it's been one year since jerry tarkanian passed away. we'll look back with some of his former players and remember what the iconic coach meant to this city and his lasting legacy. "from 8 news now, this is sports the world a president has to grapple with. sometimes you can't even imagine. that's the job. and she's the one who's proven she can get it done. ...securing a massive reduction in nuclear weapons... ...standing up against the abuse of women... ...protecting social security... ...expanding benefits for the national guard... ...and winning health care for 8 million children... the presidency is the toughest job in the world believe , but it's been a year since legendary rebel coach jerry tarkanian passed away. seems like it was just the other day and he was chompin' on towels or watching games at the mack. but it's been a year since the strip dimmed its lights its honor of the iconic coach. now one year later, we look back at what this man meant to so many. < nats: "i love these kids there incredible group of kids..." all rebel fa

((chris maathuis)) we're talking about jerry tarkanian. hard to beleive it's been a year. we'll take a look back at some of the precious thoughts from former players... it's coming up next here on 8 news now. the world a president has to grapple with. sometimes you can't even imagine. that's the job. and she's the one who's proven she can get it done. ...securing a massive reduction in nuclear weapons... ...standing up against the abuse of women... ...protecting social security... ...expanding benefits for the national guard... ...and winning health care for 8 million children... the presidency is the toughest job in the world and she's the one who'll make a real difference for you. < news music voice over: "from 8 news now this is sports with > ((chris maathuis)) the runnin' stretch... they've only got six more games left this season and avoided embarressment last night by nipping the spartans in the final minutes. it's ugly head... and the rebels settling for three's instead of working inside they may be in trouble: (( )) todd simon/unlv coach; "the nature of how they de

since legendary runnin' rebels coach jerry tarkanian passed away. tonight, his loved family, friends, and former unlv basketball players met at a rememberance dinner. it was held at tarkanian's favorite restaurant, "piero's italian cuisine"... which has a special room named after him. we spoke to his son danny, who told us he appreciates the love the community still has for his father. " it's a very special feeling. one of the things people who have worked in las vegas in that time period, it's a very very close community in the rebel basketball program. we're a family, we supported one another, and we still do as much as we can." danny tarkanian also told us about a possible movie about his father's life. he's working on a book now he hopes to publish next year... and a movie script is in the works. tarkanian told us he thinks matt damon or paul giomatti would be great choices to play his father. and earlier today, unlv students laid flowers, stuffed animals, and of course towels on jerry tarkanian's statue on campus. tarkanian coached unlv's from 1

unlv students laid flowers, stuffed animals and of course towels on jerry tarkanian's statue. tarkanian coached the the team won the 1990 n-c-double-a championship under his leadership and also went to four 'final fours. after helping his team win the super bowl... broncos kicker brandon mcmanus is taking on a new opponent -- bullying. anti-bullying squad. in this home video... mcmanus is playing ball with 11 year old ryder hillery. ryder has down syndrome, and was being bullyed by neighbors. it's awful... so his mom reached out to mcmanus. (season hillery, ryder's mother): "and making fun of how ryder walks and how ryder talks. it was really hard." "(brandon mcmanus, denver broncos' kicker): "i wanted his mom to feel a sense of security. that maybe someone is out there trying to help her son.'. mcmanus went to ryders home to chat and play a game of catch with ryder. mom says he watches the video everyday and has gained confidence and a new source of joy. the afternoon impression on mcmanus too. it inspired him to start the anti- bully squad. ronda rousey is getting back into t

chris jeter/former rebels: "and if he was alive, still coaching l'd love for a man like jerry tarkanian, to have the opportunity to coach chase jeter and the future children." the tribute and memorial service attended by family, friends and fans will forever be etched in the minds of unlv runnin' rebel fans. voice of robert smith/former rebel: "when i think about his family i think about all the family and players he made us all family made us work hard, but now we look back and we see each other on the street or whatever and we talk about old times" he did and meant so much he will always be remembered as the coach who literally helped put las vegas on the map. nats music: "and did it his way..." > ((brian loftus)) ((kirsten joyce)) demetria obilor check back in with a few trouble spots. crash on the northbound 95 exit to rainbow. crash near the faith lutheran schools on charleston, east of town center. avoid craig and dumont due to a police standoff. roads... back to you./// ((brian loftus)) > airport security is taking a big step... wh

laid flowers, stuffed animals, and of course towels on jerry tarkanian's statue on campus. tarkanian coached unlv's basketball team from 1973 to 1992. the team won the 1990 n-c-double-a championship under his leadership... and also went to four 'final fours. the dancers of jubilee took their final bows. "nats of music in the beginning " last night the show ended its 35 year run. jubilee was the longest running show on the strip. employed hundreds of people over the years, and was one of the last experiences. that these showgirls would have of assisting high rollers, fur coats, dinners such and now it no longer exists. people just look at them as a dancer, they're much more bally's president says he's proud millions of guests from around the world have seen the show. some lucky kids get the chance to fly with test. "to not be able to offer that to the students here at rancho and through the clark county school district would be just a shame so this is an opportunity for us to show the kids what real pilots, real airforce airman do" the 'futuready tour' gives students the more

her daughter, jodie, is starting the jerry tarkanian foundation .. and will award a 5- thousand dollar scholarship each year to a player with special economic needs. goes back to 1955. he was coach at unlv from 1973 to 1992 .. of course - he really put unlv on the map when his team won the national championship in 1990. the unlv school of medicine is one step closer to accepting its first class. the campus will receive a visit this summer... from the national accrediting body for allopathic medical educatio. that means the school of medicine now moves from "applicant status" to "candidate status" - and stays on track to begin recruiting students this fall for an anticipated first class in july 2017. it was established in 2014... with learning spaces expected at unlv's shadow lane campus - and the v-a facility in north las vegas. when it comes to drone and aerial technology in the valley .. there's a local high school above it all. rancho high school has been home to the academy of aviation program for almost 20 years. today, the school hosted area in

how the late college basketball legend jerry tarkanian and his namesake grandson inspired the event. your fox5 weather 24/7 forecast is i need new carpet. ok. i have two dogs. and a husband. house trained? my husband? no, the dogs. sometimes. i'd suggest stainmaster pet protect carpet. why? incredibly durable and stain resistant. that's why they call it master it's... i got it. now get free basic installation with purchase of stainmaster carpet and pad, thousands of lawmakers... dignitaries... family and friends say goodbye to supreme court justice antonin scalia. noticeably missing- president obama.. fox's shannon bream reports on the funeral. thousands gathered today at washington's basilica of the national shrine - the largest roman catholic church in north america - to bid farewell to antonin gregory the 103rd justice to sit on the u-s supreme court. today's funeral mass was celebrated by his son, father paul scalia. scalia says: "we are gathered here because of one man. a man known personally to many by reputation to loved by many, a man known for and for great compassion, that

honoring the likes of jerry tarkanian... andre agassi... and mike tyson. abajian himself was inducted in 2008. he was also a partner in findlay toyota... and served as chief operation officer of the findlay automotive group. /// ((brian loftus)) > millenials are losing trust in banks to handle their money... following the country's economic collapse. ((kirsten joyce)) why the way they handle their money now... is affecting the bank industry. /// the world a president has to grapple with. sometimes you can't even imagine. that's the job. and she's the one who's proven she can get it done. ...securing a massive reduction in nuclear weapons... ...standing up against the abuse of women... ...protecting social security... ...expanding benefits for the national guard... ...and winning health care for 8 million children... the presidency is the toughest job in the world and she's the one who'll make a real difference for you. clark county's brightest students were honored at school. six students from southwest career and technical academy were awarded plaques...

how the valley is remembering jerry tarkanian... one year later. this is fox5 news at 10. local. las vegas. an attempted purse snatching ended with the thief on the ground... i'm christine maddela. i'm john huck. metro is now asking for help finding the thief... fox5's miguel martinez-valle joins us in the studio with the details and the video... its a pretty intense video, a woman with a stroller walks out of the bathroom at a and out of nowhere gets her purse snatched... but she wasn't about to let the theif get away... take a look a man walks into a restaurant... and trys to steal a purse... but he chose the wrong person to steal from... after he tried to snatch her bag, the woman tackled him to the ground, then with a little help from an onlooker, she got her purse back, and the theif ran away... " we dont reccomend people necessarily going to this length of fighting because the risk to you is also very grave as well." police say this situation could have ended violently, so they don't reccomend fighting back. but they are asking for help in finding the p

jerry tarkanian was a larger than life figure... and his story could be made into a movie. a local film company called "lola pictures" says a movie about tarkanian's life is in development. the tarkanian family is partnering with the company to make the movie. "tark the shark" led unlv from 1973 to 1992... tark built the program into the pre-eminent basketball school in the country... even winning the 1990 national title... coach tarkanian passed away last february... we'll keep you possible movie. a retired ohio police officer and his k-9 partner are finally reunited! officer matt hickey was allowed to buy ajax from the city yesterday. best part is... he did it for a dollar! dan pearlman has the story of these two best friends... together again. <<(matt hickey/retired marietta police officer) quick "i'm still, still shocked." he's happy. he's excited. (voice of matt hickey/retired marietta police officer) quick "i prayed this would be the result." the news former marietta police officer matt hickey and ajax wanted came with a phone call. a call from marietta's law director.

coach jerry tarkanian's had a legendary run at unlv. and now, his legacy might head to the movies! a local film company called "lola pictures" says a movie about tarkanian's life is in development. the tarkanian family is partnering with the company to make the movie. "tark the shark" led the runnin' rebels from 1973 to 1992... even coming up with the team name. he took the team to two final fours, and they won the 1990 championship under his leadership. coach tarkanian passed away last february. north las vegas police joining other law enforcement agencies around the valley, in stepping up patrols during super bowl weekend. it's all part of the "joining forces campaign" you'll see more police and troopers patrolling our valley's streets, looking for impaired drivers. police ask everyone to have a plan to get home safely if you plan on drinking. about the tipsy-tow program. a driver will come get you and your car if you've had too much to drink. but there are also options for motorcyclists who need a lift. stu's motorcycle towing will offer bikers a free tow and not just this weeke

jerry tarkanian's wife talks about her husband .. one year after his death.. and reveals a secret family project only fox5 knows about. a man covers his california home with photos... to honor his late father. "i've actually done a lot of large public art pieces. it's like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, and it was actually really fun to do." the manhattan beach house is being torn down - to make way for a new condo complex. so the owner - gary sweeney - decided to decorate the exterior with photos his father took of their family. had them printed on plywood then screwed to the outside of the house. his father bought the manhattan beach home back in 1945 and spent the rest of his life there. thanks for joining us.. fox5 news at 6 switch to centurylink prism tv, and get the same great channels cable gives you, without having to deal with cable. yes and? and...there's whole home dvr. plus tons of on demand options so you can watch whatever, whenever. yes and? why do you guys keep saying that? it's the first rule of improv. by saying "yes and," we accept the re

there are some fresh flowers at the memorial for unlv men's basketball coach jerry tarkanian today yesterday marked one year since his death. tark the shark led the running rebels to an ncaa basketball championship in 1990. he battled several health issues before he passed away at age 84. now to a developing story about a clark country school district teacher... the former c-c-s-d teacher is serving time for inappropriately touching his students... and now we're learning there could be more victims out there. recently two parents filed a federal lawsuit against the district, claiming they didn't do enough to protect their children from jeremiah mazo... who was a music teacher at hayden elementary school. since that story made the news, their attorneys say it's sparked a movement. according to the lawsuit, mazo was a teacher at simmons elementary until 2008, when he molesting students. the charges were dropped, but the parents are upset that instead of firing mazo... he was transferred to hayden elementary school, which is where he met their children. the legal troubles for the bundy family a

honoring the likes of jerry tarkanian... abajian himself was inducted in 2008. he was also a partner in findlay toyota and served as chief operation officer of the findlay automotive group./// ((denise valdez)) > switching gears now... most of us are loving this great weather. and a sweet spot in henderson is hoping to get you outside for the most romantic day of the year. tedd florendo got the sweet assignment of checking out the happenings at the ethel m chocolate factory... tedd? < tedd florendo >what a beautiful day outside with well above normal temps in the 70's this afternoon. even warmer for phoenix and l.a. especially flirting with 90 this afternoon. san francisco in the 70's this little tonight. chilly still in southern great basin and northern arizona. overnight lows expected to stay cool rather than chilly by morning. ................ here's your evening forecast. staying clear and mild early since we warmed above average today. winds staying light for now, but expect them to stay gusty down the colorado river for a few more days. cooler by 8 news no

a somber anniversary today-- it's been one year since legendary unlv basketball coach jerry tarkanian passed away. take a look at this memorial set up on campus for "tark the shark." you can see people put his famous towels and flowers on the statue. the hall of fame coach led the team to a 1990 nc-aa basketball tarkanian battled several health issues before his death. he was 84 years old. a local business is losing money, and it could cost their employees their jobs... that's because they say their trailer they use everyday was stolen! now they're asking for your help not only getting back their trailer, not only getting back their trailer, but also finding the thief! and twitter is helping to end the number of victims of cyber bullying. details ahead on their new program. and a look at today's closing numbers.. the dow fell 255-points, closing at 15,660. take a look. a highway patrol trooper was walking to an accident, when all of a sudden...an s-u-v rolls and runs straight into him! we're not showing you the moment of impact. but miraculously, the trooper is alive. he's still recov

today marks one year since former runnin' rebels head coach jerry tarkanian died. "tark the shark" as he was known by many... spent 19 years as the head coach of the unlv men's basketball team... taking the runnin' rebels to the national championship two years in a row and winning in 19-90. he's also reached 7- hundred career wins, 2nd fastest... 5- hundred of them coming at unlv. in 2013... tarkanian was was inducted into fame./// ((denise valdez)) > it's a bittersweet, history making night in las vegas. the curtain is falling on one of the most well known shows in las vegas: "jubilee". we spoke to a former showgirl whose dedicated much of her life to the bally's production. " a pretty young lady said to me, oh i wish i could have brought my daughter to see jubilee and now she's never going to be able to see that type of show and it think that was the moment when i realized the reality of it ")) cindy tarte was a jubilee showgirl for 25 of the show's 35 years. it had all sorts of themes including patriotism, history, entertainment, old hollywood and more. the show

it's been one year since the coach jerry tarkanian. many are stopping by the statue of tarkanian on campus to leave flowers and towels. the hall of fame coach led the runnin' rebels to an ncaa basketball championship in 1990. tarkanian battled several health issues before his death. he was 84 years old. still to come... lamar odom makes his first public appearance.... since being found unconscious inside a brothel.... near pahrump. we'll show you... where he was spotted.... and.... which superstar.... was by his side. plus.. the gop presidential race is heating up again as the campaigns move to south carolina. but tonight.. the democratic candidates are in the spotlight. we'll tell you why bernie sanders says he needs some serious help in the coming weeks. and... crooks are stealing food..... right out of the mouths of needy children.... right here in our valley!!! we'll tell you about a food pantry..... that's been burglarized around a dozen times... and... why c-c-s-d doesn't want you to know about it! former

tarkanian's 5 year old grandson jerry, also suffered a stroke last year. outcue: was priceless the toys collected from will go u-m-c and valley hospital in fresno california, where tarkanian attended college and coached before coming to las vegas it's time for kindness uncaged... a 5-year-old louisana girl saves her blind grandmother from a burning home chloe woods told investigators she heard the smoke alarms going off in the middle of the night... she quickly ran into her grandmother's room and led her safley out of the house. she then went to to call for help. it turns out the stove had caught fire gaillot says: "they should talk to the kids about if there was a fire, you need to get out of the house." arceneaux says: "she was running and telling the neighbors to call 9-1-1, and i said, what's going on. she said the house is on fire, so i jump out of the car and said, what?" hellmers says: "it could have been tragic proof kids really do listen.. chloe told police she learned about fire safety from teachers at her school. if you could have dinner -- with

it's been over a year since the death of jerry tarkanian. how the legendary runnin' rebel coach is being remembered. breaking news fast and first. water main break turns into icy problem in scranton, pennsylvania... check out these images... it's currently about 10 degress there are those who say we cannot defeat a corrupt political system and fix a rigged economy. but i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place and look to the american horizon. to a nation where every child can not only dream of going to college, but attend one. where a good job is not a wish, but a reality. where women receive equal pay and a living wage is paid to all. an america where after a lifetime of labor, there is time for rest and grandchildren. a nation that defends our people and our values, but no longer carries so much of that burden alone. i know we can create that america if we listen to our conscience and our hearts and not to the pundits and the naysayers. i'm bernie sanders. i approve this message, also breaking this morning police o

runnin' rebels coach jerry tarkanian celebrated on the one year anniversary of his death. his family and former teammates came together to reminice about the legendary coach. "when you have a great program, you can see the type of closeness, feelings eachperson has as part of your program. this is what runnin rebel basketball is all about. a rememberance dinner was held at tarkanian's favorite restaurant, "piero's italian cuisine" thursday. his son danny told us there are several efforts in the works to keep tarkanian's memory alive... including a book and possibly a movie. gathering dust? clean out your closet for teens in need. the local non- r those looking for something to wear. but first maria silva has a look at what's coming up on more. we have a "solid gold" show for you! this brings back so many great memories.. marilyn mccoo and billy davis junior are live in studio! and -- the fun doesn't end there! fans of "in living color" listen up. tommy davidson studio! be sure to join us next at nine on more. ear attacked. with one swipe, it devoured one of the croissants.

there areresome fresh flowers at the memorial for unlv men's basketball coach jerry tarkanian this morning. yesterday marked one year since his death. tark the shark led the running rebels to an ncaa basketball championship in 1990. he battled several health issues before he passed away at age 84. clinton and sanders taking jabs at each other when they can. last night was the most contentious of the democratic debates... especially when they talked about president obama. clinton sot: " ...the kind of criticism that we've heard from senator sanders about our president i expect from republicans. i do not expect from someone running for the democratic nomination to succeed president obama." (butted with) sanders sot: "madam secretary, that is a low blow.//one of us ran i was not that candidate." they also clashed over health care. clinton said that bernie sanders plans are unrealistic, and he didn't care for that. py-15th (bernie sanders/ (d) presidential candidate): "secretary clinton has been going around the country saying bernie sanders wants to dismantle the affordable care act." (bernie

last year coach tarkanian's 5- year-old grandson-- jerry-- suffered a stroke. we will be right one of the areas that i've been particularly interested in is the area of children. all of us have a responsibility, to ourselves, to our children, to each other. we intend to be sure that everybody in this room and every child in this state is somebody. no matter where they're born, no matter to whom they are born. our children's future is shaped both by the values of their parents and the policies of their nation. it's time to protect the next generation. fill the lives of our children with possibility and hope. has a chance to live up to his or her god-given potential. i've spent my life fighting for children, families and our country, and i'm not stopping now. i'm hillary clinton, and i have always approved this message. our breaking news coverage we brought you at the top of the newscast. an old power plant continues to burn three hours after it caught fire in laughlin. and... right now 5-thousand people are without power there. take a look--- this is video from

and how they're handling and the efforts to preserve coach jerry tarkanian's legacy... by taking his story to the big screen! we now know who is moving forward for the final season of american idol... as the top 24 contestants are picked. "singing " the singers-- performing for a liveudience for the first time... but for some-- it was their swan song. the judges cut the pool of contestants nearly in half-- going from 51 to 24. the hopefuls get down to business next week.... as they vye for the top title... of american idol. you can see it right here on fox5. we are gearing up for warmer temperatures here in the valley. but in the midwest... it is a different story... how some are dealing with a praised as one of america's best mayors who governed as a pragmatist. a practical and successful legislator, bernie sanders passed more roll-call amendments in a republican congress than any other member, primary care access for millions of americans, protected social security, cracked the gridlock with john mccain to strengthen veterans' healthcare. bernie sanders -- a consisten

you may recall last april the late great host jerry tarkanian 's grandson suffered a stroke at only five years old. the little guy has recovered. the toys will be collected from entrance. after the break. we'll be right hmm hmm hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm-hmm let us be lovers, we'll marry our fortunes together [ cheering ] i've got some real estate here in my bag counting the cars on the new jersey turnpike [ cheers and applause ] all come to look for america all come to look for america all come to look for america >>> right now they're one of canada's greatest export. the tenors have sold out concert across the world for years. lately they've been on the road promoting their latest album. they'll be here in the valley tomorrow night. >> they're so dreamy. they are all with us this morning. clifton, frazier, victor and regio. welcome. where was your last gig? >> mesa, phoenix, last night. great show. sold out. from response. we have a show tomorrow night at the smith center here in vegas. so we wanted to stop and say hello and just catch up on old times. >> they have their tour

tarkanian's 5- year-old grandson-- jerry-- suffered a stroke. the springs preserve is celebrating black history month with an all-day festival today. from local soul food restaurants...and plenty of live music and dancing... tickets are 5 dollars for adults and kids 17 and under are free. it's happening at the springs preserve from 10 to 5 today. we're getting closer to nascar weekend here in las vegas. and fox 5 will once again bring you the emmy winning speedway saturday night. we'll have feature stories, live interviews and everything you need to know to get you ready for the race at the las vegas motor speedway. it's saturday march 5-th at 7 p-m. it's dinner time! after the break... the adorbale kangaroo who thinks he's a dog... adorable kangaroo and the clever way he asks for there are those who say we cannot defeat a corrupt political system and fix a rigged economy. but i believe we need to lift our vision above the obstacles in place and look to the american horizon. to a nation where every child can not only dream of going to college, b

problems with the way, they had nice cars, and nobody said anything about it at the time except jerry tarkaniant to those guys who are never in trouble have blue suede shoes and matching jackets, and our guys, who are always in trouble, or in sweatpants?" tom: it is a $13 billion business. march us get wound up for madness. when you watch march madness, what upsets you the most? of: watching the spectacle march madness and knowing the ncaa brings in about $900 million a year. peoplehotomy between the making money and the people not making money is just so stark that you cannot ignore it. tom: but the benefits of those programs at michigan, for instance, goes out to michigan hockey and all of that. the other sports prosper off of this, right? they survive off of this. that is exactly what the ncaa says -- of the college basketball program is why we can have lacrosse and women's soccer. first of all, there is an issue of what is right. the upper-middle-class lacrosse team should be subsidized by the poor black guys on the college football team? i do not really think so. if the university wants la

presidency is the toughest job in the world believe , but it's been a year since legendary rebel coach jerry tarkanian passed away. seems like it was just the other day and he was chompin' on towels or watching games at the mack. but it's been a year since the strip dimmed its lights its honor of the iconic coach. now one year later, we look back at what this man meant to so many. < nats: "i love these kids there incredible group of kids..." all rebel fans and countless others remember the news...