the cedar rapids metro economic alliance says choosing local is important." "34:35 it's important to spend your dollars here because they stay here. they support our local community, they support the local economy, and two it's a great opportunity to support those business owners who want to be here, and who have decided to the alliance are small businesses. it provides the support they need, so business's like driscoll's can thrive.. and help each other. "28:46we're all in this together in our community, so we have to support each other and help each other's businesses succeed." small business saturday is this saturday last year more than 95 million people participated nationwide. chris, nicole? "until i can hit the middle of the target every single shot i'm gonna keep pushing and learning. " an iowa paralympian is pushing ahead that he'll earn another chance to represent the u-s at the 2020 but right now, here's a look at today's opening farm markets. good morning! it's ---. plan on rain to push into rain at cedar rapids. plan on the rain to arrive mainly in the afternoon and evening. highs be around 40 in many areas. tonight, plan on rain to continue with steady temperatures. the chance of s

. >> it is easy for them to provide a willingness into the local economy. but they are holding back their language skills and the incentive to move with the broader economy as opposed to a captive labor market >> use say that people with black lives matter are very angry. and righteous but this seems that what one might do that moment in time of why abie's things occur. in the poll on the you have read that is up against the wall. they have seen their comrades shot. and then to be humiliated. i don't know how you can justify that but on the police side you understand that is to recall when we are in trouble we need law-enforcement but not those who have a license to kill because they have a badge you have been an oklahoma they cannot even walk straight cavities are and a gun and he shoots somebody in the back. >> i am looking at the killings he said i mistook my taser for a dozen i haven't had my hands on either one to every betty's relief i am sure. [laughter] but those police operatives in the '60s were recruited directly from mississippi alabama louisiana

people renting out there privat $60,000 to the local economy in four night of the world series alone. says he averaged $300 a night t rent out his east 4th street department during games one and two. used as one ofofnd 1100 airbnb listings across town. is chased away cubs fans per game seven, just as he did last night for game six with an asking price of $2,000 per night. how does it feel that the cubs won't touch this apartment. >> for gamesesn six and seven i cannot rent to a cubs fan, the problem to rent to opposing teams fans o , i do that throug the first couple series, before this last world series, there's no way i was going to make myself rent to any cubs fans no way. despite that intentionally ridiculous asking price of $10,000, he said he still had some calls, although they're trying to to negotiate a lower price,,gh he is a loyal indians fan, said that no amount of money could get him to say yes. game seven is great for the local economy, keep it here on fox 8 is we get ready for thek seventh and final game of the world series, the pregame show begins at 7:00 p.m., i will b

$200,, some people, opted fo airbnb >> lorrie taylor is here with more on that part off the local boost the economy. airbnb, offers accommodations like private homes and apartments, people who rent out there homes have brought in more than $16,000 to the local economy during the world series home games. >> 38-year-old dino vianos says to rent out his east 4th street apartment during games wanted to. passages one of 1100 airbnb listings across the city he says he is attracting calls with a add that reads- says he is chased away cubs fans for games six an seven with an asking price of $2,000 per night. credit for the first couple there's no way. despite an asking price he says he is still getting phone callsg from cavs fans trying t talking down. stay with us as we covered the world series reports and updates at fox these high clouds give us the lovely sunset about 20 minutes ago. sunset was at 6:21 p.m. family big game time one showers will be moving in tonight, mostly after the game. could be a stray shower, anytim after 10:00 o'clock post should they continue through midday tomorrow. that much coo

it will help the local economy. bark r back back tphr 2006. 34 people many people predicted the end of the world. the fact is that we stand here ten years later. and we are one of the most vibrant economies. in all of the united states. and one of the most vibrant economies all the world. so think we'll be fine. >> . thank you very very -fpl. congratulations. we have a statement from the keep colorado working. the opponents. they said it's disappointing that five million from out of to break down some of the issues. >> absolutely. talking about issues here in colorado. this map contains a lot of issues too. the future of the supreme court rests with this map. obama care. rests with this map. there's a lot of big issues that will be decided over the course of the next couple hours. and some of the states. easiest thing i can do for you now, is show how easy it is for nominee trump. to become president elect trump at this hour.

population in the offering was given to appreciate them for bringing in tourists and helping the local economy. lopburi is famous for the primates. locals say there are around 7-thousand monkeys scattered throughout the province./// ((nia wong)) >>> and the red cap made famous by donald trump this election season can now adorn your christmas tree. the little red cap comes printed with the slogan "make america great again...." the brass ornament is finished in 24 karate gold, and costs around 149 dollars.. dot-com./// ((nia wong)) >>> the day after thanksgiving.....t he official "star wars" twitter account announced tickets for "rogue one: a star wars story" will go on sale this monday. at 9-o-clock tomorrow night...you can get tickets in advance online at fandango dot com. "rogue one" is a spinoff of the "star wars" films. it revolves around a group of rebels seeking to steal the plans for the death star. the new film stars felicity jones... mads mikkelsen... forest whitaker and alan tudyk. it debuts in theaters on december 16th./// ((nia wong)) >>> thats it for 8 newso morning. hope to see yo

. >> reporter: many owners are able to offer great deals thanks to the local economy. local politicians say a low unemployment rate and gas prices could mean more cash in people's pocket. not only a great deal for you and the community but charity too. >> we donate to the spring as well. >> reporter: we work with a lot of local churches and schools. >>> still to come, charity in question dozens of groups giving to a bare area children's home every year. tonight, residents reveal where they said your generosity was like this happen. it is a scary situation. >> the disturbing discovery a sleeping couple woke up to in their own bed. >>> what a start to the morning. freezing temperatures across the area and what a finish with sunny skies and i will have a thanksgiving forecast coming up. z26jnz zy6z y26kry yy6y >>> we want to bring you a breaking news update with a school bus 35 elementary students were on the bus when it crashed. the police department briefing the media confirming there are multiple fatalities. you can see the bus landed in between two large trees. witness

it grows the local economy, lets you skip the rush of black friday, and you can find some unique gems outside of the c business to see why it's owner thinks eastern iowans should choose local. when you think of christmas shopping, you're probably thinking of something to wrap. but local businesses in cedar rapids have more to offer. breathing room yoga could be one of those options. owner sarah driscoll is participating in small business saturday. "26:35i think it's a really cool idea to give the gift of experience instead of material things." "26:56if you can give someone an experience, its something they can remember for the rest of their lives." she supports shopping local because all of the money stays in the community. "28:31when you give your money to a local businesses, you're getting something back in return more than just what you purchased." "47:46there's plenty of small businesses across eastern iowa. they're here downtown, in newbo, and in czech village. the cedar rapids metro economic alliance says choosing local is important." "34:35 it's important to spend your dollars

folks held a fruit buffet to thank the primates for bringing in tourists and helping the local economy. the event took place in the province known as the "monkey province." event organizers say there are about three-thousand monkeys in "it would be really hard to hack and change the results in terms of what is accessible." now at 5 -- preparing for the count. in the day ahead -- how wisconsin's presi and -- if you decided to skip the black friday lines -- today is your day. it's cyber monday. what you should know before logging on. rob joins us now with more on the weather. rachael's weather anchor adlibs traffic red on

is to educate and seed companies in places where there is a need for entrepreneurs to boost the local economy and create jobs. >> they can actually spend time working directly with a founder or founder as a start upin one of the cities. >> these two met as fellows in the program while in detroit. they were so eager to start their own business, they co-founded doze. >> this idea was born when we were living in detroit was venture for america and surrounded by startups. had this entrepreneurial itch. one of the best places to start is where you see problems or see inefficiencies in the world. bowe of us had experienced that kind of pain in mattress shopping and saw this huge opportunity. >> brandon and russell's company was then selected to be part of venture for america's three-month excaccelerator prog in philadelphia. >> the whole point is to remove all the barriers to working on your company full time. >> a typical accelerator experience might include office space, a mentor and a little financing. but at vfa they've taken it a step further by giving their first-time founders a roof over the

done early -- after the break, a local event helps you with your list >>> today thousands came out for the shop-a-palooza. shopping for the holidays and giving back to the local economy. >> reporter: shop a-palooza is mp black friday shopping. it started seven years ago when the founder wanted shoppers to keep their money local. >> if you spend a dollar at a local independent business, 70 cents will stay in your community. at a chain store only about 35 cents stays here. the rest goes to corporate. >> reporter: more than 130 vendors were out today selling their unique and often hand crafted items. while all selling a different product they all shared the and support individual businesses and individual artists. >> support the mom and pop businesses, support the businesses and it can really -- small businesses and it can really boost our economy. >> skip the big stores and get super unique gifts for the holiday season. >> reporter: nearly 7,000 shoppers chose to skip big box stores this year. >> you have to support every local shop. justke >> reporter: from chocolate cake, hand crafted art and food trucks, all sales and support leads to a better tampa bay. >> i mean y

the cedar rapids metro economic al it's important to shop local. "34:00it supports our local economy, dollars spent here stay here, and they provide job opportunities, they just produce money, and economic value to our community." small business saturday is this saturday the 26th. a lot of stores and organizations are having sales and specials as an incentive to come. chris and nicole, coming up in our next half hour i stopped by one local business downtown to see what they have to offer. a dubuque man says someone belongings while he was on vacation. that's from our coverage partner, k-d-t-h. 73-year-old ronald pothoff reported the burglary when he came home last week. he says someone broke in taking upwards of $32,000 in property. dubuque police say in addition to the stolen property, the burglar caused about $700 in damage breaking in. one iowa security salesman says more homeowners are installing video surveillance cameras. systems are a popular choice. the higher end systems usually consist of bullet or dome style cameras mounted outside the home. they're hooked up to an h-d vide

after the break, take you to a local event what helps you with your list as well as >>> today thousands came out to st. petersburg and some got their shopping done early giving back to the local economy. >> reporter: this is tampa bay's alternative to black friday shopping. it got started 7 years ago when the founder wanted to keep their money almost. >> if you spend a dollar at cents will stay in your community. >> reporter: more than 130 vendors out today selling their unique and often hand crafted items while selling a different product, they all shared the same message. >> my livelihood depends on whether or not people come out and support individual businesses and artists. >> support the mom approximate pop businesses and small boost our economy. >> just skip the malls and big stores so you can get something unique. >> reporter: nearly 7,000 shoppers chose to skip big box stores this year. >> you got to support every local shop afternoon here. just like anything, you want to help everyone grow. >> reporter: from chocolate cake, hand crafted art and food trucks, all sales and support lead to a that makes a community. >> now if you missed it, don't worry, it will run from 10:00 in

pumping more than five-and-a-half million dollars into the local economy. coming up on live at daybreak on today's tmj4:price hike.the popular coffee chain raising prices on two of its menu think a college degree could bob evans and the emily post institute want to make this two have teamed up to offer a holiday helpline. so if you have any questions about the perfect table or some advice on diffusing political conversation at the table.. you can call their helpline. the number is 855-4 my- table.... or tweet them at "hastag be holiday help". starbuck's is making ihard foth loyal. the coffee chain has raised the prices of select cold be items between ten cents and 30 cents.the price hike quietly went into effect on november 10th, but some twitter users have taken to social media to complain about the increase. more trouble for chipotle... three people are suing the restaurant chain... alleging they lied about their calorie count.specifically about their chorizo burrito.chipotle claimed the chicken and pork wrap is about 300 calories...and even pushed it the

those in favor say it will bring millions of dollars to the local economies and create thousands of jobs. those against the pipeline say it threatens a tribal water source and their sacred land. amy thomas has been to north dakota with her kids to see first hand what's going on. especially now a daysi want my children to be sympathetic and empathetic to other people and to what other people struggle protests are planned in chicago, washington, d-c and london. the city of milwaukee wants you to help celebrate "world recycles day"d-p-w says it will teach residents about recycling throughout the month of november.more information can be found on its website milwaukee recycles dot up next on live at daybreak on today's tmj4--an oshkosh council member under fire for sitting during the pledge.what she says she will do next time. and - aaron rodgers talks contenders he thinks the packers can get for the one minute drill, i'm lance allan. in a press conference filled with honest comments mixed with a little confident bravado, mike mccarthy says despite a 4-5 record with the packers, he's facts,

the local gift fair on seeboth street. 50 local venders sold everything from jewelry, food, kitchen products and christmas decor. 3 local first is really committed....but they're keeping their dollars local. the event supports the local economy and small business at a critical time of year. 3 reaction time.. 3 someone is a new multi-millionaire right now... a ?single? ticket matched all six powerball numbers drawn saturday night.the ticket, worth nearly 421-million dollars, was sold in lafayette, tennessee.the winner has not come forward yet.according to lottery rules, a winner has 180-days to claim the prize.in the meantime, lottery officials and to keep it in a secure location. 3 reaction time.. 3 coming up in our next half hour... a presidential re- count. a live report on the effort here in wisconsin.... good morning! and thanks so much for joining us. today is last monday of the month. we hope you all had a great thanksgiving weekend.this morning, we're looking ahead to a meeting in madison as the state prepares for a recount of the presidential election votes. a little later this hour, we'll take you inside the amazon fulfillment center in kenosha county... where they're likely to have a busy, busy cyber monday. monday

now shopping local puts money directly back into the community and the local economy. stores on small business saturday logos in their shop windows welcoming customers with deep discounts. >> it's important to shop small, when you give back to local businesses, you're directly supporting the community. and you can't find some of these offers anywhere else. box stores and stuff like that. it's more person experience. they get to know who you are and what your likes are and stuff like that. >> business analysts estimate for every dollar spent, $0.68 of that gets pumped right back into the local community. >>> las vegas got in on the small business saturday rush new on news3 live at 6:00. we go to container park with more on how locals gave back to our busies nightly news. >>> the internet is becoming more and more powerful when it comes to holiday shopping. we're not even to cyber monday yet. but shoppers are going online already in record fashion. adobe, which tracks online retail transactions say consumers spent $3.3 billion shopping online on friday alone. a 21% increa

. >> spending dollars locally has an immediatnd on the local economy. >> reporter: so i guess a lot of us tomorrow will take a little bit of a break, rest up, gear up, get ready for cyber monday. megan back to you. >>> and coming up the maryland terrapins have been sitting on create your perfect home. plus you'll get thirty-six month, no-interest financing. hurry, the after thanksgiving sale ends november 28th. with havertys, your home can be perfect, even when life isn't. the after thanksgiving sale at havertys. >>> as for the terps, they need edwin against rutgers this afternoon to become bowl eligible. terps have been outscored 149-13 over their last three games. they put more points on the scoreboard in the first 10:00 today than they had all of to pay dirt. maryland up 14 after one. second quarter, the true freshman, get used to the name. terrell pigram. terps up 21-7 at the half. second half. one of maryland's 22 seniors wants to extend the season. and this will get the job done. seeing the happiness to know their careers just got extended. they get a post season ball game and we

statement, ibutho coal, who declined to comment on this story, touted jobs as a majojor benefit to the localal economyhen the mine comes in. but according to the community,, the mine has not consulted them, or even told them where they will be forced to relocate to. for more than 100 years, the hluhluwe-imfolozi park has been a sanctuary for rhinos and many other endangered animals. it i is a place that inspireres visitors, communities, and conservationists all over the world. to lose this area in a coal mining operation is unacceptable to dr. player. >> the people, they say, "it's impossible, you can't defeat these big mining comompanies." and we said, "no, you can." but you've got to know that what you are doing is absolutely right. if you know that, then the rest is strategy and tactics. >> this is jeffrey barbee reporting from the hluhluwe-imfolozi park in south africa for link tv. >> in ecuador's highlands, indigenous communities figight foreign gold mining companies in an effort to save something even more precious than gold to them: their water. constantino de miguel reports. >> ecuador is a so

environmentalists opposed the 300,000 square foot project but supporters say it will bring jobs and benefit the local economy:56. >>> donald trump trying to fill his cabinet of advisors. we'll get a live report from washington, d.c., on why things may not be going as planned for the president- elect. >>> and a victory for those protesting oil pipeline in north dakota. the reason the project is now put on hold. >>> the sims is code use of force policy the focus of the late-night meeting, and some saying that it's still not good enough and back in the spotlight today. >> sometimes people just feel as if we want to try something to see if we can shake things up. >> president obama continues his final international trip as president, the reason he is entry more questions about donald trump and yes about foreign-policy. >>> your mornings on 2 starts now. >> this is ktvu mornings on 2. >>> we are continuing, and we have been here since 4:00, and if you are just joining us, thank you for joining us on this wednesday, wednesday, december 16 -- november 16, i am pam cook. >>> and i am dave clark, and thank you for jo

funded by china's polar research institute and is already boosting the local economy. >> it's a very mportant project for the area. economic impact, a positive one that creates jobs while we are doing the construction. >> the aurora observatories just another example of how beijing is working to make iceland is arctic ally. 2010, agreed currency swaps, and in 2013 they signed a free trade agreement and china was granted status at the arctic council. some icelanders fear china is also seeking to grab the country's resources like fish, energy, and land. >> the observatory is behind schedule, but is due to open next autumn. locals have already begun to capitalize on the upcoming economic opportunities>>>>ó 11/16/16 11/16/16 [captioning made possible by democracy now!] amy: from marrakesh, morocco, at the united nations climate summit, this is democracy now! >> until january 20 when this administration is over, we intend to do everything possible to meet our responsibility to future generations to be able to address this threat to life itself on the planet. amy: with a climate denier

. >> the long-term guest -- provide a boost for the local economy. >>> if you want to see some snow you have a new flight option, allegiant starting flights to new hampshire today. the route out of saint pete clearwater international will cost as low as $47 one-way.>>> still to come, a car up in smoke with a man trapped inside. the moment he was saved with >>> a major scam plaguing the tampa bay area, we expose the underground gas market. how it works and how you can protect yourself.>>> eight tampa family terrified after their toddler is shot. the reason the family cannot >>> abc action news is exposing a black market fuel scam a tampa man in jail accused of using counterfeit credit cards goes much deeper than that. for most of this gas will never be cheap enough but for josi rodriguez his field was free. >> have you seen him in here? >> is very nice. >> a nice guy who was cheating the system. they arrested rodriguez on charges of using 18 fake credit cards to buy massive amounts of explosive 100 gallon fuel drums with the intent to resell the gas on the black market. for pure profit.

where you -- can go around the valley -- to help the local economy -- this small-business saturday. toy factory. how they're adapting toys -- to make them usable -- for kids with special needs. karla? karla ad-lib a wind advisory is in effect from 7pm tonight through noon tomorrow. and count on chopper-13 -- to bring you breaking news -- fast plan to spend money -- at local shops... american express -- started small- business saturday -- in 2010 -- to help local shops -- attract more customers. and events around the valley -- like the ones at the downtown container park -- hope to do just that. going back into our own community it's a really important thing. in little stores i love that feeling of connection if i can 80-percent -- are willing to pay slightly more -- for an item if -- it's bought at a small -- independently-owned retailer. we have a full list of the saturday -- on our website. just go -- to ktnv dot com. a lot of us -- will be shopping on cyber monday. and many americans -- will be doing it at work. a new survey -- from robert half technology -- suggests nearly half

and this wildfire has a huge impact on the local economy which is primarily driven by tourism. more than 11 million people visit this region per year. local officials are trying to figure out what started this fire. they are not ruling out arson. reporting in pigeon forge, nbc news. >> thank you. our thoughts are with the victims. >>> and new details about what happened moments before this plane went down in people including most members of a bra stale-- brazilian soccer team. the pilot said the plane is without fuel. >>> a crime alert for you tonight back here in the valley, police want you to be on the lookout for robbing a bank. he handed a threatening note to a teller. it happened at a bank on crimestoppers. >>> metro police say they know who the two crooks are caught on camera breaking into a parked suv in summerlin. officers are still looking for them. they are out there. we showed you this video. the two men took a gun out of the suv, they've not been arrested as of yet. the owner said he only left it unlocked for five minutes. that was more than enough time to get in an

out of town "they employ people, they pay property taxes, they're great about donating into the local economy. when you go online and shop elsewhere, that's not furthering the iowa city area or johnson county."for a list of participating stores, go to >> for more information about the buy here holiday blitz or any of the participating stores go back to you. >>> now if the rain was more snow we would feel a little bit more holidayish. >> we would but a lot of people would be on the roads and you don't need that happening. >> that is true. >> it is just raw and windy and cool out there. just a gnarly day. i had a tough time getting out of bed this morning. here is the system. the low pressure is way down in midwest. while we have light precipitation scattered around now, some heavier rains are reforming down to the southwest. this is all going to go northwest and be in the area through tonight and at least into the morning hours tomorrow. let's get in closer on the radar now. you can see all these waves of precipitation moving to the northeast. they don't stay in one spot particularly long. the

and it is expected to bring in close to $10 million for the local economy. ahead in just minutes, hear about the state takeover of the financially strapped city. >>> now, we have an update that we first brought you as breaking news yesterday morning. investigators want to know if someone intentionally set this massive fire near wilmington. the fire engulfed five buildings. the project was scheduled to become condos. >> i've activated the wilmington task force which brings out the fire marshals. we're not going to say but we are investigating all leads and pursuing avenues. >> it could take days to actually put out the hot spots. >>> four minutes before 5:00, the eagles are back home and looking for a win. >> it's been a while. two straight divisional losses on the road. the birds were practicing at the overcare facility yesterday. we spoke to carson wentz who told us the eagles need to do their job and win. >> we're all around here kind of sick to our stomach with all of these close games. talked about it after the game with you guys, it's frustrating. we're

'its important to support the local business we do it year unique gifts while helping the local economy 'out of every dollar about 68% stays local, those dollars, those sales tax dollars stay here, they help fun our schools, our roads and really help make our community a better place.' the cedarburg chamber of commerce and paternership bank had a surprise in store of all their small business shoppers. 'surprise, the small business saturday elves found you and for shopping local were shopping were giving $5 cash to spend even more money here in you so much. youre welcome.' for joni bongard these bonus bucks means more shopping. 'i think its just wonderful that they really do care that you come into the small towns and buy and this just shows that its certainly well worth your effort!' and the deals didnt stop there -- at bohemia youll get 15% off a single item...and a free chrismtas ornament to boot. 'just as a thank you for supporting my business. so this is a day that felt natural to do a couple special personal touch to the holiday rush. in ceaderburg, julie collins, fox 6 news. the n

this means $226 million for the local economy. reporting live, i'm denise rosch, news 3. back to you. >> jim: we'll keep that in mind if you are tempted to grumble about the slow traffic. that's not all. there are more road closures coming our way and they'll be here awhile. our traffic authority's tom hawley is here. night has been pushed back because of the marathon. >> right. because of the event denise was talking about. just want to let you know right now it is slow on the northbound 15 in the resort corridor. 19 miles right over here by sahara also slow southbound on the 15 coming in to this spaghetti bowl interchange. the closure that we're talking about in the resort corridor is a new one that was scheduled on start on sunday night right here behind the mandalay bay. it's going to be closed sunday night through friday morning nine to five. that is but they are pushing it back until monday. it was supposed to start this sunday night. while that's going on you will have to stay away in the overnight hours. that is for work on the sign behind the mandalay bay and it's

they're raising funds not only to assist in their journey, but they know if they contribute to the local economies as they go through. if you want to follow along in their journey or contribute to what they're doing, head on over to rightthisminute.com and click on tv show or check it out on our mobile app. >>> our latest winner of the ipad mini giveaway. >> congratulations, and you could win too. all you need is thursday's buzz word, at least 21 years or canada or the u.s. stand by for the "rtm" ipad mini giveaway. >>> you're a mere speck afloat out in the ocean on a boat, and you're not feeling well. you've got a medical emergency going on, on this fishing boat off the coast of vancouver island. now, there's no hospital on board. there's no ambulance you can call. so the canadian search and rescue teams have to come out and help you out. but if you look at this fishing boat, it's like a giant floating porcupine. how hard is it going to be to get close good thing is the canadian search and rescue team have trained for this. they've already landed one rescue diver on board. another one is going to

an impact on the housing market here in colorado because legal weed comes in so much money to the local economy. >> posted experts also sa housing market is so white-hot, it 81 issue probably won't change things dramatically. >> -?>> probably transcend whateve happens tomorrow. >> marijuana legalization can have the opposite effect on the pot industry. experts immigration of sales say market and bolstering legal sales of pot in colorado and elsewhere. >>> you still have time to make your voice heard. tomorrow, the polls are open and 77 and also if you're still filling out your ballot tonight, we have all major issues highlighted for you right have.>> is like election day badge of honor. if you voted here, you probably didn't get one. snapchat has achieved tag in denver to replace your i voted sticker. >> from high school getting ready to change its logo. it's a blue one. it looks a lot like it texas tech logo. high school says it's making the change before legal actions taken by the university which has happened to other high schools. >> medical the back open tomorrow night at the kirkland muse

where you -- can go around the valley -- to help the local economy -- this small-business saturday. and -- christmas laser-light displays -- are selling out everywhere. could get you in trouble -- with the feds. what you need to know -- before you set one up. and -- count on chopper-13 -- to bring you breaking news --

the day. seven, involve local officials. ask them to participate and stress the importance of the day to the local economy. eight, reward your customers. consumers will be looking for special deals and discounts. you can also offer complimentary gift wrapping or a free gift with purpose. nine, incorporate cause marketing. donate to a cause in your town is a way for you to pay it forward and a chance to give your event more meaning. and ten, keep talking. wherever you go, be sure to mention small business saturday and share the importance of buying local. follow small business saturday's social media tags for the latest shareable news and tools to keep the message fresh. >> stick around. we'll have more information and advice to get consumers to show you the love this small business saturday. we have tips on how you can get shoppers to co-shop. have them bring a friend to the store and do twice the sales. that, plus i head to downtown l.a. with my dad so we can see how small businesses have revived an area close to our hometown. small business saturday is our day to get out and shop small. a day to support

lucy, florida, the local economy is still recovering from the great recession.omes here sell for half of what they did a decade ago. one in five homeowners are still under water on their mortgages today, and memories are very short. >> my parents went through it. i watched them go through all of it. and i was here. >> reporter: nicole, who didn't want to give her last name, is a new mother, who is sitting out this election. >> there's just so much -- i guess controversy on both sides of it. i just -- i don't know who i would vote for this year, to be honest. >> reporter: but sitting at a bench nearby, preparing for a job interview, mj said she already voted. for donald trump. >> the clintons seem to be interested in their own financial future. and mr. trump seems to be interested in the country's financial future. >> reporter: early voting ended sunday night in florida, and a record 6 million ballots were cast. 39% were by registered republicans, 40% by democrats. that does not, however, mean those voters chose along party lines. what we do know is that hispanic

only to assist in their journey, but they know if they have this money, they can contribute to the local economies as they go through. their journey or contribute to what they're doing, head on over to rightthisminute.com and click on tv show or check it out on our mobile app. >>> our latest winner of the ipad mini giveaway. >> congratulations, and you could win too. all you need is thursday's buzz word, at least 21 years or older, and a legal resident of canada or the u.s. giveaway. >>> you're a mere speck afloat out in the ocean on a boat, and you're not feeling well. you've got a medical emergency going on, on this fishing boat off the coast of vancouver island. now, there's no hospital on board. there's no ambulance you can call. so the canadian search and rescue teams have to come out and help you out. but if you look at this fishing boat, it's like a giant floating porcupine. how hard is it going to be to get close to this boat? good thing is the canadian search and rescue team have trained for this. they've already landed one rescue diver on board. another one is going to go down and meet h

by shopping local your dollars go back into the local economy. small business owners tell us the service they provide is not big box store. >> we work really hard to create an experience to listen to our customer. we are in tune with the pulse of what's going on locally way more than a lot of bigger stores. you're going to get a unique experience. >> small business saturday is this saturday after thanksgiving. november 26th. >>> the annual lakeland firefighter calendar is out and it's pretty steamy. the rescued helps animals at the spca florida. each month features pets and buff firefighters throughout lakeland. as you can imagine it was pretty interesting to get some of those animals to cooperate for the photos. >> we had squeaky toys we had hot dogs we had pet treats and with the occasional loud noise we were able to guilty them to look in the lens. >> different taking your shirt off in public areas when >> last year money raised paid for animal medical care and new animal oxygen masks for the fire department. and to find out how you can buy a

president23:39:35 they employ people, they pay property taxes, they're great about donating into the local economy. when you go online furthering the iowa city area or johnson county.for more details about the buy here holiday blitz, including which stores are participating, go to our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. it's and right now in it's degrees. degrees.still to come - how the their last rivalry trophy game of the season.in your cbs 2 weather first forecast we have... - your planner shows what's ahead for the next hoursa&- now a live look outside courtesy of our weatherfirst skycama&- a bit of fog in the area this morninga& -temperatures around the areaa&- taking a look at regional temperatures we see highs are mild all around iowa - the regional satellite/radar is keeping conditions quiet - let's move ahead in time by taking a look at the midwest surface mapa&- moving into a closer view with our 'predictor' forecast we see mainly quiet conditions - today's forecast features clear skies & cooler temperatures- tonight's forecast has us looking for mainly clear & chilly conditions- the next three

my goal is to support the local economy as much as i can. >> they have the fleas and bazaars you can go to a focal artistsal and one particular ple that is a great opportunity. >> i can't do but friday too many weird people and i would on that i want photos of that one by the way. almost on shopping which is great if you are. we will be cove it is an experience. that is trying. it is 7:17 a.m. kenny crumpton i is here he is bringig outr with christmas trees this morning.h >> look at you.n >> yes. you know what? it takes a big tournament to decorate a big tree. when we come back we will this criminal decorated this massive tree when we come back to its very it's very cool. stay with us. >> it is time now for the fox eight stork report. cleveland's own welcoming cleveland's own. this sleepy little guy is welcomed on october 21 by his parents and three big sisters. days which will be tomorrow night. we are we're honored to haveor national champion and olympic ice carver in the front yard working on a portrait of our favorite weather man. he is oe a in lot of awards. for time world champ

local mrs. cashed in onon tens of thousands watching the world series, matt wright, has more. even though the two loss, the local economy one big from bar and restaurants t , having four world series games here without serious cash into downtown cleveland. fans downtown for the world series, with packed watch parties, and including cavs fans. >> they said that was cheaper t come to cleveland to buy a ticket, get a hotel room, then party, then it was to go to flannery's pub manager nikki sullivan said sales tripled during world series games, in line with the nba finals. >> it's great not just for bartenders managers and owners is great for all downtown economy,ne no question that the world series impact extended beyond the ballpark with each post game having a $3 million economic impact in downtown cleveland.$3 downtown we saw significant occupancy in terms of daily rates were hotel rooms and restaurants were packed also parking lotsaira 2,000 hotel rooms were added before the rnc, all of them but for the world series,al with hotels charging much as three times normal rate although r hotels within the system outside a do