out. take sot jaimesen mapes really, now, black friday is black week stores are opening earlier and earlier-- some-- keeping their doors open all night long. that means-- the traditional black friday rush-- is now spread out throughout the week. take sot jaimesen mapes yeah i think retailers have gotten smarter throughout the years, why would you want to have that experience for your guests, all lined up, smashing and crashing through the store marissa tag again-- some officials are calling it black week-- as we grabbed this sales guide-- and it shows some stores are offering the exact same deals throughout the entire week. officials say they expect the traffic to last throughout the weekend. mk-- 13an. some -- are going very much out of their way -- for black friday deals. international tourists -- are coming to las vegas -- because of the sales. a few visitors say -- deals -- like the ones on black friday in america -- almost never happen back home. take sot no super

for a lot of stuff" "and we're going crazy because it's wonderful" 3:18:34-3:18:40 "i'm very surprised... and my bag is very full" all the international visitors we spoke with -- were shopping at the outlets. the next shopping day -- is small-business saturday. yes-- that apparently is a thing. several shopping centers here -- are all getting in on it. container park -- will have cash giveaways -- a visit from santa -- and l give shoppers a chance -- to buy from local merchants -- who help our economy. breaking now: protesters are shutting down parts of some cities to draw attention to what they're calling injustices. this is video of seattle's black lives matter protest. in chicago, people are calling for a shopping boycott after the city's refusal to establish an elected civilian police accountability council.

officer fatally shooting laquan mcdonald. new information... on the fire that sparked panic and put a chunk of the valley in the dark on thanksgiving. 13 action news reporter tom george is live where the fire started. well it was definitely a thanksgiving to remember for a lot of people - when the lights went out, they had no idea it was actually this power substation just a few blocks on fire ... the power was shut off to put water - it left customers out of power for at least 3 hours, as they celebrated thanksgiving the dark.. take pkg it was an all-american thanksgiving.. sot we had a standard dinner the girls and i cooked dinner but just as the tryptophan-induced coma was setting in... sot we're sitting back watching a little tv and then boom! everything goes out sot this

all of a sudden the electricity went out a thanksgiving surprise that left neighbors wondering what happened... sot we thought it was something much bigger like a zombie apocalypse or something the helicopters - the kids were like is it the purge dad? it wasn't the purge... but it turns out it was a pretty large fire at a substation nearby... video from a viewer shows the flames gushing out. turns out a transformer shorted, starting the fire. leaving families celebrating thanksgiving without power... sot two and a half hours three luckily since it happened around 7 most had already eaten by then and didn't have food on the stove. sot oh we just might go to bed early and then everything game back on... around 10:30 everything back to normal and working again- just enough time for the leftovers nevada energy will have to replace that transformer here later. and coming up tonight at 6 - hear why for many this was actually a blessing in disguise - how the power going out brought families even closer. reporting live near cactus and

new on 13-action news at five: people on the strip -- shed clothes for a cause today. this was the scene --just outside fashion show mall -- over near spring mountain -- and las vegas boulevard. animal-rights activists held a demonstration -- known as fur free friday. it's part of a nationwide day -- to educate consumers -- about the dog and cat fur trade. there are still a lot of questions -- aroud what happened -- to a 34- year old northern california mom -- who turned up -- alive on thanksgiving. she'd been missing -- for more than three weeks -- apparet abc's -- lauren lyster -- has the latest. script: this california wife and mother of two - shari papini - now reunited with her husband and recovering from injuries after going missing for three weeks -- found alive early thansksgiving morning after being abducted, according to authorities her family - thankful to be reunited sot new sister sound: i have seen her and it was a very joyous reunion and we were just very excited to see one another

sacramento - almost 150 miles from where they believe she was taken while jogging near her redding home. sheriff presser gma she was bound with restraints and found by passing motorist the sheriff says those restraints and her clothing - now being combed for dna evidence. the desperate search for shari-- beginning november 2nd. husband keith reported her missing when she was a no show to pick her children up from daycare using the "find my iphone app" keith located her cell phone, abandoned on the side of the road with strands of shari's hair still attached keith papini/husband i'm getting very angry and frustrated and i'm scared for my wife. while revealing few details about the investigation- police have said they are looking for two hispanic women with a handgun in a dark suv...calling them suspects. sot authorites: i'm remaining very hopeful we can find those individuals and bring them to justic 14:46:0-0ish tag: the sheriff says they don't know the motive and don't think

looking to interview her again in the coming days - saying sometimes even the smallest details can lead to a major break in a case like this ...lauren lyster abc news los it's all part of our effort -- to make the holidays -- a little brighter for children -- in our valley. you supply an unwrapped toy -- between 10 and 20 dollars. then -- the las vegas rescue mission will distribute the gifts. 13-action news anchor -- dayna roselli -- is live at the nevada- highway patrol -- southern command -- right ow you will be helping family's like the fredericks. this family of four has depended on the mission for the last year-- after the mom lost her job. they were evicted from their

budget suites.... they fell behind on bills... and needed the shelter's help. 1:00:14-33 lemonte fredrv rescun lemonte fredrick: "it was a humbling experience, i wasn't on a high horse but i sure am not no longer close to being on a high horse, because coming here and seeing what people go through especially single women with kids you know there was times go to work and i was outside with the boys until 10 o'clock mission they are slowly getting back on their feet! the family was able to secure their own apartment recently, after months of hard work. this will be their first christmas as a family of four in their own place. your donation will help provide presents for the kids. adlib tag there are donation bins -- all

fast food worker would be an easy target. but that employee said 'nope'

plus -- we're doing the heavy lifting -- for you -- for black friday deals. target -- walmart -- amazon -- we checked 'em all -- and found the best prices for you. but that's not the only evidence left behind. karla?

held a gun to the employee's head, and demanded that the safe be opened. but the worker wasn't having it though. he fought back, grabbing the gunman's shirt, throwing punches and trying to wrap his arms around the man - all the while, both of them are floor. this goes on for a while. the worker fights until the gunman runs off. a mother and daughter say they're victims of a hate crime. hateful words like 'kkk' and the n-word - all scrawled in spray paint on their door. there was also a note left behind that said "watch your back." the denver mom isn't shy about saying what she thinks about this though. 1:02-1:12 your behavior is unacceptable you behvior will not be tolerated and if and when they do find the people

contact-13 -- is all about ways -- to help you save money while shopping. turns out -- this may be one of the best days -- to shop for a car. apparently -- there are more deals on used cars -- today --than any other day of the year. there are a few reasons for that. new models are out. so -- people are trading in their cars -- encouraging dealers -- o and -- it's the end of the month -- and near the end of looking ahead -- cyber monday -- is the next best shopping day. and half of workers say -- they'll shop at work on monday. 65-percent of managers say -- they allow unrestricted access -- or allow people to shop -- as long as they're not doing it excessively. but more than half of workers say -- their bosses never told them -- about the policy. most people are shopping -- on their lunch breaks. you can avoid all of the

from home. and all you need is this: (hold up phone) 13 action news anchor lesley marin lesley marin put together a list of the best savings from your smart phone! forget about the black friday frustration... get everything you need...with all saving...at the tip of your fingers. and before cyber monday! right now the best deals on line...are coming from walmart target and amazon. this samsung 60 inch led tv...normally runs for nearly 3000.. today just under 900 dollars. that's more than a 21 hundred dollar savings. over at target... this nk percent off...only 500 dollars. and save close to 200 on these beats head phones. amazon--is also rolling out deals! this kindle-- only 50 bucks. 30 dollars off! and free shipping. and this ipad...more than 100 dollars off... it's estimated-- online sales this black friday will hit an all time high. with more than 3 billion dollars being spent... and for even more deals...we're just 3 days away from cyber monday lesley marin 13 an

we're trying to make a difference by helping children get toys this holiday season. 13 action news anchor dayna roselli is live at the nevada highway patrol southern command right now! adlib intro. bring in live interivew. adlib tag adlib let's go to meteorologist karla huelga and '13 first alert weather.' to start the weekend we will be sunny with highs into the 60s. start to move in later in the day with slight snow chances in the higher elevations. winds will pick up some in the afternoon and remain breezy through sunday. we are still on schedule for a cold front to interact with southern nevada by saturday night into sunday.

30% for las vegas with snow looking to fall at 7000 feet and above; ranging between a trace and three inches. the rain and snow chances bleed into monday but looking to last only until the early morning. after the system departs it will leave us sunny and cool. highs all of next week look to stay below 60 with overnight lows in the upper 30s a few mornings! winter weather has moved into southern nevada, enjoy! adlib some of the hottest vehicles on

touching' type of thing though. some people are getting an up close and personal look. and at six - a thanksgiving miracle. a hiker is alive after hours.. trapped near red rock canyon.

and this isn't a look -- but don't touch type of thing. you can test drive some of

the show -- is at the las vegas convention center. it's open to the public -- and goes until sunday. to start the weekend we will be sunny with highs into the 60s. winds will pick up some in the afternoon and remain breezy through sunday. we are still on schedule for a 30% for las vegas with snow looking to fall at 7000 feet and above; rantrace and three i. the rain and snow chances bleed highs all of next week look to stay below 60 with overnight lows in the upper 30s a few mornings! winter weather has moved in enjoy! new on action news live at six - drones are this year's hottest toys again. but buyer beware.. how to make sure your hot christmas toy doesn't break the law. and here's a look at what's coming up in tonight's primetime lineup right here on abc... 8-santa claus is comin' to town 9-shark tank 10-20/20 11-13 action news live at 11 that's our news for now..

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tonight, as we come on in the west, we're tracking a massive storm. heavy rain and flooding along the coast. dangerous driving. reports of pileups on the highways. up to 18 inches of snow from california to washington state. the possible delays for your return trip home. the missing mother who vanished while jogging three weeks ago found alive, tied up along the side of the road. what police are now analyzing. black friday mayhem. mall shootings across america. customers wrestling over items on sale. as the shopping season takes off on a record start. turf war. surveillance video showing a