walker: maybe so. i think it is the fact that they are a wonderful business. >> there is also the triangle, which may be more people know about. is there a healthy competition between the two? rep. walker: maybe a little bit. they are different audiences in different companies, but probably a little bit. i think they have different target markets that they go after. >> what is the economic health of your district? rep. walker: we have some room to improve, specifically in the area of workforce development. we have 1500 skilled physicians we are not able to fill in the county alone. we have to do a better job of equipping our folks to take those jobs. >> what do you think you could do from here in washington to help those folks back home? rep. walker: i think the first thing we have to do is bring awareness to these situations. we have to talk about what the problem is. i believe action steps are very important. we launched an initiative where we have people from the ministry communities, business commu

((patrick walker)) > staying tonight at 4.. the popular high tech gifts most vulnerable to i-d theft.. and how you can make sure to protect yourself. and an early present. the contest winners who got to meet the newest baby panda at the national zoo early.. and what they had to say about it... ((patrick walker)) > santa will be showing off some upgrades when he takes to the skies thursday night. his sleigh will have the option of running on jet fuel... in case the reindeer need a break. so how much fuel will santa need for his rounds on the 24th? that much jet fuel would cost about 54 million dollars. in all santa travels about 226 million miles to deliver all the presents to the world's children./// > that's all for 8 news now live at noon.. remember that 8 news now is always available at las vegas now dot com, facebook and

((patrick walker)) better than black friday deals... that may have people heading out the door right now... discounts... experts say jewelry, clothing, and shoes are among the products with the deepest discounts compared to last year./// ((patrick walker)) > crowds in one shopping district.... had nothing to do with last minute deals. the protests in chicago.. and what they want done after a teen was shot by police. and... some cold winds on the way into the valley... the drop in temperatures expected for christmas morning./// < disrupting traffic along chicago's miracle mile shopping district. in a movement they have dubbed "black christmas".. activitsts are trying to pressure mayor rahm emmanuel to step down in the wake of the deadly police shooting of 17 year old laquan mcdonald. the protesters took over north bound traffic lanes as the marched with a line of bike cops lining the side of the demonstration. the group was much smaller than the black friday demonstration.// / ((patrick walker)) > and over in minneapolis... airport polic

((patrick walker)) and i'm patrick walker in for brian. three people are dead... shot to death yesterday in three separate incidents. ((kirsten joyce)) the latest happened yesterday evening near charleston and pecos. police say a man was shot at an apartment complex... they say witnesses said the suspect knocked on his door... and asked to speak to the victim outside. they say shots were fired as the two walked down the stairs. (( lt. dan mcgrath / metro homicide: " this is the loss of a life. it's senseless over, you know, minor disputes, especially small amounts of narcotics." )) ((kirsten joyce)) the shooter is still on the loose... if you have information you can remain anonymous when you call crime stoppers. this is the 131- st homicide in ((kirsten joyce)) > and police say the other two people killed earlier in the day... were both shot during home invasions. late yesterday morning...near jones at vegas drive.... police say a homeowner was awoken by two teens breaking into his house.. police say he opened fire...killing one and injur

((patrick walker)) > and i'm patrick walker, in for brian. the woman accused of killing one and injuring dozens of others on the las vegas strip will appear before a judge this morning. kirsten joyce 24 year-old lakeisha holloway is in custody facing numerous charges including murder with a deadly weapon. 8 news now reporter michael stevens is live outside the regional justice center with a closer look at timeline leading up to her first court appearance. good morning michael? patrick, kirsten... lakeisha holloway is scheduled leading up to her first court appearance we've been looking into the 24-year old's past. back in 2012, holloway who was previously homeless turned her life around. she graduated high school and got a job with the forest service in portland oregon.... thanks to portland opportunity industrializatio n center. the president of that agency says he was shocked to hear the news of what happened in las vegas: ((sound of joe mcferrin // president, ceo poic: "our experience with her was just remarkable on how she turned it aroun

((patrick walker)) the first votes will be cast in less than six weeks... when iowa holds its caucuses february first./// ((patrick walker)) > democratic candidater bernie sanders -- will be stopping by the valley next week. the vermont senator will host a rally at canyon springs high school in north las vegas on monday. the event begins at 6:30 p-m. doors open at 5. you are encouraged to rsvp, but it is not mandatory in order to attend. sanders' campaign also announced a statewide t-v campaign that /// ((patrick walker)) > truckers nature. ((well we were expecting a bit of wind and we got a lot of wind. )) the incredible line up of trucks... that were knocked to the ground in california... and the precautions police are taking. plus... winds are headed our way... sherry will tell us just how strong they will get, and what it means for temperatures for < hit parts of southern california yesterday... taking truckers by complete surprise just outside of los angeles. 15 to 20 trucks crashed to the ground... causing so much choas and destruction that closed the

((patrick walker)) and i'm patrick walker in for brian. for gifts.. season.. for gifts.. and feasts. but that's not the case for many families living in southern nevada. ((kirsten joyce)) that's why local organizations are hard at work. to make sure the less fortunate have a warm meal and a place to sleep. 8 news now reporter michael stevens joins us now with more. michael? kirsten... as many of you get ready to your family... the salvation army is helping the homeless with not one but two holiday dinners the first is taking place tonight... 3 to 500 people are expected to attend... at their main location at 35- west owens avenue. the people at salvation army tell me... the owners of a local restaurant will be serving a holiday feast for anyone looking for a warm meal. it's an annual tradition... this is the 14th year of the christmas eve meal. then... tomorrow... they'll be hosting a christmas dinner open for anyone who wants to attend: ((juan salinas // salvation army: it's just a way of giving back. it makes you feel good inside. giving back to those in need that don't

((patrick walker)) and i'm patrick walker in for brian. this morning. . the woman accused of intentionally driving into groups of pedestrians on the strip. is headed to court. ((kirsten joyce)) police say 24-year-old lakesha holloway rammed her car into people walking on the sidewalk. in between the paris and planet hollywood hotels. all while her 3-year-old daughter was in the car. 8 news now reporter michael stevens joins us now live.. michael... you've heard from holloway's friends and employers from back in oregon... how are they reacting this patrick, kirsten... lakeisha holloway is scheduled to appear before a judge at 8-am. leading up to her first court appearance we've been looking into the 24-year old's past. back in 2012, holloway who was previously homeless turned her life around. she graduated high school and got a job with the forest service in portland oregon.... thanks to portland opportunity industrializatio n center. the president of that agency says he was shocked to hear the news of what happened in las vegas: ((sound of joe mcferrin //

((patrick walker)) and i'm patrick walker in for brian. today, 24-year- old lakeisha holloway will make her first court appearance.. following sunday night's deadly strip crash. ((kirsten joyce)) and the question is being raised about pedestrian safety on the strip.. after dozens were run over. as karen castro report.. county leaders are considering more improvements along las vegas boulevard. ((karen castro)) sidewalks along las vegas boulevard are as busy as any other day.... even after police say 24- year-old lakeisha holloway and plowed through a crowd of pedestrians. 32-year-old jessica valenzuela died and dozens of others were injured. ((ken salter - canada: it makes one a little more weary of their surroundings and watchful. shane brayton - california: everyone was kinda freaking out about it no matter where you went.)) ((karen castro)) in the aftermath of the crash, sheriff joe lombardo is addressing safety concerns. ((sheriff joe lombardo - metro pd: it's an on-going discussion with the county and public works in order to create a

((patrick walker)) as don champion reports.. many along the eastern part of the country could be delayed.. not because of snow -- but of severe storms. from the roads... ...to the friendly skies... their way home for the holidays: it's always levels of craziness there was a long line on the gate as i was pulling up. i was like - oh no - how long is this going to take for the first time-- triple-a predicts -- the number of people making a journey 50 miles or more between christmas and new year's --- will top 100 million... marking it the seventh consecutive year of growth. (robin beach/ traveler) we thought we'd go today instead of tomorrow because i know tomorrow would be a nightmare (don champion/ cbs news/ new york, ny) the holiday rush comes as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes threaten parts of the south and the midwest. (eric fisher/ meteorologist) we've got cold dry air coming down across the plains and very unusually warm moist air that's being lifted up out of the gulf of mexico so we're really watching this area in par

((patrick walker)) the most recent happened near charleston and pecos.. where police say a man was shot outside of of an apartment complex. he was taken to u-m-c where he later died. police say the victim was lured out of his home: (( lt. dan mcgrath / metro homicide: "we were told that the suspect knocked on the door and asked to speak to the victim outside. and as they walked down to the stairwell, there were several shots fired. two to three shots and he was hit at least once." )) ((patrick walker)) police are looking for a tall, they say the men knew each other... but they do not know a motive just yet. if you have information.. stoppers. this is the 131- st homicide in metro's jurisdiction this year. /// ((kirsten joyce)) > police were called to another death investigation.. at a gated community near fort apache and sahara. police say a man would not stop beating on a door of a condo wednesday morning. the homeowner then came out and shot the man.. as he tried to force his way in after being warned multiple times. investigators say it's possible the

((patrick walker)) back our here live... steve... we know the city of north las vegas is will be lobbying for changes in s-b 1 once it goes to the assembly... how much longer could this go? -- were you surprised to see the water rights bill go as a new instead of the senate? -- on a-b 1... hansen and shelton were no's... and fiore was a yes. surprises there? ((steve sebelius)) ((patrick walker)) reporting live in carson city with steve sebelius... i'm patrick walker... 8 news now./// ((denise valdez)) > filling a house with furniture... just in time for holiday gatherings. we introduce you to a local father who received a big surprise today... and what he's done to deserve ((denise valdez)) > got a problem? then tell michelle. ((paul joncich)) our consumer advocate michelle mortensen is here to answer your money related problems and today she's tackling one about renters insurance . ((michelle mortensen)) renter's insurance is a great thing to have. but do you really know what and who it covers in a rental. it was a question ann nix

((patrick walker)) toy... by toy. officers from metro and the clark county school district are trying to stuff the bus. ((sgt. andrew saavedra/metro police: "last year, we collected almost 3,000 toys, and last week we collected over 2,000 toys, so we're already ahead of schedule.")) ((patrick walker)) dispatchers made a call to the big guy in red himself... he'll deliver these toys to local schools with the help of this big unconventional sleigh... because it's a little too early to bring out the reindeer. ((sgt. andrew saavedra/metro police: "the toys go to different schools throughout clark county school district, title i, those are schools that have students that receive a lot of free and reduced meals."") ((nats?)) ((patrick walker)) like santa's elves to the rescue... with a truck load of toys... more than 80 to give to other girls and boys. ((patrick walker: "what do you guys think? are you happy to be out here?" cub scouts: "yeah!")) ((patrick walker)) the scouts have been collecting toys for a few weeks... wai

((patrick walker)) and i'm patrick walker in for brian. this year's holiday travel season is shaping up to be record breaking. ((kirsten joyce)) > karen castro takes a closer took at the predictions.. as tens of thousands of families leave town for the holidays. ((karen castro)) going out of town for the holidays? you're not alone. a record number of travelers are expected to leave home by air... ((mark page - traveling to seattle: i got two small bags, here, a little carry on bag.)) are hitting the road. ((kevin younger - driving to arizona: gas prices are really low.)) ((karen castro)) triple a says nationwide, more than 100- million people will travel at least 50 miles for the holidays. that's the most on record. on this side of the country, 7- point-4 million travelers are leaving home... with about 90- percent driving out. arizona: the kids wanted to go to polar express we always watch the movie, every christmas and you know, it'll be a fun time for the kids.)) ((karen castro)) but driving to williamsburg, arizona may not be so fun. t

walker, she's karen walker. they can take her out of the classroom, but her heart is still here" after 18 years of instruction, tened psychology professor dr. karen walker is no longer teaching at wayne state college.... but exactly what her status is remains a question. students i talked with today say walker was removed october. week students protested on walekr's behalf. "just reinstate professor walker so we can all wash our hands clean of our day to day lives. that's all we want" adnministrators public comment concerning walker. but released a "we recongize student and alumni passion regarding this issue and suort their right to be heard, but we are not t the position to publicly disclose the issues involved wit administrative hearings" .. end quote walker's husband, dr. mark leeper, who remains on the wayne state facaulty... says because of college policy he can't comment on his wifes situation. but says he understands what looking for. excess of 150 - 200 letters, emails, faxes grinding into office headin

((paula francis)) as patrick walker shows us... people flocked from the valley to the mountains to enjoy a white christmas. ((patrick walker: "well, for those who were wishing for a white christmas, they got their wish, 6 inches of new snow up here at lee canyon, and as you can see, it's pretty busy up here.")) (( snowboard cutting through snow)) ((sean mcgill/las vegas: "it's awesome, this is the best christmas ever!")) ((patrick walker)) a big christmas gift for skiiers and snowboarders... fresh powder... luring desert dwellers an hour away into the pines at 85- hundred feet. ((patrick walker: "kind of surprised to get a little bit of a white christmas, get all of that snow last night?" sean mcgill: "oh yeah, it was a great surprise, it was awesome." patrick walker: "and a great christmas present for today..." sean mcgill: "oh yeah, by far the best.")) ((patrick walker)) others come from out of state just to hit the slopes... like tania ramezani from dallas, texas... who comes with her family to lee canyon every year at christmas

walker)) > patrcik walker is live with the latest on a deadly crash on the strip. ((kirsten joyce)) > paying tribute to the victims how our elected officials... are showing their support this morning. ((demetria obilor)) > plus... police have been investigating all night... i'll give you an update on what's closed... and how to get around the area./// < welcome to a brighter morning, this is 8 newsnow with kirsten joyce, sherry swensk, demetria obilor and brian loftus > ((kirsten joyce)) > thanks for joining us on this monday morning. i'm kirsten joyce. brian is off. we begin this morning.. with the story the nation is talking about. a driver.. plows into a group of people on the sidewalk killing one person. it happened in between paris and planet hollywood. ((patrick walker)) one person died.. and dozens more were injured.. when police say a woman in her 20s.. drove her 96 oldsmobile into a crowded strip sidewalk. this was the scene last night.. at about 6-40. police say the woman... had a 3-year-old child in the car with her.. when she plowed into a group of ((de

((patrick walker)) despite his opposition... eureka senator pete goicoechea says he's confident that with the amendments... this won't derail the faraday deal. ((sen. pete goicoechea/r- eureka: "clearly, there's enough water in place, it's just getting the language right, and we're working on it.")) ((patrick walker)) senator patricia farley says she believes adjourning and taking the time to get the amendments written is the right call... but she says she didn't expect to see an issue like this in the bill. ((sen. patricia farley/r-las vegas: "i am surprised, and i would have hoped that some of this would have been sorted out prior to getting here, but heck, this is the legislature, this is what happens, right?")) ((patrick walker/reporting: "some lawmakers have pushed their flights back until saturday in case the session runs long. we'll see how it all plays out. in carson city, outside the state capitol, patrick walker, 8 news now.")) will be back to work mid- morning. the assembly's bill... which covers workforce development

./// ((patrick walker)) and i'm patrick walker... the republican presidential hopefuls face off in las vegas... we're live from the venetian with the night's most memorable moments and reaction./// < news music voice over: "now, nevada's first choice for news. this is 8 news now at 11" > ((dave courvoisier)) > freezing temperatures could be in store for las vegas. thanks for joining us, i'm dave courvoisier. ((denise valdez)) and i'm denise valdez in for paula... it just keeps getting colder... tedd florendo joins us live with details on a freeze warning tonight./// ((tedd florendo)) < dave and denise, like i mentioned in earlier newscasts, if we had some precip in the overnight hours, we certainly could see snowflakes around the region. but that's not the case as we continue to stay dry. behind me is the backdrop of the las vegas strip and they're bracing themselves for the ............................... ............................... ...... right now our sunset skycam showing a beatiful but cold night. not quite tranquil because

patrick walker reports from lee meadows. < ((nats- sledding)) ((patrick walker)) bundled up and barreling down the hill... families flocked to lee meadows... finding a winter wonderland on this christmas day. ((patrick walker: "how was the run?" gabby adame: "it was fun!")) ((patrick walker)) the conditions... perfect for sledding. ((patrick walker: "what do you christmas, seeing all this snow up here?" gabby adame: "very rare, rare (laughs)" patrick walker: "are you cold yet?" gabby adame: "yeah.")) ((latifa javier/las vegas: "it's a great christmas, i like the snow right here, right now, last year it wasn't that great, but this year, totally worth it!")) ((patrick walker/reporting: "while the temperatures may only be in the 20s, it's not cold enough to keep me from going up there and taking a turn myself.")) ((patrick walker)) a tough assignment... but someone has to do it... even if it's not very done very well. the more hardcore fun was just up the road... as skiiers and snowboarders packed the slopes at lee canyon. ((tania ramezani/dallas, tx: "we came here yesterday, but this is my

appreciate that. >> commissioner walker. >> yeah. having heard that i have a strong preference to include our vendors in our current process to help us with coming forward with a list of qualifications or requirements i think that is not a senate thing to include them i agree that testing during the process is mute until we have our requirements agreed on and put in writing to it doesn't make sense to test something. >> shawn please. shawn. >> you know i just wanted to respond to what's been said for the last few minutes and respond for directly to some of the commissioners concerns that were raised actually that was good to hear from the vendors they agree will be layers upon layers and we need to begin the set of requirements the problem is if we keep doing exactly what it is we're not seeing amendments we'll see amendment 7 and 8 and 9 up until 2, 3, 4 moment building to the old set of blue chips that were wrong; right? the whole purpose to get a proper set of blupdz and what's what is needed that's why the reset is needed if we k

patrick walker reports from carson city. ((patrick walker/reporting: "good morning the governor's office hoped for a special session that would have wrapped up last night... but lawmakers in the senate hit a snag.")) ((patrick walker)) after hours of testimony inside the senate chambers from the governor's office thursday... lawmakers began asking a lot of questions about one topic: water rights. ((steve hill/director, governor's office of economic development: "i think that language, prior to discussing it, will probably be amended.")) ((patrick walker)) the outcry was enough to adjourn for the evening without voting... so that legal staff could have enough time to draft the amendments to the bill to address water issues. ((patrick walker: "how big of a contingent is there inside the room that's having a problem right now?" sen. patricia farley/r-las vegas: "it's pretty huge, and there's not a lot of agreement, which is why from our caucus side, we're very happy that senator goicoechea stepped up.")) ((patrick walker)) rura

patrick walker has more from carson city. ((patrick walker/reporting: "good evening. the governor's office hoped for a special session that would have wrapped up tonight ... but lawmakers in the senate hit a snag.")) ((patrick walker)) after hours of testimony inside the senate chambers from the governor's office thursday... lawmakers began asking a lot of questions about one topic: water rights. ((steve hill/director, governor's office of economic development: "i think that language, prior to discussing it, will probably be amended.")) ((patrick walker)) the outcry was enough to adjourn for the evening without voting... enough time to draft the amendments to the bill to address water issues. ((patrick walker: "how big of a contingent is there inside the room that's having a problem right now?" sen. patricia farley/r-las vegas: "it's pretty huge, and there's not a lot of agreement, which is why from our caucus side, we're very happy that senator goicoechea stepped up.")) ((patrick walker)) rural lawmakers have been worried for a long time about any legislation that tr

((patrick walker)) depending on who you ask... both parties say they have the edge in nevada, one of the "first-up" states in the primary race. ((rep. dina titus/(d) las vegas: "we're ginning up a lot of excitement because this is kind of the kickoff, and we want to see nevada turn blue.")) spokesman: "you look at what happened in 2014 with governor sandoval, sweeping and taking the assembly, taking the senate, taking the constitutional offices, 3 out of 4 congressional offices.")) ((patrick walker)) g-o-p representatives say the party recognizes the importance of nevada in the presidential race. party spokesman fred brown says republicans are looking to gain on the momentum they built here in 2014. ((fred brown/national gop spokesman: "it's a key battle ground state, which is why having the debate here early on is great for us to highlight our candidates and what we're doing here and our commitment to the state in the general election.")) ((patrick walker)) and although there is still a day until the debate... the republican part

>> "chasing news" a chihuahua is dead after lost by ed dog walker and hit by a car. to use the actual dogged the training process? >> because it is walking a dog. >> fashion first items see you can head in chiapas. >> explained though walker of shame. >> trying to find ways for the port authority to use our dollars and people don't want to help. but frankly it has me a little worried. >> what will they do? >> we're talking about a job that went missing and was found dead after hiring a dog walking service? >> beecher walleye is dead after lost by a dog walker and hit by a car near brooklyn. their super busy in love their pets so they get a professional dog walker the company is called wag and lichens itself to uber. so i found a brooklyn couple and spoke to them about the loss of their dog. they are using wag and the regular walker was sick so they hooked up with another they are certified and screamed. in ducky came from awarding situation so they checked to make sure he was okay. the couple told me how sweet he was. >> the sweetest little dog. he was so funny. >> s

in carson city, outside the state capitol, patrick walker, 8 news now.")) ((kirsten joyce)) lawmakers will be back to work mid- morning. the assembly's bill.. which covers workforce development.. in the morning. /// kirsten joyce > now let's turn it over to patranya in for demetria. brian loftus how are the roads looking this morning. < demetria obilor >

in carson city, outside the state capitol, patrick walker, 8 news now.")) ((dave courvoisier)) lawmakers will be back to work mid- morning tomorrow. the assembly's bill... which covers workforce development... is expected to see a vote tomorrow morning as well. /// ((dave courvoisier)) > as we reported last night, the las vegas review- journal's staff cracked the case of who their mysterious new owners are... that would be the family of billionaire casino mogul sheldon adelson.

appreciate that. >> commissioner walker. >> yeah. having heard that i have a strong preference to include our vendors in our current process to help us with coming forward with a list of qualifications or requirements i think that is not a senate thing to include them i agree that testing during the process is mute until we have our requirements agreed on and put in writing to it doesn't make sense to test something. >> shawn please. shawn. >> you know i just wanted to respond to what's been said for the last few minutes and respond for directly to some of the commissioners concerns that were raised actually that was good to hear from the vendors they agree will be layers upon layers and we need to begin the set of requirements the problem is if we keep doing exactly what it is we're not seeing amendments we'll see amendment 7 and 8 and 9 up until 2, 3, 4 moment building to the old set of blue chips that were wrong; right? the whole purpose to get a proper set of blupdz and what's what is needed that's why the reset is needed if we k

president mccarthy commissioner mar commissioner lee commissioner mccray he is expected commissioner walker and commissioners french is expected and commissioner melberger is updated. >> welcome to the bic meeting of tuesday, december 15, 2015. i apologizing for the late stat some presidents announcements thank you to commissioner walker and chief housing inspector for their participation in supervisor president london breed town hall meeting on tenants rights held on december 3rd from the retirement board anticipate responded to questions for about 50 attendees thank you for your participation commission i'm happy happy to report from 16 by the building inspection the tire shop that is getting a lot of press was elevated and found to be pub save safety hazardous so it has been demolished and per direction director huey's due to the owners failure to meet the deadline the digital will be adding couldn't to achieve owner compliance with stieptd as to insure public safety in those situations thank you director for your participation in getting that done and congratulation to dbi for the websi

tuesday night. > ((patrick walker)) democrats... meantime... are taking advantage of the attention on las vegas this week as well. they hosted many events today to get their message out as well. more on that coming up at 6. reporting live... patrick walker... 8 news now./// ((dave courvoisier)) > winter is officially here. the resort up at lee canyon says they got about 5 inches of snow last night. take a look at this video of fresh powder we shot this morning. before you head up to the mountain, make sure you visit the links we mentioned page on las vegas now dot com for tips now meterologist tedd florendo is here with a first look at your forecast this week. 5 inches of glorious new snow overnight reported up at lee canyon. ............................... ................ still some bits of snow hanging around the mountains tops of the spring and sheep range after snow earlier. looking at the radar the valley has pretty much cleared out from any shower chances, although we did have a few reports of snow pellets around 130'ish down

patrick walker reports from rainbow and alta. < ((patrick walker/reporting: "police say there were no witnesses outside this 24 hour fitness when the shooting happened. tonight... investigators are hoping grainy surveillance footage from cameras on the front of the building can give them some answers.")) ((patrick walker)) an early morning murder... with the victim sitting inside his car. police are trying to answer two big questions: who did it... and why. ((lt. dan mcgrath/metro homicide division: "it looks like there's, something occurs in the parking lot between the two people, we're not sure what." )) ((patrick walker)) it happened shortly after one this morning. police say surveillance cameras show a two door compact car with at least two people inside... driving up near the victim's that's when employees reported hearing a gunshot... and when they went outside to investigate... found a man dead inside his car. ((carlotta winn/lives nearby: "a little sad, because this is a pretty good area, not good to know." )) ((brandi giles/works out at gym: "we grew up here, we've lived in v

patrick walker has more from carson city. ((patrick walker/reporting: "good morning. the governor's office hoped for a special session that would have wrapped up last night... but lawmakers in the senate hit a snag.")) ((patrick walker)) after hours of testimony inside the senate chambers from the governor's office thursday... lawmakers began asking a lot of questions about one topic: water rights. ((steve hill/director, governor's office of economic development: "i think that language, prior to discussing it, will probably be amended.")) ((patrick walker)) the outcry was enough to adjourn for the evening without voting... so that legal staff could have enough time to draft the amendments to the bill to address water issues. ((patrick walker: "how big of a contingent is there inside the room that's having a problem patricia farley/r-las vegas: "it's pretty huge, and there's not a lot of agreement, which is why from our caucus side, we're very happy that senator goicoechea stepped up.")) ((patrick walker)) rural lawmakers have been worried for a long time about any leg

((patrick walker)) this morning's murder in the middle of this parking lot has come as a surprise to everyone i've spoken with today. and police say they have no witnesses.. it's leaving detectives with more questions than answers. ((brandi giles/works out at 24 hour fitness: "i don't believe it, because it's usually pretty quiet on this side of town." )) ((patrick walker)) an early- morning murder outside the 24- alta... leaving customers shocked. ((brandi giles/works out at 24 hour fitness: we grew up here, we've lived in vegas forever, and i've never heard of anything like that happening, especially where i go to the gym every day, that's a little scary." )) ((carlotta winn/lives nearby: "it's a good neighborhood, very good neighborhood, quiet, you know, very good." )) ((patrick walker)) detectives say employees heard a single gunshot outside the building around 1:20 am tuesday... and they found a man dead inside a white sedan. what led up to the shooting... remains a mystery. ((lt. dan mcgrath/metro homicide division: "i don't know what occurred, if there was an altercation or an

((patrick walker)) kirsten.. we reached out to police who say the child was unharmed at the time of the crash. as of right now.. we don't know her relation.. if any.. to the toddler./// reporter tweeted out that 4 of the victims in last night's crash were on the wrestling team for pacific university in forest grove... but police have not released much information on the injured. we just got off the phone with officials at u- m-c where 15 of the 26 transported victims were treated. one person died there... three remain in critical condition, two are serious. 9 others were treated and released. we also just got updated from sunrise hospital... where 13 people were taken.. the good news is 10 have been treated and released..and the other 3 are in fair condition. hospitals have been busy throughout the night assessing the injuries. ( danita cohen/ umc pio: we have a mix of adult patients in ages and both male and female, and one 11-year- old. the 11-year- old is in serious condition butt to we've seen a couple of hea

((patrick walker)) lawmakers... reconvening in carson city after dark wednesday for a special session regarding electric car manufacturer faraday future. but the language in the bills to make the deal happen... was finalized wednesday evening. ((assemblyman paul anderson/(r) assembly majority leader: "right now we've got 2 bills, one in the senate and one in the assembly, we may have some amendments, we may have some changes, but right now we've got a bill on both sides.")) ((patrick walker)) assembly majority leader paul anderson... introducing a bill to create a workforce development program to fellow lawmakers in his chamber. he says the big bill... which deals with the incentives the state is offering faraday... is first being heard in the senate. ((assemblyman paul anderson/(r) assembly majority leader: "they have the tax abatements, the incentives, the appropriations that have to be part of that package, bonding issues for infrastructure, that's all part of that package.")) ((patrick walker)) the deal promises

walker, she's karen walker. they can take her out of the classroom, but her heart is still here" says mariah leasure, student. after 18 years of instruction, tenured psychology professor dr. karen walker is no longer teaching at wayne state college.... but exactly what her status is remains a question. students i talked from campus in mid- october. as recently as last week students protested on walekr's behalf. "just reinstate professor walker back on this campus, so we can all wash our hands clean of this and go back to our day to day lives. that's all we want" says nathan neary, student. college adnministrators have not made any public comment concerning walker. but released a statement to abc9 saying quote "we recongize student and alumni passion regarding this issue and support their right to be heard, but we are not in the position to publicly disclose the issues involved with administrative hearings" .. end quote walker's husband, dr. mark leeper, who remains on the wayne state facaulty... says because of

patrick walker... 8 news now. ((denise valdez)) the governor has scheduled the announcement for tomorrow at 11 a-m. patrick walker will be there covering the event... and we'll bring you details as they unfold both online and on air. /// ((dave courvoisier)) > four are people are dead... killed within a 24 hour time span... on our valley roads. the series of deadly crashes started early yesterday morning... ...just after 1:30 in north las vegas near decatur and elkhorn. police say a driver skidded from a road and hit a power pole. the next happened later in the afternoon around 3:45 p-m... at rancho and torrey pines. police say a driver ran a stop sign hitting another car... killing the driver. then n-h-p says a speeding motorcycle rider rear ended a car... and died at the hospital. that happened on blue diamond near decatur and finally around... 10 o'clock... a person was hit by pick up truck. it happened on boulder highway... near tropicana. police say the pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk. /// ((dave cou

walker donated tons of furniture - including beds - couches - and even a christmas tree. since 19-94 they have been bringing hope and joy to families across the valley. latrina cox and her two sons were one of the lucky families this year. "i would have never been able to do this by myself ever. i just want the world to know that this is such a blessing. and who all is listening i want to thank god and those who came here to do this and save me and my children from floor." the c-e-o of walker furniture says every year it gets more emotional and more heart- warming to give. tonight we know what buildings will be used to launch fireworks on the strip on new year's eve.. and a new high tech way of enjoying the night. "fireworks by grucci" .. the company in charge of the fireworks.. announced the fireworks will be set off from the following resports... mgm grand.. aria.. planet hollywood.. caesars.. treasure island.. the venetian.. and of course the spectacular display from the stratosphere. organizers say this show .. will be the best in the nation.. and better than new york

president mccarthy commissioner mar commissioner lee commissioner mccray he is expected commissioner walker and commissioners french is expected and commissioner melberger is updated. >> welcome to the bic meeting of tuesday, december 15, 2015. i apologizing for the late stat some presidents announcements thank you to commissioner walker and chief housing inspector for their participation in supervisor president london breed town hall meeting on tenants rights held on december 3rd from the retirement board anticipate responded to questions for about 50 attendees thank you for your participation commission i'm happy happy to report from 16 by the building inspection the tire shop that is getting a lot of press was elevated and found to be pub save safety hazardous so it has been demolished and per direction director huey's due to the owners failure to meet the deadline the digital will be adding couldn't to achieve owner compliance with stieptd as to insure public safety in those situations thank you director for your participation in getting that done and congratulation to dbi for the websi

((patrick walker)) it's tough to tell... because there have only been two major polls this year tracking the democratic race. he's polling 16 points behind clinton as of the last one around the democratic debate here in october... so you have to look at national polls. he's lost ground to clinton in iowa... and lost his month-long lead in new hampshire... but those polls have been fluxuating on a weekly basis. /// ((dave courvoisier)) > republican presidential candidate dr. ben carson is looking to inject energy into his campaign. a recent slide in the polls has carson looking to go on the offensive: ((dr. ben carson- there will be some, some alterations. we have been looking in every particular area, one thing i want to do is have a much more robust response to attacks, particularly when they are false, and you know we've kind toward that i think that's the wrong thing to do . )) ((dave courvoisier)) in late october, carson rose to the front of the republican pack in a number of polls gauging voters' choices nationally and

politics now anchor patrick walker explains. < ((patrick walker)) if you follow politics in nevada... there's a word you've no doubt heard countless times. caucus. while most states use a primary election system... where you head to the polls to cast your ballot... the two major parties here don't subscribe to that system. caucus-goers in nevada elect delegates to county conventions, who in turn elect delegates to state conventions... who then send delegates to each party's national convention to vote for a candidate. ((kyle warren/sanders campaign regional field director: "it's definitely one of those things where you publically make your vote known, but you're also trying to get people to come to your side as well.")) ((patrick walker)) republicans who pre- register to participate in the te.r dect..ey literally divide the ro.kyle warren/sanders campairegion field director: "all e bernie supporte will go on one side of the room, all the hillary supporters will go on the other side, all the o'malley supporterwill go on the third de, and the 'undecideds' willgo on the fourth side.")) (

((patrick walker)) lawmakers... reconvening in carson city after dark wednesday for a special session regarding electric car manufacturer faraday future. the deal with faraday was cut last week... but the language in the bills to make the deal happen... was finalized wednesday evening. ((assemblyman paul anderson/(r) assembly majority leader: "right now we've got 2 bills, one in the senate and one in the assembly, we may have some amendments, we may have some changes, but right now we've got a bill on both sides.")) ((patrick walker)) assembly majority leader paul anderson... introducing a bill to create a workforce development program to fellow lawmakers in his chamber. he says the big bill... which deals with the incentives the state is offering faraday... is first being heard in the senate. ((assemblyman paul anderson/(r) assembly majority leader: "they have the tax abatements, the incentives, the appropriations that have to be part of that package, bonding issues for infrastructure, that's all part of that packa

walker announced today. you rubio supporters, supporters, will have a little chat about that, i mentioned during the question-and-answer, question and answer, i discussed my fondness of donald trump and they were so happy. it was 100% for trump. i can't say i believe he's going to be the nominee and for those of you who follow my work, you know i am constantly saying republicans don't get distracted by someone who has not been in government, he's not gonna be the nominee. i don't know about trump. if they don't pick up on this, it's just wide open. you know my secret, my secret plan and this comes out in the last chapter of my book, the one guy with the twenty-year fantastic record on immigration is mitt romney. i was very disappointed when he criticized donald trump. my new hero. [laughter] >> when romney comes in on the hank hang glider -- >> i'm thinking people will see that debate and they'll think oh man, romney was the best we ever had. if it is jeb bush or rubio, i'm not saying this in an angry or thr

politics now anchor patrick walker breaks down his visit. ((sen. bernie sanders/(i) democratic presidential candidate: "it's not only the veteran himself or herself who is impacted by war, it is the entire family.")) ((patrick walker)) trying to gain ground on democratic frontrunner hillary clinton... vermont senator bernie sanders is reaching out a wide swath of voters on his trip to nevada. his audience at a veterans' forum in the afternoon... generally responsive to his message. ((steven horner/bernie sanders supporter: "he still goes back every time that they need him in the senate, he's there, he's the man of the people, and for the people, and that's why he's my candidate.")) ((patrick walker)) in the most recent cnn-orc poll... sanders trailed clinton by 16 points. one thing that could help sanders gain ground in the silver state is picking up endorsements. he received one at d-n-c super delegate ellen bilbray's women's leaders lunch... where he spoke about getting all sides in on the political discussion. ((sen. bernie sanders/(i) democrati

((patrick walker)) lawmakers... reconvening in carson city after dark wednesday for a special session regarding electric car manufacturer faraday future. the deal with faraday was cut last week... make the deal happen... was finalized wednesday evening. ((assemblyman paul anderson/(r) assembly majority leader: "right now we've got 2 bills, one in assembly, we may have some amendments, we may have some changes, but right now we've got a bill on both sides.")) ((patrick walker)) assembly majority leader paul anderson... introducing a bill to create a workforce development program to fellow lawmakers in his chamber. he says the big bill... which deals with the incentives the state is offering faraday... is first being heard in the senate. ((assemblyman paul anderson/(r) assembly majority leader: "they have the tax abatements, the incentives, the appropriations that have to be part of that package, bonding issues for infrastructure, that's all part of that package.")) ((patrick walker)) the deal promises faraday 217 mil