. denver7 breaking news. >> ft. collins police arresting a suspect wanted for assault. this happened near timberline. >> when the police arrived, the suspect left, crashed and left on foot and the officers eventually caught up and made the arrest. millions of americans to thanksgiving dinner. the rush is mostly over. millions are still traveling both on the highways and the air. look at that parking lot at dia. that is packed. >> could break some records. >> the airplane has added extra flights for sunday, so they

>> hiring 40 more employees from outside the colorado environment to come out and scheduled for when that flying is occurring. >> in addition, more k-9s will be on doubt. on the traffic, not much in the metro, but we know people will be aded to the high country. this is eisenhower and more coming. checking in matter where you are, you want to know about it. >> that's right. we talked about this yesterday. the cold front out there so if you're going to the west on i- 70 it's going to be slushy. going to taper off and see some sunshine in the high country. anywhere on the plains along i- 25, it's going to be really nice. dry and sunny this afternoon.

front starts to pass through. you'll find it to be cooler and 40s in and around denver. pretty nice thanksgiving. denver at 57. broomfield at 49 and littleton at 345067 and more on the weekend, it's going to be cold police look at how a driver died. the window smashed out, the person inside and the keys in the ignition. no word on the identity or how he died. news on a death in critical condition. a man accused of killing his wife. it started as a domestic call

he held her hostage and shot her. he has history of driving while ability impaired and domestic assault. a murder in lakewood. police arrested two for the death of a 44-year-old. officers found penny shot inside a car on saturday. search is on for a man who robbed a gas station in the man just walked up to the counter with a gun and demanded money. the man ran away and no one hurt. the largest human trafficking sentence in state sentenced to 248 years in prison. ran a child prostitution ring. in castle rock, back home, after being forced out for

crews had to remove dangerous chemicals from the home. the fire department went in to remove the chemicals yesterday, but we're told that they'reenot going to go to waste. >> the university is go tok take them and do research. all about keeping those things out of the landfill. >> the second evacuation in a month for these residents. revoking membership, claiming it violated the code of ethics. so three complaints filed in four years. head of cu religious organizations, failed to address behavior that encouraged students to cut relations with the church. one said he felt spiritually abused.

that people from other churches are probably bad company. and if for instance your family, if your family's opinions conflict with their views and opinions, oh, your family is that company. >> we have reached out for comment, but not heard back. president-elect donald trump is working thanksgiving holiday from florida for the cabinet. going to billionaire investor william ross. made two appoints, women, not always trump supporters. first, south carolina governor nikki haley and betsy devoss. >> it is my prior on this thanksgiving we begin to heal our divisions and move forward as one country.

an announcement for housing and urban development and secretary of state. it is 6:35 here in denver -- 4:35 here in denver. this is new york city. and you can see people there. it is chilly there. cool as they prepare for the big parade. these set up and others getting ready for the big event. >> i think i would hike to watch it on tv in instead. in washgdz, at least two meal time. ot be served up at -- in washington, d.c., at least two birds will not be served up. two to be pardoned. >> president obama letting the bad puns fly. >> this is the last time i'm doing this. so we're not leaving any room for leftovers.

first daughters, the party was stuffed with dad jokes. >> i established another tradition. embarrassing my daughtered with a corny-copia of bad jokes and no way i'm going cold turkey. >> just couldn't take my jokes anymore. >> over the years, the tradition has been a light hearted start to the holiday season. and more bad jokes. >> time flies even if turkeys don't. >> this year, the two lucky turkeys, tater and tot. >> sort of like the vice president.

of aviator glasses. >> and thhse turkeys that didn't make the cut. >> ride to freedom and prove that they weren't chicken. >> turning almost somber, the president giving a good-bye of sorts, talking about his presidency and thanking the american people before getting back to the puns. >> everyone knows that thanksgiving can put people in a >> and the pardon. >> congratulations. >> they will live out the raes of their days at gobbler's wreck in virginia tech. and president obama said that's a little hokie. two happy turkeys right now. >> straight ahead, more details

in tennessee, the toxicology report and what it means. details in west virginia, the story of a 15-year-old shot dead in the street. making the rounds as you prepare for your holiday shopping, what you need to be aware of. it's 4:39, right now, cool in denver and breezy conditions.

. welcome back. we have a sad update on the wayne state university shooting in michigan. the officer has died. police say he was investigating a rash of car break ins and saw this man on the run a rose is -- shot in the line of duty in the last five days. a 15-year-old shot dead in the streets of west virginia and now police are investigating it as a possible hate crime. here's a look at the teen. police say monday night, he had an altercation with a 62-year- old, admitting to shooting him

self-defense. >> i shot him. i didn't want to kill anybody. but if they're going to kill me low pressure system. . . .. >> said they were ocking him and flashing a began. if convicted, could spend life behind bars. in johnthony walker had no drugs or alcohol in his system. yesterday, a 6th student lost their life. driving past the -- the

1 on the road and one digital. same man put up similar signs in phoenix after thousands died waiting for treatment there. would be willing to meet with the organizer if that person wants to reach out. a heg si high school driver after -- added to the memorial of fallen eeucators in kansas. she was driving the footba team bayback from the airport in september when the bus crashed. back here in colorado, rescue workers, finding hikers alive. this is between leadville and vail. the two took off monday night and survived the cold and snow. they are now home safe.

make, what school your kids are going to go to. with the research out, this is going o be a big difference in how long you live. >> denver health predicted your life expectancy down to where you live. jaclyn allen digs into the numbers. >> life expecta >> sounds about right. >> going for a walk or a good breakfast with friends, i think that helps. >> here, 11 years lees. >> can't believe the average life expectancy is only 73. >> we're talking about ten years' life span. that's a lot. >> absolutely. >> the head of denver health,

conversation about health despair city tis. correlating with the highest poverty and lowest health. >> talking about poverty, what would produce these differences in life expectancy at first. >> looking at higher tobacco use and higher obesity rates. one said she's afraid to go to the park with her kids with the drugs and strangers there. >> and lack of fresh food. >> is there a grocery store around here? >> no. king soopers on evans. >> what is being done with that? a push to pus grocery stores in food deserts. and if you want to check it

highway 34 is open between loveland and estes park. going to close up on sunday at seven. short period of time that it's open. if you're wanting to ski today, a dozen are open. wolf creek, crested butte and snow mass. we have all of the information on our free denver7 app. let's york city where the macy's thanksgiving day parade is getting ready to go up. we have a couple of floats there on the ground. balloons and security for that area this morning. in just a couple of hours, it will be a great show to see. >> that guy has no idea he's on denver7. good morning, sir. don't pick our nose. >> right. >> earlier, a lot of people

cold there and chilly here yesterday. >> and yesterday too. temperatures in the 40s and 50s. here's the cheat sheet for today. going to get you some live pictures from the high country a little bit later. the skier skies, and across the planes, 40s and 50s. winds have picked up anywhere from ten to 20 miles per hour. makes it feel like just 20 dz. a windchill right now of just 24-degree. dry conditions for the morning drive, you're going to find sunshine through the afternoon. we'll be in the upper 30s by 10:00 and ten more between ten and noon. a really pleasant afternoon. if you're heading anywhere today, you're going to have pleasant condition.

normal. in northern colorado, upper 50s there. not really a warm spot on r map 20s and 30s in the mountains. two of the warmest spots in the 50s. future cast in the mountains this morning, that's going to clear up in the next few hours. and by 5:00, going to see some remaining fog and cloud cover and a few light snow showers there in western larimer county and skies clear by midday throughout the avrn and midday, sunny skies and clear conditions through the night. a lot of people are going to be shopping tonight and you're going to find clear skies and gusts. 20s and 30s into early friday morning. tomorrow, it's warmer. seven tooten degrees warmer. friday and saturday, bright spots. saturday, close to 70 degrees.

will start to drop. tracking the front that could bring showers. highs in the 40s and looks like by the start of our broncos game, going to be in the 30s and winds kicking up, going to feel cooler. next week is unsettled, lighter as we go into the first of december. you're going to find 38 on monday, 32 on tuesday with the chancc for some snow. stay with us. the next coup tracking the storm and give you an idea of how it looks next week. and we have some teens early tuesday and wednesday morning. . while we like to think this is the time of year for spreading cheer and goodwill toward others, unfortunately, the holidays are a popular time for scams. >> the colorado attorney general office is putting out tips of things to avoid

and the cyber monday deals, the deals too good to be true. watch out for the pop ups that show up. be aware of anything offered for free. if it's not a secured website, that's not the real thing. >> if yyu do a search for a retailers that you have the actual retailer, not someone taking that name. sometimes someone will have a url that is close, but not what you want. >> you can see the full holiday guide with tips in english and spanish on the attorney general's website on thedenverchannel.com. i don't think we would be able to do what with do, be so successful without our volunteer. >> and this week's 7everyday hero. taking care of thousands of creatures in colorado.

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but until then, they thrive in the butterfly pavilion thanks to the volunteers. >> with the plant and the butterfly nectar, we wouldn't have butterflies. >> vickie is here to help. >> within this beautiful exhibit, keeping it primed and ready to go. >> you have to wait to plant bulbs this year because it's been so warm. >> vickie gives her time here every week. >> seven years in january. >> i don't think we could do what we do, be so successful without our volunteers. >> love the butterflies. so incredibly beautiful. >> beautiful even after they die. she makes the display boxes with the shadow boxes so they can be used as a teaching tool

butterfly that spread and pinned. >> technically, not official. >> including all butterflies and moths. so one study -- >> she is one many dedicated volunteers at the butterfly pavilion, helping butterflies thrive for all to enjoy. >> we want to make you a 7everydayyhero for all of your contributions. congratulations! mitch is sleeping in right now. we got the lady's show right now. a live look at vail village. and we are under a winter weather advisory you guys. a couple of inches of snow.

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. denver7 news starts right now. it is 5:00 a.m.. and we begin with breaking news. a police chase ends in a car crash in ft. collins. the details of all this is still coming in, but we know he is wanted for attempted sexual assault. >> suspect crashed and officers were eventually able to catch up to that person. >> to breaking news around the u.s., a sixth child has died from the school bus crash in chattanooga tennessee. going too fast when it veered off a narrow ride wooinding road. the driver, seen there, charged with vehicular homicide.