oil recyclables-- but because the fire was contained here-- his business will still function. "despite the damage the owner and those who saw this that it could have i mean obviously it would have been best if the building wouldn't have burned down but it could have been," with everyone wasn't a holidays. i'm super greatful that it didn't come across the street and it didn't effect anybody in the residence home. i'm glad we didn't have to evacuate, i'm just super thankful that it didn't cause anybody to lose their

the central city fire chief told me they kept water on the main building--in effort to keep the fire from spreading-- those efforts certainly working-- another big factor--the owner telling me-- it wasn't too windy of a day. live in central city--kristin rogers--news 7 kwwl. the owner says right now he is going through the typical processes you go through after a fire-- such as being in contact with tweleve fire departments and hundreds of firefighters--battli ng the blaze thursday it took hours to get the fire under control causing many fire fighters to use a lot of energy--sending one to the hospital the fire--also causing multiple explosions throwing firefighters to the ground. "they had used oil stored in fifty five gallon drums and as

the firefighter who was sent to the hospital is back home tonight -- the chief tells us he simply over exerted himself... and is doing just fine now. meteorologist kyle kiel now for the first look at your weather from the kwwl stormtrack here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: the clouds have hung on tight today, but we have remained dry. the clouds will clear as we head into the overnight hours, and temperatures will drop to the upper 20s and lower 30s.

nothing widespread. the weekend is shaping up to be mild. saturday will be mostly sunny with highs approaching 50, and a southwest sunshine, but clouds will quickly increase throughout the day as our next storm system tracks toward us, and it will be breezy. by evening, rain will overspread the kwwl viewing area and continue through early monday. we can't rule out a few rumbles of thunder. widespread rainfall of a half inch to one inch is possible. monday, highs will be in the 50s as the system pulls through. a front comes in and cools us down to tl tuesday. violence across the country as many shop during black friday. one person is dead in new jersey after a shooting outside a shopping mall. this happened early this morning. police say one man was killed while his brother was shot in the leg. the mall did close -- but reopened later for shoppers.

and killed near a walmart on shooting was over a parking space. "it looks it was some sort of road rage incident, we don't have any other information that at this point." the walmart where the shooting happened stayed open for black friday shoppers. in chicago -- protesters took to the streets. about one- hundred people staged the "boycott black friday" event. implement a civilan police accountability council. green party presidential nominee jill stein has raised over four million dollars for her push to recount votes. green party officals filing for a recount in wisconsin today. this after reports of hacks in key counties. "it's very important that we look at the votes. unless we look at

of the votes-- and compare that result with your electronic result." green party officials held a press event in milwaukee earlier today. president-elect donald trump announced today k-t mcfarland will serve as deputy national security advisor. donald mcgahn to serve as the assistant to the president and white house counsel. many across the country are mourning the death of florence henderson tonight. a television icon many will remember. nbc's chris pollone has a look back at her life and legacy. to her family, friends. and countless fans around the world, florence henderson was. of broadway and tv when she landed the role that would make her an american cultural icon. carol brady. an upbeat

(brady bunch clip) the brady bunch aired for just five seasons. but henderson entertained a generation in reruns, spinoffs and specials. her big tv break came in 1959 on nbc's today show. when she was hired as the first ever "today girl". doing weather reports and feature stories. henderson was also the first woman ever to guest host the tonight show before johnny carson took over. in a recent tv interview, she credited hard work for her success. (sot / florence henderson) no super "it's 99 percent sweat, determination and one percent talent. if you have the desire, you have the talent, you have to be willing to work and pay your dues." barry williams, who played greg brady, honored his co-star and friend. (sot / barry williams - actor 1:07 - 1:16 "there are so many things that i respected about her. i love the way she treated people. she

spread across los angeles, from the brady's tv home to her star on the hollywood walk of fame, fans too are hooring hender's life and their impact on theirs. florence henderson was 82. chris pollone, nbc news, new york. henderson's agent says she died of heart failure. she leaves behind four children and five grahi coming up... many are getting ready for holiday hooplah. we will have a live report from downtown cedar falls. and.... parts of the country are seeing snow storms. that's coming up in just a few minutes. here's a live look at the storm track 7 live doppler radar. meteorologist kyle kiel has your full forecast next. and when you see news - or if

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forecast forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast good evening i'm meteorologist kyle kiel in for mark schnackenberg. the clouds have hung on tight today, but we have remained dry. the clouds and temperatures will drop to the upper 20s and lower 30s. there may be a few patchy areas of fog tomorrow morning, but nothing widespread. the weekend is shaping up to breezy 5-15 mph. sunday will start out with sunshine, but clouds will quickly increase throughout the day as our next storm system tracks toward us, and it will be breezy. by evening, rain will overspread the kwwl viewing area and continue through early monday. we can't rule out a few rumbles of thunder. widespread rainfall of a half front comes in and cools us down to the lower 40s by

today, but we have remained dry. the clouds will clear as we head into the overnight hours, and temperatures will drop to the upper 20s and lower 30s. weekend is shaping up to be mild. saturday will be mostly sunny with highs approaching 50, and a southwest breezy 5-15 mph. sunday will start out with sunshine, but clouds will quickly increase throughout the day as our next storm system tracks toward us, and it will be breezy. by evening, rain will overspread the kwwl viewing area rainfall of a half inch to one inch is possible. monday, highs will be in the 50s as the system pulls through. a front comes in and cools us down to the lower 40s by tuesday. the clouds have hung on tight temperatures will drop to the upper 20s and lower 30s. there may be a few patchy areas of fog tomorrow morning, but nothing widespread. the weekend is shaping up to be mild. saturday will be mostly sunny with highs approaching 50, and a southwest breezy 5-15 mph. sunday will start out with sunshine, but clouds will quickly increase throughout the day as our next storm system tracks toward us, and it will be

monday. we can't rule out a few rumbles of thunder. widespread rainfall of a half as the system pulls through. a front comes in and cools us down to the lower 40s by tuesday. the clouds have hung on tight today, but we have remained dry. the clouds will clear as we head into the overnight hours, of fog tomorrow morning, but nothing widespread. here's the storm track 7 day forecast. we have a pretty mild weekend ahead with temperatures near 50 degrees both tomorrow and sunday. the n monday. some thunderstorms are possible. cooler temperatures are likely as we head into later next week. the clouds have hung on tight temperatures will drop to the upper 20s and lower 30s. there may be a few patchy areas of fog tomorrow morning, but nothing widespread.

mostly sunny with highs approaching 50, and a southwest breezy 5-15 mph. sunday will storm system tracks toward us, and it will be breezy. by evening, rain will sunday into monday. some thunderstorms are possible. cooler temperatures are likely parts of the country already seeing winter weather.. storms bringing winds of more than 50-miles per hour in parts of washington state. troopers telling holiday travelers...

flooding. coming up... a live report from downtown cedar falls where many are waiting for santa's arrival. and.... many area families are starting to pick their perfect christmas tree. --------- --------- ---------

downtown cedar falls as cedar falls annual holiday hoopla kicking off at six o-clock tonight -- and younsters excited to see santa. kwwl's macleod hageman joins us live with more. mac? it might not be snowing tonight -- but that's not stopping the cedar falls. earlier today -- workers spent the afternoon wrapping up finishing touches for tonight's event. santa's workshop was vacant all morning and afternoon -- but people like bud field say it's all about being surprised. "my favorite part i would say is how santa arrives. nobody knows. he's come by helicopter before. he's come by train before. so, who knows what's going to happen tonight." the holiday hoopla kicking off

people already starting to pile into downtown cedar falls. at last check -- still no signs of santa claus -- but we should live cedar falls -- macleod hageman -- news seven -- kwwl. the holiday ends at 8 tonight. small business saturday kicks off tomorrow at ten -- ending at five o- clock. still to come on the k-w-w-l news at five... local tree farms are opening for families to pick their perfect tree. --------- --------- ---------

getting deeper into christmas territory and many families visiting area farms today shopping for christmas trees. numerous tree farms opening today, the day after thankgiving - we stopped by one just outside of dubuque. families we spoke with say doing this is a great way to spend time together. it's also a family tradition. "oh we love that and we always did it where everybody got a

big part of the state's economy. it's a one million dollar industry here. for years -- today is the day people line up to shop the black friday sales. while some stores opened last night -- others waited until this morning. kwwl's amanda gilbetr was at menards when they opened. (nat) six o'clock this morning - people piling into menards in line, and just to hang out once doors opened... carts were filed.. "mom it's only 2.99, i think you save 16." standup: "this morning people are getting deals on everything from treats and toys for their pets.. to really big teddy bears for just 19.99... " "they're just too big lol" "happy black friday wooooo.." for people like the " black friday addicts"... today's all about the tradition... " every year we make these

these shirts help us find each other because they're so bright." some don't have to buy anything... . "but were looking for a ladder or something here.. i don't even know." and some come even though they're tired... " we stayed up late last night and i didn't really want to wake up early.." today is a tradition... that one exchange student from kenya is experiencing for the first time... "it was crazy. it was reay cold for like 20 minutes just waiting. i bought a lot of things." an experience no one will forget.... in waterloo... amanda gilbert.. kwwl news. around 50 major chains stayed closed yesterday and waited

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both tomorrow and sunday. the chance for rain tracks in late ornament for 149- dollars. the trump make america great again committee is selling these red hat ornaments for a limited time. it is made with bra with 24-karat gold. the ornament replicates the famous "make america great again" hat that has been sold throughout the presidential campagin. here's the storm track 7 day forecast. we have a pretty sunday. the chance for rain tracks in late sunday into monday.

head into later next week. thanks for watching the kwwl news at five. "nbc" nightly news" is next.

? >> tonight, black friday frenzy. tens of millions hit the store in person and online, but not everything goes as planned. why must-sell may mean life and death for some retailers. found alive, a woman emerges in northern california nearly lee weeks after her the details still largely a mystery. daring escape. they cut through bars, lowered themselves with sheets and clothing. tonight two inmates remain on the run. not allergic? the surprise finding about penicillin that could affect millions of americans. new research shows many diagnosed as allergic might not be. america's mom, remembering the life of florence henderson for her years on "the brady bunch" and so much more. and a thanksgiving