mixed emotions as news spreads of castro's death. a winter storm heading to arizona. everything you should know to be prepared. do those beanie babies still have any value? and a valley couple staying true to their until death do us part wedding vows. tonight a horrific crash in peoria sends seven people to the hospital. including five young children. the crash is also closed down a major roadway for hours. team 12 is live at the scene of the crash with more. >> reporter: yeah. the truck involved here we're told was heading northbound right on 87th avenue which is where we are now. you can see the truck still here with pretty significant front end damage and investigators have been on scene for hours now taking pictures and measurements out here trying to piece together what happened. investigators say the driver of

stop sign t-boning a mini-van full of people. we're told there were seven people in the mini-van. five children between the ages of 6 and 14. two have serious injuries. right now the road is still closed for this investigation between 83rd and 91st avenues. you'll have a find -- to find another way for the next couple hours. people rush in to help some of the kids. >> it was really scary. there was at least 10 people sournding the kid -- surrounding the kid on his back. i'm still shaken. >> life threatening injuries on three of the children. one was flown out by helicopter. we're hoping for the best. peoria medical had to utilize (inaudible) on the vehicle to get some of the other children out as well.

two adults inside of the van in serious condition in the hospital now. but this truck, the driver stayed on scene and as -- has cooperated with the investigation. impairment not likely a factor but a certain important side note, they have between 40 and 60 extra hours on d irk i patrol -- dui patrol tonight for the thanksgiving holiday. make sure you're driving careful. >> reporter: thank you. the other big story around the world tonighte longtime cuban dictator fidel castro. there is a nine day mourning period in cuba but cuban americans are celebrating freely in the streets in miami. many felt the impact of castro's regime having their families torn apart in an attempt to escape the dictatorship. >> he was a sadistic murderer who brought great suffering to the 11 million people of cuba. he should not be revered.

next sunday. for those who have endured the suppression it's a very emotional time. it's also a time to look to the future. team 12 met with a cuban refugee who came to the u.s. in 1967 to get his take on the news. >> reporter: castro basically basically betrayed the public and cubans by becoming a cumenist. >> reporter: a man seen by supporters as a social pioneer offering health care and education to all cubans say he oppressed countless generations of people. >> i don't hold him any ill will as a cuban. my father and grandfather wouldn't agree. >> reporter: that's pretty neutral for a man whose roots date to 1841. >> the construction of the railroad and my ancestor was there to oversee that. >> reporter: a friend of his family ripped away coming to the u.s. he was only seven

>> three hotels and eight restaurants and two casinos in cuba. everything was taken away. >> reporter: so far he has only been back once. saddened. >> the buildings -- everything is falling apart in cuba. there is no new construction and the number one business is prostitution. >> reporter: could the death turn a new page for the small island nation? >> it's my hope and prayer that prior philosophys. i think the american people get behind the possibilities of having cuba be a free country again. the cuban people are very happy. extremely happy people. and they had it tough. >> reporter: a look at today's hot headlines, police identified a man killed in an officer involved shooting this morning. 20-year-old derek adams was shot and killed when a fire

overnight hours. this incident is still under investigation. six people are out of their home tonight after a big fire broke out. this happening near 27th avenue and rozer. fire crews were able to save 50% of the home. authorities are looking for a man who held up a clerk at gun point at an extended stay hotel near 24th street and elwood. the suspect demanded money and walked out of the front door. pink. call silent witness at 480- witness. we're getting ready for some rain here in the valley and snow up in the high country throughout the next couple days. matt pace is here with what to expect. >> reporter: trisha, some big changes coming to the forecast. you already saw all the clouds today. i want to take you through this hour by hour here. here is the storm system with

resultsing -- resulting in a slight chance of snow in the high country. and then tomorrow actually looking like a nice day in the afternoon hours. you can see fairly clear skies over phoenix. what's going to happen, look at the snow and rain that will sweep in late tomorrow night into monday morning. heavy snow in the high country. rain down here in phoenix and coming up in a bit, i want to break down how much snow and rain is in the forecast. we have to get bundled. thanks. families are still cutting down their on tree. -- their own tree. 40% of permits have already been sold at the six national forests. the sale began last week. some places had had long lines of people waiting to snag one. that's always a lot of fun. new numbers out tonight show holiday shoppers turn to online deals this black friday breaking records. customers spent more than $3 billion in online shopping on black friday.

experts say the increase in online sales shows customers are trying to avoid going to packed stores and don't feel the need to wait for cyber monday. this year's hot toy is the hatchamo. back 20 years ago when beanie babies were all the rage. i sure do. becca set out to find out if those treasured toys still have any value. >> reporter: 20 years ago, the beanie baby craze was at a fever pitch. long lines stretched outside gift store doors, retailers imposed limits. beanie babies per customer. in 1997 -- tye unveiled the teeny babies at mcdonalds across the country and everyone said these will be worth something someday. >> i think it's hilarious people were like oh, we're buying these to put our kids

2016 and scoop here will cost you a whole dollar. >> reporter: he is a vintage dealer in west knoxville where one of his fellow vendors has a handful for sale. >> he is selling for a whole $3 which i think several years ago would not have been the case. >> reporter: originally priced at $5 per beanie they're nowthry. -- 3.99 in west knoxville. >> the classic beanie babies. >> reporter: starting in th late 90s the value quickly shot up. >> some are worth something and some are not. >> reporter: dr. laury is an antiques aphraseer that says they could be worth something. >> there is sometimes the first wave. the first wave are 9 particular beanie babies introduced early on in the early 1990s and they still hold their value better than some of the ones that they were making in the early 2000s

>> reporter: but it depends on condition. if you're curious about your vintage beanie's value, you can always approach an appraiser. hot wheels, cabbage patch dolls, star wars and barbies are also toys that can hold value. >> particularly the barbies that relate to celebrity or particular season or a particular event. some had holiday barbies or barbies that were in wedding gowns because of princess diana's wedding. >> reporter: ac moore manager says collectible value aside, these little guys have broad appeal >> mainly because they're cuddly and kids love small stuffed animals. >> reporter: for kids and parents of it 90s who -- the 90s who bought into the beanie mania, much of the fun was in the hunt and you can't put a price on that. next on 12 news at 10:00,

how one valley cupped stayed true -- couple stayed true to their till death do us part vows. and what this man did on thanksgiving day that will inspire you to get out and

our next story is about a couple's one another until the very end.

in 70 years was two weeks ago when nana passed away. raphael was heart broken of course and he actually passed away just five days later. jen has a look back at their love story. >> really embrace life for all it's earth. >> reporter: death is never easy but can have its silver linings. it can be proof of the world's subtle generosity. >> it's like he waited for everyone to be there. >> reporter: for a final f well and good-bye. >> before he fell asleep for the final time. >> reporter: raphael was a soldier before becoming a father and grandfather. >> he couldn't tell enough stories about his time in the korean war and what he learned and what it meant to be a soldier. and what he tells me, what it means to be a man. >> reporter: nana was his wife and love of 68 plus years. jason, one of their proud

side. held hands, hugged. >> reporter: as age and time seeped in, they grew closer to their good-bye. >> they would fall asleep together holding hands. and, you know, we'd walk in to check on them and they would be spooning one another. their love was strong enough to conquer everything. >> reporter: everything but death it seemed. nana passed last monday. difficult. and from there i don't want to say he shut down but he was almost lost without her. >> reporter: back to what jason said about their love conquering all, maybe it did. maybe this time love escaped death or death was at least the eternal solution for two people who loved so deeply. >> pretty spectacular that he wanted to be with her and i think she made up his mind that i need to be with my wife.

every promise to each other including their vow of until death do us part. >> it's spectacular that they were able to live such a long happy life together and pass together and live on together wherever they are today. . >> lance: what a touching story. they were buried at the national cemetery in north phoenix. it was standing room only for their sweet celebration of life. if you need some ifspiration to exercise, a nuks- year-old -- nix-year-old man in colorado may have broken the turkey trot record on thanksgiving. he finished the run in 48 minutes and 19 sekz. the record still has to be seconds. the record still has to be verified by guinness. he says it's important to stay active. >> people my age sometimes begin to give up a little bit.

what they can. >> reporter: he looks good for nix. and get this. he plans to run next year as well at 97. good for him. check this out. moscow's latest food craze -- listen to this -- seems to have scurried straight from the river bed on to the plate. it's a burger made of rodent meat. yikes. the shop says the burger is simple, tasty and full of nutrients made from the meat of a nutria or river rat. >> yeah. >> would you try it? >> [laughs] off the bat i'd say absolutely no. but we eat a lot of other stuff that maybe before they were like, i don't want to eat this. pigs. steak. but to say hey you want a rat burger? don't do that on a first or second date. [laughs] it's going to be a nice day tomorrow afternoon.

going to change for the evening hours. a slight chance of rain in the morning. only a 10% chance of rain but we really begin to ramp up the rain chances after the 6:00 hour. a 60% chance of rain by the 9:00 hour. look at the high temperature tomorrow, 64 degrees. so how much snow and rain are we talking about? everywhere you see in the purple color, this is a winter weather advisory in effect. we're talking between 5500 feet one to four inches of snowfall in flagstaff. four to six inches before all is said and done and rainfall not too impressive but we'll take it. a tenth to quarter inch in the center of the city. north or east could see a half inch of rainfall in the up slope regions of the state. certainly something to look forward to and today a lot of cloud cover. all the green on the eastern

unfortunately no rainfall. look up towards kingman. seeing a little bit of rain and snow just to the east of kingman. this will continue moving towards the east as we head over the next couple hours. flagstaff probably going to see a little bit of snowfall. here is what's going on for the big picture. there is the first storm system we're tracking. san francisco, that's the one where that's going to slide right into the valley on sunday nouth into monday -- night moou monday morning and result in a southern california, all stops right on the side of the mountain. that's the rain shadow effect. this side over here you don't see a whole lot of rainfall. the mountains block all the moisture. on the 7-day forecast, 60% chance towards monday morning. and then those temperatures stay in the 60s for the next 7 days.

(music) snoet snoet ?[ music ] ? ? ? [ music ] ? ? five high school football championships across arizona today. which means the friday night fever crew is working on a saturday night. that's ryan. they are live. here is coop and cam with a sneak peek at what's co here at the university of phoenix stadium we're minutes away from kicking off friday night fever. saturday night fever style if you will. five state champions crowned today. we have it right here and of course the big game, the wolves, we'll talk about that and a whole lot more. you saw another special game. >> reporter: bright and early in the morning, the world saber

four state state championships. great emotional reaction. don't miss what all the players have to say coming up in just a few minutes after 12 news at 10:00. >> reporter: let's check in with kelsey. >> reporter: thanks, guys. centennial and williams field meeting the first time in the 5- a title game. the blackhawks trying to cap an undefeated season off with its first title in school history. centennial going for three in a row. these are two top defenses. i expect a defensive battle. we'll have the winner and all the highlights tonight on fever. . . >> reporter: i'll call it the calm before the storm. american leadership to take on sabeeno in the 3-a state title game. sabeeno won the match-up by a field goal in september. who will raise the golden ball as 3-a state champs?

for now out to the big stadium. >> reporter: getting set for an exciting night for friday night fever. >> oh, i want to tell you, chandler mountain point this game is off the chain. >> anyone on this one. >> check us out at 10:30. friday night fever style. >> reporter: this is going to be good. still ahead on 12 news at 10:00, the app to use to make sure your holiday surprises

have you checked your powerball numbers? the jackpot is a whopping $403 million so if you missed the numbers here they are. 17, 19, 21, 37, 44, and powerball number 16. so check and double check your tickets. and just in time for the holidays, amazon is giving you the power of x-ray vision.

bar codes on amazon boxes. so you can keep your gift secure and the app will only work on your own boxes so you can't see inside of other people's package. well, that's interesting. >> wouldn't you already know what is inside the box when you order it? that's a weird thing. >> it is. [laughs] triple check. . >> especially with christmas someone could scan your package though. settings. >> i don't know. i'm catching the fever [laughs] >> thanks for joining us. friday night fever or in this case saturday night fever is

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