as is the country's largest circus museum, circus world.ingling brothers, who pitched their first tent in 1884 and began carting their variety act and wagons all around the midwest. eventually, they were big enough to buy their biggest competitor, the barnum & bailey circus. and the combined shows brought amusement right to main street usa. it was a heralded event. at each stop, both man and beast would be unloaded. and within hours, a vacant lot was turned into a canvas city. how many people would the big top seat? >> 12,000. >> reporter:12,000. really? howard dibbles what so blown away he spent much of his 81 years recreatingha how long did the big top take you to make? >> it took 18 years. >> reporter: you wanted to preserve -- >> what i've seen as a kid. >> reporter: his replica now on display in sarasota, covers half the length of a football field. he built more than 150 circus wagons, 59 train cars, ticket booths, concession stands, all by hand and all in exacting detail. do you have any idea how much you've spent? >> no, and nobody n

their name is still everywhere here, as is the country's largest circus museum, circus world. charles, john, and otto, who pitched their first ten nt ibaraboo in 1884 and began carting their variety act in wagons all around the midwest. ♪ eventually they were big enough to buy their biggest competitor, the barnum & bailey circus, and the combined shows brought amusement right to main street usa. its arrival was a heralded event. the circus train was more than a mile long. at each stop both man and beast alike would be unloaded and within hours a vacant lot was turned into a canvas city. how many people would the big top seat? >> 12,000. >> 12,000. >> mm-hmm. >> really. >> reporter: howard pibbles is so blown away he spent much of his 81 years recreating that spectacle in miniature. >> how long did the big top take you to make? >> you wanted to preserve what -- >> what i'd seen as a kid. >> reporter: his replica, now on display at the john and mable ringling museum of art in sarasota, covers half the length of a football field. >> there's one door on anyway. >> reporter: he bui

gone as of tonight, not only the circus but a way of life. >> i never really thought that i would runway with the circus, but i did, and i have never looked back. >> reporter: did you think it was ever going to end? >> i never thought it would end, never. not in a million years. >> reporter: the elephants retired to a sanctuary in florida. the other animals ringling says will go to other sanctuaries or to circuses in europe. meantime, those who wanted to see the circus one last time, the final performance streamed on facebook live. kate. >> kerry sanders, thank you. still ahead tonight, on the trail of key evidence. how dogs are being trained to sniff out tiny electronic devices that may help police solve crimes. >>> also, the scary moment when a sea lion jumps up, pulls a girl into the water. >>> like almost every other part of modern life, committing crimes these days often involves an electronic device, and now police looking for evidence stored on even the tiniest memory chips have a new weapon, one with four legs and a tail. here is our justice correspondent pete williams. >> rep

. >> did the animal rights activists put the circus out of business?i think animal rights propaganda definitely played a tremendous role in it. >> reporter: you would say that was misinformation? >> i don't need to say it. you can -- you can talk to federal judge who called the case against us frivolous, vexatious and groundless. >> reporter: there was a time the circus coming to town was the most spectacular event of a community's year. at its height, ringling traveled to 140 cities and towns. 10 million people a year buying tickets to watch the greatest show on earth. gone as of tonight, not only the circus but a way of life. >> i never thought i would run away with the circus, but i did and i never looked back. >> reporter: did you think it was ever going to end? >> i never thought it would end, never. not in a million years. >> reporter: the elephants retired to a sanctuary in florida. the other animals ringling says will go to other sanctuaries or to circuses in europe. meantime, those who wanted to see the circus one last time, the final performa

circus, but >> reporter: did you think it was ever going to end?i never thought it would end, never. not in a million years. >> reporter: the elephants retired to a sanctuary in florida. the other animals ringling says will go to other sanctuaries or to circuses in europe. meantime, those who wanted to see the circus one last time, the final performance streamed on facebook live. kate. >> thank you. still ahead tonight, on the trail of key evidence. how dogs are being trained to sniff out tiny electronic devices that may help police solve crimes. also, the scary moment when a sea lion jumped up, time's up, insufficient we're on prenatal care.es. and administrative paperwork... your days of drowning people are numbered. same goes for you, budget overruns. and rising costs, wipe that smile off your face. we're coming for you, too. neither will we. optum. how well gets done. hi, i'm frank. i take movantik for oic, opioid-induced constipation. had a bad back injury, my doctor

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i really like the circus.t is fun. >> but the show has changed over time. >> allegations of animal cruelty haunted the circus for years, after the fame elephants were removed last year the circus is already declining ticket sales. the performers will move onto other jobs. and the 74 animals, to new homes. we love our animals. you know, we care about them. we want them to be happy, healthy. >> this high flying family has only few more hours to clown around before the big top comes down for good. nicky batiste, for cbs-3 "eyewitness news." >>> wow, following the circus around watching it 70 times, that's incredible, and expensive, right? still ahead this morning, a piece of history. coming back to life. >> the past meets the future. i'm david spunt. i'm tell you how famous forgotten railroad will samuel come thousands. >> and it has been called the best prom in america. the lengths student, and staff, go to for extreme school make over. we will be right back. chrit can happen to anyone.s a help is within reach.

for years, the circus's declining ticket sales tanked.e on and the animals to new homes. >> we love our animals. we want them to be happy, healthy. >> reporter: this family has only a few more hours to clown around before the big top comes down for good, nicky batiste, cbs3 "eyewitness news." >>> it was the perfect day to enjoy family fun at the park. taught visitors to achieve greater vitality and well-being, yoga, acupuncture, festival hoped to empower participant to make positive changes to lives. >>> over 60 or so types of berkers, tacos wings were on hand at the seventh annual berger brawl. for the philadelphia school district. 60 restaurant from around the city offered add taste for the judges to try. in the end, the union walked away with 500 bucks, bragging rights along with a beautiful trophy. the campaign provides lit literature training. >>> beautiful day but not so much tomorrow >> that will, changing. it will be a mess. starting overnight and into monday, let's get to it. take a live look. the clouds moved in >> helping to bu

it's the final performance for the ringling brothers and barnum & bailey circus. >> we will take you inside for the final times straight ahead. >>> the activists say poachers kill the animals for their horns in every eight hours a rhino is killed. according to the rhino ride website, they couldn't become distinct within a decade. that's why these two decided to do something. they're riding from san diego towing a 16-foot 350-pound replica rhino to raise awareness. luna the rhino stopped by to tell us how they feel motivated about doing this. >> it's to raise awareness. we are sending money back to street organizations in africa to take and preserve runners. >> they're spending tonight and tomorrow in oakland and san francisco, then they head to santa cruz. the goal is to reach san diego by june 15. >> quite a sight there. >>> the greatest show on earth is taking their final bow after almost 150 years. it's the last performance for the barnum & bailey circus. >> are you ready for the epic ringling brothers and barnum and bailey's final performance is? >> reporter: it's the end of an e

circus. are saying, hang on a second. the way that animals are treated is a question. kerry sanders, can you hear me? >> reporter: yeah, so it's 146 years that the circus has entertained across the country. imagine it used to go to 140 different cities, 10 million people would turn out, often it was the most important moment in a small community's year where people would gather. well, after 146 years as you noted the circus is ending. a lot of this has to do with kind of what was unexpected to the circus. the entertainment which runs the circus decided to retire the elephants and then they noticed a much steeper drop in ticket sales than they could have anticipated and it wasn't making any money. here they are at the end of the road. the circus comes to an end. the producers of the show says she hopes that people will have fond memories of what once was. >> it is entertainment that every single person can enjoy at any age. and no matter you know where you're from, what you do, it's a place th

i really like the circus. it is fun. >> but the show has changed over time. >> allegations of animal cruelty haunted the circus for years, after the famed elephants were removed last year the circus is already declining ticket sales. the performers will move onto other jobs, and the 74 animals, to new homes. >> we love our animals, we care about them, we want them to be happy, healthy. >> this high flying family has only few more hours to clown around before the big top comes down for good. nicky batiste, for cbs-3 "eyewitness news." >> still ahead right here on cbs-3 "eyewitness news." inside the elaborate preparations for the best prom in america. also, new technology being ewing in the our area that will help certain women get more accurate mammograms. why this could be a lifesaver for some. >> and after our first heatwave of the year, a cool-down is on the way for the weekends. matt peterson has the details next. ♪ donat gnc's lowest pricesnds of the season sale great products for every goal at this season

and barn um and bail circus will pass into history now >> it really is, i grew up going to the circusiously, for reasons that, there have been >> ok. after activities today, fine, it will stay dry but it is cool, kind of nice. >> it is nice. refreshing, you can open the windows >> wish the sun would make an appearance >> unfortunately not today and not all week, a lot of wet weather. we're in the spring pattern of a lot of rain, april showers and may showers, we have pnt will be a little wet you'll need umbrellas, when it's raining it's especially challenging. cloudy and cool for today, that's your headline for sunday, mostly cloudy skies out there, 59 need a light jacket when you first step out because it's cool and different than the way we ended the work week with the high temperature friday of 93, 73 yesterday. that was a big change. 58 in baltimore right now, 60 annapolis, 57 westminster, 58 in hagerstown, 55 in winchester, comfortably cool just about everywhere, 54 boston, 50 in binghamton, 60 pittsburgh, 64 in columbus, warmer west of the mountains and today, just because they

we are talking about hundreds of circus performers and crewmembers and the circus owners say they are place those folks at jobs here in the u.s. and around the world where there are other circuses. the animals have all been placed in homes. or they have a new home, not a home. the circus animals will go somewhere right after the lights go out for the last time. they will all have a safe place. kelly: it's truly the end of an era. i used to take my children and secretly told between you and me, i always dreamed of becoming the ringmaster, to say presenting the greatest show on earth. i just lost all my cool points there, but i always wanted to do that. thank you laura. >> i'll see if i can grab you the top hat. kelly: the rock is ready to run for the country, kicking off his potential campaign on snl and you will never guess who he is picking as his running mate. that's next. choose your trio with any 3 of 9 selections for $15.99. like new creamy lobster pasta toasted parmesan shrimp and southern-style crab cakes. come create your trio before it ends. i count on my dell small for tech

we are talking about hundreds of circus performers and crewmembers and the circus owners say they arerking to try to place those folks at jobs here in the u.s. and around the world where there are other circuses. the animals have all been placed in homes. or they have a new home, not a home. the circus animals will go somewhere right after the lights go out for the last time. they will all have a safe place. kelly: it's truly the end of an era. i used to take my children and secretly told between you and me, i always dreamed of becoming the ringmaster, to say presenting the greatest show on earth. i just lost all my cool points there, but i always wanted to do that. thank you laura. >> i'll see if i can grab you the top hat. kelly: the rock is ready to run for the country, kicking off his potential camp new bike? yeah, 'cause i got allstate. if you total your new bike, they replace it with a brand new one. that's cool. i got a new helmet. we know steve. it's good to be in (good hands). radio: scorching heat today folks[ barks ]ol out there! walter! stop suffering with hot ac. cool it

circus spokesperson that all of the animals that have perform in this circus have found a new home.want and entertainers, some will be looking for work. in uniondale, new york, laura engel, fox news. >> we a thrill clown showing video the guy is kind of sad, and he has to find work, yes, so animal right people are certainly happy. >> weather, i am throughout it wasn't too bad today, refreshing, cooler. >> definately, didn't have a lot of sun. >> little gloomy. >> definitely great for all of the cloud salesmen on there. >> cloud river to the with all of the clouds, if i was a cloud salesman i would be rich. we more clouds than enough today. we had them yesterday. we're going have them tonight. and guess what we're having tomorrow? clouds. and also, some more wet weather. we were talking about that earlier. about the fact that we are that's what's happening. tell you right now, keep the umbrella behind, definitely have wet morning commute on the way. rain is actually going to start in the overnight hours tonight. we will talk about in a in a second. i also can't rule out some afternoo

is playing to a sold out audience. >> the circus decided to fold its tent. fox's laura engle has more. >> reporter: a bitter sweet moment as circus fans gather to see the last set of shows before it ends. the ripping link brothers circus is not only a piece of americana, it's also a beloved childhood memory for parents bringing their children to experience all the sites and sounds of what this famous circus provided for 146 years >> the circus went into trouble about a year ago after performing elephants were removed from the show due to animal rights pressure. adding to that, ringling's parent company said the circus is old-fashioned business model high operating cost and declining ticket sales contributed to the decision to shut it down. performers we spoke with say they are sad to see this era come to an end but proud they were part of it >> we are the bed rock of american pop culture. we influence add tremendous amount in society. we've added to the vernacular, hold your horses, throw your hat in the ring, the show must go on, that's all us >> it's the s

but after 146 years, this circus is coming to town one last time.o what did you see that you liked? >> tigers. >> reporter: tiger. those amazing moments that had us holding our breath, gasping and giggling. now vivid mental snapshots the next generation will not share. >> it's a shame. it's an american icon. >> reporter: also vanishing, a way of life. 7-year-old adriana is a fifth generation circus performer. following in her family's clown-sized footsteps. >> i'll miss everything. >> reporter: grant was president when ringling brothers and bank um and bailey first wowed our nation. tickets cost just 50 cents. >> what it brought to towns all over this country were the wonders of the world. >> reporter: but ringling says today the digital generation wants youtube. persistent animal rights protests led the circus to retire the elephant acts last year. unexpectedly aud yinlszs stopped coming. with the closing the other animals will go to sanctuaries or european circuses. >> we're heart broken. we love doing what we do. >> reporter: the final shows are

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america's ringling brothers circus is about to shut down with a final show later on sunday.ve been legal battles with animal rights groups. russell trott reports. roll—up, roll—up for the final show. circus performers, men, women and animals have captivated crowds for yea rs. animals have captivated crowds for years. the greatest show on earth, as it is known, is facing its final curtains. future generations really won't have this type of entertainment that is this pure and intriguing and with this high level of artistry. there's nothing out there. the elephants have already packed up their trunks, they are in a special out of time at home in florida. quite a big one, apparently. they were the last circus troupe to travel by train, meaning the performers lived in relative comfort and could expand the reach across america at some speed. for decades, campaigners have protested against the circus, claiming that animals performed out a few. falling audience numbers is playing, along with higher operating costs a nd playing, along with higher operating costs and changing public t

i. >> i mentioned universal circus.p old school doing it for a month starting later in june. >> all right in case you want to hit circus again. >> thanks for being where us at 5. >> "fox5 local news" at 6 starts now. >> local news at 6. straight ahead college campus murder. the fbi investigating the attack as crime. then quite a sight. latest on the driver that stole this ambulance and wept joy riding prince george county and plus a pregnant teen band from her own graduation. the news at 6 starts now. i university of maryland student accuses of stabbing a newly commissioned army lieutenant also a student at bowie state urt. thanks for joining us i'm tony perkins. >> i'm shawn yancy. >> the attack on bowie state student was unprovoked. alcohol and substance abuse may have played a factor here. "fox5" paul wagner live at the courthouse in upper marboro with the latest, paul. >> shawn, tony, there's been a lot of talk about a possible hate crime here and the last 24 hours and that's after police chief at the university of

. & bailey brothers circus is over. >> we want you to know we love you and thank you. thank you for welcoming us into your city, into your town and accepting our brand of joy in this world. we would like you to join -- >> the circus had its final performance last night to a sold out crowd in the nassau county colosseum in new york. they ran for 150 years. many of the people involved were third or fourth generation performers. in recent years the circus was criticized for how it treated the animals but the people involved pushed back against that claim. >> did the animal rights activists eventually put the circus out of business? >> i think the animal rights propaganda played a tremendous roll in it. >> the humane society played millions of dollars togl the shows about a year ago. >>> two of our colleagues are celebrating a special anniversary. jim handly and wendy rieder have been on the set for ten years together. sometimes they even call each other on the phone even though they sit next to each other. >> that sounds a little familiar. >> go to nbc washington page wit

we'll show you the final show and explain why the circus is forced to close. >> a circus like atmosphere in the streets of san francisco. we're talking about the annual bay-to-breakers once again filled with colorful characters. >>> and we saw sunshine around san francisco, mid 90s inland from morgan hill to concord. though sho changes when you get back to the workweek tomorrow morning. patchy fog already set up in san francisco. we will talk about that plus a spare-the-air day for monday when we come right back. weekend, after a sea lion lunged out of the water, and pulled a girl off a dock. >>> sol scary moments at a harbor near vancouver after a sea lion lunged out of the water pulling a girl off the dark. take a look at this. as the sea lion pokes his head out of the water. cute, right? then the girl sets to get closer. in a flash he leaps out of the water, grabs her dress. the man jumps into the water immediately after the girl, grabs her. experts say the video a good reminder of how quickly and powerful sea lions can move, how powerful they are, and that the animals need their spac

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