get em in and get them out." )) ((mauricio marin)) the clock is ticking... and tiffany mitchell has three kids she has to get ready for school....starting in just a few weeks. ((tiffany mitchell/mother: "so 9th, 5th and fourth." )) ((mauricio marin)) and they each have to get vaccinated before heading to class. her youngest one says his favorite thing about school is... ((brandon mitchell/ready for 4th grade: "that i get to learn everything that i can." )) ((mauricio marin)) with time running out...tiffany brought her kids to southwest ((tiffany mitchell/mother: "it's great. because i'm new here and have only been here a year so i'm still trying to get them settled with finding a pediatricians and haven't found one that i like yet." )) ((mauricio marin)) where medical professionals offered up kids free sports physicals and immunizations. ((dr. anita henderson/southwest medical associates: "immunizations have been one of the greatest ways to prevent illness and death and disability in children and we want to be sure that all the kids are up to date on their s

get em in and get them out." )) ((mauricio marin)) the clock is ticking... and tiffany mitchell has three kids she has to get ready for school....starting in just a few weeks. ((tiffany mitchell/mother: "so 9th, 5th and fourth." )) ((mauricio marin)) class. her youngest one says his favorite thing about school is... ((brandon mitchell/ready for 4th grade: "that i get to learn everything that i can." )) ((mauricio marin)) with time running out...tiffany brought her kids to southwest medical associates back to school health fair. ((tiffany mitchell/mother: "it's great. because i'm new here and have only been here a year so i'm still trying to get them settled with finding a pediatricians and haven't found one that i like yet." )) ((mauricio marin)) where medical professionals offered up kids free sports physicals and immunizations. ((dr. anita henderson/southwest medical associates: "immunizations have prevent illness and death and disability in children and we want to be sure that all the kids are up to date on their shots.' )) ((mauricio marin)) doctor anita

((mauricio marin)) uncle: "i couldn't sleep last night because of it." )) ((mauricio marin)) his 9 year old nephew---derion stevenson--was mauled and killed by a pit bull wednesday afternoon in this quiet las vegas east side neighboorhood. ((aj moore/victim's uncle: "i ran over there thinking it might just need some stitches or something but i'm seeing my nephew face full of blood." )) ((mauricio marin)) moore says little derion ran into his friend's house when the dog got startled and loose then attacked. ((aj moore/victim's uncle: "when i got to see him he couldn't move. if i told him to move he couldn't move. it's like he couldn't hear anything i said he couldn't talk closed." )) ((mauricio marin)) stevenson was rushed to the hospital. but moore says the dog bit his nephew on the neck and head. hitting a main artery. ((lee-ann skonski/neighbor: "it's tragic. it's really tragic." )) ((mauricio marin)) neighbors are horrified to hear about the bizarre attack. (( lee-ann skonski/neighbor: "it still breaks me up inside. i try not to think about it. it breaks me up." )) ((mauricio marin))

mauricio marin is live on the scene with details. mauricio. ((mauricio marin)) >> dave and christianne... metro police tell us a woman was evening at this cross walk when she was and killed. it appears this silver car was involved in the crash. police say good samaritans stopped to help the victim at this scene tonight. like you mentioned, this is the third deadly accident in less than 24 hours involving a vehicle versus a pedestrian. near nellis... against a "don't walk" signal. the man died at the scene. and then early this morning a man in his fifties was killed when crossing sahara near burnham avenue. he also died on the scene. the driver in that case fled... before returning an hour later and now faces a felony hit-and-run charge. ((mauricio marin)) >> metro expects to have this corner of sahara and eastern blocked off for several hours. the coroner will release the name of the victim once family is notified. reporting live mauricio marin 8 news now. >>> the peak time to watch the perseid meteor shower is almost upon us... ((christianne

marin)) mauricio marin. 8 news now./// ((paul joncich)) >> clark county officials tell us the owner surrendered the dog and they made the decision to euthanize the animal. metro police say the investigation is still ongoing. and detectives are still processing evidence to determine if the dog owner will face criminal charges./// ((christianne klein)) >>> the bluecut fire continues to burn in southern california. today though... i-15 was re-opened through the cajon pass... after being shut down on tuesday shortly after the fire started. according to official numbers... it's only grown to around 32- thousand acres... thats about a thousand more than under evacuation orders... and many homes and buildings have burned. so far... the fire is only 4- percent contained./// ((christianne klein)) >>> tedd how's our air quality here in the valley? ((tedd florendo)) high and we may be on track to getting close to the 111 record high today. temps certainly above average for this time of year as well. conditions remain dry with but we did see the increase of wind as forecasted. gusts have been u

((mauricio marin)) it's like christmas in august for april jennings. ((april jennings/2nd grade teacher: "this is truly amazing. i've never seen anything like this before. it's is wonderful. they have everything you can ever need really." )) ((mauricio marin)) she's about to start teaching second grade. and is looking for books, activity kits and anything else she can find for the classroom at the sha consignment. ((kelly doyle/co-owner sharing is caring teacher consignment: "it's a great way for veterans to welcome all the new teachers to the district and we're all a family.")) ((mauricio marin)) kelly doyle helps run the pop-up store. she's been teaching for over a decade. and knows how much it can add up for first year teachers. ((kelly doyle/co-owner sharing is caring teacher consignment: "it's just a little extra thank you and help for them.' 07:45 and one thing it shows is we're family. i think it builds community more than anything." )) ((mauricio marin)) building that community with new teachers. so she brought in supplies that other teachers c

they change the grips every few days." )) ((mauricio marin)) for christie---that training comes into play when he hits red rock canyon. ((matt christie/climber: "when you have those moments of clarity what am i standing on this, it's this small and i'm standing 200 feet up the air." )) ((mauricio marin)) it's a feeling like no other....that has rock climbers eyeing las for their next adventure. mauricio marin. 8 news now./// ((weather toss)) ((katie boer)) our air quality advisory has and dust levels still remain at "moderate" ... staying a bit hazy and murky in the evening/morning hours especially. as far as alerts go however... there is a flash flood warning for areas just ne of st. george, utah and ne of kingman. -- this area has seen some extensive lightning and thunder. .......... current conditions are in we did hit 100 today -- warmed up a bit but won't see much more of a climb into the evening. looking at upper 90s tomorrow though before another warmup to temps at or above 105 degrees or more starting saturday ............ looking ahead at your dayplanner we'll drop into the

mauricio marin was at the meeting ... and tell us more about the differences of opinions. ((annette dawson-owens/parent: "our group wants to break free and not be dead last in education. i feel like our kids are important and we don't need to wait any longer. ' )) ((mauricio marin)) annette dawson owens wants c-c-s-d to break free already. she has six kids who attend public school in southern nevada. ((annette dawson-owens/parent: "how we think this helps students is the money directly flows to the school then the school can figure out what they're actual needs are.")) ((mauricio marin)) tonight---nearly every truste concerns about the latest plan to re-organize c-c-s-d. ((deanna wright/trustee: "i still don't think that we are adequately addressing student achievement." )) ((mauricio marin)) among other issues...is there enough money to move through with the plans. and how will implementation effect day to day classroom experience for students. ((senator michael roberson: "if there are legitimate issues about implentation yes we can still address that in the language abso

((mauricio marin)) >> well they say it's of course their shots. but they're also really trying to get kids who are about to enter kindergarten or pre-school vaccinated. as well as kids entering middle school. back to you./// ((sharie johnson)) >>> across town in henderson-- back to school season events continue inside galleria at sunset. this is the cox communications back to school fair. over 30 community agencies helped families start the year off on the right foot. parents got connected to new school year. and students benefitted too: (( priya moerera )) "the benefit of it is that you can also you can also be prepared to meet a bunch of new people and you can also be prepared so you can know exactly what to do and you know exactly where to go and you're just ready")) ((sharie johnson)) >> today's events are the first of many back to school happenings around town-- before schools starts, august 29th. august 20th gallaria at sunset will host a back to school supply drive./// >>> and don't forget-- we've teamed up with smiths and silver state scho

marin)) mauricio marin...8 news now./// ((sharie johnson)) >> at this time--north las vegas police don't have a good description of the suspects in either case. they urge anyone with information to call police or crimestoppers./// ((sharie johnson)) >>> this morning's double homicide isn't the first deadly encounter at silver nugget this year. just nearly three months ago, an employee killed his coworker we're told back in may... jeremias cruz was involved in a deadly confrontation with 64-year-old co-worker, edgardo lavado. according to the coroners office-- lavado was killed by blunt force trauma to the neck. police shot cruz after they say he was not cooperating when they confronted him about the incident./// ((sharie johnson)) >>> a former boys and girls club youth director is expected to be in court this week. police arrested willis brown lewdness with a child under 16. brown worked at the boys and girls club on southern highlands parkway. one victim is part of the investigation-- but police belive there are two additional victims. brown is expected in court this tuesday./// ((shari

reporting live...mauricio marin. 8 news now./// ((denise valdez)) >> mauricio...do we know how >> right now police aren't releasing very many details -- to not compromise the case -- and to also protect the identity of the victims. back to you./// ((dave courvoisier)) >>> and speaking of human trafficking. a big bust to tell you about out of california. at least seven people have been arrested in a sting, dubbed "operation babyface" in fresno. more than 50 victims were reported... mostly kids. as a woman on social media and groomed the victims for sexual acts with men. here's how the deputies uncovered the ring.. an undercover deputy posed as a 16 year old girl online and on social media.. then escorted a man into a home. with deputies laying in wait, they make an arrest on the suspected child predator. ((sheriff mike boudreaux/tulare county: "it appears parents are unaware of what is taking place and are unaware at times when their children were even not at home.. leaving late at night.")) felony charges... the sheriff says they plan to have additional phases in this operation./// ((de

mauricio marin. 8 news now." )) ((sharie johnson)) take a good look at this man... his name is jaime santana. metro police say he beat cinthia rodriguez to death---hitting her in the head and left her body inside this house near rancho and the 95. he may have taken off in a 20-15 blue two-door scion. police were first alerted after one of the men living inside the house found her body when he got home...with obvious trauma to the head. for another look at the suspect's photo---head over to ((sharie johnson)) >>> a local boys and girls club director is in jail tonight.. accused of sex crimes. 44-year-old willis brown was arrested thursday -- accused of lewd conduct with at least two victims. brown is the club house director at the boys and girls club on southern highlands parkway. parents were given a letter friday addressing the allegations. (("i would definitely think, you should call the parents, actually make an effort to call them. talk to them and explain to a certain extent of the actions hand them a letter.")) ((sharie johnson)) >> the organization says it is

as 8 news now's mauricio marin found out... the tragedy appears to have happened in an area often under-estimated for the danger it presents. <<< ((madeu it's always worth it once you get to the top." )) madel cruz knows there are risks when hitting the trails. but is saddened to hear that a fellow outdoorsman fell to his death at red rock canyon. and for branch whitney with 52 peak hiking club...he works to point out the potential dangers often over looked with many trails. ((branch whitney/52 peak club "a lot of times these trails end and that's where people get into trouble if they haven't done their research.")) he says hiking spots like ice box canyon---that appear easy---still have a lot of peak club: "what they don't realize is it's slick because when there is water there water and sand stone can at times make things slick." )) ((mauricio marin)) although the investigation continues on how justin manering fell... whitney suspects it may have happened towards the end of the ice box canyon trail where people try climbing u

i enjoy the job." )) ((mauricio marin)) it's just another day at the office for jim dunbar. he's been a valet attendant at caesars palace since the day they opened back in 19-66. ((jim dunbar/caesar's worker for 50 years: "i watched ground up." )) ((mauricio marin)) dunbar is one of five "original" employees still with the company today. ((jim dunbar/caesar's worker for 50 years: "they don't let anything get old here, they fix things, except for me." )) ((mauricio marin)) they were recognized for their hard work and dedication with a plaque and 50 red roses. and met with jay sarno junior-- the son of the man who founded caesars palace--and says employees like dunbar have made all the difference. ((jay sarno jr. son of the founder of caesars palace: "at the end of the day the contact with the people is what really makes the experience make or break it." )) ((mauricio marin)) plan on slowing down anytime soon. he looks forward to seeing what's next for caesars palace. ((jim dunbar/caesar's worker for 50 years: "it just keeps improving all the time. whether it's a new tower or

mauricio marin was at the meeting ... and tell us more about the differences of opinions. ((annette dawson-owens/parent: "our group wants to break free and not be dead last in education. i feel like our kids are important and we don't need to wait any longer. ' )) ((mauricio marin)) annette dawson owens wants

but as 8 news now's mauricio marin explains...there were loud protestors making themselves heard . maricio is live at the henderson convention center. ((mauricio marin)) >> governor mike pence just wrapped up his first town hall in southern nevada since accepting to be donald trump's vice presidential candidate. attitude is what's needed to fix america. >> pence was quick to bash trumps opponent--- hillary clinton---saying she will stay with the same old status quo of d-c. he says when voters hit the polls in november---they have a choice to make. and pence says trump is the right man for the job who will rebuild the military, confront terrorists and build a wall at the border to keep america safe. when it comes to the economy---pence told the cheering crowd of supporters that trump will cut taxes and create trade deals that favor american business. presidential candidate: "i just want to say to you with that same old same old more government, more taxes, more regulation, more obamacare more of the war on the coal less prosperity for americans let's decide here and now that hillary

marin spent the day looking into the issue. (( mauricio marin/reporter; "we're just learning the name of the hiker killed thursday night. justin manering according to the coroner's office. he was hiking here with a group of people when he fell to his death at ice box canyon.")) ((madel cruz/hiker: "oh wow that's very sad." )) ((mauricio marin)) hikers at red rock canyon are saddened to hear about a fellow outdoorsman falling to his death. ((madel cruz/hiker: get to the top." )) ((mauricio marin)) madel cruz knows there are risks when hitting the trails. but branch whitney with 52 peak hiking club says the potential risks at areas like ice box canyon---which can seem like an easy place to get area for many---often have alot of unexpected hazards. ((branch whitney/52 peak club: "what they don't realize is it's slick because when there is water there water and sand stone can at times make things slick." )) ((mauricio marin)) although the investigation continues on how justin manering fell... ((branch whitney/52 peak club: "you're not going to l the wash because there's no where to fall t

reporting live...mauricio marin. 8 news now./// ((paul joncich)) >> mauricio...that's a lot of stolen guns. are the feds helping with this case? ((mauricio marin)) >> we've learned that a-t-f agents and homeland security teamed up with north las vegas police to help with the investigation. all working to track down the thied street. back to you./// ((christianne klein)) >>> in southern california... firefighters are making some headway on the blue cut wildfire. it is now 26 percent contained.. it's raging in the cajon pass.. and is just one of 8 large wildfires that some 10- thousand firefighters are battling across the state of california./// the governor has since declared a state of emergency./// ((christianne klein)) >>> an investigation is underway into the deaths of a dozen wild horses at an eco-resort in elko county. is looking into the incident along with the elko county sheriff's office. we do want to warn you these photos are graphic. the i-team broke the story earlier this week. a dozen dead mustangs were found on the sprawling mustang monument sanctuary owned by businesswo

reporting live...mauricio marin. 8 news now. ((christianne klein)) ((mauricio marin)) according to public records...a jaime santana owns this house. but again, police haven't said if he is inolved in this case at this point. and still haven't named any suspects. back to you./// ((dave courvoisier)) >>> happening right now... a right now... a presidential election fu third party candidates jill stein and gary johnson are joining former president bill clinton on stage this afternoon. ((christianne klein)) >> it's part of the asian american journalists association conference here in las vegas. patrick walker is live at caesars with more. patrick? ((patrick walker)) >> the forum is underway right now inside the coliseum. bill clinton is expected on stage shortly on behalf of his wife hillary... but two candidates have spoken so far. let's take a live look inside at the program.... pacific islander american vote" program. interviewing the candidates this afternoon. green party candidate dr. jill stein spoke to the audience about how

((mauricio marin)) are concerned the suspect is still on the loose. they say the folks in this house keep to themselves. for another look at the suspect's photo---head over to las-vegas-now- dot-com. reporting live...mauricio marin. 8 news now./// ((christianne klein)) >>> it's been a deadly 24 hours for pedestrians ... as three people have been hit by cars the most recent crash happened last night near eastern when a 37- year- old woman walking in a marked crosswalk was hit. as a result of these incidents police are asking drivers to slow down and be aware of their surroundings. they're also asking pedestrians to use crosswalks and check for cars multiple times before crossing the street./// ((dave courvoisier)) >>> hillary clinton is taking a day off the campaign trail today... so she enlisted her husband to step in for her. former president bill clinton made his way to las vegas today... he just wrapped up a speech inside the colosseum at caesars now anchor patrick walker... patrick? ((patrick walker)) the former president spoke in front of about t

our mauricio marin is live near craig and allen where he's been gathering information. mauricio? ((mauricio marin)) >> at this time north las vegas police are calling this a suspicious death. coroner investigators have just removed the body from the car behind the police units you can see. >> it appears the body may be a very strong odor is coming from the area. indicating the body may have been inside the car for at least a few days. but detectives tell us at this time there are no obvious signs of trauma to the body that could indicate how the man died. it's still early in the investigation but police say the vehicle where the body was found inside is connected to a missing person report that started in north las vegas. the vehicle late this evening outside a thrift store. ((officer ann cavaricci/north las vegas police: "a family member located this vehicle. it is related to a missing person so that family member recognized the vehicle and called police. and they did recognize that there was a deceased person inside." )) ((mauricio marin)) >> the coroner's office will release t

((mauricio marin)) >> clinton says she's working to unify americans this election. she met with union and business leaders today. president she will work to give small business incentives to create more jobs and add apprenticeship programs. >> in a packed room at the local electrical workers union headquarters today...clinton took the stage with senator harry reid by her side. he's helping her to try and win the election. and says democrats need to take control of the senate as well. clinton also took a jab at her opponent donald trump---saying he's more concerned about making money than helping the american people. the democratic presidential candidate says voters will have polls. ((hillary clinton/presidential candidate: "so you've got to ask yourself in this campaign if you want a president who stand for you're fired or one who stands for you're hired." )) ((mauricio marin)) >> but not everyone's on clinton's side...a few dozen people protested outside rally. they say she can't be trusted. many of them plan to vote for trump--saying he's a business man that will

((paul joncich)) >> 8 news now reporter mauricio marin spoke with the victim's family as they try to deal with this tragedy. ((mauricio marin)) aj moore is working to come to grips with the tragedy that left his 9-year old nephew dead. ((aj moore/victim's nephew: "all they did was open the door. they didn't know the dog was right there. they were only going to get some candy ." )) ((mauricio marin)) moore says little derion stevenson was attacked and killed by a family friend's pitbull that got spooked when the kid's entered the home. got bit by a dog---he ran down the street to try and help. ((aj moore/victim's nephew: "the owner of the dog she was helping my nephew the whole way through until i got there. she's tearing down because of how scared she was and i understood in every way." )) ((mauricio marin)) but never imagined to see derion laying on the ground-- appearing lifeless. ((aj moore/victim's nephew: "when i got to see him he couldn't move. if i told him to move he couldn't move. it's like he couldn't hear anything i said he couldn't talk one eye open the other closed." ))

get em in and get them out." )) ((mauricio marin)) the clock is ticking... and tiffany mitchell has three kids she has to get ready for school....starting in just a few weeks. ((tiffany mitchell/mother: "so 9th, 5th and fourth." )) ((mauricio marin)) and they each have to get vaccinated before heading to class. her youngest one says his favorite thing about school is... ((brandon mitchell/ready for 4th grade: "that i get to learn everything that i can." )) ((mauricio marin)) with time running out...tiffany brought her kids to southwest

reporting live...mauricio marin. 8 news now. ((paul joncich)) >> mauricio...did pence lay out plans if trump takes office? the republican candidate will he need? ((mauricio marin)) >> well pence told the crows that trump will work to end the status quo in d-c. but at the same time said republicans need to stay in control of the senate. even backing joe heck for u-s senate. back to you./// ((paul joncich)) >>> over on the blue team--- today hillary clinton held what she called a "tax fairness" campaign event in cleveland, ohio. (("if you look at what trump is proposing, and how he wants to give huge tax breaks to our economy 3.4 million jobs. now, this isn't me saying it, this is an independent analysis that is trying to look at both of us very objectively." )) the rally was held at john marshall high school in cleveland. it was recently remodeled and re-opened. clinton used the location to help make her point by saying the money trump will s toward investing in schools. she also reacted to the trump campaign's new hires./// ((pa

((mauricio marin)) >> a number of protesters have already started to gather outside the henderson convention center. many are supporters of hillary clinton. others just don't want to see trump win the election. a number of group are out here too including nex gen climate. we've already seen yelling matches between trump supporters and protesters....hou talk with voters in a town hall sort of setting starting at two this afternoon. protesters we spoke with say trump and pence aren't looking out for the american people. ((....and nevada families)) hillary clinton won't look out for their interests if she makes it to the white house. certainly alot of back and forth here.....and more to come with less than 100 days to the november election. ((mauricio marin)) >> the event is open to the public but organizers have asked people to request tickets through trump's for president website. we'll of course bring you the very latest right here on channel 8 starting at 4pm. reporting live...mauricio marin. 8 news now./// >> and libertarian presidential candidate gary johnson will be here tomorrow. johnso

((mauricio marin)) >> it looks like it's coming down to 750-million dollars. that's how much developers want to come from public money for the proposed n-f-l stadium or no deal. the stadium. private investment would pay the rest of the cost. the total proposed cost is just under 2-billion dollars. another big move today---two locations have been proposed. the first spot is land north of russell road just west of interstate-15. the second area on the bali hai golf course. developers say the stadium would draw in more visitors to las vegas. and the risk falls on private investors. ((andy abboud/las vegas sands: "the beauty of this project is the backup of any cost over runs falls on the private developers, in this case the adeo stadium didn't perform in the worst case scenario immediately, which we don't anticipate, and didn't perform extremely strong then the risk of that falls on the adelsons. the risk dosen't fall on the tax payers." )) ((mauricio marin)) >> there is a time crunch in all this. the committee needs to make it's recommendation to the governor wh

((mauricio marin)) >> the committee will meet again next month. but there's real urgency and both sides hope to have a recommendation before that date. reporting live in the newsroom...maur icio marin. 8 news now./// ((denise valdez)) >>> along with the facebook poll... hundreds of people stadium's financing. chuck says the 'nfl is the richest sporting franchise in the country... let them build the stadium! worst part is they will have their hand out again in ten years when the stadium is "outdated."' joe disagrees... saying "anyone here want to start paying taxes to the state? i don't. build it and people will come here to watch football and bring revenue to pay our taxes." tabitha doesn't like the idea... "how about we make the schools saying 'whatever it takes to get it built i don't care we need this. hate the raiders but my colts play them." we'd love to hear what you have to say... just go to our 8 news now facebook page./// ((denise valdez)) >>> tedd thankfully the renderings show a domed stadium... that'll help keep fans cool in the desert

((mauricio marin)) >> hillary clinton wasted no time bashing donald trump. saying he's not fit to be president. and even though americans don't agree on every issue...she argues the country is stronger working together--not divided. >> clinton spoke at an electric workers union headquarters ann hillary clinton says if she gets elected---she plans to call reid for advice because he's been able to work with both parties to get things accomplished. the presidential hopeful spoke to a large crowd pushing for apprenticeship programs for technical jobs---and even says community college should be free. before her rally...she visited with mojave electric..a company that helps train electricians locally. (( hillary clinton/presidential candidate: "that's a company that understands they can do well by doing good. it has benefits that are going to benefit families together and keep them growing that's what we need more and i'm on the side of businesses and unions that work together." )) >> as clinton talked about creating more jobs....for a moment---clinton had to stop

but as 8 news now's mauricio marin explains...she was also met by protesters. the democratic nomination in philadelphia...hil lary clinton stopped off in las vegas today to rally support. she's challenging her team to get 3-million more people signed up to vote. clinton talked jobs today---and says this election comes down to economic opportunity, national security and american unity. ((hillary clinton/presidential candidate: "i'm going to work to make sure we pull together. we get the economy working for everybody not just those at the top. we keep our country safe and work with our allies we don't insult them and we're going to work together to get rid of those threats that and then we're going to pull america together again.")) ((mauricio marin)) >> clinton took the stage with senator harry reid today by her side. reid says in addition to winning the election--- democrats need to take control of the senate. speaking at the electrical workers union headquarters today... clinton says she's pushing for apprenticship programs and even wants to offer free communi

mauricio? ((mauricio marin)) >> we're right around the canyon. and it looks like more and more people are coming out to las vegas to conquer it. what's so awesome about it...well climbers we talked with say it's the gorgeous views and the smooth rock that's still got a good grip on it. and it has centers like origin climbing here seeing more people trying out the activity....until it cools down outside. we're joined here with john wilder with origins... what's the big event in the rock climbing world in las vegas? so what type of trn typically doing here? ok...let's get started...first time climbing...pointers? ((mauricio marin)) 8 news now. >>> crews have stopped a massive wild fire in the san bernardino mountains - from marching any closer to lake arrowhead - for now. but as a precaution evacuation orders remain in place for more than 53-hundred homes. the us forest service is still cutting and reinforcing the fire line. and they'll do that through the night. their main goal is to protect threatened communities. jamie miller, us forest service

((mauricio marin)) >> it appears the burglar broke through this window. there's shattered glass outside this empty retail space right next door to the gun store. and the suspect somehow made his way through the wall bypassing motion detectors and security gates. >> the owner of the new robbery happened at around four this morning. he says they saw one suspect on surveillance camera. that video has been turned over to north las vegas police. detectives have been on scene looking for clues to track down the suspect. at this time though...no description has been released. nearby small business owners say it's unsettling that someone would be so daring to steal so many guns that could end potentially end up in the wrong hands in the valley. ((giselle gonzalez/business owner: "it is a little scary to know, well i think we would feel safe next to a gun store, since it's just me is a scary feeling." )) ((mauricio marin)) >> we've learned numerous guns were taken during the burglary.. but exactly how many is unknown at this time. north las vegas police say they'r

((mauricio marin)) >> this is a picture of little derion stevenson. as you can imagine his family is devastated. they tell us he was heading down this street wednesday afternoon going to a friends' house for candy. when derion got to the front door of the home--the pit bull got spooked and attacked the boy. ((mauricio marin))

((mauricio marin)) >> there's a lot at stake and if action is taken soon...the stadium proposal could come crashing down. sands corp says $750-million dollars needs to come from public money or no deal. and that cash would come from a nearly one-percent increase in hotel room taxes. >> at today's southern nevada infastructure committee meeting...develo pers laid out the nearly two-billion dollar budget for the 65-thousand seat football stadium...wic construction of the stadium and money to buy land where it will go. that's the second piece that needs to come together. developers have now zoned in on two locations for the stadium. one near russell road just west of interstate 15. and the second where bali hai golf course is now. developers say it looks hopeful that an agreement can be made to get an n-f-l stadium in las vegas. ((andy abboud/las vegas sands: they're understanding the need for public financincing because the nfl likes to see public financing support as well as private sector support. so we've made the case that we