forget black friday... sot theres already lines out here some getting ahead of the game... sot pajamas, warm sweat suits and things like that sot burberry.. michael kors... armed and ready to shop... sot i made a list and i'm checking it twice...

thanksgiving... but they are celebrating some good old fashioned american capitalism.. sot i can live like this all year round please! a chance to score some big deals... sot ugg boots, these are normally 170 pounds or 200 bucks... and we picked themup for 130! others, just hoping to get all their shopping done to spend the rest of the day with family... sot get done and enjoy your thanksgiving and you dont have to worry about the crowds or anything - you still get your get everybody something and not go broke! tom george tosses to mahsa

here are a few stores open right now -- kmart -- kohl's -- macy's -- and michael's. sounds like a line from the sound of music. this -- is just a taste -- of where you'll find holiday deals ti ktnv.com. more and more international tourists are making their way to las vegas-- to jump on the black friday bandwagon. people we talked with said there are brands here they can't get at home and prices are cheaper since items aren't imported. but mainly.. they tell us they're fascinated by the whole experience. they plan to stay up all night get in line and make the rush for doorbusters. take sot 22:16:46:04 it's a very interestin g event butt 22:16:54:10 i want to buy

than other days officials with the las vegas north premium outlets say a large part of their customer base-- are international tourists. pie while you sit back -- enjoying your food-coma.. think about this. today-- the average american -- consumed 45-hundred calories. that's according to the calorie- control council. and a lot of those -- came from pie. and who doesn't lo p take a look. this is the thanksgiving-morning rush -- outside marie callender's -- near sahara and maryland parkway. the manager tells 13 action news -- they expect to sell three-thousand pies today -- just at that location! alexander ennis, general manager the pies.. we can't produce enough. as soon as they come out, they're going out. there was also a tent behind the restaurant -- where people could pick up pies -- and a full thanksgiving dinner. thanksgiving dinner is history.

but how you store them -- can have big consequences for your health -- if you don't do it right. according to the centers for disease control -- november and december -- are peak months for food poisoning. so follow these tips. carve all the turkey off the bone -- as soon as possible. and -- do not keep refrigerated leftovers -- longer than four days. only on 13 action news.. we're hearing from a man who started thanksgiving being held up at gunpoint at work. overnight... the suspected thief robbed the then took off with the clerk's car. police say they chased the guy for several miles-- driving as fast as 100 miles per hour. they caught up with him in henderson. the criminal called into dispatch... spoke with police... and turned himself in. 6:30-6:39 "tell him that he needs to get out with his hands up and walk backwards." "he said he's calm. he's not going to use his 413 (gun)." ///butted to/// 10:34-10:40 "he says he's going to come out. he says he wants to give up .

it had a flat tire... but was fitted with a spare. the clerk even finished his shift. some terrible thanksgiving news out of pahrump. the nye county sheriff's office announced today -- they're investigating the deadly shooting of a dog. this -- happening at the bell-vista shooting range. last month -- deputies say -- they found a black and white terrier mix -- tied to a pole. it had been shot several times. animal control says -- the dog appeared -- to have just given metro's on the hunt -- for an armed robber. take a good look at the pictures on your screen. they're pretty clear. this guy's accused -- of robbing a business -- near charleston and jones -- last thursday. . if you recognize the man -- please call police. a missing california mom -- has been found safe. 34-year-old sherri papini -- vanished nearly three weeks ago -- while jogging in northern california. according to the shasta county sheriff's department -- papini has been located -- 'out of

her husband. police are looking for two women suspected of abducting papini. never underestimate the power of a bottle of martinelli's apple cider. a couple in washington state used the glass bottle to beat an amred robber trying to raid their car. the suspect allegedly took a shot at the couple but his pistol was only a b-b gun. the couple held the bad guy until police showed up. now he's spending the holidays behind bars. 50 near rancho cordova, california can see that santa claus is coming to town...and he's got an ar-15 rifle. it's an ad for black friday deals at a nearby gun store. the owner says he's aware some people find the billboard offensive. but he says he plans to keep it up. the tennessee titans -- are reaching out -- to the families devastated -- by the deadly-school bus accident-- in chattanooga earlier in the week.

to the woodmore fund. that was created -- to support the families -- affected the most -- by monday's crash. there are families in the valley -- with big hearts -- who want to give back. they're giving up their thanksgiving -- to help the homeless. we're talking about entire families-- grandparents -- parents -- kids -- doctors -- and dentists feeding -- and serving the needy. and they're making this -- a holiday tradition. the richardsons volunteers it's awesome to just to be able to here and to serve. there are so many people in our city that needs calvary-chapel -- spring valley church -- h the president-elect donald trump.. is spending thanksgiving at his mar-a-lago resort.. along with his family. this holiday he's asking for unity for the country. and vice-president elect mike pence tweeted this thanksgiving message.. it reads "today, we give thanks for the many blessings in our lives, family, friends, freedom and faith. from our family to yours, happy thanksgiving. a family here in the valley has every reason to feel down this

they're pushing through pain to focus on the miracle they have to be thankful for. - sot 05:04:21 this year my husband became an angel and she bacame a miracle . this is leslie ortega 's first thanksgiving without her husband of 34 years. 050609 5 days ago was our 35 anniversary . and faiths first thanksgiving with out her grandpa. 051346 he will be missed but i know he wants us to be happy . while driving -faith to college- crash- 050604 tomorrow will be 6 months exactly . the result of a pick up truck runing a red light. sot 050517 the only thing not crushed in that car was the seat that faith was sitting in . 052216 and while faith still has a long road to recovery ahead of her ... 50530 she can walk , she can talk , her personalities in tact and that something this thanksgiving to

news the people lined up -- outside the stores with care -- in the hopes -- black-friday deals -- would soon be there. contact-13 -- nestled away in the corner-- hunting down the best savings -- for you -- in-store -- and your on-line orders. whether you're ready for it or not -- christmas is just five fridays away. we all know -- holiday shoppping -- drains the wallet. so -- we found two websites -- and -- the troubles -- hitting central america -- and the caribbean -- are like something -- you'd see in a movie. we'll show you more of that video -- coming out of nicauragua -- as it gets slammed -- by hurricane otto. bottom out near 45 in las vegas. afternoon highs will be near

shoppers are taking advantage of the black friday deals inside best buy. this is video of them rushing the front doors just moments ago. 13 action news reporter tom george is live at the store near sunset and stephanie with some of the best black friday deals you'll find inside. tom? eric vecerina / best buy we have in the smaller category the cameras car electronics there is a ton of product and well over 200 items are in that

so do your homework before you shop-- you can use sites like "b-fads- dot-net" to find the lowest advertised prices.. and "camelcamelcamel.com" to track price history over time. that is black friday.. you're in luck.. the second best day for deals all year long is just around the corner -- cyber monday. we have a contact-13 -- consumer alert tonight. beware -- of what could be -- a costly mistake this thanksgiving. yes air conditioning and plumbing says -- business is up 50- percent -- this time of year. that's because -- people tend to put -- too much in their garbage disposal. we're talking grease -- and

garcia -- showed us -- how to use a garbage-disposal key -- if you run into any problems. fernando garcia: it sits right on the middle of the disposal here and it's able to rotate if anything is jammed underneath here. there's also a little red button if it does lock up, you click that little red button down here, and it will unjam it. every disposal unit -- comes with a key. but the best thing to do is -- empty as much of your plate as you can -- in your trash. simple repair -- a plumber is going to charge you -- just for coming out to your home. hurricane otto -- has been downgraded to a category-one hurricane. it made land fall over nicaragua today. the storm -- hit the caribbean coast -- just above the costa-rican border. right now -- winds are gusting at 75-miles per hour. about 13-hundred people are in shelters. a hurricane has not made direct landfall in costa rica -- since record keeping began -- in 18-51.

japan is a winter wonderland.... which is an unusual sight there this early in the season. right now.. japan's capital....tokyo...is covered in snow. it is the first november snowfall in 54 years. adlib let's go to meteorologist dan bronis and '13 first alert weather.' black friday shoppers prepare for some chilly temperatures early in the morning as lows bottom out near 45 in las vegas. afternoon highs will be near 65 with sunny skies. as we move into the end of the a front is prepping to interact with the valley but the to interact with the valley but the models are split in an odd way. drop in temperatures is going to happen; temperatures will go from the 60s to the 50s saturday into sunday. winds will also be common between 10 and 20 mph with gusts between 30 and 35 on

half of the models have a 25% chance for rain to the valley where the other half is sporting a 70% chance. as for the higher elevations, snow and rain will be likely sunday into monday at around 7000ft and above but if the moisture and force lift shifts to the southern end of the front, snow levels may drop as far down as 5000ft which would put it very close to the red rock area. as the front passes, mainly sunny skies return and begin tuesday and hold through the week. high temperatures though hold

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we have a very special way for you to help children in need this holiday plus - a section of the strip is frozen over. we're not talking about the minus five ice bar though. this is something you can bring

targeting packages dropped off at your door. at six - we're looking into the clever ways the crooks are scheming to get your goods.

have fun on ice. tomorrow, the ice rink returns to the cosmopolitan. the boulevard pool will be transformed into a winter wonderland with snow showers, cocktails and fire pits. locals pay ten bucks for all day skating access monday through friday. you'll have to pay another five

and here's a look at what's coming up in tonight's primetime lineup right here on abc... from 8 to ten p-m is an a-b-c special called magical holiday celebration. at ten is modern family ten-thirty is american houswife. and eleven is 13 action news. 13-action news -- n-h-p -- and findlay toyota -- are teaming up -- to make sure children in need -- have a merry christmas. we're asking you -- to donate -- a new unwrapped toy -- valued between 10 and 20 dollars -- during our 13-days of giving. you can fid donation bins -- all over the valley -- at ktnv.com. so... while you're out shopping... please pick up.... an extra toy..... to put a smile..... on a child's face. all gifts will be distributed..... by "the las vegas rescue mission". "findlay toyota".... "nevada coin mart" and "zippy shell" are proud sponsoaction nf giving". that's our news for now.. but stay with us for abc's world news tonight.. up next. remember.. we're always on at ktnv.com and

we'll see you back here in 30-minutes for action news.. live at 6. until then..

tonight, we're tracking several holiday storms. the trouble in the west. and the hazard in the east. icy rain and snow fueling what could turn into a travel disaster. breaking news. found alive. the supermom who vanished while jogging three weeks ago, discovered safe. now with her husband. tonight, new questions about how she disappeared. rudy versus romney. the battle within the trump transition team. who to name as secretary of state. the revealing tweet from a top trump adviser. ambush. the lone police officer making a traffic stop when a fugitive jumps out of the trunk. this comes after a week of attacks on police officers. and the best deal. on the eve of black friday, we're scouring stores and the internet to find you the biggest