we have an accident in southwest philadelphia involving injuries, but buck road near lindberg boulevard might slow you down. flashing lights out there you will have a gaper delay so just take it ease any that part. another accident horsham at mapel avenue at easton road heads up there as well. not causing any slow downs i want to let you know it is out there. also this in the world of the mass transit amtrak south east region is suspended, cancelled today and friday, silver star ought the owe train, take a look at these. we have listed where they are traveling to and from and this one, 89 and 90 between d.c. only, and that goes from nyc and savanna georgia. i will tweet this out. we will talk about this as we push throughout the morning but just a heads up. brooke and jim, back to you. >>> millions of the people along the coast are bracing for hurricane matthew. after hitting bohamas category three storm could regain strength as it inches closer to florida tonight. heavy rain, powerful wind and storm surge are expected. the deadly hurricane is expect to bring similar conditions to georg

accident here in southwest philadelphia involving injuries hope road near lindberg boulevard might slow you down here as well, you will certainly have gaper delays, breaks going off. another accident in northern liberties. sixth street at fairmount avenue and we have even more coming up in about ten minutes, jim, over to you. >>> lots going on, thanks. >>> hurricane matthew is pounding bohamas and expected to intensify as it approaches the united states. >> and that is force something airlines to cancel flights to florida. "eyewitness news" reporter justin finch is live at philadelphia international airport and justin i know there was 1lone flight leaving around 6:00 a.m. this morning. did it get off the ground. >> reporter: brooke and jim, good morning. it seemed like there was lon last 6:00 a.m. miami flight out of philadelphia to my am you bye seconds late their flight became cancelled. good news for travelers if you must get to the orlando flights are still tracking on time but azamat you makes its way to the sunshine state there is a chance those flights and many others could be ca

officers john squeo....christopher gowens....travis swartz....and erik lindberg are all on paid administrative leave right now. police say they were forced to shoot and kill 50-year-old rex wilson after chasing him early thursday morning. police say he had a gun and was wanted for a series of robberies across the valley. this morning donald trump is in new york, prepping for wednesday's debate. right now clinton's campaign is dealing with another wikileaks hack. over the weekend more emails were released from the campaign chairman's account. the f-b-i suspects russian hackers are to blame. in north carolina authorities are investigating a fire at a bottle filled with flammable liquid through the window of the office. even though no one has been arrested...trump tweeting "animals representing hillary clinton and dems in north carolina just firebombed our office in orange county because we are winning." trump is sticking with his idea that the election is rigged...blaming media bias and the show saturday night live... nat snl: "mr trump same question, do you feel you are modeling appropriate and

officers john squeo....christopher gowens....travis swartz....and erik lindberg.... are all on paid administrative leave... pending a review of he incident. it started ...when police spotted a stolen car near the stratosphere... but it quickly turned into a high speed chase. the suspect -- 50-year-old rex van wilson -- was shot and killed after a confrontation with police. metro says...he had a gun -- and was wanted for a number of armed robberies in the valley. ( we're getting our first look at the ten-year-old boy killed in crash this weekend. louie lopez was hit by a car near owens and civic center late friday night. his family needs help paying to their go- fund-me account...on our website.. ktnv.com. three people are dead and 12 others hurt ... during a shooting at a birthday party in south los angeles. police say ...at some point... three people who had been at the party... left... and then returned with weapons. the group opened fire ... and shots were returned. officers believe this may be gang- related. i'm sorry they lost their lives but that we cant get to

four officers in the shooting were officer john squeo, christopher gowens, travis swartz, and erik lindberg... they are all on paid administrative leave pending the investigati. ((brian loftus)) >>> another replacement is filling in for "today" co-host billy bush... the talks he's currently in with nbc.. after making lewd comments about women. ((kirsten joyce)) >> and, delays through the convention corridor are driving people crazy. demetria called up the county and gets some answers... coming up as the valley's news leader continues. /// ((you're watching the valley's news leader... ((kirsten joyce)) >>> we want you to be part of 8 news now good day.. just head to our 8 news now facebook page.. click the contest tab.. and upload a picture of your fall decorations. 8 lucky viewers will be chosen each week to win an 8 news now mug! the winners will be announced every friday during the 6am newscast./// ((kirsten joyce)) when it came to jumping off a 900- foot bridge.. for "annual bridge day". ((brian loftus)) >> each october, thrill seekers and spectators come out to see the jumpers.. who hav

travis swartz .. .and erik lindberg are now on paid administrative leave, pending the investigation. officer swartz has been with the department since 2008 .. metro says the officers tried to get the suspect to pull over wednesday night .. but the suspect took off and drove for several miles across town. the suspect finally stopped on 215 near hualapai .. and had a gun .. that's when metro police say the officers were forced to open fire. the suspect died on scene .. his name not yet released./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> every wednesday, we ask the sheriff questions from the viewers in our morning cup of joe segment in the 6am hour. to submit a question... just go to las vegas now dot ((brian loftus)) >>> still to come on 8 news now good day.. taking back one of iraq's biggest cities ... ((kirsten joyce)) >> the operation that began earlier this morning .. to kick isis out. ((brian loftus)) >>> plus... delays through the convention corridor are driving people crazy... demetria called up the county and got some answers. ((kirsten joyce)) >>> and... a hit in the face .. sparks a budding r

officers john squeo, christopher gowens, travis swartz, and erik lindberg are all on paid administrative leave pending a review of what happened. it started last thursday when police spotted a stolen car quickly turned into a high speed chase. the suspect, 50-year-old rex van wilson, was shot and killed after a confrontation with police. metro says he had a gun and was wanted for a number of armed robberies in the valley. right now, metro is on the search for a pair of suspected robbers. here's a good look at some pictures of the guys. police say they robbed a business near fremont and sahara last friday. if you have information on their whereabouts, contact police. breaking news out of germany... several people are injured and many are missing after an explosion at a chemical company there. chemical company there. take a look at this incredible video that we just found on twitter... you can see just how big that explosion was in germany... officials say this happened while people were working on a pipeline... the company says several people are injured and many are missing time now is x

officers john squeo....christopher gowens....travis swartz....and erik lindberg.... are all on paid administrative leave while the shooting is being reviewed. the suspect -- 50-year-old rex van wilson -- was shot and killed after leading police on a high speed chase. metro says he had a gun -- and was wanted for a number of armed robberies in the valley. libertarian candidate for president gary johnson is going to the extreme.. to show americans he is the fittest person to be in the this mission very literally. and if you haven't been outside yet this morning.. brace yourself for some serious winds! greg bennett has every neighborhood some serious winds! greg bennett has every neighborhood that's going to get hit the worst.. coming up in your 13 first alert forecast. and right now live drive is on the move. we're heading to a fire just 95. we'll let you know the minute picture near the i-15 and russell... you can see how windy it is. the flag is blowing. this is where marissa kynaston is this morning-- we've seen her hair blowing in the wind. adlib toss to greg cold

officers john squeo....christopher gowens....travis swartz....and erik lindberg.... are all on paid administrative leave... pending a review of the incident. it started ...when police spotted a stolen car near the stratosphere... but it quickly turned into a high speed chase. the suspect -- 50-year-old rex van wilson -- was shot and killed after a confrontation with police. metro says...he had a gun -- armed robberies in the valley. right now.... police in north carolina are investigating... after the republican party headquarters in hillsborough...was hit with a firebomb. fortunately no one was inside at the time. vandals also spray painted a message on a nearby builiding.... comparing republicans with nazi's. donald trump is blaming hillary clinton's supporters for the attack. meanwhile...clinton's campaign calling the attack...horrific it's your voice.... your vote... in the race for the white house. hillary clinton continues to lead in the polls.... while donald trump speaks out.... claiming the system is rigged. abc's mary bruce has the latest from washington. s

officers john squeo, christopher gowens, travis swartz, and erik lindberg are all on paid administrative leave pending a review of what happened. it started last thursday when police spotted a stolen car near the stratosphere, but it quickly turned into a high van wilson, was shot and killed after a confrontation with police. metro says he had a gun and was wanted for a number of armed robberies in the valley. police have arrested this man, 27-year-old ivan cotton for allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend. officers say when they arrived saturday night near jones and cactus, they found cotton standing outside a car. the victim was in the driver's seat, suffering from gunshot wounds. she was taken to the hospital where she passed away. na it was a wild finale at the red bull air race over at the motor speedway. a pilot from germany took the championship. the strong winds were a problem, forcing delays. . when pilots were able to fly again, they had to land because conditions were too dangerous. this is the 13th year the championship has been held in vegas. join us for good morning