thanksgiving!

and i'm alyssa dietsch in for maria silva. welcome to fox5 news this morning. we have all the holiday tips and tricks coming up.. first - kathleen jacob is in for cassandra jones. she joins us wh quick look at the fox 5 weather 24-7 forecast. it's going to be a beautiful thanksgiving with a high of 63 an just slightly breezy. winds out of the nw at 5-10mph. tomorrow should look pretty similar. we'll see sunny skies with a few high clouds. as we get into the weekend winds will pick up slightly and a low pressure system will roll in bringing cooler

saturday evening and sunday. expect lows in the high 30s by the middle of next week. good morning. here's a look at your fox5 traffic solutions let's begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch

routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk if you haven't made your way home already... prepare for some

people are expected to make their way through mccarran this holiday.. and more are hitting the roads.. sot : "there's a lot of traffic, haven't seen any accidents which is good n-h-p says traveling to and from california is where the biggest traffic backups are.. especially near the state border. if your car breaks down during your trip.. nhp wants you to call them for help.. so they can get you back on the road. sot : "they'll send out a trooper to assist you or send fr patrol which does minor stuff get you gas, jump start your car the peak holiday trouble will come on sunday as people head home. over 140 thousand people are expected to pass through mccarran on sunday alone. with everyone coming in and out.. finding parking at the airport will be tough. if you want to avoid the hassle.. r-t-c has several free park and ride locations across the valley. those spots are first come first serve. we'll have a link

fox 5 vegas dot com. many people will be taking trips to the grocery store this morning -- searching for the one thing they forgot or re- gathering ingredients for the dish they've ruined. if you're in a pickle -- don't stress! fox 5's mike doria is live at smith's this morning with some help cc will resume shortly. cc will resume shortly.

spent in the kitchen.. and you need to be careful. firefighters know thanksgiving means house fires.. one danger... is a carbon monoxide leak if you leave your stove on.. with our highly insulated homes here in las vegas, to keep that cold air in , it will also keep gases so you can prevent carbon

windows and doors to your kitchen maybe once every hour for about 5 minutes. " you'll also want to make sure someone is in the kitchen at all times.. to monitor what is cooking. and... we cannot stress this enough.. if you're frying your turkey.. make sure it is 100-percent thawed. if not.. this is the result. also-- make sure the turkey is dry. you'll also want to use the fryer outside.. and away from your home. and if you see the oil starting to turn the fryer off immediatly. fryers can be dangerous.. since 2004.. they've caused 5- point-2 million dollars in property loss. big question.. i know some of you are asking.. how long do you cook the turkey? well if you're up this early.. you've got plenty of time. its all about the weight. if you stuff your turkey.. you'll have to give it a little more time. its roughtly 20 minutes per pound.. on your screen are the times butterball recommends. of course there is no hard time. your turkey will

180-degrees in the thigh.. and 165-degrees in the breast. and don't forget-- when you are cooking up your bird-- help is just a phone call... or post away. butterball's turkey talk line is open and ready to answer any turkey related questions. this year-- the company is also going digital.. so you can also ask your questions--throug h texts and social media. here's a song people will be singing tomorrow... mo money... mo problems... mo credit card bills. if we're all going to be in debt... might as well buy some cool stuff right?? see what the hot toys are this year. plus... don't be "that guy" and text the whole time your friends and family are gathered around thanksgiving table! we have some tips for all you parents out there... so your kids can put down their phones without separation

loki. he's all ready for the holidays! metro posted this picture on facebook.. wishing everyone a safe and happy thanksgiving. we haven't even enjoyed

are already in line for black friday. this is a look at best buy around 1 a-m.. there are already people lined up with tents and blankets. best buy will start their black friday deals at 5 p-m today. there are some stores that you'll actually have to wait for friday for.. game stop and home depot will not open until tomorrow at 5 a-m. lowe's will open at 6... some stores won't be open at all. patagonia and r- e-i are shutting their doors.. and encouraging people to get outside. the time is here... for people out buying gifts. if you want to know the best toys... just ask the c-e-o of toys r us. brandon: a child who loves to play with the nerf blaster and loves to have those darts and shoot at targets in a very

love it, remote control enthusiasts are gonna love it, and it's got that video streaming, recording capability. remote control nerf blasters... we've come a long way. but what about something a little friendlier? brandon: we have tiara which is a 'my dream puppy'... brandon: it's the most lovable, mechanical, puppy you could ever imagine. mechanical pets...way easier to take care of than real pets. we're sure these will be hot items this weekend... especially with black friday tomorrow. if you don't want to wait in line for items like this... don't forget you can shop online on cyber monday. giant heads full of hot air will be filling up your tv screen... i don't mean us... this time anyway... the macy's thanksgiving day parade starts soon. kid: they're really cool! kid: they're just festive and fun for thanksgiving. woman: it makes us know that

coming; it's a tradition in new york. from sketches to models to building them... these balloons can take a full year to prepare. but as fans of the parade will tell you, it's worth the wait. it's going to be a beautiful thanksgiving with a high of 63 an just slightly breezy. winds out of the nw at 5-10mph. tomorrow should look pretty similar. we with a few high clouds. as we get into the weekend winds will pick up slightly and a low pressure system will roll in bringing cooler temperatures saturday evening and sunday. expect lows in the high 30s by the middle of next week. good morning.

your fox5 traffic solutions let's begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use

here are the construction areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk i'm pretty sure it's not just my family that has problems

that has problems with phones at the table.. in fact.. a 20-13 survey found one in three people pull out their phones while eating. so.. joining us with tips and tricks to keep phones at bay during your meal is our producer valarie. hey guys.. thanksgiving is one of the only holidays a year.. where alof family and friends get to spend time where all of your family and friends get to spend time together.. and you don't want that being ruined by the small screen. but.. telling people to just put down the phone doesn't always work. of course.. people will want to take pictures of their food. everyone else on their social media will.. so i say.. set a time for pictures.

minutes for the perfect food- porn lighting.. then tell everyone to throw their phone in a basket until dinner is done. another option.. i might make my family do this.. put all the phones in a pile in the middle of the table.. and the first person who pulls out their phone has to do the dishes.. or if you're like my mom.. and you use paper plates for thanksgiving.. the first to cave has to put away the food. trust me.. there will be leftovers. if you are banning phones.. make sure there is plenty to talk about. people use their phones as entertainment.. and if the conversation isn't entertaining. they will reach for that small screen. also be understanding.. even if cell phones drive you up a wall.. sometimes they need to be answered. if some one just started a new job... or if they're away from their family.. they may be obligated to answer. i want to know if you have any trick to tips up your sleeves. i'll be on my phone all morning long.. so you can tweet

fox 5 facebook at me at v-peritz.. or post on our fox 5 facebook page. if that crazy

if that crazy uncle of yours starts talking politics... you might want to pick up a phone and tune him out. a new c-n-n poll finds that 53- percent of americans are dreading the idea of discussing politics... while 43-percent are eager to ask who everyone voted for... the results of the election will definitely have something to do with your levels of excitement... if politics do come up during dinner...maybe try to find a mediator to keep things civil... but if you are going to discuss politics... president-elect donald trump's newest business item might be something to talk about.... those classic red hats can now make their way to your christmas tree... made of brass and finished with 24 karat gold... the ornaments are selling on trump's website for 150 dollars sometimes ignorance is bliss...

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year... you don't care... nor should you... but it is our jobs. alyssa has the number of calories we'll be eating today. a typical thanksgiving meal packs in about 45- hundred calories. the average american is said to consume... 229 grams of fat when eating a holiday meal... and that doesn't even include appetizers and drinks! 4500 calories is a lot... so of course trainers have thought up horrific ways to burn it off. "if we're going to over indulge in chips, i'm going to ask you to do, i'm going to give you 30 burpies and you're going to have to do those for me. if it's pumpkin pie, i want 50 squats from you. okay? and if you're going to over indulge in mashed potatoes, right? i want 40 walking lunges from you." exercise before the holiday... and get your body

the extra calories. lifetime athletic offers a class called "rise to shine"... that helps people with their morning pre-dinner workout. one of the great american traditions is about to begin. the macy's thanksgiving day parade is getting ready in new york city... we'll take you there live next. cc will continue shortly

you are the one. i'm definetly that excited for turkey! welcome back, i'm turkey! welcome back, i'm alyssa deitsch in for maria silva. and i'm dave hall. first - kathleen

look at the fox 5 weather 24-7 forecast. it's going to be a beautiful thanksgivi high of 63 an just slightly breezy. winds out of the nw at 5-10mph. tomorrow should look pretty similar. we'll see sunny skies with a few high clouds. as we get into the weekend winds will pick up slightly and a low pressure system will roll in bringing cooler temperatures saturday evening and sunday. expect lows in the high 30s

next week. good morning.

your fox5 traffic solutions let's begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk shopping carts will be colliding

this morning -- grocery stores will be packed with people who've forgotten something on their shopping list. fox 5's mike doria is live at smith's with a top ten list of most forgotten items -- and it's not what you think. cc will resume shortly. cc will resume shortly. if you don't feel

if you don't feel

there are a few hours left for you to pick up a meal. marie callendars opens at 7.. and will stop taking orders at 11. you'll want to get there early. the store has a big rush of people picking up their

check out this long line in texas. this isn't for black friday.. these people take their pies seriously. some people stood in line for hours.. this store did run out of stock. president obama president obama has pardoned the thanksgiving turkeys for the last time.... but he couldn't let the bird go.. without dropping some final dad jokes. when somebody at your table tells you can''t have any more, i hopeou with "yes we cran", that was good. obama encouraged american's to take their focus from the polls to poultry.. as they celebrate this holiday. after the pardoning.. the obamas went out to the armed

dishes to some of our nation's veterans. the final preparations are underway.. for the most famous parade in the country! this is a live shot of the macs day parade. all these balloons will be floating down the streets of new york shortly. there are some new additions this year.. including diary of a wimpy kid.. and trolls. three and a half million people are expected to line the streets to watch the parade. the battle for t turkey bowling champion continues.... who will be crowned this year?? you'll have to wait and find out! the turkey is frozen but the

beautiful thanksgiving with a high of 63 an just slightly breezy. winds out of the nw at 5-10mph. tomorrow should look pretty similar. we'll see sunny skies with a few high clouds. as we get

winds will pick up slightly and a low pressure system will roll in bringing cooler temperatures saturday evening and sunday. expect lows in the high 30s by the middle of next week.

solutions let's begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk cc will continue

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into the christmas spirit... and unfortunately some grinches are wasting no time... one woman came home to find her new decorations... gone. but the people resp caught on camera. "i was infuriated! because it's..yes it is just inflatables but it's christmas. like why would you do that for christmas." ashley leach's security camera caught the suspects taking off with her minnie and mickey mouse inflatables. she says this incident will not ruin her holiday spirit .. but she hopes the thieves are caught before they strike again. do you remember the first time you met santa?

just a kid when you took those classic mall pictures with the man himself... this grandma will never forget the first time she met santa... shawn-wasim writes on reddit that his grandma was born and raised in pakistan... she watched christmas cartoons growing up and always dreamed of fir trees and snowfall... this year she was finally able to live out her dream and the smile on her face shows just how excited she was... now who said humans were the only ones to get excited when they sat on santa's lap? at jj-montaldo shared on twitter that his dog's favorite toy is santa... so it only made sense to take her to meet the real one... the shiba inu was beyond excited to meet her real-life chew toy the picture already has 80- thousand likes on twitter and is definitely going to make its way around this holiday season... don't forget about the great santa run! fox 5 will be

everyone on. the run is on december third in downtown las vegas. you can register today on our website. the fun starts at 9 a-m dessert is just the icing on the cake after a hearty holiday meal... unless someone ruins it. when we come back... a look at how not to treat pumpkin pie on thanksgiving. ((music))

dessert of thanksgiving. who would want to mess with it? well apparently some monster online. check out this

this is a pumpkin pie.. and someone decided to cut out a slice right out of the middle. the crust is one of the best parts! and a meal fit for a king... or a hamster. check out this adorable video of a hamster thanksgiving. everything i but it makes it even cuter. this little guy is so excited to eat... he looks like how hopefully everyone will look today... chowing down on some delicious food in peace. let's take a look at what's ahead on

morning. live from las vegas fox5 news this morning starts right now cc will continue shortly happy thanksgiving!

and i'm alyssa dietsch in for maria silva.

news this morning. we have all the holiday tips and tricks coming up.. first - kathleen jacobs joins us with a quick look at the fox 5 weather 24-7 forecast. it's going to be a beautiful thanksgiving with a high of 63 an just slightly breezy. winds out of the nw at 5-10mph. tomorrow should look pretty similar. we'll see sunny skies with a few high clouds. as we get into the weekend slightly and a low pressure system will roll in bringing cooler temperatures saturday evening and sunday. expect lows in the high 30s by the middle of next week.

here's a look at your fox solutions let's begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news

i think mike doria just cut the cheese! i think mike doria just cut the cheese! gross!! no -- literally!! he's helping people who don't want to show up empty handed to thanksgiving

he's live over at smith's this morning with some appetizer ideas for the thanksgiving dinner table. cc will resume shortly. cc will resume shortly.

thanksgiving day is spent in the kitchen.. and you need to be careful. firefighters know thanksgiving means house fires.. one danger... is a carbon monoxide leak if you leave

with our highly your stove on.. with our highly insulated homes here in las vegas, to keep that cold air in , it will also keep gases so you can prevent carbon monoxide build-up by just opening the windows and doors to your kitchen maybe once every hour for about 5 minutes. " you'll also want to make sure someone is in the kitchen at all times.. to monitor what is cooking. and... we cannot stress this enough.. ifou your turkey.. make sure it is 100-percent thawed. if not.. this is the result. also-- make sure the turkey is dry. you'll also want to use the fryer outside.. and away from your home. and if you see the oil starting to smoke.... turn the fryer off immediatly. fryers can be dangerous.. since 2004.. they've caused 5- point-2 million dollars in property loss. big question.. i know some of you are asking.. how long do you cook the turkey? well if you're up

weight. if you stuff your turkey.. you'll have to give it a little more time. its roughtly 20 minutes per pound.. on your screen are the times butterball recommends. of course there is no hard time. your turkey will be done.. when it reaches 180-degrees in the thigh.. and 165-degrees in the breast. and don't forget-- when you are cooking up your bird-- help is just a phone call... or post away. butterball's turkey talk line is open and ready to answer any turkey related questions. this year-- the company is also going digital.. so you can also ask your questions--throug h texts and social media. the final preparations are underway.. for the most famous parade in the country! this is a live shot of the macy's day parade. all these

floating down the streets of new york shortly in about 10 minutes. there are some new additions this year.. including diary of a wimpy kid.. and trolls. three and a half million people are expected to line the streets to watch the parade. here's a song people will be singing tomorrow... mo money... mo problems... mo credit card bills. if we're all going to be in debt... mi some cool stuff right?? see what the hot toys are this year. we haven't even

we haven't even enjoyed thanksgiving yet.. but some people are already in line for black friday. this is a look at best buy around 1 a-m.. there are already people lined up with tents and blankets.

friday deals at 5 p-m today. the time is here... for people out buying gifts. if you want to know the best toys... just ask the c-e-o of toys r us. brandon: a child who loves to play with the nerf blaster and loves to have those darts and shoot at targets in a very safe and friendly way, they're gonna love it, remote control enthusiasts are gonna love it, and it's got that video streaming, recording capability. remote control nerf blasters... we've come a long way. but what about friendlier? brandon: we have tiara which is a 'my dream puppy'... brandon: it's the most lovable, mechanical, puppy you could ever imagine. mechanical pets...way easier to take care of than real pets. we're sure these will be hot items this weekend... especially with black friday

to wait in line for items like this... don't forget you can shop online on cyber monday. it's going to be a beautiful thanksgiving with a high of 63 an just slightly breezy. winds out of the nw at 5-10mph. tomorrow should look pretty similar. we'll see sunny skies with a few high clouds. as we get into the weekend winds will pick up slightly a a pressure system will roll in bringing cooler temperatures saturday evening and sunday. expect lows in the high 30s by the middle of next week.

here's a look at your fox5 traffic solutions let's begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas to look out for and

back to the news desk a boulder city woman already celebrated thanksgiving....and it was all a surprise! see who all

squad is powered by united nissan, america first credit union, albertsons and vons the fox5 surprise squad fulfills a promise to one of its past recipients. promise to one of its past recipients. monica jackson and the surprise squad first met margaret payne in boulder city. her story was one that touched our viewers hearts - and left a lasting impression on the squad. so this holiday - the squad paid her a second surprise

right to her doorstep- to show the true meaning of family. closed captioning will continue shortly and the giving

after the surprise was over. margaret was left with so many leftovers - she decided to share the bounty with

and a special surprise squad mission... ended in the engagement of two of our squad members. we would like to congratulate yvette belisle and sergio rodriguez on their engagement. they are both part of the fox5 promotions team yvette thought they were heading promotions team yvette thought they were heading the galaxy green valley theater to squeeze in one last surprise before the thanksgiving holiday... but it turns out the surprise was just for her! congrats guys! if you haven't headed to the store yet.. you're about as organized as mike doria.. which isn't saying much.. cc will continue

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ad lib about your moment my dad is going to kill me. he likes to fart in elevators before he exits. so thats unfortunate. sorry dad.

turkey! welcome back, i'm alyssa deitsch in for maria silva. and i'm dave hall. first - kathleen jacobs has a quick look at the fox 5 weather 24-7 forecast. it's going to be a beautiful thanksgiving with a high of 63 an just slightly breezy. winds out of the nw at 5-10mph. tomorrow should look pretty similar. we'll see sunny skies with a few high clouds. as we get into the weekend winds will pick up slightly and a low pressure system will roll in bringing cooler temperatures saturday evening

lows in the high 30s by the middle of next week. good morning. here's a look at your fox5 traffic solutions let's begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps

to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk it's the last place you want to be but possibly the first place you'll end up today -- will be packed with people who have run out of something -- or have forgotten something else. we sent fox 5's mike doria over to smith's with a list this morning -- cc will resume shortly. cc will resume shortly. the holiday

shopping season kicks into high gear today. 137-million americans are expected to hit the stores, looking to snag the best deals. cnn's karin (karen) caifa is live in washington where some stores are getting ready to open to shoppers in just a few hours. good morning karin---

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turkey bowling champion continues.... who will be crowned this year?? you'll have to wait and find out! the turkey is

famous parade in the country! this is a live shot of the macy's day parade. all these balloons will be floating down the streets of new york shortly. there are some new additions this year.. including diary of a wimpy kid.. and trolls. three and a half million people are expected to line the streets to expected to line the streets to watch the parade. thanksgiving is all about the three f's.... family... food... and football. in the professional world... the minnesota vikings and detroit lions play first today... both tied at six and four... battling for first place in the n-f-c north.

the nine and one dallas cowboys host the surging washington redskins. should be a high scoring game there. and then tonight... the indianapolis colts host the pittsburgh steelers. fun fact... the steelers have not won on thanksgiving in 66 years. we will be highlighting some of our best stories of the year this thanksgiving, following tonight's redskins/cowboys game. the fox5 thanksgiving special airs at 6 p-m, right after the post-game 5 p-m news. it's going to be a beautiful thanksgiving with a high of 63 an just slightly breezy. winds out of the nw at 5-10mph. tomorrow should look pretty similar. we'll see sunny skies with a few high clouds. as we get into the weekend winds will pick up slightly and a low pressure system will roll in bringing cooler

saturday evening and sunday. expect lows in the high 30s by the middle of next week. good morning. here's a look at your fox5 traffic solutions

solutions let's begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk

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these people take their pies seriously. some people stood in line for hours.. this store did run out of stock. do you remember the first time you met santa? the answer is probably no because you were just a kid when you took those classic mall pictures with the man himself... this grandma will never forget the first time she met santa...

that his grandma was born and raised in pakistan... she watched christmas cartoons growing up and always dreamed of fir trees and snowfall... this year she was finally able to live out her dream and the smile on her face shows just how excited she was... now who said humans were the only ones to get excited when they sat on santa's lap? at jj-montaldo shared on twit that his dog's favorite toy is santa... so it only made sense to take her to meet the real one... . stay with us for more holiday fun! cc will resume shortly safety first!!!

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who are rollin out the thanksgiving day spread. while your turkey roasts away.. let's have a parade! here's a live look at the macy's thanksgiving day parade going on right now in new york.. we'll be bringing you pictures from the route all morning long. good morning.. i'm jason feinberg. and i'm monica jackson.. welcome to fox5 news this morning. first - kathleen