mountains overnight. the front range will deal with a windy start to thanksgiving. the rush the day before the holiday. whether it's running to the store, hitting the highways, or catching a flight. there they are. >> she's my best friend. people think we're twins so we're very close. >> and the moments that made it all worthwhile. 9news starts now. even from the air it was tough to find any open parking spots at dia this afternoon. the airport still a busy place in evening with the late holiday arrivals coming in. we spotted the rush on the roads this evening as well. micking in with those -- mixing in with those stuck working today. south of denver delays of 30 minutes. a couple of accidents here and there but nothing serious.

back ups near harmony tonight. much nor on the -- much more in just a moment. another child has died two days after a school bus crash in tennessee. it brings the number of those killed to six. no information has been released. the other victims were r ranged -- ranged in age from kindergarten to ficht grade. he was -- fifth grade. late this county judge sentenced a man to what is believed to be the longest human trafficking sentence in colorado history. back in august a jury convicted of paul burman of peopling out -- pimping out children and adults. a judge sentenced him to 248 years in prison. the maximum possible amount of time. more than 130,000 current and former sailors getting

navy says their personal information may have been compromised. including social security numbers and addresses were on a laptop. someone accessed the information on that computer. sailors who may have been included will get a call, email or snail mail in the coming weeks. colorado state patrol making an pay peel. hoping -- making an appeal. and drive. earlier today somebody ended up in the hospital after driving into clear creek. alcohol was a fok tar. -- factor. on the busiest travel days of the year there used to be only one way to get to denver international airport, you had to take the road. most people still do. this year, though, an option was the a line.

all day today. too early to know how many people opted to take the train. they said it's been buzzier than normal. they do suggest allowing extra time just in case. if you go with that option passengers we talked with at the airport said the a line was more convenient than driving and parking there. >> it's comfortable. it's pretty quick. and it's a lot better than driving. >> it's funny when we were on the train we were showing him a l.a. leaving the airport. it's nice to not have to deal with that on the way in. >> it is not much of a thanksgiving without friends and loved ones by your side. it's why so many travel hundreds of miles just to be in good company. our photo journalist went to dia tonight to remind us what this holiday is about. >> do you know the amount of times i've been here waiting

>> excited. >> it's hard but good. >> i'm waiting for my sister from florida. >> my husband has been in oklahoma city working. we're here a little early to be with family. >> i'm waiting for my daughter. it's her first time coming home from college. >> i try to guess are they coming from there or here. that's another flight that's just coming out. >> where are you? >> it's hard. but it's good. >> every time my fast because i'm waiting for them. my guess is that side. >> do you see your daughter? >> this is rare for us to see each other. >> they've been away for a week and a half. we're very excited. >> extremely. >> there they are. i see them. do you see them? there's dad over there. there they are. >> i missed you. >> so good to see you. . >> oh. aaron matas.

. ? ? >> been married eight years and this is the longest we've been apart. >> oh my god. okay bye. >> have fun: >> thanksgiving is such a special holiday where families come together. >> we definitely >> we hope your loved ones make it fine. strong winds and snow can make driving in the mountains dicey overnight. many people will be traveling both ways. thanksgiving is not one of the busier holiday weektdz for the -- weekends for the tunnels. kathy has more about the wind on the front range tomorrow in a few minutes.

key roles in his administration today. south carolina governor nikki haley will serve as the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. her parents immigrated from india and she'd been a sharp critic of trump's during the primary. betsy devos was picked for education secretary. she opposes common core and wants to expand voucher programs. presidential nominee jill n michigan, pennsylvania, and wisconsin. all of which donald trump won. her campaign cited -- reported hacks but gave no evidence. she needs to raise $2 million for friday to pay for the recounts. she's asking supporters for help. it wouldn't change anything for stein who finished fourth but there's a chance the states could flip to clinton. it would have to happen in all

clarence moses-el will spend this holiday weekend as a free man. last week a jury in his seconds trial found him not guilty of raping and beating a woman in 1977. he spent 28 years in prison. he agreed to an interview with anastasiya bolton. >> it's been a journey though. >> an understatement after two trials for exassault and spend -- more than 28 years -- spending more than 28 years in prison. this journey of eltz started in 19 -- clarence moses-el started in 1987 when he was charged with beating and raping a neighbor. a jury found him guilty and sent him to prison. >> you go prison for sex crimes. people in the prison population

it takes a whole lot to survive in there. >> the details of how he got to a second trial are long and complex. all were put to rest by a denver jury this month. the new set of jurors said not guilty. >> i don't have no ill feelings toward the district attorney. the district attorney's office. i'm not angry. i believe in the system. and i ev >> on his journey he met a lot of people. one of them a newspaper reporter covering his story. they became friends. >> there were times i think i carried anger when, you know, he doesn't -- he's not angry. it's not like he's faking it for your cameras. he's just not. and i am. and i think everybody should be. really. >> susan green has been writing about him for ten years.

story. and it never should have happened. who is the victim here really? = it's him. >> he says that justice for all in our system doesn't fit his journey. >> my story, my experience, i can say no that ain't true because of what i went through. that i know i didn't receive justice. >> now that he's out his new story is his to uwrite and he's >> i know the use of happiness. that's why i'm happy. a lot of people are intrigued about why i'm happy. i know why i'm happy. because i invested in it. >> anastasiya bolton 9news. >> he gives a lot of credit to

support for help him get out. a sandwich is two pieces of bred and something in-between. a colorado law has a different definition. why just eat turkey stuffing tomorrow? we found a brewery serving up a beer that tastes like stuffing. the powerball coming up. and wind for the front range. kathy's forecast is next. and payton manning returns

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the powerball is 3. if no one wins tonight the jackpot could be worth more than $400 million on saturday. >> unbelievable. most people think of a sandwich being meat, peanut butter sor something else between -- butter or something else between bread. everything from wings to other things are considered sandwiches. the reason is bars have to serve some kind of sandwiches by to serve alcohol. your home may be filled with the smells of thanksgiving cooking. many of you wanted something that was not homemade.

delivery drivers like at bite squad had a busy night. no surprise they're busier than usual this thanksgiving eve. so many spent the day cooking and cleaning so putting together another meal didn't make sense. >> it's extremely busy for us the night before a holiday. reason being is you have o lot of family staying in, getting dinners prepared sxchltd, you us delivering all their food. >> we're talking indian, pizza, thy, but no turkey. -- thy. but no turkey -- thigh but no tur ?hb1-- thaibut no turkey. the owner says the idea to brew the ?beer came after a

the garden. them. more than 80 trucks will be barriers and bomb sniffing dogs will be on duty. mmand will wo the parade. they say there has been no credible threat made. balloon life. this year trolls will hover over the streets of new york. it is the 90th year for the parade. ?r 50 million people will watch on

morning here on channel #. dozens dozens of retailers are closed tomorrow. hers are grabbing their share of black friday sales on thursday and opening on macy's, best buy, wal-mart, target, kohle among them. jas penny opens -- jc penney opens at 6:00 a.m. you could head to the friday. r deals on black spend it de

and 14th -- 13th and 14th on bannoct rk. -- bannock. if you can't make it watch on 9news. so much to be grateful for. and if you are a skier, snow rider, wow a great forecast for you. here in denver a beautiful day. have to deal with some wind. wind that has not materialized as of yet. that bodes well for morning. mid-30s, cool and chilly to start. highs tomorrow will be similar to today which is average. 50s about where we should be this time of year. 34 at the airport. wind light out tf west northwest. that's what we find outside the studios with temperatures in the mid-30s. two storm systems could create problems for those enjoying the thanksgiving holiday by air, by land. one system rolling through the

and areas playing out yet tonight with the system rolling through. that's good. in denver looking great. a stand up cold front coming through tonight. a good mountain snow producer. enjoying wonderful powder from this shift in the weather pattern. steamboat opening up. and this next system will benefit the mountains. many resorts opening in the next few days. certainly this pattern hemming more of your favorite resorts. a second system behind that one. area of low pressure slipping into the washington area. the most impactful weather in northern colorado. the bulk of snow north of us. winter advisories out. travel will be difficult on i- 70 overnight due to the wind which will kick up. not a heavy snow event but half

this system coming through is a fast mover. a kicker storm. big story for lower elevations is the wind. kicking up tomorrow morning and continuing into the afternoon. a sunny day coming in. good mountain snow. that fast moving system, brief shot of snow and out of here. a chilly day. a chilly, windy day along the front range. these highs not unusual for this time of year. a nice break though and a quick little blast of snow you'll notice is gone by 8:00 in gusty winds could blow from 20 to 40 miles per hour. that will create issues for traveler. even though it looks quiet the wind is the big player tomorrow. 32 in pueblo. high temperatures tomorrow about 2350 for grand junction. warmer in southeastern colorado with seasonal highs across the southeastern plains. grand lake and blackhawk take a

wind. it has not kicked up yet. 42 by lunchtime. 48 by the afternoon. it will feel colder outside on your thanksgiving holiday. sunny, windy, and cool. and then a warming trend for friday and saturday. highs near 60. got to love that. sun for the broncos game on sunday. taking the snow out of sunday. flurries in monday. and some plight snow coming in for -- light snow next tuesday. bringing much needed moisture and snow just in time for the holidays. big game on sunday. as you know right here in town. broncos take the field at 6:30. dry and breezy with temperatures in the 40s. going to be chilly. at least it will be dry. and oh is this the time of year to get out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. ryan, adele it's thanksgiving already. >> i know. can you believe it? >> starting to see all that

>> so overdue right? >> yeah that's right. several of the biggest sports moments happened in rio over the summer. for missy franklin it's something she'd like to forget. just before the annual awards gala she opened p about it. you put so much work in and it lets you down. it's horrible. it's the worst thing that you'll ever experience. franklin is berkeley studying and training. it's a mat ore -- matter of going back to the roots and to the little girl who fell in love with it. i want to have the right mindset and attitude going into it. her goal is to get ready for

leader here's bruce archer. >> the nuggets played with the enthusiasm your uncle displays when he falls asleep after the feasrrow. you knowwhen you look forward to the meal and somebody puts out celery sticks? that's the start the nugs got off to. they were beat. college hoops. colorado state beat maryland eastern shore. bob led points. csu wins. avalanche forward renny is of no relation to raymond but he is playing like him. getting beaten by the ed monton oilers but -- edmonton oilers but he opens with scoring. broke a tie in the second. it's renny from heaven. they gave up three quick goals and trailed 5 3 in the third.

thanksgiving this year? it's so nice when that happens. look who showed up at broncos practice today. payton manning made a surprise visit with his 5-year-old twins. he swung by the headquarters for the first time this season. >> stopped by, got the little ones. i shouldn't say little ones, they're getting big. i told the rookies go and introduce yourself. it was good to >> cu has the top ranked defense in the pac-12. just a win away from playing in conference champion ship game. two players have been gsh championship game twochlt -- championship game. two players have been in perfect rhythm all year. >> it goes like this. and it makes sweet music on a poobl field. >> a -- football field. >> a defensive play. >> we worked together in the

desire. >> these two have been incredible this season as colorado's starting corner backs always in sync. we enjoy one another on and off the field. >> they share another bond. >> my grand father is a -- grandfather is a famous blues player. >> he could sing but he didn't like to talk about it. but i was like bro this sounds >> he doesn't claim to be as talented but he liked to mess around. >> if they rap i'm going to rap too. i'm not like trying to be a rapper. >> so you would probably like to hear them. >> that's a very touchy topic. you only hear me in the shower here and there. maybe mom and dad here me. i'm eye yet about it. >> -- quiet about it. >> the only performing they do is with pads on.

to put on a show. >> buffs fans are hoping for a performance in the pac-12 title game. aaron m -- aaron matas 9news. a trophy case. lombardi tro fis 32, 33 and 50 in the still of the night. >> isn't th >> always trying to think of creative ways to use their trophies and rings for the players and and public. >> we don't have those problems in detroit. we don't waste our time trying to show off our trophies.

all we're doing is talking about food. our favorite entrees, what

>> bacon wrapped. >> and stuffing with bacon, right? >> turkey pot pies. >> there you go. >> happy thanksgiving

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