... go to las vegas now dot com. you can find out if your question was chosen.. every wednesday between 6:30 and 7 a-m./// >>> let's take a look on the roads with demetria. /// ((demetria obilor)) there are lane restrictions on the strip at tropicana because of a state pedestrian bridge improvement project. there are no delays us 95 and south rancho right now. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// thousands of miles of travel... the capitol christmas tree completed its cross-country journey from idaho to d.c. a lighting ceremony for the 80-foot englemann spruce is scheduled for

we take a look back how florence henderson rose to fame as "carol brady". ((brian loftus)) >> 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader, starts right now./// ((now, live...this is 8 news now good day.)) ((kirsten joyce)) >> thanks for joining us, i'm kirsten joyce. shoppers are out for black friday... getting the best deals before it's too late. ((kirsten joyce)) >> many stores opened their doors last night with massive deals... 8 news now reporter michael steven is live from the las vegas premium outlets north.... where there's a lot of foot traffic, michael? ((michael stevens)) >> ((brian loftus)) >> ((michael stevens)) >> ((brian loftus)) >>> we may be starting to but wet- n- wild is already thinking about the summer! the water park has a black friday deal out right now.. where you can get season pae person. to get the black friday deal.. you have to go on wet- n- wild's website.. and use the code "black-friday". /// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> tomorrow is small business saturday... the holiday shopping tradition first started six years ago. it's aimed at getting

. /// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> we're chatting with the mayor of henderson ... ((brian loftus)) >> he answers your questions in monday mornings with the mayors. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> plus... the unlv rebels suited up and put on a great performance this weekend! their fight to be bowl eligible that lasted into a third overtime. those stories and more.. coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// ((brian loftus)) president- elect donald trump sits down for his first pt- his softening remarks .. on building a wall along the border of mexico. ((kirsten joyce)) >> plus... new zealand rocked by a deadly earthquake... the aftermath still being felt this morning. ((brian loftus)) >> and... yo quiero taco bell! we're live as the fast food joint gets ready to open its flagship restaurant on the strip-- complete with alcohol! ((kirsten joyce)) 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader, starts right now./// ((now, live...this is 8 news now good day.)) ((brian loftus)) >>> thanks for waking up with

((brian loftus)) with what you'll need before heading to the polls nia is still live at henderson's busiest polling location with more. ((brian loftus)) >>> coming up today on eight of 8 news now's 2016 election coverage beginning at 3 p-m. we'll be breaking down all the upcoming races this election day. following the newcast cbs will be keeping you up to date with the latest results. but for updates throughout the night be sure to stay with us online at las vegas now dot com for results throughout the night./// >>> that's all for 8 news now live at noon.. the valley's news remember that 8 news now is always available at las vegas now dot com, facebook and twitter. have a great afternoon./// ? >> bill: done. call list? >> alison: i can return most of these myself, but you're gonna have to deal with joe armstrong. >> bill: i'm sick of pulling that guy off the ceiling! what else? >> alison: i was expecting you to hear from someone by b >> bill: who's that? >> alison: brooke. silence is getting a little loud. are you concerned? >> bill: no. you think i should be? >> alison: i can't imagine how

the late night death of florence henderson. ((brian loftus)) 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader, starts right now./// ((now, live...this is 8 news now good day.)) ((kirste 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader. i'm kirsten joyce. ((brian loftus)) >> and i'm brian loftus. last night we feasted .. and today .... we'll walk it off going from store to store snagging all those black friday deals! ((kirsten joyce)) >> it's one of the busiest shopping days of the year. but not quite as crazy as it used to be... tripadvisor surveyed more than 5- thousand people .. just 22- percent of them said they're going out today. many americans got their head adobe... thanksgiving day brought in 1 point 1-5 billion dollars in online sales... nearly 14 percent more than last year./// ((brian loftus)) >>> many folks have been out shopping all morning .. others getting ready right now to head out for the black friday deals. ((kirsten joyce)) >> many stores opened their doors last night with massive deals... 8 news now reporter michael stev

brian, kirsten... for those living in henderson trying to get to the the southwest part of town -- vice versa. the 215 will close in both directions at the airport connector from 9-tonight... until monday morning at 5-am. it's so crews can install parts of a flyover off-ramp over the highway. those headed to the ap to the airport connector... but expect some delays because that's where drivers will have to get off if they don't do it any earlier. anyone leaving the airport will be able to head west... but if you're headed to henderson you'll have to figure out another way. all this work is for phase two of the airport connector project... which includes the construction of a new flyover ramp... new bridges... and some widening. now... let's send things over to demetria... who has a list of w around this mess. demetria? demetria, how are the roads? avoid 215 at the airport connector this weekend. there will be major delays in the area. use surface routes to get into the airport instead. there's a crash near mccarran at the bermuda/pilot intersection. >>> disturbing details alleged child predato

should be an easy drive heading up from henderson >> back to you./// ((brian loftus)) >>> we're getting your questions answered for the sheriff this morning ... ((kirsten joyce)) >> find out if yours was one of the ones picked in this week's morning cup of joe. ((brian loftus)) >>> plus... new details released this morning .... what investigators say happened just moments before the malaysian airliner crashed into the ocean. those stories and more.. coming up on 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader./// in connection to the death of a young boy ... we're live as he gets ready to make his very first court appearance. ((kirsten joyce)) >> plus... a change in the polls for the first time in months .. the clinton's visits to the valley ... as donald trump inches ahead in the polls. ((brian loftus)) >> and... winds bumping around outside a bit this morning .. sherry is monitoring the gusts ... as they whip around the valley. ((kirsten joyce)) 8 news now good day, the valley's news leader, starts right now./// ((now, live...this is 8 news now good day.)) ((brian loftus)) >>> thanks fo

henderson. all at our amphitheater and events center. ((brian loftus)) winterfest is endless options. las vegas is such a transient city, people just moving to henderson, any kind of general advice you give them when they get here and are settling in? mayor andy hafen: our website it great. we have the faq's, you can find out everything that's going on how to get involved, so i'd direct you to our website. ((brian loftus)) and we've linked that up on our website. thanks mayor. submit a question on las vegas now dot com, click the banner that says monday mornings with the mayors. ((paul joncich)) >>> it's about to look a lot like christmas on the las vegas strip. ((christianne klein)) >> up next on the valley's news leader... when the cosmopolitan is transforming its rooftop pool... into a winter wonderland snow!/// announcer: now, live...this is 8 news now at gun accidentally went off... when he shot his little girl. ((paul joncich)) today we received the arrest report for 31- year- old zachary cory. in it... he tells police he was putting his 22- caliber handgun back together when it

with brian loftus, kirsten this is 8 news >>> new witnesses have surfaced in a massive lawsuit filed against cowabunga bay water park in henderson. the park had only a handful of lifeguards on duty last year when a 6- year old boy was pulled underwater and left paralyzed for life. ((brian loftus)) >> as the i-team uncovered, that incident exposed serious enforcement issues within the southern nevada health district, and now, current a tell us about other risks to public health, far beyond the walls of a water park. george knapp has the story. <<< ((george knapp)) leland gardner was a happy healthy 6 year old when he visited cowabunga bay last may. somehow he was pulled under the churning waters of the park's giant wave pool, by the time he was pulled out minutes later, the damage was done. samuel mirkovich attorney for gardner family: leland suffered a catastrophic brain injury. he has minimal motor skills. he can't talk. he can't eat. are suing cowagunga bay because of what they say is a callous, systemic disregard for public safety. according to the conditions that allowed the park to open, the sprawling wave pool needed to ha

((brian loftus)) >> here with us this morning is don purdue, project 150 executive vice president... and gabe cadena, of the henderson international school.. they're helping teens.. with their "feed it forward" campaign. >>> let's take a look on the roads with demetria. ((demetria obilor)) things are looki wet along the north beltway up by north decatur. traffic is still running slowly in the spaghetti bowl because of a crash. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, kirsten joyce, sherri swensk and demetria obilor. now good day)) clouds are pulling in some light showers into clark county... and some snow falling in the mountains. ............... around town most areas in the 40s right now... and some light showers moving into the far north valley neighborhoods. ............ snow up in the spring mountains feet. maybe a couple of inches. ............ highs today in the upper 50s.... then gustier winds tomorrow and 50s all week. ((sherry swensk)) >>> police say the driver who crashed into a burlington coat factory store.. was not impaired. lington coat it

brian, kirsten... this could pose a major problem for those living in henderson trying to get to the the southwest part of town -- vice versa. the 215 will close in both directions at the airport it's so crews can install parts of a flyover off-ramp over the highway. those headed to the airport shouldn't have a problem getting to the airport connector... but expect some delays because that's where drivers will have to get off if they don't do it any earlier. anyone leaving the airport will be able to head west... but if you're headed to henderson you'll have to figure out another way. all this work is for phase two of the airport connector project... which includes the construction of a new flyove and some widening. the complete project won't be done until next year. >>> let's get a check of the roads with demetria. /// >>> let's send it over to ((demetria obilor)) ((demetria obilor)) >>> back to you./// ((brian loftus)) >>> police are looking for crash that killed one person. it happened near flamingo and torrey pines.. where police say a ford mustang lost control, crossed the center median, and crash

henderson leaves behind. new businesses are constantly popping up... real milwaukee's brian kramp takes it upon himself to check out the grand openings -- giving you an inside with new businesses constantly popping up its nearly impossible to visit all of their grand openings... so real milwaukee's brian kramp has taken it upon himself to see check out the latest hot spots to give you an inside look at whats new in town. "barre district is a lifestyle studio that specializes in barre and barre hybrid classes. do the full push up here. we are a combination of yoga, pilates, and ballet dance conditioning. down nose to knee. that utilizes the ballet bar. thats not going to happen. so the workout focuses on small stretch. youll feel that calf stretch. its a very low impact exercise. down an inch now up an inch. most people come in with very little flexibility. the nice thing about barre is our technique is that everyone can do it. deep inhale. the results come very quickly. it is truly the fastest way to transform your body. we guarantee results if you come three to four times a

brian loftus)) >> there are 278 polling places across clark county .. and you do have to go to your assigned one. ((kirsten joyce)) 8 news now reporter nia wong is live at henderson's liberty high .... which is expected to be one of the busier places to vote. are there any lines out there yet? ((brian loftus)) ((brian loftus)) election headquarters. you can find all things politics both on air and online at las vegas now dot com./// sherry, how's the weather? ((sherry swensk)) get ready for a great election day with plenty of sunshine and temps running 10 degrees or more above normal. .............. normal lows where we'd have nieghborhoods in the 40s by now. ................... yesterday's high of 80 was extra warm for early november... it's just been so comfortable and mild and that continues and through the week. ................ today's record high is 83... and we'll be right close to that just a couple of degrees away. ............. demetria, how are the mccarran will close nightly through thursday. guardrail repairs are starting up along i-15 south from 215 and speedway in the northeast. no major crashes in the valley right now. back to you! ((brian loftus))

henderson. a crash has been reported down on southbound i-15 and tropicana. i'm not seeing any slow downs right now though. ((brian loftus)) >>> coming up on good day we have ((kirsten joyce)) >> and we check back on a local non profit bringing cheer to our troops locally and abroad. ((brian loftus)) >> and we'll have more coverage from this year's election. (((donald trump/president elect) >> for those of you who've chosen not to support me, there are a few people, i'm reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so that we can work together and unify our great country." ///)) ((you're watching the valley's news leader... with brian loftus, ((kirsten joyce)) >>> the "cookies for troops project"... received our acts of kindness award three years ago for their great work.. the cookies for troops project supplies cookies for our troops serving overseas during the holiday season. they also visit the veterans medical center for christmas, handing out cookies & candies to the veterans and their families. they have been supported by le cordon bleu in las vegas... and their students for the past decade.... but le

henderson leaves good morning. i'm susan kim. i'm ann sterling.let's start off with a check on the weather... with meteorologist brian gotter. thanksgiving was cloudy and chilly with highs in the lower 40s, and a brisk breeze.

henderson on northbound gibson near the 215 interchange. watch out for a crash at sunset and sandhill. back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> good and on the go. ((brian loftus)) >> coming up we take a look at some booster seats that didn't quite make the grade when it comes to keeping your child safe. this story and more next on the valley's news leader./// researchers at the insurance institute for highway safety say booster seats are more effective than ever at keeping kids safe during a car crash. ((brian loftus)) >> you've got plenty of options, latest booster seat models... and gave 48 of them the highest rating. (( jessica jermakian: "things have improved a lot since we first started evaluating boosters back in 2008. back then only a quarter of the seats got the top rating of best bet.")) ((brian loftus)) >> the three seats that did not receive a top rating received a grade called "check fit"... meaning they may work for some children in some vehicles. only two seats are "not recommended" by the i-i-h-s: the cosco easy elite... and the cosco highback. ratings on our website under "links we mentioned."/// ((brian loftus)) >>> lower gas prices ar

brian hackney. that story in a minute. >>> but first breaking news. just about an hour ago we learned actress florence henderson has died. henderson went from broadway star to television icon when she came carol brady on the famous tv show the brady bunch. the sitcom first aired in 1969. you can still catch reruns of it. florence henderson died in los angeles tonight surrounded by family and friends. she was 82. >>> now to that brazen jail escape. kpix5's andria borba is in san jose where investigators are trying to figure out how the inmates got the tools they needed to break out. >> reporter: the inmates broke out of the oldest part of the jail which was built in 1950 and now two of the men are still not behind bars. knotting bed sheets together, it was a jailbreak straight out of a hollywood script, but officials in santa clara county say this wasn't fiction. >> the fact that these bars were cut the way they were, it wasn't something they just thought of in a minute. it's something that probably took some previous planning. >> reporter: it happened wednesday night after 11 p.m. when four inmates escaped from

brian loftus)) >> the great indoors just channel 8 at 8:30 pm./// demetria, what's driving people crazy? demetria obilor >>> >>> this past july, henderson started construction on a one-point-2 million project to improve paseo verde parkway between st. rose pkwy. and green valley pkwy. the past few weeks, there have been lane restrictions along paseo verde parkway for paving, utility adjustments and stri henderson says roadway striping will be finished tomorrow. crews have been working to fix the asphalt along this stretch, remove median islands and on the sidewalk ramps, so that they meet the americans with disabilities act standards. landscaping and lane striping are also part of the project's scope. this project was funded through fuel revnue indexing, aka the gas tax which ends in december. clark county residents will be able to vote on an extension of the tax in the upcoming for the next 10 years. the rtc says the tax rate would adjust to inflation and generate $3 billion for roadway projects. it would cost an average of a quarter of a day for motorists what's driving you crazy? remember, you can write me at. traffic 8 at las vegas

their drone systems there, that way we could have companies move to henderson and also southern nevada to start their systems." )) ((brian loftus)) >> city officials want to see advanced drone development in the site is expected to be up and running early next year. /// now we want to get a check on your commute <<< >>> expect delays through the spaghetti bowl right now along southbound i-15 at us 95. traffic on westbound 215 approaching the airport connector is also running slow this morning. <<< >>> <<< ((sherry swensk)) then when the winds stop tonight - get ready to freeze. ............. we'll have some nice sunshine today... and the air will be nice and clean, but it will feel crisp so scarves and hats may come in handy today. .............. those northerly winds will keep it feeling chilly all day. ............. this north wind will stop tonight and those cold temps will settle in with freezing temps between 28 and 32 degees lasting 3 to 6 hours in the valley overnight. i wanted the same plan that my mother had. senior dimens. dimensions for over 20 years. and i love it! if you're eligible for medicare, you need to

brian? >> thank you, elizabeth. 7:19 now. >>> a teacher is accused of having sexual contact with a this happened in henderson county, according to police, in june. >>> a charlotte teacher is accused of mistreating a student because of muslim background. care made the allegations to charlotte schools. they say the teacher harassed the boy for weeks and at one point grabbed the boy by the neck. a state attorney also is >>> an e sig red exploded in a man's -- e cigarette exploded in a man's pants in new york. he will need surgery. this did not hamper train service. >>> a dash cam video shows how quickly a situation can become life threatening. the video shows the moment an officer was nearly ambushed. while talk to go a driver near a traffic stop someone get out of a trunk. the man was a wanted criminal and carrying a weapon. the officer managed to wrestle him to the ground without a shot being fired. >>> in michigan, a wayne state police officer who was shot on duty tuesday night was died. officer collin rhodes was shot in the head while patrolling near the university. he was investigating thefts of vehicles around the area whi

brian and kirsten. back to you./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> the bench trial resumes today ... for the two families suing the clark countysc >> they claim the school didn't do enough to stop bullying at a henderson middle school. school administrators took the stand for the first time yesterday.. family attorneys questioned former assistant principal leonard depiazza about inconsistencies with his involvement in handling the reports. depiazza said he didn't know the dean hadn't investigated the report -- and testified the incident happened five years ago and he doesn't remember every detail. ((dan polsenberg / ccsd attorney "as this trial goes on, more school district people will testify and they'll fill in the big picture as to what ((brian loftus)) >> the district says they didn't know the scope of this bullying report... however, the family believes otherwise. the mother of one of the victim's also testified ... mary bryan said she's upset with the lack of communication between her and school officials. the situation got so out of hand, that her son almost killed himself. ((mary bryan / victim's mother "they didn't do anything, they didn't take it seriously when i mentioned that a little boy

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alongside brian gotter...lets get a check of >>> it's 8:00 on "today." coming up, remembering florence henderson. >> we have something special for you. >> america's favorite tv mom and long-time friend of "today" dies at age we look back at her life, career and many memorable moments here on our show. >> do you feel at home here? i hope you still feel like this is a piece of your home. >> i love it here. i always feel like i'm coming home. >>> and they're off. as millions of americans head to the store this black friday, we'll tell you what you need to know to save big bucks. >>> plus, dolly for the holidays. >> are you real? >> am i real! well, let me hold that little for yourself. >> the country icon opens up about her new movie as she looks back at her legendary career and where she is now. >> i'm just in a really good place right now. all the hard work i've done has allowed so many great things to happen. >> "today," friday, november 25th, 2016. ?? >>> hello, greenville, south ca and friends back in georgia! happy holidays! >> all the way foreign policy tennessee to see tamron and willie! >>

henderson middle school. yesterday the mother of an alleged bullying victim took the stand. mary bryan testified thai friend was bullied in band class at greenspun middle school./// ((brian loftus)) >>> meanwhile... parents, teachers, and students just wrapped up a protest minutes ago at jerome mack middle school. it's one of the schools on the list that could become part of the achievement school district...meaning it would be run by a private charter school company./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> after 26 years in the valley... the first 'hard rock cafe' in las vegas is closing december 31st. this is the restaurant in the company wants to focus on the hard rock cafe and hard rock live venue on the strip. employees at the paradise location will get first dibs on open positions at the strip location./// quick check on your commute tonight at 9pm, the 215 at the airport connector will shut down through 5am monday. all traffic will be forced off the freeway at the airport connector. the ramps will remain open, but you should expect significant delays mccarran. <<< ((sherry swensk)) clear and cold this morning with temps dropping to very chilly freezing outside the valley just as we exp