will be available at a lower retail price. walmart will begin its black friday deals right at 6pm on thanksgiving day and if you stand in the designated one hour guarenene line, wal mart promises to send you home with your items of choice at the marked down price. if the item is not in stock, it can be sent to the store before christmas for a later pick up. "i can tell you that it is going to be a great black friday. we are going to have over one million tvs, over ten million pairs of pajamas and over 15 million movies that we will have ready for our black friday event, said van matre. bria: wal mart will also be price matching items as long as you have a competitor's ad for an identical product. the major retailer says that they will have more cashiers and associates on duty to make the event run more smoothly for customers. live in the studio, bria bell abc 9 news. jea: if you're looking for that hot ticket item for your kids this year, you may want to heed a warning coming from one toy company before you make your purchase

the toy called bunchems is designed for children, as a sort of build-able toy that they can create whatever their imagination allows them to, by stacking and sticking each "b"bchem" together, but some kids arenen hahang fun with them. several images found on sites like pinterest and amazon have shown what happens when the small bunchems get tangled into children's hair. according to the company that makes bunchem's, "spin master" the toy does have a warning label on the box, but recently due to parental outcry they've changed the warning. spin master president arlene brian released a statement saying quote: unchemare only inteded to be adhered to other bunchems.... we've recently changed the color of the warning to make it even more identifiable when opening the package." end quote. u-s roads and airports are getting jam- packed... but that has nothing to do with thanksgiving. americans have been traveling in record numbers this year, thanks

economy and cheaper gas. according to the national highway administration... driving has increased by three percent since september, compared to the same period last year. air travel has seen a bigger jump, according to the bureau of transportation, rising five percent through august. airlines have filled 85-percent of their seats so far this year. the thanksgiving travel period is expected to be the busiest in eight years. jenna: according to the nebraska state patrol and the otoe county sheriff's office, the body of a woman was discovered last night just after seven o'clock in the missouri river south of nebraskakaity. the cause of her death is unknown at this time and authorities haveve not released herer name. we'll keep you up date as this ory continues to develop. tim: russian officials are searching for the crew of a downed fighter jet near the syrian border today. the turkish airforce claims the warplane violated its airspace. the u-s military confirms the pilot was warned ten

opened fire. but russia contends the jet was in syria. president obama says he doesn't want the situation to escalate. obama: i think it is very impopoant for us to ght now make sure that b bh the russiansnsand the turks s e talking to each other and find out exactly what happened russian president vladimir putin said today there will be "serious consequences." nato which held an emergency meeting to discuss the situation is calling for all parties to be prudent. jenna: speaking of president obama, he and french president francois hollande met today at the white house to discuss a range of topics, focusing in on a unified strategy against isis forces i isyria. abc's lana zak has more from m washington. in the east room of the white house, president obama and french president hollande stood united hollande sot 9/11 we all felt american. but after the 13th of november, americans

support in the fight against terrorists-- and making another appeal on behalf of syrian refugees. sot obama on the statue of liberty, a gift from the people of france, there are words we know so well. "give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free." the attacks in parisled some american politicians to respond by halting the flow of syrian refugees to the u-s, but hollande has pledged his country would accept even more of those refugees--at the same time that france intensifies its military action in the region. and on that front, the french president outlined his specific vision against daesh--known also as isis: sot obama the prioioty is to take b bk key locations in the hands of daesh in syria. it is also a matter of ururncy to close t t border between turkey and syria and prevent terrorists from crossing the border and coming to europe or other places and undertake such terrible attacks. "

a new quinnipiac poll released today shows one republican presidential candidate making big gains with likely iowa caucus goers. tim: although donald trump is maintaining his lead, g-o-p rival ted cruz is more than doubling his support, jumping to 23 per-cent approval in iowa, while recent favorite ben carson dropped 10 percent among caucus goers. marco rubio is the only other republican candidate polling in the double e digits jenna: onthing remains the me since the previous quinnipiac poll - jeb bush's polling numbers, they've remained relatively low, going up from 3 percent to 4 percent this time around. tim: according to the poll, one thing almost all iowa republicans can

agree on is not allowing syrian refugees to enter the country, 81 per-cent of early caucus goers oppose accepting syrian refugees in the u-s. tim: indiana's governor, mike pence is facing a lawsuit for blocking syrian refugees from resettling in his state. pence suspended syrian resettlement programs last week. the lawsuit filed by the a-c-l-u says that violated the equal protection clause ithe constitution..... because pence allows refugees from other countries to come to indiana, but not those from syria. jenna: governoror branstad is standing by his decision to join other governors and refuse syrian refugees in iowa. individual states do not have the legal authority to block refugee placement but the governor exprprsed his frustrations with e federal government, sayi he will do what he can with his authority to stop refugees from coming into iowa. that's a question all the governors are asking because this is really a federal responsibility and we're just deeply disappointed the administration has failed to contain and stop isis."

jenna: as far as state offices go... there is a bureau of refugee services under the iowa department of human services but it helps mostly with employment services for reregees. refugee e resettlement happens through three different agencies in iowa - who work with the federal government... not the state tim: hillary clinton's campaign is celebrating another iowa endorsement. the great plains laborer's district council is giving it's blessing when it comes to clinton's quest for presidency. the council represents 4 thousand laborers in iowa tim: and speaking of political endorsements, what does it take to gain the support from oneof iowa's biggest sports heros ? jenna:we're talkinin about the legendary dan gable. reporter elias johnson sat down with him to talk about some of the presidential candidates asking for his support. most recently, frontrunner donaldrump. "elias: what does it take to

get a dan gable endorsement? dan: real simple, he's gonna have to get my wife to give me the okay, kathy. elias: how tough is that? dan: that's pretty tough. but i think its not as tough as it could be, because she's been doing her homework and following. i just had to get rushed over here from meeting donald trump for the second time. i was really hoping to get some time with himim because i want to knowowho i'm dealing with. you know i read and i see and i follow but one on one gives you that indication and we didn't get that. i guess they didn't compensate for the wind in his jet. so, i'm a long ways away but with that in mind its not too far away. elias you're name has been thrown around, dan gable you should run for office whether it be local state level, governor...any interest in running for elected office? dan: you know i looked into that hard for fours months and it really broke me. i never got broke too many times in wrestling if i ever did but that business is more like, i don't know if i want to hurt peoplpl i like to hurtrthem on the mat and one guy said that's one of the reasons your one of the best of all time but that's on the wrestling mat. in life, in everyday affairs i don't like to shuteople off so it would be very tough for me. "

tim: gable also plans to meet with marco rubio before making up his mind on who he'll support. jenna: still to come... the finale of dancing with the stars is tonight, we'll have a

preview when we return. fred: (fred) fog may be seen tonight and tomorrow, but of greater concern will be the wintry mix of precipitation on thursday. that could lead to tricky travel. your forecast is after the break. stay with us! " "

fred, how bad does it look thursday? (fred) ice changing to snow could cause some challenging travel. fred: (fred) a winter storm watch has been issued for the southern part of the map, including harrison county and omaha/council bluffs, on thursday. the threat will be for ice changing to snow. this watch may be expanded, so stay tuned. the port neal welding company skycam hd shows the scene in downtown sioux city from the ho chunk cene. our high today reached 51 after a low of 27. the king's pointe skycam hd shows the winter scene in storrm lake. 47 is our temperature in sioux city. around siouxland, temperatures range from the 30s northeasasto the 50s soututest. wind chills are as s ol as the lowewe20s in the northeast, but not a problem elsewhere. telative humidity is quite high, espeically across

high as 100 percent in storm lake. as a result, we could see areas of fog tonight. right now, though, visibility is fine at 8-10 miles across the map. the stormcast hd shows fog tonight, drizzle tomorrow, and then thursday's weather will be rain changing to an icy mix changing to snow. the ice forecast shows up to a tenth of an inch of ice in the east. the snow forecast shows 0.5" to 1.5" of snow. your forecast tonight is for partly cloudy skies and areas ofof fog. the low will be 34. tomorrow, the high will be 45 with areas of fog and

7-day forecast shows ice and snow thursday and a high of 33. we'll see a gradual cooldown afterward, with a high of just 27 saturday. monday will bring another chance of snow. fred: tim: jenna: (jenna) thanks, fred. (fred) you bet. jenna: tonight three couples will hit the dance floor to try and claim

the dance floor to try and claim the mirror ball trophy on "dancing with the stars." bindi irwin, nick carter and alek skarlatos have toughed it out all season and will once agaga put their dancing skills to the testfor the last time this season be sure to tune in tonight starting at 8. still to come, could an accessory in your child's crib put them at risk of injury? detail when we return.

safe? abc's dr. timothy johnson has more on the dangers of crib bumpers. "soft blankets? colorful sheets? and crib bumpers - "nesting" new parents find all these in baby bedding sets. but though adding those soft bumpers to the rails of a crib seems like you're protecting your baby from bumps, it actually poses a dangerous, even fatal, suffocation risk. pediatricians have been warning about it, but new research out today? shows that infant deaths due to these crib bumpers may be on the rise. researchers writing in the journal of pediatrics? looking at all bumper- related injuries and deaths in babies over a 28-year period, and finding that these deaths and injuries have taken a big jump most of the deaths four a a five months old, an age e en they just lelening to roll over. many more non-fatal injuries were reported in older infants. the findinks likely to renew calls for a ban on these products, which pediatricians have

so iyou're a new parent, even if you got an adorable crib set at your baby shower, take the advice of the researchers on crib bumpers: don't use them. ever. with this medical minute?i'm dr. timothy johnson " tim: after ththbreak... a local children's shelter is hoping after the break... a local children's shelter is hoping you'll give their kids something to smile about this christmas season.

we want to especially remember those who the holiday season will be tough for... and some siouxland kids could use your support. today i'm here with.... ed huff, from the crittenton center.

railroad museum, 3400 sioux river rd. bring your family to enjoy our complimentary hot cocoa. museum admission if free upon toy donation for the toy donation for the toy drive. all toys will be donated to our local children's hoholess shelter fofochildren raging from infant to 18-year- old.d. traci bower photography will be providing a one day only children's christmas mini photo shoot at the event. no apporintments necessary - $30 mini session fee with $10 off if you bring a toy donation. the marina inn hotel and conference center has also volunteered to serve as a drop off location and is accepting new toy donations from now through december 16th. jenna: fred's back next with a final check

is accepting new toy donations from now through december 16th. jenna: fred's back next with a final check of our forecast.

formally known as sioux tools plant in the early 20's, will soon be home to an organic ingredient company also tonight at six, abc9 reporter lukas voss surveys the effects of mandatory minimum sentencing, and how it affects iowa's justice system. (fred) your forecast tonight is for partly cloudy skies and areas of fog. the low will be 34. tomorrow, the high will be 45 with areas of fog and areas of drizzle. the 7-d-d forecast shows ice and snow thursday and a high of 33. we'll see a gradual cooldown afterward, with a high of just 27 saturday. monday will bring another

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