you come back to earth would you please go tell the boys to come in and straighten up their room? yeah." hollywood has lost one it's iconic t-v moms. florence henderson, star of the brady bunch, has passed away. tis the season to shop til you drop! you're looking live at the north las vegas premium where people have been shuffling in and out all night. from black friday to cyber monday, it's a shopper's delight. good morning i'm alyssa deitsch. coming up, i'll tell you which online retailers are participating in cyber monday... and how to best plan for saving money. good morning.. i'm jason feinberg.

jackson.. welcome to fox5 news this morning. first - kathleen jacob -- in for cassandra jones -- joins us with a quick look at the fox 5 weather 24-7

sunny skies and average temperatures today. our high is 62 degrees. a little wind is headed our way tomorrow... and this weekend a low pressure system will roll into our area bringing cooler temperatures. we'll drop into the mid to low 50s and stay there throughout next week. here is a look at your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk. stores across the nation are

black friday rush. today is one of the busiest the year, with many stores slashing prices and offering doorbuster deals in what they hope to be a new holiday tradition. heres a live look at the north las vegas premium outlets.. where people are already busy shopping. ((ad-lib)) it seems like the

it seems like the sales are starting earlier and earlier every year. last night we saw a lot of shoppers choosing to skip out on thanksgiving dinner to cash in on those deals. tvs.... video games... drones.... you name it and theres a deal for it. some shoppers waited in an hour long line at toys r us... 45-minutes at target... and over at best buy... more than 24 hours! abby: how long have you been out here for? tori mccanch, las vegas: since 9:00 yesterday abby: are you tired tm: exhausted i havent been to sleep yet but its worth it. ive had plenty of coffee so im good to go. most of the people we spoke

the spirit of giving. tori, you just heard from her, bought tablets for her family. others treated their kids to an early christmas gift. the national retail federation says 90 million shoppers will brave the long outdoor lines this black friday. black friday deals on electronics, toys and clothing, you can also pick up a forever friend. now through cyber monday, the animal foundation is waiving adoption

you are looking at some of the animals available for adoption. there are currently 15 cats and 128 dogs are looking for their furr-ever homes. the "pawli-dayz adoption special" is part of a partnership with zappos dot com. wet n wild is slashing prices on its 20-17 season passes for black friday. the water park offering a 48-hour black friday special, and you don't have to pay the entire total up front. you can pay in 3 monthly installments. silver season passes are 47- bucks. gold season passes are 66... and the v-i-p season pass will run you 97 dollars. you can purchase your tickets online using the code "black friday. if you don't want

friday shopping... and honestly...who does?..... you'll be better off waiting for cyber monday. a ton of retailers will have exclusive deals online only. fox5's alyssa deitsch joins us now with a preview of what to expect this monday. good morning, alyssa. cyber monday is the perfect way to avoid the crowds at the mall... and save money. the term cyber monday was first coined back in 2005... after retailers noticed online sales increased the monday after thanksgiving. so a lot of companies will be having a ton of deals... from best buy to

useful tips to know what to look for. first, like we said, you can shop from the comfort of your home... so you don't have to sit in front of your computer early monday morning. you can buy from your home, your mobile device, even at work...just hide the screen... secondly, electronics are going to be a top discounted item on cyber monday... t-vs...video games...movies... so if you're deciding on what to buy online... go with tech. you should also do some research this weekend before you start shop make sure if you see a price, it is a good deal. and also, some cyber monday deals may start sooner than next week. i know, it has "monday" in the title... but some companies, like wal-mart, target, and macy's... start as early as today. you should stay organized, make a list or even a spreadsheet... of what you want and how much it'll cost. this way, you can also see if you have too many items. we all get excited by deals... but those deals add up if we go for a bunch of them.

focused...and may help you budget by seeing everything in front of you. so it sounds like a lot of information... but it's pretty simple. it boils down to this... there are going to be a ton of sales... and as long as you know what you want... and you do your homework... chances are you'll be able to cross off every item on your holiday shopping lists. broadway star

florence henderson has passed away. the actress was best known for playing the beloved and cheerful mother of 6 on the 70's hit show "the brady bunch." (here's a story,of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls all of them had hair of gold, like their mother. the youngest one in curls.) manager says she passed away last night surrounded by family and friends, at cedars-sinai medical center in los angeles. her manager said she died of heart failure. henderson most recently cha- cha'd her way into american living rooms when she appeared on dancing with the

florence henderson was 82 years old. it may not be snowing up on mount charleston... but a trip to the mountain is just a short drive away. two ski resorts in utah will open for the season today. many resorts around the nation have had to delay opening day due to unseasonably warm weather. but there's finally enough in utah to shred away the season. brian head in southern utah opens to snow enthusiast the brighton resort, east of salt lake city also opens today. park city mountain resort opens tomorrow. and you're looking live at the lee canyon ski and snowboard resort up on mount charleston. the mountain received its first snowfall of the year this week. the weather has been unusually warm this year, so the resort isn't expected to open for the winter season until december

wanna go behind the scenes of a cirque show...for free? we'll tell you which one is making the unique offer, and how you can score tickets. ((closed captioning

morning --- and now he's moved on to ones he can't afford. motor trends international car show is in town this weekend. and fox 5's mike doria is there at the million dollar exotic vehicle display -- this year's show, located at the las vegas convention center and open to the public, will feature more than 350 of the newest vehicles from 20+ manufacturers with select models available for test drives on-site. the motor trend event is also home to a million dollar exotic vehicle display, showcasing some of the sexiest rides in the ultra- exotic world and a

sunny skies and average temperatures today. our high is 62 degrees. a little wind is headed our way tomorrow... and this weekend a low pressure system will roll into our area bringing cooler temperatures. we'll drop into the mid to low 50s and stay there throughout

children's museum is teaming up with the nevada ballet theater.. to present the 4- th annual nutcracker extravaganza. the fun, interactive experience will teach children about the nutcracker holiday tradition. there will also be an appearnce by himself. the pop-up goes from 9 a-m to 4 this afternoon at discovery children's museum. the exhibit will be open through december 4-th. you can get a sneak peek behind the scenes of cirque du soleil's "the beatles love"... for free! the mirage is offering people a unique opportunity to sit in on open rehearsals inside the love theater. the next scheduled dates are friday, december 16th and sunday the 18th.

check availability. the production was recently revamped to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary at the mirage. it's time to test out your pipes, all while helping local familes in need. the free "let heaven and nature sing" city wide sing-a-long is happening tomorrow night at springs preserve. several choirs and vegas entertainers will be there, along with santa and mrs. claus. they are asking for donations of non perishable food items, gift cards or unwrapped gift for kids. the event benefits 7 local we'll be right

dinosaur... we are living in a time where you can get pretty dang close to the real thing... jurassic world--the exhibition...opens today at the frankin institue in philadelphia and is bringing the creatures to life... based off of the blockbuster franchise... the expereince mixes the vibes of a theme park with a little bit of science... the attractions...some measuring over 24 feet tall... include velociraptors and the great t-rex. whether you want to see

there's something for everyone in theaters this holiday weekend. "im not going on a mission with some little girl" disney's latest animated comedy "moana" is hoping to best box office gem, "fantastic beasts and where to find them" this weekend. its the story of a strong-willed polynesian princess who sets sail to find a legendary demigod. "allied" starring brad pitt and marion cotillard also opens this weekend. the duo plays world war ii spies who fall in love after a dangerous mission. the first 200 people in line at two local a-m-c theaters tomorrow morning, will get a free sneak peak at the upcoming animated feature "sing."

her butt." the highly anticipated movie doesn't hit theaters until december 21st, but fans will be able to enjoy 'sing saturday' this holiday weekend. the a-m-c in the rainbow promenade shopping center, and the a-m-c at town square will be showing the animated comedy tomorrow at 10 a-m. lots of sky pilots at nellis, and right down the road the animals will be singing about 'em. "what you say baby... skyyyyyyy pilot." see where the classic rock

across the country, but these lines have nothing to do with conflict. we'll tell you why you may be seeing one in your town,

triumph, 3 sisters are being honored for their bravery in the face of adversity. how sports illustrated is paying tribute to these tiny heroes who inspired a nation. and we've heard rapper's delight.... but what about shopper's delight!? some tips to get the most out of your online shopping this cyber monday! good morning it's 7: on this , welcome back to fox five news this morning. we'll have the latest on all your top stories... but

jacob in for cassandra jones for a look at your weather. sunny skies and average temperatures today. our high is 62 degrees. a little wind is headed our way tomorrow... and this weekend a low pressure system will roll into our area bringing cooler temperatures. we'll drop into the mid to low 50s and stay there throughout next week. here is a look at

accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk. thin blue lines are showing up on roadways around the country, to show support for police, firefighters and ambulance workers. blue stripes, like

are now showing up in pennsylvania even though they aren't permitted on state-owned roads. the concern is that some drivers could get distracted or confused which could lead to a crash and the city would be held liable. the pennsylvania department of transportation hasn't said if it would take action. but as of now, there are no plans to remove the stripes. veterans village served nearly 2- hundred veterans for thanksgiving. and thanks to the generosity of a local commercial leader, the veterans will now have meals donated at least once a month. "to be able to put on that kind of service with the help of our amazing staff, berkadia will also put together emergency toiletry kits to distribute to homeless veterans. if you would like to help, there is volunteer information on our website fox 5 vegas dot com. dozens of volunteers spent their thanksgiving, feeding the less fortunate.

nevada found more than 125 volunteers to help prepare and serve 15-hundred thanksgiving meals. the team cooked up around 2- thousand pounds of roast turkey.. 375-pounds of bread stuffing... and 15-hundred pints of juice. it's a tradition that dates back to 19-65. everyone left with a full belly and smile on their face. "we help them throughout the year but this is very special for them, many of them don't have families and places to go. so this is where they come to get that feeling of being welcomed getting a good meal. it's very special." catholic charities of southern nevada provides food, shelter and other services. it's one of the largest nonprofit social service providers in the state. around 12- hundred local at-risk families were served a hot thanksgiving dinner over at "piero's italian cuisine." the restaurant's "turkey gobble" fed around 12- hundred people. chefs and employees made 4-hundred pounds of turkey... 2-thousand rolls and 3-hundred

many of these people.... might not otherwise have a warm thanksgiving meal, which is the main reason the restaurant decided to give back. ""so this is our 25th year of the turkey gobble. we started feeding unprivileged children and it turned into this. today were going to serve about thirteen or fourteen hundred kids a full thanksgiving meal and it's just our way of giving back to the community."" loyal customers made donations to help offset the dinner. when the going gets tough, three sisters from brooklyn hit the track. and now the shepard sisters have been honored as sportskids of the year by sports illustrated. the magazine says track and field competitors tai, rainn and brooke sheppard will receive the award on december 12th in new york, and will appear on the december cover. the sisters medaled at the a- a-u junior olympics in houston in july. the girls excelled

with their mother, tonia handy, after being evicted from their apartment last year. heres a live look at the north las vegas premium outlets.. where people are already busy shopping. ((ad-lib)) if you're feeling brave and want to go black friday shopping today... good luck with all the crowds.

wait and avoid all the traffic and still get great deals... just wait for cyber monday. fox5's alyssa deitsch joins us now with some helpful info on how cyber monday works. why wait in long lines at the store? when you can avoid all human interaction on cyber monday! a lot of companies will be having a ton of deals... and the best part is-- you can shop from virtually anywhere with an internet connection! electronics are going to be a top discounted item on cyber monday... t-vs...video games...movies... so if you're deciding on what to buy online... go with tech. you should also do some research this weekend before you start shopping. make sure if you see a price, it wasn't jacked up before the retailer slapped a discount sticker on it. and also, some cyber monday deals may start sooner than next week. some companies, like wal-mart, target, and

start their deals as early as today. and you can stay organized with a list or spreadsheet... of what you want and how much it'll cost. that way you can get everybody on your christmas list... and stay within your budget. fun fact guys... cyber monday was coined back in 2005 when reatiler noticed an uptick in online spending the monday after thanksgiving

it's time to deck the halls and welcome santa claus to las vegas, the magical forest is hosting its annual tree lighting ceremony tonight. mayor carolyn goodman will be on hand to flip the switch. mister and mrs claus will also be there, all the way from the north pole. human nature from the venetian,

'fantasy' show will sing christmas carols for the crowd. the ceremony begins at 6 p-m. tickets start at 10-dollars for kids and 12 for adults. the holidays could be very bright for one lucky person, if they pick the right numbers. this morning the powerball jackpot sits at 403-million dollars, which would be a nice chunk of change to knock some of those gifts off your christmas list. the prize is on the brink of becoming one of the largest jackpots in u-s history. you may remember back in january, when the jackpot soared to 1-point-6 billion dollars. nevada doesn't play the powerball, so you will have to go to primm or arizona to get your tickets. triptofan 7...

slept through one half of one game... dvr'd another. but like most americans... you figured out some way to mix a feast with football. we'll have the higlights.

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and transportation to your doctor or pharmacy at no additional cost. medicare open enrollment ends december 7th. call unitedhealthcare now and see if an aarp medicarecomplete plan is right for you.

in air " before yesterday's game between the lions and the vikings... award-winning singer aretha franklin took the stage to sing the national anthem... but some fans got a little antsy during the performance...

her version of the anthem.. people obviously took to the internet to comment on the mni-concert... those who defended franklin say she is on a small list of singers who can take however long they want singing the anthem. everyone is feeling stuffed this morning. yeah... i had 3 helpings of football... with a side of college basketball. the triple header began early... with the traditional detroit lions hosting the minnesota vikings. as we all figured... it was a defensive struggle... and came down to the very end of the game when viking's qb sam bradford threw an interception... which lead to an easy game winning field goal for the detroit lions. the lions are now alone in 1st place

they win 16-13. then the game on fox 5 kicked off right about meal time for most. it pitted the other traditional thanksgiving team... the cowboys...against divisional foe the redskins. the dallas cowboys struck early... a solid drive for both their rookies dak prescott and ezekiel elliott. the redskins wouldn't go away... kirk cousins found his gh reed twice in the endzone. but dallas would prevail 31 to 26. dallas is now 10-1. it wasn't the triptofan... you

there was 3rd game last night. the pittsburgh steelers vs. the indianapolis colts. the colts had to use backup qb scott tolzien... and it showed bigtime. tolzien was able to march down the field on several occassions only to get stopped at the goal line everytime. meantime the killer bees... big ben, brown and bell were a 3 man show. final score 28-7. star qb andrew luck should be back next week. he was out due to a concussion last night. prepare for the battle for the fremont cannon... as the inner state rivalry between u-n-l-v and u-n-r comes to a head this weekend. right now it is painted red.... and u-n-l-v hopes to keep it that way. "you better be ready to go because both

"when you don't win that game it's a bit of a body blow." in the last 11 years -- the cannon has gone home with u-n-r nine times... but coming off last year's victory-- unlv is feeling pretty confident. also fueling the fire... the rebels discovered something u-n-r engraved on the inside of the cannon.... it says... "u-n-l-v university of notta lotta victories..." kickoff is at one tomorrow at sam boyd stadium. we hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving... we know we did. here's a look at how some members of our fox5 family spent the holiday. alyssa deitsch and kathleen jacob were joined by the entire

for their early friendsgiving. ((anchor chat)) sunny skies and average temperatures today. our high is 62 degrees. a little wind is headed our way tomorrow... and this weekend a

will roll into our area bringing cooler temperatures. we'll drop into the mid to low 50s and stay

i'm so sorry... all the ajax in the world aint gonna clean your dirty laundry...music... if the neighbors get to asking i won't

american idol champ carrie underwood will let jesus take the wheel, but you can drive yourself over to t-mobile arena. the show starts at 7 p-m saturday night. tickets start at 58 bucks. cmon baby lets do the twist, cmon baby lets do the twist, chubby checker is still doing the twist to sell out crowds. he'll be twistin again at the south point all weekend long tickets start at 50-bucks. there is a house down in new orleans that they call the house of

eric burdon and the animals are back at the golden nugget. this classic rock band is closely aligned with the group "war" that sings lowrider. tickets for tonight's show start at 49-bucks. riding through... people of the world come ride, you don't need no obey, come ride the love train you dont need any money to ride the love train, and you only need 20-bucks and a ride to primm tomorrow to see vegas local eddie levert and the o'jays at the star of the desert arena. fox5 news this

?? attention medicare beneficiaries... living in clark county. call now and let unitedhealthcare help find a plan that may be right for you... like an aarp medicarecomplete plan

with prescription drug coverage and more... like primary care doctor visits for a $0 co-pay... all in one simple plan for a $0 monthly premium. this medicare advantage plan offers you $0 co-pays for specialist visits... overnight hospital stays... and tier 1 drugs... hearing aids as low as $330 each, saving you thousands... and transportation to your doctor's office or pharmacy at no additional cost. call unitedhealthcare now and see if an aarp medicarecomplete plan is right for you.

sweetie, you know what we're craving right now? crispy chicken and fried egg with bacon-like brunch. brunch? but it's 8pm-and it's tuesday- huh, i wonder if my mother would like to stay with us...

menu. with 10 delicious items like my bacon and egg chicken sandwich, southwest scrambler plate, a sparkling blood orange cooler, and homestyle potatoes. served all day, every day. only at jack in the box. earth would you please go tell the boys to come in and straighten up their room? yeah." hollywood has lostne t-v moms. florence henderson, star of the brady bunch, has passed away. tis the season to shop til you drop! you're looking live at the north las vegas premium outlets, where people have been shuffling in and out all night.

saturday to cyber monday, it's a shopper's delight. coming up, the best thing to buy this cyber monday for the biggest savings. good morning.. i'm jason feinberg. and i'm monica jackson.. welcome to fox5 news this morning.

jacob -- in for cassandra jones -- joins us with a quick look at the fox 5 weather 24-7 forecast. sunny skies and average temperatures today. our high is 62 degrees. a little wind is headed our way tomorrow... and this weekend a low pressure system will roll into our area bringing cooler temperatures. we'll drop into the mid to low 50s and stay there throughout next week.

here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk. stores across the nation are open early for the black friday rush. today is of the busiest shopping days of the year, with many stores

and offering doorbuster deals in what they hope to be a new holiday tradition. heres a live look at the north las vegas premium outlets.. where people are already busy shopping. ((ad-lib)) it seems like the sales are starting earlier and earlier every year. last night we saw a lot of shoppers choosing to skip out on thanksgiving dinner to cash in on those deals. tvs.... video games... drones....

it. some shoppers waited in an hour long line at toys r us... 45-minutes at target... and over at best buy... more than 24 hours! abby: how long have you been out here for? tori mccanch, las vegas: since 9:00 yesterday abby: are you tired tm: exhausted i havent been to sleep yet but its worth it. ive had plenty of coffee so im good to go. most of the people we spoke with say its all in the spirit of giving. tori, you just heard from her, bought tablets for her family. others treated their kids to an early christmas gift. the national retail federation says 90 million shoppers will brave the long outdoor lines this black friday. black friday deals aren't only good on electronics, toys and clothing, you can also pick up a forever friend. now through cyber monday, the animal

waiving adoption fees on all shelter animals. you are looking at some of the animals available for adoption. there are currently 15 cats and 128 dogs are looking for their furr-ever homes. the "pawli-dayz adoption special" is part of a partnership with zappos dot com. wet n wild is slashing prices on its 20-17 season passes for black friday. the water park offering a 48-hour black friday special, and you don't have to pay the entire total up front. you can pay in 3 monthly installments. silver season passes are 47- bucks. gold season passes are 66... and the v-i-p season pass will run you 97 dollars. you can purchase your tickets

code "black friday. if you don't want to wait in line today for black friday shopping... and honestly...who does?..... you'll be better off waiting for cyber monday. a ton of retailers will have exclusive deals online only. fox5's alyssa deitsch joins us now with a preview of what to expect this monday. good morning, alyssa. cyber monday is the perfect way to shop from home... while savi to shop from home... while saving

a lot of companies will be having a ton of deals... and the best part is-- you can shop from virtually anywhere with an internet connection! electronics are going to be a top discounted item on cyber monday... t-vs...video games...movies... so if you're deciding on what to buy online... go with tech. you should also do some research this weekend before you start shopping. make sure if you see a price, it wasn't jacked up before the retailer slapped a discount sticker on it. and also, some deals may start sooner than next week. some companies, like wal-mart, target, and macy's... start their deals as early as today. and you can stay organized with a list or spreadsheet... of what you want and how much it'll cost. that way you can get everybody on your christmas list... and stay within your budget. broadway star

florence henderson has passed away. the actress was best known for playing the beloved and cheerful mother of 6 on the 70's hit show "the brady bunch." (here's a story,of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls all of them had hair of gold, like their mother. the youngest one in

henderson's manager says she passed away last night surrounded by family and friends, at cedars-sinai medical center in los angeles. her manager said she died of heart failure. henderson most recently cha- cha'd her way into american living rooms when she appeared on dancing with the stars in 20-10. florence henderson was 82 years old. it may not be snowing up on mount charleston... but a trip to the mountain is just a short drive away. two ski resorts in utah will open for the season today. many resorts around the nation have had to delay opening day due to unseasonably warm weather. but there's finally enough in utah to shred away the season.

opens to snow enthusiasts today. the brighton resort, east of salt lake city also opens today. park city mountain resort opens tomorrow. and you're looking live at the lee canyon ski and snowboard resort up on mount charleston. the mountain received its first snowfall of the year this week. the weather has been unusually warm this year, so the resort isn't expected to open for the winter season until december 9th. one woman is giving everything she's got. giving everything she's got. "homeless, they know people who need the help, that's what we do. that's

up next we'll introduce you to our shining star... and explain how she is making people around the valley thankful every single day of the year. ((closed captioning will resume))

driving cars this morning --- doria is testing driving cars this morning --- and now he's moved on to ones he can't afford. motor trends international car show is in town this weekend. and fox 5's mike doria is there at exotic vehicle display -- this year's show, located at the las vegas convention center and open to the public, will feature more than 350 of the newest vehicles from 20+ manufacturers with select models available for test drives on-site. the

is also home to a million dollar exotic vehicle display, showcasing some of the sexiest rides in the ultra- exotic world and a one-of-a-kind sema show. sunny skies and average temperatures today. our high is 62 degrees. a little wind is headed our way tomorrow... and this weekend a

sunny skies and average temperatures today. our high is 62 degrees. a little wind is headed our

and this weekend a low pressure system will roll into our area bringing cooler temperatures. we'll drop into the mid to low 50s and stay there throughout next week. tis the season for

we hear countless stories about people helping others. but our fox5 shining star helps feed the less fortunate five days a week, every week. shining star betty raw we've got vegetables here, broccoli, cauliflower nats- salad bag over here we have salads "aunt betty" is getting ready for the big thanksgiving feast, but her friends, neighbors, community members are thankful for her all year round. breads and sweets, all kinda sweets, you name it. we have it. she drives to vons grocery store and -picks up the stuff they can no longer sell. then she sets it up in her own driveway. she even donates what she grows! (lemon tree) i went to ca to get that tree and i just give it away, they say i give everything i got away this is my pantry. the people will be coming, they're already coming and they'll unload it.

through wednesday. bagels in basket- nat never sell anything. all donated. nats- putting in basket thursday and friday, aunt betty drops off food to churches and elderly people who aren't able to leave their homes. i take food there, i'm busy all the time. i'm busy i love the holidays, bc this is when the pure goodness of people comes out. betty got her fox5 shining star award, certificate and five hundred dollars at fairway chevrolet. betty and her husband started gathering donations 20 years ago. even though her husband passed away last year, she keeps on. 20 years, can you imagine doing this for 20 years every day? that's awesome i feel so good about it i just continue to do the work. i get my reward from god, really. christine maddela, fox5 news local las

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will resume shortly)) tonight we have a thanksgiving day version of the rant... we've had some people call in to spread some holiday cheer... but one of our callers isn't so happy and believes companies are getting in the way. take a listen! it's more important to go get a good deal than it is to sit home with family and have thanksgiving dinner. the stores are [opened] at six and people are in lines, it shouldnt even be open today. having been in business myself, i realize the economy stinks. but why in the heck dont all these companies and merchants get together and start black friday at 8 o'clock friday morning and leave thanksgivng alone.! i just think it's a disgrace, it is a disgrace. happy thanksgiving las vegas clark county. happy

helping people everybody at fox 5 news and fox 5 vegas. happy thanksgiving. happy thanksgiving to the crew at fox 5 and what does a turkey say when it's hungry? gobble gobble! have a blessed year. i [want to] wish everybody a happy thanksgiving. i hope you enjoy it with your family, cherish your fil nothing from your family in return. just share the moment, be thankful you have your family, because there's a lot of people out there that [does not] have a family. sam says... always be thankful for what you have, and share the thanks with others. have a great holiday season. happy thanksgiving everyone! send us your rants to the rant at fox5vegas.com or call at 702-436-8285 the lines have

streets of cities across the country, but these lines have nothing to do with conflict. we'll tell you why you may be seeing one in your town, and why.

triumph, 3 sisters are being honored for their bravery in the face of adversity. how sports illustrated is paying tribute to these tiny heroes who inspired a nation. and we've heard rapper's delight.... but what about shopper's delight!? some tips to get the most out of your online shopping this cyber monday! good morning it's 7: on this , welcome back to fox five news this morning. we'll have the latest on all your top stories... but first let's check in

jacob in for cassandra ne for a look at your weather. sunny skies and average temperatures today. our high is 62 degrees. a little wind is headed our way tomorrow... and this weekend a low pressure system will roll into our area bringing cooler temperatures. we'll drop into the mid to low 50s and stay there throughout

here is a look at your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk. thin blue lines are

the pennsylvania department of transportation hasn't said if it would take action. but as of now, there are no plans to remove the stripes. veterans village served nearly 2- hundred veterans for thanksgiving. and thanks to the

leader, the veterans will now have meals donated at least once a month. "to be able to put on that kind of service with the help of our amazing staff, berkadia will also put together emergency toiletry kits to distribute to homeless veterans. if you would like to help, there is volunteer information on our website fox 5 vegas dot com. dozens of volunteers spent thanksgiving, feeding the less fortunate. catholic charities of southern nevada found more than 125 volunteers to help prepare and serve 15-hundred thanksgiving meals. the team cooked up around 2- thousand pounds of roast turkey.. 375-pounds of bread stuffing... and 15-hundred pints of juice. it's a tradition that dates back to 19-65. everyone left with a full belly and smile on their face. "we help them throughout the year but this is very special for them, many of them don't

is where they come to get that feeling of being welcomed and accepted and getting a good meal. it's very special." catholic charities of southern nevada provides food, shelter and other services. it's one of the largest nonprofit social service providers in the state. around 12- hundred local at-risk families were served a hot thanksgiving dinner over at "piero's italian cuisine." the restaurant's "turkey gobble" fed around 12- hundred people. chefs and employees made 4-hundred pounds of turkey... 2-thousand rolls and 3-hundred pies. many of these people.... might not otherwise have a warm thanksgiving meal, which is the main reason the restaurant decided to give back. ""so this is our 25th year of the turkey gobble. we started feeding unprivileged children and it turned into this. today were going to serve about thirteen or fourteen hundred kids a full thanksgiving meal and it's just our way of giving back to the community."" loyal customers made donations to

dinner. when the going gets tough, three sisters from brooklyn hit the track. and now the shepard sisters have been honored as sportskids of the year by sports illustrated. the magazine says track and field competitors tai, rainn and brooke sheppard will receive the award on december 12th in new york, and will appear on the december cover. the sisters medaled at the a- a-u junior olympics in houston in july. the girls excelled despite living in a homeless shelter with their mother, tonia handy, after being evicted from their apartment last year. if you're feeling brave and want to go black friday shopping today... good luck with all the crowds. but if you want to wait and avoid all the traffic and still get great deals... just wait for cyber monday. fox5's alyssa

now with some helpful info on how cyber monday works. why wait in long lines at the store? when you can avoid all human interaction on cyber monday! a lot of companies will be having a ton of deals... and the best part is-- you can shop from virtually anywhere with an internet connection! electronics are going to be a top discounted item on cyber monday... t-vs...video games...movies... so if you're deciding on what to buy online... go with tech. you should also do some research this weekend before you start shopping. make sure if you see a price, it wasn't jacked up before the retailer slapped a discount sticker on it. and also, some cyber monday deals may start sooner than next week. some companies, like wal-mart, target, and macy's... start their deals as early as today. and you can stay organized with a list or

and how much it'll cost. that way you can get everybody on your christmas list... and stay within your budget. so again guys the biggest money- saver this year for cyber monday biggest money- saver this year for cyber monday is tech!

the halls and welc claus to las vegas, the magical forest is hosting its annual tree lighting ceremony tonight. mayor carolyn goodman will be on hand to flip the switch. mister and mrs claus will also be there, all the way from the north pole. human nature from the venetian, and lorena peril from the luxor's 'fantasy' show will sing christmas carols for the crowd. the ceremony begins at 6 p-m. tickets start at 10-dollars for kids and 12 for

the holidays could be very bright for one lucky person, if they pick the right numbers. this morning the powerball jackpot sits at 403-million dollars, which would be a nice chunk of change to knock some of those gifts off your the prize is on the brink of becoming one of the largest jackpots in u-s history. you may remember back in january, when the jackpot soared to 1-point-6 billion dollars. nevada doesn't play the powerball, so you will have to go to primm or arizona to get your tickets. triptofan 7... feinberg 0. slept through one half of one game... dvr'd another. but like most americans... you

way to mix a feast with football. we'll have the higlights. today is your last chance to check out the harvest show, over at the bellagio conservatory and botanical garden. you're looking inside the gardens now. tomorrow the team will begin transforming the gardens for the holidays. the holiday show opens december first and will be up through january second. we'll be right

before yesterday's game between the lions and the vikings... award-winning singer aretha franklin took the

national anthem... but some fans got a little antsy during the performance... it took franklin 4 minutes and 35 seconds to sing her version of the anthem.. people obviously took to the internet to comment on the mni-concert... those who defended franklin say she is on a small list of singers who can take however long they want singing the anthem. everyone is this morning. yeah... i had 3 helpings of football... with a side of college basketball. the triple header began early... with the traditional detroit lions hosting the minnesota vikings. as we all figured... it was a defensive struggle... and came down to the very end of the

qb sam bradford threw an interception... which lead to an easy game winning field goal for the detroit lions. the lions are now alone in 1st place in the nfc north. they win 16-13. then the game on fox 5 kicked off right about meal time for most. it pitted the other traditional thanksgiving team... the cowboys...against redskins. the dallas cowboys struck early... a solid drive for both their rookies dak prescott and ezekiel elliott. the redskins wouldn't go away... kirk cousins found his tight end jordan reed twice in the endzone. but dallas would prevail 31 to 26. dallas is now 10-1. it wasn't the triptofan... you

game last night. the pittsburgh steelers vs. the indianapolis colts. the colts had to use backup qb scott tolzien... and it showed bigtime. tolzien was able to march down the field on several occassions only to get stopped at the goal line everytime. meantime the killer bees... big ben, brown and bell were a 3 man show. final score 28-7. show. final score 28-7. star qb andrew luck should be back next week. he was out due to a concussion last night. prepare for the battle for the fremont cannon... as the inner state rivalry between u-n-l-v and u-n-r comes to a head this weekend. right now it is painted red.... and u-n-l-v hopes

"you better be ready to go because both teams are going to be ready to fight." "when you don't win that game it's a bit of a body blow." in the last 11 years -- the cannon has gone home with u-n-r nine times... but coming off last year's victory-- unlv is feeling pretty confident. also fueling the fire... the rebels discovered something u-n-r engraved on the inside of the cannon.... it says... "u-n-l-v university of notta lotta victories..." kickoff is at one tomorrow at sam boyd stadium. sunny skies and average temperatures today. our high is 62 degrees. a little wind is headed our way tomorrow... and this weekend a low pressure system will roll into our area bringing cooler temperatures. we'll drop into the mid

there throughout next week. thanksgiving weekend wouldn't

without a trip to the movies. and this weekend, you can catch one flick before its released in theaters. "oh my gosh... look at her butt. oh my gosh from illumination entertainment's "sing." where you can go tomorrow to watch it for free before anyone else. whether you

wizardry...animatio n...or spies... there's something for everyone in theaters this holiday weekend. mission with some little girl" disney's latest animated comedy "moana" is hoping to best box office gem, "fantastic beasts and where to find them" this weekend. its the story of a strong-willed polynesian princess who sets sail to find a legendary demigod. "allied" starring

also opens this weekend. the duo plays world war ii spies who fall in love after a dangerous mission. the first 200 people in line at two local a-m-c theaters tomorrow morning, will get a free sneak peak at the upcoming animated feature "sing." "oh my gosh, look at her butt." the highly anticipated movie doesn't hit theaters until but fans will be able to enjoy 'sing saturday' this holiday weekend. the a-m-c in the rainbow promenade shopping center, and the a-m-c at town square will be showing the animated comedy tomorrow at 10 a-m. the macy's thanksgiving

surprises...includi ng a not-so-likely rescue. miss piggy stepped into action to catch her singing partner... see how she set aside her diva- ways coming up next.

your 7 day forecast. it was miss piggy to the rescue at

parade... "santa clause is coming to town" after singing "santa claus is coming to town" with legendary singer tony bennett... the float suddenly lunged forward... the pink puppet sprang into action and helped the 90-year-old queens native by stretching out her arm and catching him before he fell.. way to go piggy! that's it for fox5

'very merry more show'! as we 'celebrate the holidays' -- here in southern nevada. from travel to movies to trees -- we're decking the halls -- and even getting in a work-out, to help us burn-off, those holiday calories. location at your holiday headquarters... town square! from gifts for everyone on your list... to the big guy in red! ho ho ho! and will sean get caol in his stocking! sean says: which list am i on this year? naughty or nice? santa says: well, i have to tell you. the last time i looked... (( music )) i'm falling for las vegas, where the