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you can apply online ahead of time but walk-ins are welcome. >>> governor brian sandoval cut the ribbon on the first in a series of electric cars -- cartridge ink stations -- car charging stations. some of the ports can recharge a car in four hours, while others can charge a car to 80% in just 30 minutes. officials are still negotiating partnerships to get charging stations in other cities. >>> a local city councilwoman announced she will run for the nevada senate seat -- left by late state senator debbie smith. the memorial was this past saturday, losing her battle >> the councilwoman from word one says the timing is difficult , so soon after smith's death but she's announcing her senate bid as encouragement of smith's family. >> when making her decision to run for the district 13, she asked herself one thing: >> what would debbie do? debbie would try to take care of the people around her, which is what i am doing. but she would also make sure the needs of the state were taken care of so that's the line that i am trying to straddle. >> just a couple of weeks after state senator debbie

first name that emerged from the white house vetting process was nevada's republican governor brian sandoval. governor sandoval seemed briefly thrilled by the news that he was being considered for the court. then he ultimately asked that he not be considered for the position. now, today, a second name has emerged as "the new york times" was first to report that federal judge jane kelly is also being vetted as a possible nominee. jane kelly was confirmed to her current judgeship unanimously only three years ago in the senate with a effusive support from, in particular, the republican senator who's the chair of the committee that's supposed to take up supreme court nominations, iowa senator chuck grassley. whether or not jane kelly is ultimately president obama's nominee for the high court, her name being floated is designed to put chuck grassley on the spot about his decision he's not going to hold hearings or take meetings with any nominee no matter who that nominee is. thinking is it will become particularly hard for senator grassley to defend that stance about holding this vacancy open on

a wetter and cooler weather pattern this weekend and next week with periods of governor brian sandoval will join officials from the nevada governor's office of energy for a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate nevada's first electric car charging station in beatty. its part of the nevada electric highway project that supports electric vehicle use in the state -- ultimately benefiting the environment and nevada's economy. espn reporter and dancing with the stars host...erin andrews took to the stand yesterday. hear her emotional testimony on fighting depression since she was videotaped through a hotel peephole. why nevada has the highest rate of the sexually transmitted diesease syphillis. you're watching kolo 8 news now. for news while you're on the move, listen to our news partner news-talk 780 koh "you're watching kolo 8 news it's tuesday, march 1st. i'm amanda sanchez and i'm dave lawrence. let's go to lindsey matherly with a look at gusty winds will produce choppy lake conditions today as weak low pressure moves across the pacific northwest. most areas will remain dry with ab

he'll get the support of nevada governor brian sandoval. sandoval's spokeswoman said today the governor will says he will back the eventual nominee. last week.. however.. sandoval caucused for florida senator marco rubio. governor sandoval was in beatty first in a series of electric car charging stations between las vegas and reno. sandoval announced the so-called "electric highway" last summer.. to allow drivers complete the 450- mile journey in electric cars. some of the ports at the new charging station can charge a battery to 80- percent in 30-minutes. a twist today in the case of a north las vegas man accused of kidnapping a 14-year old girl and holding her hostage. 13:40:21:15 he's going where he belongs a deal is struck in the courtroom today that could put jimmy carter kim behind bars for a very long time. plus... more heart-wrenching testimony today.... as erin andrews takes the stand against her stalker.... for the second day. i just called my parents and said 'i just need to go talk to someone. like, i'm still so screwed up.'" an

governor brian sandoval's spokeswoman says he will back whomever is the republican nominee for president. however, this is not an official endorsement. last week.. sandoval caucused for florida senator marco rubio. here at home, a scare for a family. four armed people storm a home, with people asleep inside! and right now, they're still on the run! it happened early this morning near charleston and nellis. 13 action news reporter parker collins was first on scene. he spoke with neighbors, who say they do see crime.. but none this violent! < this is the home police were at for hours... but much of the neighborhood was blocked off for this... take vo four people forced their way in took things even worse... attacked one of the people inside... hit him on the head. he should be okay. the area... but not like this. take sot charlotte espeland, neighbor 7:26:31-7:26:41 "this one really upsets me. they broke in in the middle of the night while people were sleeping? no that can't happen." those four people are still out there. near charleston and nellis parker collins 13 action news. a homicide

from governor brian sandoval's office says he will support whoever is the republican nominee for president for 2016. moderate republican has not formally endorsed a presidential candidate and he caucused for florida senator marco rubio last week and told the las vegas sun back in august that he thought there would be better qualified trump. >>> the man convicted of stabbing and killing the 19- year-old back in 1992 asked the yesterday for the eighth time. >> it was terrible crime, sir. >> yes, i understand. >> the victim in this case was your wife. >> yes. >> can you explain to the board how this could happen. >> well, there were no solid answers to that question for simon 45 see >>> to me it is more important to continue the fight to keep him behind bars so that by him. >> the parole board that is made up of seven members will make a decision in the next six to nine days. >>> a local teenager's custom wheelchair was stolen this week and with no leads to follow, tristan hurley and his mother are hoping those who took it will simply return it at this point. fox 11's madison corney reports.

governor brian sandoval's spokeswoman says.... he will back whoever.... is the republican nominee.... for president. however... he has not formally endorsed.... the presidential candidate. last week.... he caucused.... for florida senator marco rubio. the governor sandoval in beatty today... to cut the ribbon on the first.... in a series of electric car charging stations.... between las vegas and reno!!! governor sandoval announced... the so-called.... "electtc highway" last summer.. to allow drivers to complete.... the -4- hundred -50- mile journey.... in electric cars. some of the ports at the new charging station.... can charge a battery.... to -80- percent... in -30- minutes. ( right now.. a powerful winter storm is england. forecasters say it's expected to dump a lot of rain on the nation's capitol. but this is what it brought to flint, michigan. the area is under a winter storm warning right now. the storm made for a dangerous morning commute with snow.. slick roads and low visibility. tonight...mostly clear. lows 52 to 56 on the west side of the va

nevada governor brian sandoval endorsed anyone for president yet. but he does say he'll support whoever the republican nominee ends up being. this is in response to an associated press survey, where republicans were asked if they will vote for donald trump if he wins the nomination. nevada republicans did not specifically say they would support trump. congressman joe heck and senator dean heller both gave similar responses to the governor... with heck saying he's focusing more on his own senate race. now fox5 weather 24..7. with chief meteorologist ted pretty highs stay in the low-80s through the workweek and for saturday. we stand to match a high temperature record on wednesday with an expected high of 82..the record is 82 set in 1967. we should be within 2-3 degrees of record highs through saturday afternoon. saturday gusts to 25 mph from the with gusts to 35 mph. we'll also see a slight chance of showers on sunday afternoon with a high of just 65. we'll keep a chance of showers for monday and tuesday morning with highs in the mid to upper 60s. hi

.### governor brian sandoval celebrated nevada's first electric car charging station in beatty today. sandoval joined officials from the "nevada governor's the ribbon cutting ceremony. its part of the "nevada electric highway project:" supporting electric vehicle use in the state; ultimately benefiting the environment and nevada's economy. the governor says drivers who stop in small towns will explore while their cars charge, generating business for rural economies. after the ribbon cutting, the governor visited students at beatty elementary school.### turning now to weather-- it's very warm and very breezy here in the truckee-meadows. chief meteorologist jeff thompson is here with a check of your forecast. jeff... the ridge of high pressure along the west coast will flatten and start to weaken this week, as a series of systems moves through the pacific northwest. this will keep breezy conditions and occasional clouds in the forecast, with showers possible north of i-80 wednesday night into thursday. highs will be close to records, with some valley locations warming into the low to mi

govenor brian sandoval weighed-in--- saying that laxalt was quote, "simply offering his legal opinion." ### do you have dead brush you'd like to remove? your chance could come tomorrow... when open burning season begins. we're reviewing what you need to know. plus... dancing with the stars host, and sports reporter, erin andrews testifies in court about the day she was secretly filmed naked in thank you so much. did you say honey? hey, try some? mmm that is tasty. is it real? of course... are you? nope animated you know i'm always looking for real honey for honey nut cheerios well you've come to the right place. great, mind if i have another taste? not at all mmm you're all right bud? never better i don't know if he likes that. thinking about clearing away some of the deadwood and brush. if you live in unincorporated washoe county, open burning season starts tomorrow. but you do need to know about some restrictions. trt:15 amy ray, fire marshall, tmfpd, " residents with less than a quarter acre are not allowed to burn. pile sizes should be kept small, 2 to 3 feet. always have hoses an

today governor brian sandoval was in beatty where he cut the ribbon on the first charging station on the nevada electric highway. the stations-- give drivers a place to recharge their electric vehicles. eventually more charging stations will be added along u-s 95... connecting reno and las vegas. for addtionals stations hawthorne... and beatty. ### a sparks city councilwoman is hoping to fill the seat left by late senator debbie smith. today, julia ratti announced her candidacy-- for state senate district 13. smith's daughter erin says her family asked ratti to consider running because she cares deeply about the same issues her mother did. smith died on february 20th, after battling a brain tumor. candidates can file for the open seat--- next week. ### reno councilman and vice mayor---- oscar delgado-- announced he is running for re- election. he was first elected to the council in 20-12. delgado says his main focus over the past year has been hashtag neighbor-good #neighborgood... an intiative to improve the quality of life in reno's neighborhoods. ### time to carry some extra tissu

here at home-- nevada governor brian sandoval's office says he will support whoever is the republican nominee for president. the brief statement followed an associated press survey of republican governors and they'd vote for donald trump if he wins the republican nomination. just under half of those who responded by this afternoon would not commit to backing him-- which could foreshadow a major split in the party this fall. governor sandoval has not formally endorsed any presidential candidate.. although his office's statement did say he caucused for florida senator marco rubio last week. today sparks city councilwoman julia ratti announced her candidacy for the state senate seat left empty by late senator debbie smith. in a statement, ratti said she was devastated by smith's death last month but wanted to be candid with voters about her hopes of finishing the democratic lawmaker's term. candidate filing begins next week. ratti works as a consultant for girl scouts and is finishing her second term on the sparks city council. she says her focus has been improving older neighborhoods an

governor brian sandoval and the office of energy will be on site.... the ceremony iis at noon at "eddie world" gas station in beatty off of highway 95... imagine flying faster than the speed of sound...well it might soon be possible. nasa has granted a 20-million dollar contract to lockheed martin to develop a passenger jet that can fly faster than the speed of sound. nasa says the plan is intended to make flying safer, greener and quieter. world traveled to las vegas leap day. at the "chapel of the flowers" ... weddings..... operations, chapel of the flowers people are looking for the numbers, the play on the numbers, whether it's a palindrome number, or the day she remembers was 7-7-07 when they performed over a hundred weddings.... time now is x:xx --- yosemite national park is changing... they've lost a trademark battle and some changes are coming starting today. that yosemite national park t- shirt you have could be worth some more money this morning. a high school basketball team getting some mixed emotions...dealing with victory and defeat at th

john: if you weren't going to pick someone like brian sandoval, this makes a lot of republicans in thistown comfortable. a lot of them voted for him, as well. we will talk more in the next topic. not everyone is falling in line with mitch o'connell right off the bat. mark: i will republicans crank up the pressure on grassley, let's see if grassley fold. it is safe to say, the wikipedia page has gotten a major update since this morning. president obama introduced him to the nation as a public-school educated, harvard graduate from chicago. in his first remarks to the garland himself gave us more information on his biography. >> my grandparents came from western russia in the early 1900s, fleeing anti-semitism, hoping to make a better life for their children in america. they settled in the midwest, eventually making their way to chicago. my father ran the smallest of small businesses, from a room in our basement. , as he madeith him the rounds to his customers, always impressing upon me the importance of hard work, and fair dealing. so this is president obama's third opportunity to nomina

nevada republican governor brian sandoval was reportedly being vetted by the white house as a possible nominee, but sandoval has taken himself out of the running./// ((paul joncich)) > he's accused of kidnapping and sexualy assualting a teenage girl... and today he's cutting a deal. ((denise valdez)) what this plea deal means and and how much time he could spend accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teenage girl has agreed to a possible plea deal. north las vegas police say 26-year-old jimmy carter kim abducted a 14-year-old from arizona and held her captive for a month. today in court kim waived his right to his preliminary hearing. after the girl's case became known, other victims came forward. kim was eventually charged with 83 counts. the plea deal would require kim to plead guilty to three counts of sexual assault of a minor under 16 and one count of sexual assault. kim would serve a minimum of 35 years in prison. kim is expected to enter his plea on march 10./// ((denise valdez)) > police open scary moments in the southern part of the valley. it happened just before 8..

governor brian sandoval will join officials from the nevada governor's office of energy for a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate nevada's first station in beatty. its part of the nevada electric highway project that supports electric vehicle use in the state -- ultimately benefiting the environment and nevada's economy. the knitting factory is closing, but you can still see your favorite artists at the same spot. "knitting factory entertainment" announced it's leaving reno, but "rock-bar theatre" will be taking over the location. knitting factory is thanking fans for their support over the past seven years. rock-bar plans to renovate and re-brand the venue as a concert house, casino, and restaurant. no word yet on when rock-bar will open. a royal caribbean cruiseship facing rough waters yet again... and this time in more ways than one.. more on the troubled anthem of the seas and the results of our most recent snowpack survey are in... and they show how dry february was... but first... lindsey matherly will be back with your complete weather now forecast. announcer: "you're w

marco rubio, brian sandoval, all good examples. been carson, one of the reasons he did so well and when he was awake he did not understand national security. there were a lot of republican voters, most of whom are white saying here is someone who agrees with me on issues and is african-american, i can easily support him in the more he was road tested the less he was up for the job. >> just for you, but others can weigh in. there is always this talk that the cubans are different than the puerto ricans and the guatemalans. for a non-latino that is when the conversation stops. could you give us a sample of some of those differences? >> cubans don't eat spicy food, big difference. chicanos do. certainly cultural differences within the different folks in the united states that maybe their parents or their themselves came from out of the country like you would find differences of folks from different countries. the hispanic community in the united states comes from many different countries. even within the spanish-language, different wor

marco rubio, brian sandoval, those are all good examples when you -- ben carson, one of the reasons he did so well until he showed he couldn't stay awake through a debate and when he was awake he didn't understand national security issues, one of the things he was doing so well in the polls was, there were a lot of republican voters, mostly -- most of were white, because he's conservative i could easily support him and then, of course, the less he was up to the job. i've seen this in many, many campaigns. james: thank you. another question, please. >> i have the mic. i'm the aforementioned wilma goldstein. others can weigh in. there's always this talk in the latino community that they're different than the puerto ricans and the guatemalans and on and on. for a non-latino, that's where the conversation stops. that's a big question that would need a big question. can you give us an example of some of those differences? neri: yeah. cubans don't eat spicy food. [laughter] big difference. chicanos do. chicanos do. i think there are certainly cultural differences within the different -- the

marco rubio, brian sandoval, those are all good examples, you know, when you see -- ben carson, one of the reasons he did so well, until he showed that he couldn't stay awake through a debate and when he was awake he didn't understand national security issues, you know, one of the reasons he was doing so well in the polls was there were a lot of republican voters, most of whom are white, ah, here's somebody that agrees with me on issues, he's african-american, because he's conservative, i can easily support him and, of course, the more he was road tested the less he was up to the job, but i've seen this in many, many campaigns. >> thank you. another question, please. >> i have the mike. i'm the aforementioned wilma goldstein. this is for you, mary, but others can weigh in. there's always this talk among -- in the latino community that the cubans are different than the puerto ricans and different than the guatemalans and it goes on and on. for a non-latino, that's when the conversation stops. so i know it's a big question and we need a big answer. but can you just give us a sample of so

unwillingness to hold hearings, a few weeks ago when the democratic leader leaked the name of brian sandoval, republicans were like, we don't care if it's going to be a republican governor. we're not holding hearings. so a progressive moderate like merrick garland is not a surprise that they are still not willing sg no. they are not willing. and merrick garland is a very fine choice by president obama. it's one that is sort of understandable on a number of levels. i think jeffrey toobin said that by picking somebody in -- >> guys, i need to interrupt. president obama is stepping to the stage. >> everybody, please have a seat. of the many powers and responsibilities that the constitution vests in the presidency, few are more consequential than appointing a supreme court justice, particularly one to succeed justice scalia, one of the most influential jurists of our time. the men and women who sit on the supreme court are the final arbitrars of our law. they safeguard our rights and ensure that our system is one of laws and not many. they are charged with the essential task of applying principl

this is a -- if you weren't going to pick someone like brian sandoval, feel uncomfortable about not giving this guy his due. a lot of them have voted for him, mark. i think the president has made a smart pick for a variety of reasons. we'll talk about it more in the next topic. you can see, not a lock step thing. >> watch iowa democrats, iowa republicans "des moines register" crank up the pressure on grassley and see if he folds. >>> it's safe to assume his wikipedia page got an update. harvard graduate, fellow midwestern from chicago, and in his first remarks to the nation, garland himself gave us a little more bio. >> left the border of western russia and eastern europe in the early 1900s, fleeing anti-semitism and hoping to make a better life for their children in america. they settled in the midwest, eventually making their way to chicago. there, my father, who ran the smallest of small businesses from a room in our basement, took me with him as he made the rounds to his customers, always impressing upon me the importance of hard work, and fair dealing. >> all right, so this is preside

nevada governor brian sandoval was the first name that leaked.

governor brian sandoval is ready to fill the vacant board of education vice sandoval announced felicia ortiz will take the seat... ortiz is president and c-e-o of the las vegas-based business consulting firm "p-m solutions consulting." she'll represent people who live in southern nevada's third congressional district. its reading week here in nevada and one group is making sure our four legged friends aren't forgotten. later today dozens of local first graders will read to shelter dogs at the animal foundation. organizers say reading out loud to dogs is a fun way for young readers to practice their skills outside the classroom. the children will also get a chance to play with the animals and learn all they need to know about their new four-legged friends. there's nothing like a big ole plate of biscuits and gravy to get our fox5 facebook feed blew up with this news... one of america's favortie restaurants is finally coming to las vegas. elvis has left the building! why a vegas elvis exhibit was forced to shut down. coming up after the break. arizona are allowing wild burros from north

governor brian sandoval will join officials from the nevada governor's office of energy for a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate nevada's first electric car charging station in beatty. its part of the nevada electric highway project that supports electric vehicle use in the state -- ultimately benefiting the if you live in unincorporated washoe county-- open burning season starts today. but there are a few things you should know. reno and sparks do not allow open burning. for places where it is allowed... you must have a burn permit... that's something new this year. permits are free. you can get them at the truckee meadows fire district's main office on east ninth street or online. joining me now is lindsey matherly with a look at the forecast. gusty winds will produce choppy lake conditions today as weak low the pacific northwest. most areas will remain dry with above average temperatures through thursday, then rain increases by friday when deeper moisture cooler weather pattern will likely return this weekend and next week with periods of strong gusty winds. the ridge of h

. /// ((brian loftus)) > today, governor sandoval will join "valley electric association" for a ribbon cutting at "eddie world" in beatty. the state is getting its first operational state electric highway charging station. it'll be located past the gas pumps... between eddie world and the stage coach hotel. /// ((brian loftus)) ((kirsten joyce)) no accidents on freeway. things looking good on surface streets earlier accident west harmon and las vegas boulevard doesn't appear to be causing much delay. > that's a look at the roads... back to you./// ((brian loftus)) > former college of southern nevada students may have earned a college degree... without even knowing it. the college is contacting thousands of former students... to make them aware of a new "reverse transfer" process within nevada. it allows an associate degree to be awarded to some students.. who transferred from a community college to a university. eligible students must apply for their degree by march 7th. /// ((kirsten joyce)) > for those craving southern comfrt food... cr

if governor susana martinez, brian sandoval are picked, or somebody else, that could also have an impact, i would say, as well. if for any reason actually marco rubio is the nominee, i would say that that would be significant, as well, more so in some states than others. perhaps in the eastern states more so than in the western states. although there are ways to address that between now and november. so again, yes, there could be many moving parts. and then, if there is a candidate, any candidate, who is tremendously offensive during the race, i think that would be a reason to also -- no, a nominee. a nominee. we don't have a nominee. that would certainly be reason to move on that. and that probably would be a national movement, not just a regional movement, i think. >> it's a very good question. i do think a lot of these things, particularly for the latino vote, are intertwined together. it's partly about youth. we need to get out the vote. we need the outreach. we've outreached to latinos, not just focused on young people, but focused on all latinos because the voter turn-out rates sti

republican nominee, it's not as clear as on the democratic side, if governor susana martinez, brian sandovalre picked, or somebody else, that could also have an impact, i would say, as well. if for any reason actually marco rubio is the nominee, i would say that that would be significant as well, more so in some states than in others. perhaps in the eastern states more so than in the western states. although there are ways to address that between now and november. so, again, yes, there could be many moving parts. and then, if there is a candidate, any candidate, who is tremendously offensive during the race, i think that would be a reason to also -- no, a nominee. we don't have a nominee. that would certainly be reason to move on that. and that probably would be a national movement, not just a regional movement, i think. >> it's a very good question. i do think a lot of these things, particularly for the latino vote, are intertwined together. it's partly about the youth. we need the outreach. we've outreached to latinos, not just focused on young people, but focused on all latinos because th

./// ((brian loftus)) > speaking of tesla's electric cars... governor sandoval will join valley electric association today for a ribbon cutting at "eddie world" in beatty... for the first operational nevada electric highway charging station. the charging station is located past the gas pumps between eddie world and the stagecoach hotel. officials are still working to put in charging stations in fallon, tonopah, and hawthorne./// brian loftus > let's get a check of your commute....patra nya is in for demetria this morning. kirsten joyce patranya... how are things looking? ((patranya bhoolsuwan)) > our surface streets and on our freeways. along the spaghetti bowl...traffic starting to pick up along iwth head lights brake lights also kicking in ndot trenchng work udnerway ((patranya bhoolsuwan)) back to you. /// ((kirsten joyce)) > a look into the presidential race... ahead of the election. ((brian loftus)) we find out how americans feel and what's trending online...in the race for the white house. ((kirsten joyce)) plus... losing sleep and gaining weight. why less

brian wilson with the giants was the beard and pablo sandoval, panda, and so we have nicknames and try great bonding relationship between especially the younger demographic and our star players and that's a big deal for us. i mean, that's a fad of a lot of sellouts, 400 consecutive sellouts. >> i'm looking at your huge ring and wondering how do you keep wing? it's not easy. a lot of people are high expectations around here. >> well, i think, you know, it's just an amazing impact of culture, we think. we have a manager, bruce bochy who we believe is a hall of fame manager, a great coaching staff and they create culture and everybody feels comfortable. we have a great front office, a group that really focuses on making the right judgment on drafting players. really starts way down when you're looking at players in high school so buster posey, our catcher, our head of scouting was tracking him back in high school. >> and what about there's some issue with the oakland a's and trying to figure out whether they need a place to play and maybe you can combine up or no? >> i think they need a p