night hikers also people need to research. black velet canyon is an a remote area...known to many free hand climbers. stick with what you know...so you aren't in danger. 055828 055832 make sure your visible noticable and make sure people know where you are it's the official start of holiday shopping-- but -- if you headed out for black friday-- it may have seemed -- like something was missing. shoppers in the valley -- and across the country -- noticed shorter line crowds. so -- what's behind this shopping mystery? retailers say -- nearly half of customers -- are now shopping online. but -- the biggest reason-- stores are opening earlier and earlier-- that spreads out -- those traditional crowds --throughout the week. take sot jaimesen mapes, marketing director, town square yeah i think retailers have gotten smarter throughout the years, why would you want to have that experience for your guests, all line up, smashing and crashing through the store. just because the lines seem shorter-- that doesn't mean people are not spending.

shopping days of the year and according to the national retail federation-- holiday sales -- are expected to increase this year. americans may not be lining up -- for black friday like they used to. but -- that's not stopping tourists -- from taking advantage of the deals. 13-action news reporter -- parker collins -- met people who traveled a long way -- for the sales. (nat shoppers) for some it's a sprint... for others a full on marathon. 00:01:07-00:01:13 "we don't know what we're going to buy. we need t and then we're going to buy" "because we want to buy everything" do you hear their accents? that's becoming the norm at las vegas outlets. people are traveling hundreds of miles just for the black friday sales here in the valley. 00:00:15-00:00:22 "so it's our first time and we are looking for a lot of stuff" "and we're going crazy because it's wonderful" standup 3:19:47-3:19:54 when you walk through the outlets you hear several different languages some planned on coming here for the sales others were

and my bag is very full" for many international tourists... sales this good are rare in their home countries. most of the people i spoke to weren't looking for anything specific... rather... e thjority had two goals... get the most bang for their buck... and make sure it all fits in one suitcase. near charleston and ninety-five parker collins thirteen action news. small business saturday will step in right where black friday left off. supporting the "mom and pop" shops.. like the ones in container park. and in true las vegas fashion.... containter park is hosting a holiday small business saturday party.. and the whole family is invited! it's starts at two with santa's arrival.. and there's cash giveaways for mom and dad. all the details for the party.. as well as a list of other events happening around the valley are on ktnv.com. people on the strip -- shed clothes for a cause today. this was the scene --just

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. developing now.. police are trying to figure out who killed a man downtown. right now, investigators are still on scene near eastern and fremont looking for clues. officers are saying someone shot the man in the chest earlier today. it appears he was shot inside of an apartment and then made his way outsi collapsing. a van and a gas pump are a charred mess. fire fighters made quick work of a vehicle on fire outside a gas station. this is near boulder highway and russell.. a clerk shut off the valve before any more damage could be done. we've been telling you -- about our 13-days of giving. we're trying to make a difference -- by helping kids -- get toys this holiday season. 13 action news anchor dayna roselli is live at the nevada

dayna roselli adlib there are donation bins -- all over the place -- to make it easier -- to drop off the toys. of course -- you can drop it off at our station. but -- there's also nevada coin mart -- las vegas paving -- and at n- h-p southen command. a couple more drop off locations-- triple-a southern nevada -- and findlay toyota -- at the valley auto now! dayna roselli adlib there are donation bins -- all over the place -- to make it

mart -- las vegas paving -- and at n- h-p southen command. a couple more drop off locations-- triple-a southern nevada -- and findlay toyota -- at the valley auto mall. and -- of course -- we want to thank findlay toyota -- nevada coin mart -- and zippy shell. they're all proud sponsors -- of 13-action news -- and the 13-days of giving. there are still about six hours left in black friday. contact-13 -- is going bargain hunting. we have the best deals -- you of your hand. plus.. thanksgiving in the dark. thousands of people spending the holiday by candlelight... why they say they wouldn't have spent it any other way. karla adlib and count on chopper 13 to bring you breaking news fast

electrical substation. that interrupted a lot of holiday plans. but some say -- it was a blessing in disguise. 13-action new reporter -- tom george -- explains. sometimes it takes a massive transformer shortage and 9,000 homes without power to remind us of the real meaning of family sot the kids made due - yeah we felt like pioneers just like the first thanksgiving ... no ipads ... no tv ... sot the hardest part was no novella! i missed my novella! families in southern highlands got a chance to do something even better... sot put the cell phone down and go from there you know..

these days... sot actually interact with each other for a change with no power for 3 hours- some worked off their thanksgiving meals camping outside sot you know you can actually see all the stars without all the light pollution and i kind of enjoyed that even the kids having fun without looking at a screen sot we let them goofaround with the little portable battery flashlights sot to be honest with you it was really kind of nice but the one modern appliance they did miss... the fridge... power back on just in time to break down in traffic we have enough - and some unopened wine bottles... tom look live tag so in the end a thanksgiving they won't but. nevada energy says they will have to replace that transformers near cactus and decatur tom george 13 action news a contact 13 consumer alert for holiday shoppers. you don't need to waste your

before you go out for your holiday shopping when there are apps to do it for you. c-n-n money found the four best apps for saving money. "shopular" is the prince among men when it comes to money-saving apps. it pushes coupon alerts based on where you are in more than one- thousand malls across the country. we'll have the full list.. including the best alternatives to these apps.. on ktnv.com. downloading an app to help you shop this holiday season might sound like a waste of time. but there are a hand can really help you save cash and reduce the amount of time spent scouring the internet and circulars for deals. after all, your greatest defense on the shopping battlefield is being informed. "a few years ago, black friday circulars were released on thanksgiving, and anyone who tried to post those earlier were sent cease and desist notices," shawn dubravac, chief economist at the consumer electronics association, told cnnmoney. "but now, retailers do what

and if you think the black friday deals are only in store... think again! the same savings can be found straight from your smart phone. it's estimated 3 billion dollars will be spent online today. 13 action news went surfing for the best deals for you. right now-- this samsung 60 this kindle...and more than 100 off this ipad. the shopping doesnt stop today...amazon is expected to the urgent message for travelers in washington state. plus -- thet fly -- they dive -- they zip -- and they zag. drones are this year's hottest toys -- again. but beware -- one wrong move -- and your flying robot - is grounded. dayna adlib

giving is a success! it's a been a huge effort -- to make the holidays a little brighter -- for children in he 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 now! as part of our 13 days of giving we want to introduce you to a family that has used the las vegas rescue mission throughout the year. this couple has an infant and a young child. it hasn't been easy. but they says, the rescue

hi..." gary junior has pretty much spent most of his short life at the las vegas rescue mission. lemonte fredrick and frances riven were down and out after frances lost her job. they couldn't afford their apartment, fell behind on bills, and were eventually evicted from a budget suites. they came to the rescue mission for help. lamonte fredrick: it was kinda tough, because we had never importan motivated. lamonte fredrick: they were a lot of inspiration and a lot of help because we heard a lot of stories of a lot of other a job, ya know, to make sure that we were getting our things done for the kids." and they did just that... we are happy to report this family just moved into their own place -- after a long struggle. frances riven: i thank them every and each day, without them and their help there wouldn't have been no fredrick family out here in their own spot, you know honestly i felt

lamonte fredrick: coming here and seeing what people go through especially single women with kids you know there was times when she had to go to work and i was outside with the boys until 10 o'clock pm you know waiting until she got off work just to come back here frances says the blessings keep coming for their family. the mission staff put them in touch with people that have helped them get dishes and furniture for their new place. frances riven: i thank god every day ya know i am thankful for whatever we receive. and this family of four will now have th christmas, with the help our community. lamonte fredrick: for the families that stick it out, i say stick it out because me and my family we stuck it out too, it's only going to get better it will get greater later. troopers in washington state -- have two words for holiday

nature threw a one-two punch yesterday. two separate storm systems moved in -- bringing heavy rain -- wind -- and snow to the mountains. some areas -- expected up to two- feet of snow. when you're under the constant glare of papparazzi -- it's

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. rain chances are holding around 30% for las vegas with snow looking to fall at 7000 feet and above; ranging between a trace and three inches. 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,

glare of papparazzi -- it's hard to keep your private life -- out of the spotlight.

that. keeping his battle with prostate cancer -- under wraps -- unitl now. stiller opens up -- about his fight -- with the second most common cancer -- in men. plus-- "know someone getting one of these. i'm reporter jace larson, how to make sure your hot christmas toy doesn't break the law."

with a whole lot of rules. if you don't follow them... you could have police at your door! it's hot -- because of new techology -- and a big drop in prices: we're talking about drones. investigative reporter -- jace larson -- has more. the popular item this year is hot due to new techology and a big drop in price"r"!" it's drones"r"!" pkg (nats - outside) spend a few minutes watching and you can see why so many people want one. (youtube video/file video/show sky racing) "r"!"they provide amazing photography and let you actually race against your friends in the sky. 23.36.10 jace/sid 2 shot outside jace: "how much effort does it take to fly this thing? it takes a little effort but not a ton." sid vega isn't just a drone pilot"r"!" 19.46.35 sid vega, drone pilot "i think we got about three new ones this year compared to last

19.48.57 sid vega, drone pilot "more affordable than ever. prices have dropped hundreds of dollars"r"!" but like anything good"r"!" there are rules. so before you give or get a drone"r"!" listen up. standup-shot from drone's point of view using your drone on your own property is probably ok, but you have to make sure you don't invade your neighbor's privacy. you can't videotape or take pictures of what they are doing image taken and somebody takes it, that's definitely violating your right of privacy." in your front yard or a public place, photos are fair rules apply no matter where you to register your drone if it weighs more than 1/2 a pound. watch your elevation, new pilots"r"!" you can't go above 400 feet, or anywhere near planes or helicopters. you're supposed to stay 5 miles from airports, but the faa conceded to me that using common sense is most important. back to video if you fly with your smart brain, you'll likely be ok even if your takeoff zone is closer than 5 miles. 19.23.41 sid vega, drone pilot "if you're going to fly over a private area, like on somebody's land, ask them.

kentucky man's situation. he saw a drone near his daughter as she was sunbathing"r"! " so he got a gun. 22.45.47 kathleen johnson, aviation attorney "the right to quiet enjoyment of your property means that someone can't be flying your drive over if you're sunbathing in your backyard, where they can't be hovering a drone ten feet over your head, but that doesn't mean you can shoot him out of 22.44.03 kathleen johnson, want the cops called, you should probably talk to your neighbor first. for the now, i'm jace larson. black friday just isn't the same. the rush -- and racing -- for the doorbuster deal is no more. that's because the deals are spread out for days! next on 13 action news live at 6:30.. where to find the weekend's

a fight in modesto, california. the mad dash for deals is still going strong. here's abc's elizabeth hur with

and a look ahead at some of the weekend's biggest bargains. pkg script: ((nat)) -- "2! 1! and here you go!" the dash for deals and discounts.. kicked off overnight across america.. and for these bargain hunters.. the early findings.. not so shabby! ((mos)) "50% off everything! you can't beat that!" but to try to beat the madness.. many came out with a list and a plan. ((mos)) "i'm going to four different stores so i'm kind of rushing between each one." ((mos)) reporter: "successful outing?" m out!" this year.. shoppers are expected to spend 27-billion dollars.. making this black friday.. the second biggest shopping day of the year. ((sot)) -- woman: "it was just a lot, a lot of shoving, a lot of pushing." woman 2: "i think it's too crowded, too crazy!" the crowds.. overwhelming for some shoppers.. and in new jersey.. police are investigating a shooting in the macy's parking lot that left a man dead and his brother injured.