there will be a dedication of the new granite mountain hotshots memorial state park this morning..... the park is located 2 miles south of yarnell on state route 89.... the hotshots trail is 2.85 miles long......along the way, every 600 feet, there will be granite plaques set into rocks that show a photo and story of each fallen hotshot. once you reach the obseration deck, you will be able to see the site 400 feet below where the brave men lost their lives as well as the town of yarnell.... there will also be a tribute wall available to leave mementos in honor of the fallen firefighters..... you can also hike down to the site where the men stand to pay your respects.... in it's entirety, the entire hike is 7 miles roundtrip, so you are encouraged to dress appropriately and bring plenty of water for the at least 4 hour roundtrip hike.... the dedication ceremony is set for nine thirty this morning and will be streamed live on 12 news dot com..... passed proposition 206... to raise the minimum wage here. but workers in phoenix... are still protesting for higher pay. team 12's bryan west

state park. granite mountain hotshots memorial state park is about 80 plaques line a 7-mile trail honoring the 19 who died fighting the yarnell hill fire just three years ago. >> it was the deadliest wildfire in arizona history. governor doug ducey dedicated it today. granite mountain hotshots who died fighting the fire. >> my nephew was one that passed away. >> they gathered for the dedication of a 320-acre memorial outside of yarnell. the site includes a hiking trail to the memo. along this trail, each one commemorating one of the hotshots who perished up here. >> the hike is about 7 miles round trip and can take several hours to complete. a fitting tribute according to the governor. >> it takes a commitment to hike the entire trail. but i think it's something that is incredible to these men. >> another sad day for the community perhaps, but a and reflect on his son who died fighting this fire. >> i have tons of memories of my son. he's a fine young man. >> the third marker along this trail. the site where they made their last stand is on the other side of the hill. and the governor met private

memorial state park opens tomorrow. park officials say the hike takes about four hours to complete so you definitely want to be prepared if you're going to be there. >>> cars of the future are coming to arizona. in fact, they will be called lucid motors. >> the facility will create 2,000 new jobs. >> steve krafft explains what this means for our economy. >> reporter: casa grande, arizona, beat out 60 other sites and 13 other states to win the new lucid motors plan. here in casa grande, people are very excited by the news that an automobile plant is coming to town. >> it will bring more jobs to my humble opinion. >> reporter: maybe you want one of the jobs? >> it's a possibility. >> reporter: the cars were on display at the capitol where the announcement was made. >> this is an exciting day and one that we've been anticipated for some while and one we've been working hard to keep it under wraps. >> reporter: they want to start building the plant next year. 2,000 new jobs building luxury electric cars with a sticker price

. >>> it's a new memorial state park dedicated to the 19 granite mountain hotshots killed in the wildfire back in 2013. is a seven-mile round trip hike. the spot where the hotshots died is three miles in on the hike. the only granite mountain hotshot who survived the fire was at the ceremony. >> it is a place for me where i have different, unique memories and what they have done here is truly beautiful. >> 19 stone plaques line the trail along with a timeline of what happened that terrible memorial state park opens tomorrow. park officials say the hike takes about four hours to complete so you definitely want to be prepared if you're going to be there. >>> cars of the future are coming to arizona. in fact, they will be manufactured here by a company called lucid motors. >> the facility will create 2,000 new jobs. >> steve krafft explains what this means for our economy. >> reporter: casa grande, new lucid motors plan. here in casa grande, people are very excited by the news that an automobile plant is coming to town. >> it will bring more jobs to the area, which is fantastic in my humble

reporter: a dedication ceremony took place early this morning at the granite mountain hotshots memorial state park, where governor ducey and family got a preview of the park, a seven-mile hike along the trail, 19 stone plaques honor each of the fallen hotshots and six interpretive signs tell their story along with the timeline of what happened on that day back in 2013. there's also a ring of stones protecting the area where the hotshots bravely made their last stand, and an area for community members to reflect, which is what they have been doing out here early this morning. the park officially opens tomorrow to the public. back to you. >> okay, courtney. >>> now over to tennessee where evacuations in gatlingburg and surrounding communities. they are just dealing with a disaster there. several homes in the area have burned to the ground. dry conditions are making it you ever it for firefighters. there are reports that a 16 story hotel was at least partially, if not fully destroyed. the national parks service says the fire continues to grow within the smoky mountain national park. >> we have multip

. >>> a memorial state park opens tomorrow to honor t mountain hotshots killed in the yarnell hill fire. it includes a seven-mile hike. the site where the firefighters died is three miles in and there are 19 stone plaques along the trail with a timeline of what happened. the lone survivor of what happened says being back at the site is very emotional. >> it is a place for me that i have different unique memories from other people. i think it is a great honor to >> arizona state parks say the hike takes about four hours to complete. >>> funeral services will be held this week for a phoenix hire captain killed in an a.t.v. accident in northern arizona. last friday, 45-year-old was on an elk hunt south of the grand canyon when he was thrown from his a.t.v. the vehicle ended up rolling on top of him and he died at the scene. his funeral will be held thursday morning at memorial. he leaves behind a wife and four daughters. >>> a fox 10 news alert in tennessee where devastating wildfires in the great smoky mountains have taken a deadly turn. three people are confirmed dead in those fires. the

. >>> at the memorial state park. lina deflorias. >> back to you. >>> this fire has burned dozens danger zone assist there. hotel and several cabins were among the buildings destroyed as they whipped up the flames near gatlinburg. >> the video of people escaping the fire unbelievable. we are there with the latest. >> hit the gas. >> cellphone video shows flames surrounding a driver evacuating the area of gatlinburg ""t,#%x"> >> fire threatent the only road to safety. and one point sparks flew over the windshield. every cabin is bushed to the ground. >> reporter: it is unclear if everyone was as lucky. he was able to escape. >> this is the hotel in downtown gatlinburg and people record this on their cellphones. lights flickered on and off wear masks. >> logan baker was inside. >> the smoke is like really bad in here. >> at one point, at least 30 structures in gatlinburg were bushing. >> a roadside restaurant was destroyed. >> my god, it is so hot. >> high winds caused the fire. which began in the smokey mountains last

friends of the 19 heroes gathered as governor doug ducey dedicated the granite mountain hotshots memorial state park in their honor. >> i think it's important that hike isn't easy. a nod to the condition they had to be in for the dangers they faced. >> this is an incredible trail. it's one built for someone who loves firefighters. i mean it's strenuous. >> along the trail visitors will find plaques to get to know the names, the faces, and stories of each of the 19. >> that's what i love about the trail. it talks about the ecology and what's going on. and then you get to know e guys intimately. that's important. >> it leads to where the hotshots drew their last breaths. 19 markers surround the spot where they showed their ultimate bravery. >> eric marsh. >> reporting in yarnell abc 15 news. >>> a group of thoughtful kids reminding mesa police and military members that they stand behind them. they presented these tiny stars, part of american flags they presented them with the note reminding our heroes they're not forgotten. >>> valley high school kids showing their true colors. they hosted inner city

. >> the memorial state park will open to the public coming up on november 30. located two miles south of yarnell on state route 89, the memorial has been years in the making and includes a trail leading to the area where the 19 firefighters died when they were trapped by the flames of the >>> coming up, as cuba begins its second day of mourning the loss of its former leader, the actions of fidel castro's death continue to pour in. >>> surprising fallout to tightened security along the mexico border? we'll explain, coming up. (my hero zero by lemonheads) zero really can be a hero. get zero down, zero deposit, zero due at signing, and zero first month's payment on select at the volkswagen >>> fox10 news is back. >>> in cuba, this is the second of nine days of mandatory national mourning as reaction to the death of fidel castro. phil keati miami's little havana. >> i wish my mom and dad were alive to see it. >> reporter: the death of fidel castro is setting shockwaves around the world. but the tone of the reactions are sharply different. in miami's little havana, c

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. >> the memorial state park will open to the public coming up on november 30. located two miles south of yarnell on state route 89, the memorial has been years in the making and includes a trail leading to the area where the 19 firefighters died when they were trapped by the flames of the yarnell wildfire. >>> coming up, as cuba begins its second day of mourning the loss of its former leader, the actions of fidel castro's death continue to pour in. >>> surprising fallout to tightened security along the mexico border? (my hero zero by lemonheads) zero really can be a hero. get zero down, zero deposit, zero due at signing, on select volkswagen models. this black friday at the volkswagen with prism tv from centurylink, you can get over 320 channels, whole home dvr, plus you can watch on your devices. and the best part is, you don't have to deal with cable. we love not having cable. but, paul, babe, when -- when was this headshot taken? oh, uh, i don't know. recently, i guess? uh... okay. yeah. ly. feel like a hollywood insider >>> fox10 news is back. >>> in cuba, t

riffey, the united states army retired. [ applause ] the superintendent of the national mall and memorial parks. the united states maritime administrator. the chairman of the board for the friends of the national world war ii memorial. and our chaplain for today from the military district of washington. ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the presentation of colors and the playing of our national anthem and the invocation. [ presentation of colors and playing of national anthem ] ♪ >> let us pray. precious, holy, and almighty god, we give you thanks for those noble men and women who have fought for our nation in our time of need. let us forever recognize we are made in our image. the prophet jeremiah likens you to a mighty warrior. because of this eternal truth, our very will and determination to stand against evil is a reflection of your character. may our country always be blessed with heroes such as those we honor here today. may we never forget and may your blessing remain upon the united states and those who serve to keep her free. i pray this in your holy name. amen. >> please be seated

governor doug ducey will take part in a ceremony to dedicate a new state park in memory of the 19 fallen granite mountain hotshots.the park features... a seven-mile trail... lined with 19 stone men....who died fighting the 'yarnell hill fire' in 20-13.. the park opens to the public tomorrow.we'll have the latest from the ceremony.. coming up at noon. the 'tempe block party' is being scaled back dramatically...city officials say since the fiesta bowl pulled out of tempe... the block party has struggled to bring in revenue.so this year there will be no big name bands.. big crowds or countdowns.. and it's a snow day in the high country. flagstaff... creating some slick conditions.... so today... all flagstaff unified schools are canceled. 3 thank you for choosing cbs 5, join us on facebook live right now...and we'll see you back back to "cbs this morning." coming up in this half hour, the woman who left the united airlines jet by the side door. a little problem, though, the time. yikes. >>> and the delta passenger who got in trouble for screaming at his captive audience about donald trump.

park. >> i have different unique memories than or people but i think it is a great honor to be here and what they have done is truly beautiful. >> the arizona state park says the hike takes four hours to complete. >>> the road leading into the north rim into the grand canyon will be closed on thursday. it is closing for the winter. since the state park closes for the road that stretches along jacobs lake. >>> a phoenix restaurant is getting backlash for holding a fundraiser for protesters against the pipeline. the story was shared more than 14,000 times on our facebook page but the restaurant received criticism online. >> people are allowed to feel how they feel. you do something, especially when you take a stand on an issue, there's going to be back lash. there is always someone who has a counter view. >> business is fine and he still gets a lot of calls of support as well. he says he will not block any of the comments online. >>> new year's eve is around the corner and for years, mill avenue has been a hot spot for new year's eve. this year, it is going to be officials telling us it is going to be a block party but scaled back. i remember going

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memorial. you can see it for yourself at train fest, inside the wisconsin expo center at state fair park. there are more than 70 other railroad models on display. doors open at nine this morning. tickets are $15 for adults and five dollars for kids. and handcrafted items inside the milwaukee county sports complex. the craft and relic show opens at 10:00 this morning. more than 150 vendors will be showing off their wares. admission is seven dollars and parking is free. today is your last chance to check out the christmas fantasy house in delafield. dozens of decorators teamed up to transform the mansion into a winter wonderland. this is a private home, so the address will not be revealed. park and ride off i-94 and highway 83 free shuttles will take you to the home. tickets cost $20. the proceeds benefit the ronald mcdonald house which helps sick kids and their families year round. later today local students will trim the trees in cathedral square park. they are decorating the more than 75 evergreens inside the park for the upcoming milwaukee holiday lights festival. more than 2500 student

memorial. >> the emotions are still raw. the wounds are still fresh. the unimaginable heartbreak is very real. >> reporter: today, the end of a long campaign to find a way to honor them. the state park officially unveiled. >> this is an incredible tribute to the men and women who . >> they worked hard and they were dedicated and i hope the people will realize that that is what it takes to do this>> reporter: this park has been about three years in the making. it officially opens to the public on wednesday. near yarnell, 12news. >>> arizona has landed an electric car factory that could the governor announced today that lucid motors plans to spend $700 million on the factory over the next six years. the facility will build the company's first high end high- powered electric cars. >> arizona's commitment to low taxes and my regulations continue to make is the best place in the nation to start and skill of business. >> hiring should start next year. executives say the first cars will roll off the production line and three years. mi how much the plant will cost taxpayers. >>> let's take a look at your hot headlines. people wanted to see the minimal wage increase to $15 an hour or marchin

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memorial. you can see it for yourself at wisconsin expo center at state fair park. there are 70port railroad models on display. the doors open at 9:00 this morning. fifteen dollars for adults and five dollars for kids. well also later today you are invited to check out upcycled, vintage and handcrafted items inside of the milwaukee county sports complex. the opens at 10:00 this morning. 150 vendors will be showing off their wares admission is $70 and parking is free. well, you want to look up and you will see a rare sight in the sky. tonight and tomorrow tomorrow the so-called beaver supermoon. the closest full moon of the year the won't happen again for another 18 years. so, nasa's senior photographer has pieces of advice for you to take a picture of the supermoon. number one, don't take a picture of the moon by itself, use a landmark to give yourself scale. number two, using a smartphone, tap the screen, excuse me, hold your finger on the moon to lock the focus. and then slide your finger up our down to darken or lighten the exposure. you will be able to get the p

parks service in 2016 different than 1916? >> a lot of things have changed in the last 100 years. in 1916, anything in our inventory that represented a culture memory of the united states in a very famous story fdr was coming back from a trip over to shenandoah and the director, albright, transferring all of the civil war battle sights to the time they were management department and that really began the responsibility of the parks service to tell america's story through historic sites an since that time, we've added a significant number of of places that represent america. >> about two third of the parks service sites are of historical nature, so how do you balance your responsibility to history as well as places like yosemite or yellow stone? >> they have a story to be told. the national parks service, we tell story through place. we have the smithsonian, but we have the physical where history was made. now, in natural location like yosemite, you can u tell the story of wildlife or climate change, but in gettysburg, not only the physical activity of the civil war, fwu meaning behind it such as the release and freedom of 4 million africans became african-american citi

memorial. which was a national park service site founded by a presidential proclamation in 1935 to commemorate st. louis' role in the westward expansion of the united states. so 12 years after the founding of the park, an architectural competition was held to decide what the memorial itself would look like. and basically, they had about 90 acres of land to work with. 40 city blocks had been torn down, completely razed of all their original buildings to make way for the memorial of the st. louis riverfront. each architect who submitted a design proposal could really do whatever he or she wanted. it could be a huge sculpture, it could be a series of museum buildings. they did want one central feature to be in each of these designs. some people put an obelisk in. some people put a big kind of monolithic rectangular block or something. saaranen decided to go with the idea of an arch. it was only after he kind of designed the arch that he realized, it forms a gateway. so it's really appropriate for the idea of a memorial to st. louis' role in westward expansion. st. louis' role as a gateway to have a gigantic gateway right there on the river front. the arch is

the new granite mountain hotshots memorial state park will be dedicated this morning. you're watching 12 today. the time is 7. i'm matt mauro and i'm tram mai. the new granite mountain hotshots memorial state park will be dedicated this morning. the park is located 2 miles south of yarnell on state route 89.... the hotshots trail is 2.85 miles long......along the way, every 600 feet, there will be granite plaques set into rocks that show a photo and story of each fallen hotshot. there will also be a tribute wall available to leave mementos in honor of the fallen firefighters. the dedication ceremony is set for nine thirty this morning and will be streamed live on 12 news dot com. new details on the flagstaff police officer-- caught on camera-- punching a woman in the face. flagstaff police tell 12 news that they have talked with or are in the process of talking with ten people who saw the incident between officer jeff bonar and marissa morris. going-- and the department is also still deciding if morris did anything that would warrant charges. jen adlibs traffic krystle