happy thanksgiving, everybody. >> and hop you're off to a great start on this thanksgiving morning at 6:00. we begin with jimmy q. hey, jimmy. >> the black doing on is out here and i ran into this person, this looks like mat morrow. the spitting image there -- and that is -- never mind. i apologize. i guess. >> and why the long face? >> wow -- . >> matt? >> and i know. now i' and that is out of love, folks. and we're like this. we're having thanksgiving dinner together and should be good. right now, why it's thanksgiving and we're having a lot of fun and temperatures today are chilly. you start winning -- running around and you're active and you would be okay, too. temperatures up to 77 degrees and beautiful today and this

and they working. the turf paradise is here and a lady gave up a career numbers and finance and making cash to become a jockey. and this is a great story. and she's not from this country either. and that is coming up. >> it's six 01:00. and today is thanksgiving. it's about offering a hope and meal to those in >> and yen error error wall is spending the morning at saint vincent deball. and it's bustling there. >> reporter: happy thanksgiving to you both. and we have dozens of volunteers who have been up since 5:00 a.m. and earlier than that and happy

the valley with saint vincent depaul serving 4500 people today at five dining rooms valleywide. the man behind it all is here. this is head chef chris hoffman. >> happy thanksgiving. >> quite an operation is for you, chris. >> thank you, yes, it is. >> and what is going on behind us? >> we have chef eric here making stuffed sausage stuffing, 205,000 pounds of stuffing to feed 4,500 people. >> and that is i'm told that 3500 pounds of turkey. when did you start prepping for this? >> and we started prepping them on friday by seasoning and marine eating them and monday, we started cooking them. monday, tuesday, wednesday, we're cooking and yesterday, wednesday, we started slicing them all. >> and this is absolutely amazing. guys, this is not stuffing out of a box, okay. this is goer may, delicious. he's added sausage to it and

eating amazing food today at saint sin vincent deball -- saint vincent depaul and i want to introduce steven. you're with the volunteers here and help coordinate that. this is not something that happens once a year, right? >> no, no. and today, we have about 1,001,150 volunteers. we have been -- 1,150 volunteers. we have been coordinating for weeks for thanksgiving. we'll hopefully push the momentum throughout the summer of months and maybe taping the maintaining the level of involvement through our dining rooms. >> thank you, steven. >> reporter: if you would like to get involved, i will put the information on the website. it's really easy. they make it easy for to you join in. saint vincent depaul and you can help like steven said. they need folks in the summer and they're serving breakfast tomorrow morning and this does not stop today. >> and no doubt about that. good advice, jen. thank you. and don't forget, this

arizona auto show. and brandon has more from there. what did you find out now? >> reporter: we're going more rugged now. we have been showing the sports cars. now, the truck. not just any truck. this is a ford f-350. yeah, this is the big boy here. you can get the entire family to grandma's house. this is the regional manager for ford. good morning to you. >> good morn -- good morning, brandon. how are you? >> and temperature me about the truck. it's massive. >> and superduty. the first since we launched the vehicle in noon in which, and it's fully aluminum body truck and bed with a high-strength steel frame and it's more capable and 2017 motor trend truck of the year. >> and this is impressive. when they covered the ford section, a lot of things here, right? >> we have a lot of cool stuff

and it was revealed a few weeks ago in the u.s. we're bringing it to the u.s. and we're excited about the vehicle. >> and you have a simulator there. you can get behind the wheel and this is kind of cool. free manicures, what is that about? >> and we want to make sure everyone has a good time. we have free manicures for ladies, from the east school of technology. with colors inspired by the mustang paint colors. >> yes. thank you for joining us this morning, steve. we appreciate it. tram, there you go. you can come here and check out your ford. it's called a transit. my photographer mike said it's the tram-sit. >> oh! >> you can fit all 10 kids you will eventually have. >> and love it. don't talk about my face like that, brandon. thank you. and checking the hot headlines this morning, an offduty deputy is in the hospital in serious condition. he and his wife were -- got hit by a van overnight in cave creek.

out this picture of the van involved in the crash. at this time, detectives do not believe alcohol and drugs to be factors in this collision. that accident remains under investigation. and this weekend, many of you will be celebrating with family and friends. have a great time, but do it responsibly. just another reminder that arizona governor's office of highway safety is having a statewide dui task force. last year, hundreds of people were arrested for driving drunk. a second arizona ski resort is opening up pretty exciting. snow bowl opened last week and sunrise park resort is opening for business. sunrise will be offering discounted tickets over the weekend. anyone looking to hit the slopes will pay $20 regardless of how old they are. the powerball jackpot keeps on climbing as we approach the holiday season. no one won last night's jackpot, so it's claimed to a whopping $403 million -- climbed to a whopping $403 million.

saturday night. good luck. >> good! >> and love that. >> love again. >> give it up. love again. >> are you! >> and they got the arm. kevin love. >> and a lot of different. >> the nba guys. >> and left -- well of the that open. >> i don't know what doan! >> reporter: -- what to do. >> >> you've get to be kidding me. any you see what kevin love last night? he set an nba record dropping 34 points in the first quarter of the game against portland. and he hit eight of 12 six- pointers and all but six of the cavs 40 points in the first quarter and punished -- finished the game with 40 points and pay cavs win. and the phoenix suns beat the magic in orlando. len scored 17 points and bledsoe with 16. and the suns snapped a six-game skid finishing a road trip, 2

football? tonight on 12 news, it's football night in america. the thanksgiving version. an afc showdown between the colts and steelers. the final game of the nfl slate for turkey day and kickoff is 6:30 on channel 12. and this is a big event. many of you are waiting for now. the macy's thanksgiving day parade. it's the topic of our 12 today poll question as we give you a live look from new york y. mace's thanksgiving day parade? and do you like the balloons? the floats or performances? actually my son zach loves that. and go to 12news.com/yourvoice to cast your vote. so far, a whopping 45% of you love the floats. >> and they're incredible. cool behind-the-scenes look. al roker was getting ready for the show. >> and this is another huge tradition that happens every

dogs out? where you can watch the best compete for the title of top pick. . >> john! >> what? >> red much is. >> and i don't know what that means. >> hot rocks. >> what is that? >> you just go stand there? >> i can't wait. >> get ready to crash more weddings. hollywood is buzzing with news of a sequel. details are coming up in your

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his red neck days. and wait for it. >> i almost forgot. do you want frys with that? >> the turkey, mashed potatoes? >> sure. [ laughter ] >> it's a great song. >> okay. >> this is classic music here. obviously, tram is clueless. >> was not in charge of the music today. thank you. >> and vanessa, get to the news. >> we'll keep it moving. >> and this is great. i can listen to this all day. this is the -- when you have the, what do >> oh, gosh. oh, no and to the juice now. let's move from the frys and thanksgiving is going to the dogs. you can watch the pups strut their stuff, the 15th annual national dog show. look at that. how cute. the k- cape sign special airs after santa claus kicks off the holiday season.

to am. my business has been crashing weddings i crash weddings to meet girls. business is good. i met a lot of girls and it was childish and it was juvenile. >> and pathetic. >> yeah. that is probably the best word to describe it. >> yes, get ready to crash more weddings. weddings crashers two is vaughn, not bad for a movie with a $40 million budget and rumor has it the original cast will return since vince vaughn brought up the sequel and a script is in the works. i can't wait for that one. >> uh-huh. >> can you top the original? >> no. >> that is the danger in doing this. >> yes. >> and i am hopeful it's too good. >> and too long in between. >> ten years. >> and it's about the script.

original cast back, too. >> they're funny. they'll make it work. >> is come 40% of us will be doing this today. some of us do this every single thanksgiving. what is this? >> overeat. >> forty%, though? >> this is another one for you. eat in multiple houses. you mayet ---- . >> oh, yeah. >> and that is a good one. >> you go to grandmas or whatever. >> and in tram's case, cry. >> and i was going to cook. >> such a good story. >> a lot cook with that. >> yeah. >> and are we doing the answer? >> no. >> the heartburn medication. >> and they'll have more time. >> binge, elastic. >> and if you're jimmy, you're heading to paradise this morning where he's celebrating this morning. love the kitty cat on the shirt. 1987 called and wants that back. [ laughter ] >> what? say that once more in. >> love the kitty cat on your

>> this is black dog. the black dog tavern in martha's vineyard. the only place you can get it. the boo boo kitty shirt is underneath. that is the deal that i watch. anyways, good morning to you. happy thanksgiving. festive day. we're out here at turf paradise and, you know, it's beautiful. let's talk about your weather forecast quickly. i want to let you know what to expect. the temperatures are going to look like this in the seven after day. 77 for today. beautiful skies and a it cool this morning. phenominal for the early morning hike and things will calm down earth on for tuesday and great beautiful weather. and a chance of storms coming in on sunday. that is our next shot of weather sunday and look at the temperatures by monday and tuesday. we fall into the 60s for highs. so, it's going to be a cool one and keep the umbrellas handy. hey, we're out here at turf

years old, she wanted to ride horses and she really never had the chance. and she went on to college. you get your degree and do you finance and get the big bucks from france and moo of to chili and decide you want to ride horses again. and she doesn't have a chance and you decide to become a jockey at age 36? >> 39. >> 39. >> i decided to quiet my job as a director in finance >> you gave it all up? >> yes, at first, i started to go to the racetrack and i decided to make the -- my work in the day and go in the morning early from 6-8 to the racetrack and learn from scratch. after three months from that, i realized it was not possible. jockey is a professional you have to be dedicated and this is a dangerous profession, so you have to be serious about

i decided to quit. it was very difficult decision. but i am very happy about that decision. >> you're a professional jockey now. >> yes. >> and you basically give it all up. the ride, you're on the circuit? >> yes, i am. i have been training two years very, very hard. you're body is not reacting as when you're 20. >> sure. >> and had it been hard, and some injuries, too. >> yeah. >> and after two year finally got my license and started as a professional jockey but as they say, as a apprentice. >> and you feel confident? you get on any horse and just go? >> as an apprentice, you can't go on any, any horse. >> okay. >> you're moving up. it's almost like nascar or race car. you have to start with the smaller cars and work up to the bigger cars. >> usually true. they notice what you're good at

that more chances to win with. >> and quickly. i am going to wrap. what is your advice to someone that feels like they have never done their dream in life? what is your advice to them? >> go for that. that is -- i changed my life and i am so happy now. that is crazy, that is scary, but it's really worth it. >> go for the dream. that is it, folks. this is amazing. vanessa romberg. and we'll be back with more out here at a pleasure. >> thank you very much. >> and we wish her the very best. still ahead, our colder weather brings an unwanted problem for mean, eczema. >> and don't let your turkey dinner go up on -- go up in

. once again, a happy thanksgiving to you and your family and friends from all of

mace's thanksgiving parade. the route in new york city and the iconic radio city music hall. you will see that about 40 minutes right here on 12 news. >> and we can't wait for that. it's 6:23. topping your health check news this thanksgiving, turkey. medical experts at harvard university say there are more home fires on thanksgiving than any other day of the year. and that is why you should never leave the house when that oven is on and check your turkey frequently. now, if you're deep frying your sure that it's completely thawed. that is because placing a frozen turkey in the deep friar can cause that there because of all of the hot oil. >> and while you don't want it to be dry, it's worse. the success most common cause of food poisoning and make sure ur your bird is cooked to 160 degrees and call 1-$800- butterball to get turkey tips

colbert. >> and not sure what kind of tips you will get for him. and the most common hazard is a cut to the hand. experts recommend using a carving fork when cutting a turkey and try to avoid distractions when working with knives. if you cut yourself, wash the wound with soap and water and head to the er if you think it needs stitches and keep this in mind, folks. a dull knife is more likely to cause a serious cut than sharp one. it's home remedy week on 12 today. more and more people are opting for long sleeves. >> it's not just the colder weather but there is a growing amount of people suffering from eczema. and they look at home remedies that can help treat it. >> reporter: little leonardo is three months old. already dealing with the skin issue millions struggle with daily. >> and definitely looks like eczema. you can see it's discolored

looks different than that and it's thicker and kind of raising bumpy. >> reporter: and this adorable baby is my baby. >> you don't think he's in pain or anything? >> no, he would display that. >> reporter: i wanted to make sure that what i used to treat his eczema is safe. many doctors prescribe the patients of all ages hydrocortizone. seattle ntsbro pathic doctor -- naturopathic doctor recommends against it. >> and the most common comes out is in the lungs and asthma, which is deeper and more difficult for somebody to treat. >> reporter: dr. harris said that it can also lead to problems in the gut like irritable bowel syndrome and he suggests turning to your kitchen cabinet for a cure. >> and i like raw honey that is not treated. what it has in it is enzymes and aspect bacterial agents, as well as it seems to be very helpful for healing wounds.

keeping it from cracking and bleeding. for another cure, head into the kitchen and grab the oat meal. >> what it can do is absorb whatever toxin the body is trying to get out and help the -- help the body do it better. >> reporter: a quick search of the internet and you will find a lot of creams for eczema on the market. it's chimer and safer to start healing from home. >> and that is shocking. the hydrocortizone can cause asthma? >> you have to be careful. >> and you made a though. >> that is one doctor up in seattle. and the best advice is to talk to your doctor about what is best with and you your family. >> and apparently it's genetic. >> yeah. >> and i have gotten it as i got older. i developed small spots. >> interesting. >> and 6:26. and still ahead on 12 today, justin bieber socks into a fan in spain there. ouch. is it another case of him behave go badly or looking out

in our morning mix at 6:45. >> and don't adjust your television screen. nba champion zach levine did it again. if you thought the wind mill dunk from the free throw line was amazing wait until you see what he did afterfra prayesterday and might be the best dunk ever.

. right now on 12 today, when a wrong text turns into an internet sensation. how a grand-- grandmother in arizona and her new friend plan to enjoy thanksgiving dinner. >> and when worlds collide. he combine heads love of dance and graphic design and wowed the internet. the mu- the morning juice. >> and there will be plenty of talented people at the macy's day parade. a live look from new york here as the parade floats prepare to take flight. >> oh, so exciting. bringing back all of the childhood memories. i love it. >> uh-huh. >> 6:30 and happy thanksgiving, everybody. we support our own jimmy q out with the horses this morning to enjoy the festivities happening at turf paradise.

to you by coffee. nectar of the gods. that will wake you up every morning and we're here at turf paradise with sunny skies and pay lot of folks waking up and getting that bird in the oven, too. it's going to be a wonderful day. a little chilly this morning. open up the windows and get the house nice and refreshed. the neighbor will smell the turkey and come over as well. the temperatures, about 77 degrees and look at the horses. so cool. they don't run today but they do tomorrow, and which is awesome through the weekend very exciting and it's going to be a beautiful forecast, too and temperatures reaching 77 today and 75 tomorrow and a storm is moving in late sunday and we'll talk about that and the rest of your forecast. that is all straight ahead. hey, buddy, why the long face? >> thank you, jimmy. see you in a bit. sings 31:00 and today is thanksgiving. it's about offering hope and a

>> and jen wall is spending the morning at saint vincent depaul. they do great work there, jen. >> reporter: they do and good morning to you both. happy thanksgiving. they will serve dinner later this afternoon and evening at the like we're at in phoenix. the preps start earlier in the week even before today and there's fantastic volunteers behind me have been here since 5 a.m. brenda has brought eight people with her. happy thanksgiving. brenda? >> today, i'm working on pies but the eight of us are at different stations doing different things, whatever is needed to help. >> and what made you come out today to serve for thanksgiving? >> it's just in our hearts to give back. if we don't do it, normal people like us, then who is going to? >> who is with you? run down the line and it will me. >> this is my mother-in-law mary.

>> happy thanksgiving. >> family friend frank. this is my husband here cutting the onions. this is my sister-in-law lauren my brother-in-law is over there stuffing and my son and his girlfriend are opening cans of fruit. we're all hard at work. >> and i love it. thank you so much for being here. i know there are 3500 pops of turkey served today across the valley. 4500 people will also be served and joining me now is the ceo with saint vincent detail and what does why the mean to have the bright smiling faces with you here early? >> the fact that many people came here so early this morning, many getting here at 4 in the morning to help us prepare for the meals and that is special and goes to show you how many great people and how much love we have in the community. >> and thank you, happy thanksgiving to you. >> and to all of your wonderful viewers at 12 news. >> awesome. we appreciate that and we have wonderful viewers and pay wonderful kahnity this morning

and a lot of folks donated here and every one of your donations is being used this morning and throughout the day today and no one is going to walk away hungry. >> and that is a very good thing. thank you, jen. and drive the family to the arizona international auto show. team 12s brandon hamilton is checking things out live there and you shows us minivans and pickup trucks, what now? >> the 12-seat van and this is a tram bergini and 22016 and i thought this was 493,000 and great news for you guys, it's on sale for 491 and it's in her price range and we're joined by dd ta if, t and we have other

amazing. this is a rolls-royce convertible. that is about $412,000. >> all right. >> and we move to the rolls- royce, $364,000. >> and have to have the umbrella. and what i love, you don't want to do the bently ride but the suv. what go tha? >> it's take your pick. >> and we're in dreamland here right now and when you come here to the show, there is something for everybody. >> there is and the majority of the cars are unlocked and opened so you can climb in and try them on for size and find out what is new in the mark-- marketplace. and it's something for everyone. >> and it you so much. the arizona auto show is here at the phoenix convention

$7 for kids and again, dreamland, more practical and you can test drive and has something here. and that is that new car smell. it's beautiful. >> and if i win the lottery, that is a drop in the bucket. >> and that is. take a spin and drive it backward. and one family is going to have extra place settings around the table this afternoon. >> and that is thanks t hilarious texting mix-up that has gone viral. william pitts interviews us to the grandma who started it all. >> reporter: you don't say no to a dinner invite from grandma. what if it's not your grandma? thanksgiving at grandma's house, of course, that includes amanda and justin. one problem, jamal doesn't know amanda and justin. >> i was joking with my class. i was like hey, somebody's grandma texted me. we're invited to thanksgiving.

who is this? >> i first started reading the text and he said who is this? i said it's grandma and he said send me a picture. and i couldn't believe why is my grandson asking me for a picture? >> and can i have a picture? that was not jamal's grandma. he support a pic of himself and said you're not my grandmarks can i get a plate, though? then she called his bluff. >> and i was embarrassed and didn't know what to can and that is what grandma's do, they feed everybody. >> of course you can and he posted the exchange to twitter and it exploded. >> 185, and -- . >> that is retweets and favorites in thousands. and that is 392,000 and they asked him the same question. >> and i was like hmm. should i really go? >> the answer, yes. >> and we would open our doors

meals. i think that is what thanksgiving is about. >> reporter: he's going. the thanksgiving with the other grandma and then to his real grandma's house who is not jealous, by the way. >> and she's not being replaced. she can never be replaced and notice. >> reporter: in the end, he got social media fame, a second thanksgiving and -- >> -- judge a third grandma. he made one mistake. he forgot to blur her number when posting photos of the texts in a few hours and all asking if they can come to dinner, too and has changed her number and said no. >> can you imagine that? >> phone blowing up for thanksgiving. and still ahead on 12 today, what do arizonans want the most with their thanksgiving dinner? take the best guess. >> and when you thought the nba's best dunker had run out of material, he gives us a

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. good morning to you. welcome back to 12 today on this thanksgiving morning. there is a live look at the big apple where the macy's thanksgiving day parade is about to get started any minute now. literally 30 seconds ago. big bird was out checking things out before his big debut in the parade but went back in

today on the special edition of the today show and parade coverage with matt, savannah and al. and now for a quick check of the morning juice. >> and he was afraid. birds are the hot topic today, you know? >> oh! >> and what side do you want with your turkey today? who cares and many people are think thinking this. the most searched food and drench destinations in arizona on the day before k the trend is true for the rest of the country and what do you think is your choice of wine important today? >> absolutely. >> not for me. >> yeah. >> and you said no. no wine today? >> not on today. >> hmm. >> and quick question, what pairs with turkey, red wine or white wine? >> usually the rule of thumb is , you know, the meats, the dark meats go with the reds and the

you go with the lights. you know what? it's whatever tastes good. >> all right. >> there are no rules. >> and moving to the next one. america's got talent and that is not -- sorry. america's got talend -- talent. the show is world wide. a performer is wowing people all over the internet. take all right, the dancer totally nails the performance perfectly and synced to a huge life-size backdrop of animated graphics. and go ahead and check that out. how amazing is that. >> and pretty talented folks there. >> and i just want to keep

40% of us will be doing this today. some outgrow this and others are stuck with it for a lifetime and what is this? >> watch the macy's thanksgiving parade. >> and that is true. i say pictures with santa. >> and -- . >> oh. >> oh. >> and so cute. >> wow. >> and this is a great thing, no politics or there. >> and that is right. >> just fine. >> and that shows you have a big party and that is look you kids have to sit over there and so adults can sit here. and i can see that happening. >> everyone is at the kid's table. we don't have little ones. >> and we're young at heart. >> i know. >> and still ahead, justin bieber punching a fan in the face and some are okay with it

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thursday morning and happy thanksgiving to you and your family and taking a live look outside of the studios in downtown phoenix. in your morning mix, justin bieber socks a fan in the face. >> u huh. >> have you seen the video? he was on the way to do a show in barcelona, spain, when an excited fan reaches into the car and supposedly touches his face and then wham, justin reacts by punching the guy in his mouth and the fan ends up friends are left in complete shock and many were coming to his defense on this one. the hoff, david hasselhof and a former judge on america's got talent thinks justin hadef right to deck the guy and recalled several times where he had fans chase him and how scary it can be. what do you think? was justin right to sock the fan in the face? >> i have a number of people

here and jack said he was behave go badly. and he is thuggish now. leave him alone he's breaking necks and taking checks, okay and one more, the kid from -- he is a perpetual -- and we can't say number two. >> and i will say that. >> this is deal. >> yeah. >> and in his it was, i will play devil's advocate. okay, don't touch my face. >> right. >> and i don't know what you're going to do and you're reaching i punch me back or whatever. knee-jerk reaction, he punchess him in the face. >> and what did he have the window down in the first place? >> that is the point. >> and he knew what was going to happen. and they always do that. >> tram, when you go out shopping in scottsdale quarter, everyone wants to it up her. >> and hand to run the other

move. >> yeah. >> and this teen of situation will happen. you have to guard your situation. if you don't want anyone touching you in the face, put the window up and ask the driver not to drive so close to the sidewalk. ask him give my a -- give me a few feet. >> and put the window up. >> yes. >> and if ask you for a problem, then you get the results. >> sure. >> the result is the bad publicity and video seen by people across the world today. >> yeah and that is him doing that and looks like the fan wanted to shake his hand. >> and looked friendly. >> and the movement kind of takes it that direction because the car is moving. >> yeah. >> and i agree. >> it's all on him. >> and devil's advocate here, maybe he wants to be up close and personal. they are his fans. right? and so, you know, he wants to just be a little bit more friendly. >> and you're going to get what happens to you. if a fan reaches in and tries

territory or the $50 million whatever he makes. >> you lost. >> yeah. >> and jimmy q, out at surf paradise, 6:50 now. talking about your thanksgiving day forecast and why -- . >> once again? >> on the job sleeping. what makes this day different than any other? >> and am i up in okay, everybody. we're in the most coziest stable in this whole place. of course, it's the ladies stable that keeps unbelievably beautiful and this is stacy campos and she has coffee. everything is in order there and she is making tamalis this morning. this is a beautiful morning and this is -- look what we're watching? they watch 12 newsef morning and that is -- [ indiscernible ] and real quick, mike? what is going on? we have a lot we're not racing today, correct?

we're giving away sweatshirts on saturday. >> free. >> and on sunday, fiesta sunday, the biggest weekend of the year. >> and we like that very much. and stacy and larry the cable guy. and you have the best job ever. waking up at 10 in the morning. >> right. >> and sleep in at 11 and here at 1 and out of here by flee. >> and that >> five:00. >> and you live and breathe horse, don't you? >> i do. i have home breads and all born in my backyard are here. >> and they're expensive and beautiful. some are. what is the best part? >> and the best part is the people. family oriented and thanksgiving. we're all here and supporting what we love. >> and this is like a city? >> yes, it is. >> and you have a church out? what if i want to go to church?

>> what about the bar? >> next to the church. >> and they have it all and how many horses? >> about 1500. >> that is right and they're all racing. you have a long racing season? >> about eight months. >> and how long does it go until? >> may 6th or 7th. >> and last year, i went to california. >> okay. >> and what did you do? did you go to the races? >> i tried to race them. >> okay. >> i tried and gave it my all. talking to folk s and doing what they love. you do everything. first, it's about the weather. >> oh, yes. >> and remember that. we're going to talk about the weather. temperatures for today are going to be -- it's nice and cool and nice and chilly here. we have the jackets and the seven-day forecast. the temperatures for today are reaching close to 77 degrees for that he temperature. and it's going to be a beaut, indeed. a great sunrise as well and the horses are having a blast out

course and a chance of rain. storms are coming in late sunday and remember, they're not racing today and they're racing tomorrow and saturday, you get a nice free sweatshirt and these are cool horses, too and they're honoree. >> and true morning people here. >> and quit horsing around there, jimmy. thanks. happy thanksgiving to all of them. an offduty mcso deputy is in the hospital in serious . he and his wife were walking and got hit by a than overnight and shy is in critical condition and the sheriff's office tweeted this out. the detectives don't believe alcohol and drugs to be factors in the crash. the accident remains under investigation. and new information today on that deadly school bus crash out of chattanooga, tennessee

that bus was carrying 37 children from an elementary school when it smashed into a mailbox and tree on monday. and the driver is charged with five counts of vehicular homicide, wreckless endangerment and wreckless driving. the bus was not on a street on the normal route when that crash happened and that walker was speeding. and a police officer in michigan died after being shot in the head on monday night. the officer worked at wayn patrolling a detroit neighborhood. investigators arrested the attacker after. and up credible new video this morning and you can see an idaho officer outside of a car and the man jumped out of the truck with a gun and attacked instead of firing his own gun. the man and his mother who was driving the car were arrested

and the world's tallest water slide will be shut down. the water bark will be demolished after the death of a young boy. over the summer, 10-year-old caleb swab died while riding the slide and the slide the will come down after police finish their investigation. >> and back here in the valley, it's a tragic reminder to look over your tires before hitting the roads. yesterday, the busiest travel tire causing the deadly crash the i-17. one person was killed and traffic was backed up. the crash is still under investigation. and this morning, flagstaff police are looking for the person who duct taped the dog's legs together and left it for dead in a wash. can you believe this? this is sick. a good samaritan rescued the dog after hearing him bark. the wash was slowly rising with water from rain and snow and thankfully the dog is ago

owner into custody. and hundreds of shelter dogs in the valley were treated to a full thanksgiving meal yesterday and more than 50 volunteers from local animal welfare organizations spent hours filling toys with food and wanted to make sure everyone got to enjoy a nice turkey dinner. and the arizona diamondbacks s and myiners pulled off a five-player s.w.a.t. with war segura. walker was considered one of the top young pitchers in the season and struggled with his consistency. and he struck him out. >> no! >> and stop what you're doing and check this out. the nba dunk champion zach levine did what many thought was impossible. and his teammates filmed it

see it? >> can't stop watching that. >> and there by go. right there and that is from the free throw line line. >> and that is awesome. and happy thanksgiving to all of you this year. >> and i am thankful for my family and linda and darlene who are hosting thanksgiving dinners for us. >> and making two stops. >> one today and tomorrow. and i my >> and i'm shocked they're coming out with it. you're messing with something that is awesome. i am leary. >> and yes, happy -- and i can't talk now. >> and -- . >> i am excited about my turkey. and fingers -- . >> and 12news is always on 12news.com and your favorite social media apings. we'll see you here in a half -- apps. and we'll see you here in a

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