mayor carolyn goodman: you are so right! i want you to know we just got rid of all of our sod and extra water absorbing property system. but the reality is i think we're in pretty good shape, the head of the water district has said with our storage and our backup and the adjoining states owe us that we share the colorado river with- that we are in good shape. the building is part of becoming a vibrant, world class city and we have to do it carefully and we have to make sure that the builders and developers are good job. ((kirsten joyce)) , the problem is rats ... the viewer wants to know what are we doing about rats? mayor carolyn goodman: do you know, back when they built.. i'm going to go back 25 years when they built spanish trails, they brought in all those palm trees from other parts of the country, i would assume the southwest. that was easily. pest control, our health dept certainly a couple of areas i would call, if you don't have pest control, i would make sure you sign up for it. we have traps on our property and w

mayor carolyn goodman: you are so right! i want you to know we just got rid of all of our sod and extra water absorbing property and went artifical turf and more drip system. but the reality is i think we're in pretty good shape, the head of the water district has said with our storage and our backup and the colorado river with- that we are in good shape. the building is part of becoming a vibrant, world class city and we have to do it carefully and we have to make sure that the builders and developers are doing a good job. ((kirsten joyce)) the problem is rats ... the viewer wants to know what are we doing about rats? goodman: do you know, back when they built.. i'm going to go back 25 years when they built spanish trails, they brought in all those palm trees from other parts of the country, i would assume the southwest. that was the first problem we ever had with rats. rats, much like cats, multply easily. pest control, our health dept certainly a couple of areas i would call, if you don't have pest control, i would we hav

fox5's peter dawson is live outside las vegas city hall where mayor carolyn goodman will sign a special proclamation later this morning. giving tuesday started in 2012 in part by mashable, a digital media company founded by pete cashmore. after four years #givingtuesday has grown into a huge global movement. las vegas mayor carolyn goodman will sign a giving tuesday proclamation stating giving tuesday is a celebration and recognition of non profits organizations, where the community comes together, gives back and supports a cause they care about. mayor goodman has a youtube video encouraging everyone to participate anyway they can and talks about catholic charities, the center supporting l-g-b- t-q community, shade tree and three square food bank. there are thousands of great organizations across souther use your support. find a cause that is close to your heart. givingtuesday.org has 98 local charities that have registered with them but globally just last year, 700,000 people took part raising $116,000,000 dollars from 70 countries. there are thousands of great organizations across sou

but here at home las vegas mayor carolyn goodman but here at home las vegas mayor carolyn goodman will sign a giving tuesday proclamation stating giving non profits organizations, where the community comes together, gives back and supports a cause they care about. mayor goodman has a youtube video encouraging everyone to participate anyway they can and talks about catholic charities, the center supporting l-g-b- t-q community, shade tree and three square food bank. there are thousands of great organizations across southern nevada that could use your support. find a cause that is close to your heart. givingtuesday.org has 98 local charities that have registered with them but globally just last year, 700,000 people took part raising $116,000,000 dollars from 70 countries. there are thousands of great organizations across southern nevada that could use you financial support but giving tuesday doesn't just mean money. manpower is also valuable. many museums, historical societies, schools, red rock canyon and even municipalities rely on volunteers for many programs. could also be just helpi

this morning we'll hear from las vegas's mayor carolyn goodman. you can submit your questions on las vegas now dot com... and then tune in on monday during the 6am newscast.. to see if your question was answered./// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> shoppers took no prisoners on black friday. ((brian loftus)) >> coming up on good day....we see how one nike store in seattle was left in ruins./// you're watching 8 news now good day. used his artistic skills to relive the world series nearly a month after the cubs big win. chef gerald madero unveiled a gingerbread replica of wrigley field. it weighs more than 400 pounds and and it's all edible-- except for the players who are made out of legos. the seats are made out of crackers. and the windows are made of gelatin. madero says it took him and his chef's more than 70 hours to build the wrigley replica./// ((brian loftus)) >>> a powerball lottery player in tennessee will be a millionaire.....on ce he claims his ticket. a single ticket matched all six powerball numbers drawn saturday night. the ticket, worth nearl

goodman they announced plans to continue helping veterans in need... " the main thing is whats being done here, that homeless and veterans should never be together in any sentence" many also took the time to thank those who fought am super proud of them and thank you for my freedom" " that we will never forget the sacrafices that they have made for us" "family and friends have gone out there and fought for it and they're home safely, its a huge thing i am so happy to have them" and remember those who gave their lives... " freedom does not come free, a lot of people lost their lives to ensure out freedom" " you've sacraficed so much for us, and it is not just one day a year but year round that celebrated" addressing the nation wide unrest... the mayor called for unity, saying the best way to honor our veterans, is for everyone to come together as a nation. " move forward, think of the sacrifices that have been made so you can voice your opinion, and pull together for heavens sakes." < end of pledge of allegiance> one nation under god indivisible w

mayor carolyn goodman for the the longest running casino and.hotel in las vegas. bugsie segal used to be an owner. >> come full circle, it is a hipster hangout. which is janison down there once that while. >> i had a great time the opening night at el cortez. >> when was that again? >> 75 years ago? >> yes, pushing in a stroller. all those years ago. i want to look at october, definitely,en 73.9. it will go down four and a half? weather records have been kept a little over a trend going now. 2014, fourth warmest october pmg 2015 and now we in 2016 come in 5th. a bunch of warm objection octobersrecently. pushed off to the east, there they go out of the las vegas valley and often to participants of sh the rocks and zion national park and new batch this evening, even a couple of light slowrs in utah slowr graveyard shift, we have got even the mid 60s depending on your neck of the cactus. the morning low sfer, 51, 53, 57. tbof normal in most cases. after a warmer than normal, high of 72, exactly what we forecast volunteers in medicine, monday through friday 3? guarant

mayor carolyn goodman is proclaiming tomorrow... november 29th as hashtag-giving- tuesday in las vegas... to recognize and celebrate nonprofit organizations... giving-tuesday is meant to be a day to raise funds and awareness for your favorite nonprofit... this month...the l-g-b-t-q center of southern nevada will join the movement... the public is encouraged to donate to the center... every dollar given will go towards the life- affirming program. we all love meeting santa... some more than others. but this next dog may claim to love santa... more than you. we'll show you how this pup reacted... when she met jolly old saint nick face to face. meet santa... but the dog in this next story may have the best reaction of all. this is kya... and her favorite toy is a toy of santa... as you can see here. so when her owner decided to have her meet santa... her reaction is priceless. talk about being star struck... kya actually has her own instagram page... so if you want to follow her for more cute faces... you can do so. plenty more straigh

today las vegas mayor carolyn goodman will sign a declaration designating november 29, 2016 as giving tuesday. peter dawson joins us live at 5 a-m to explain how you can get involved in the global movement las vegas, rio and different places with one thing in common. find out what will soon tie our great city to brazil's capitol and the emerald isle. picking up a case of beer on n-f-l sunday could pay off big time for a few lucky football fans. see why this golden ticket isn't passing of fidel castro, many cuban americans are celebrating the passing of the former leader. last night, th chanting "libertad" meaning freedom at a celebration in miami, florida. miami police shut down major streets at one point - when the crowd grew to more than 35- hundred people. meantime in cuba, thousands are waiting in long lines to pay their final respects to the leader many there viewed as a revolutionary. in the wake of fidel castro's death, the first scheduled commercial flight from the u-s to havana in more than 50 years landed monday. passengers arrived during an official 9-day mourning period, a

las vegas mayor carolyn goodman is welcoming nascar fans and drivers to the our city. "welcome you to champion's week here in las vegas, november 28th to december 2nd. 20th anniversary of the las vegas motor speedway. we welcome you all and look forward to seeing you." the winner of the sprint n-m-p-a most popular driver award will be revealed at the awards show friday night. dale earnhardt junior has won the award for the past 13 seasons. the cowboys are also wrangling fans to the valley this week. thousands of cowboys and town for the 32-nd annual wrangler national finals rodeo. the 10-day event takes place at the thomas and mack center. rodeo contestants will compete in bareback riding... tie down roping.... barrel racing and bull riding. 18-thousand fans are expected to attend the rodeo each day. last-ditch effort. "hat's something you would maybe see maybe in mississippi or alabama but not nevada." u-n-l-v journalism students are trying to save their beloved paper, as it tries to move forward with a new identity. folks are bundled up in the sweaters, hats and glov

mayor carolyn goodman will be on hand to flip the switch. mister and mrs claus will also be there, all the way from the north pole. human nature from the venetian, 'fantasy' show will sing christmas carols for the crowd. the ceremony begins at 6 p-m. tickets start at 10-dollars for kids and 12 for adults. the holidays could be very bright for one lucky person, if they pick the right numbers. this morning the powerball jackpot sits at 403-million dollars, which would be a nice chunk of change to knock some of those gifts off your christmas list. the prize is on the brink of becoming one of the largest jackpots in u-s history. you may remember back in january, when the jackpot soared to 1-point-6 billion dollars. nevada doesn't play the powerball, so you will have to go to primm or arizona to get your tickets. triptofan 7... slept through one half of one game... dvr'd another. but like most americans... you figured out some way to mix a feast with football. we'll have the higlights. ?? attention medicare beneficiaries... living in clark county

las vegas mayor carolyn goodman will have the honor to switch on the lights. the proceeds from the magical forest go to benefit opportunity village.. which helps people with intellectual disabilities. /// ((brian loftus)) >>> and the ice rink is making its return to the cosmopolitan! this is the fifth year the property has transformed the top of its boulevard pool into a winter wonderland. now it's not just for skating... they also show movies, and have special drinks and food you can enjoy by the fe day for 10- dollars. /// >>> let's take a look on the roads with demetria. /// ((demetria obilor)) if airport, you don't have anything to worry about on the roads. traffic is really light in the area. just make sure you call ahead to make sure there's space in the parking garages, if that's where you're heading. ((demetria obilor)) >> back to you./// ((brian loftus)) >>> today kicks off the shopping season... ((kirsten joyce)) >> michelle mortensen finds the best teaching toys ... in today's holiday gift guide series. ((brian loftus)) >>> and ... now you've got al

goodman took part in the festivities and is thrilled for more growth in the area. more development is in the works included a corner market which is planned to open next year./// ((dave courvoisier)) >>> a proud day for las vegas. a hometown slugger takes home the m-v-p award. ((denise valdez)) >> kris bryant received the honor today. perhs for the standout cubs third baseman.. and bonanza high grad. sports director chris maathuis joins us with a closer look at the m-v-p. ((chris maathuis)) >> it's no surprise.. bryant ran away with the award... in just his second season.. bryant has won rookie of the year... world series champ... two time all star... and now.. the grand daddy of them all.. the most valuable player award. bryant receiving 29 of the 30 first place votes. he becomes the 4th player to win the others.. cal ripken junior... ryan howard and dustin pedroia... the world champion slugger hit 39 home runs and scored 121 runs over the season. bryant did an interview with m-l-b network.. he talked about the big influence his dad has in his career up to this po

goodman they announced plans to continue helping veterans in need... " the main thing is whats being done here, that homeless and veterans should never be together in any sentence" many also took the time to thank those who fought for us... . " i love them and i am super proud of them and thank you for my freedom" " that we will never forget the sacrafices that "family and friends have gone out there and fought for it and they're home safely, its a huge thing i am so happy to have them" and remember those who gave their lives... " freedom does not come free, a lot of people lost their lives to ensure out freedom" " you've sacraficed so much for us, and it is not just one day a year but year round that you should be celebrated" addressing the nation wide unrest... the mayor called for unity, saying the best way to honor our veterans, is for everyone to come together as a nation. " move forward, think of the sacrifices that have been made so you can voice your opinion, and pull together for heavens sakes." < end of pledge of allegiance> one nation

mayor carolyn goodman will flip the switch.. and will be accompanied by mr. and mrs. claus. they'l joined by some local entertainers. the ceremony will begin at 6 p-m. tickets start at just 10 dollars for kids.. and 12 for adults. you have a chance to take part in a holiday sing-a- long this weekend. starting at 5 p-m.. several choirs will be at springs preserve.. spreading holiday cheer.. along with santa and some local entertainers. it's free but they are asking for donations of non perishable food items, gift cards or unwrapped gift for kids. the event will benefit seven promise, golden rainbow and candleighters. speaking of singing... i think aretha franklin might still be singing the national anthem. she was like the energizer bunny... she kept going... and going... and going. plus... spreading cheer to everyone. what two parents are doing to adapt toys under the christmas tree for children with special needs. heres a story of a lovely lady televisions favorite mom has passed away. according to her manager.. florance henderson died of heart failure last night. she was b

mayor carolyn goodman is proclaiming november 29th as hastag-giving- tuesday in las vegas... to recognize and celebrate nonprofit organizations... giving-tuesday is meant to be a day to raise funds and awareness for your favorite nonprofit... this month...the l-g-b-t-q center of southern nevada will join the movement... the public is encouraged to donate to the center... every dollar given will go towards the life- affirming program. also joining the spirit of gi community of skye canyon... with the recent news of their 100th home closing... skye canyon will be donating 100 bikes to the boy and girls clubs of southern nevada on tuesday... president and ceo of the boys and girls club andy bischel will accept the donation from ceo of olympia companies garry goett...the developer of skye canyon. the bike presentation will take place tuesday at skye a cold weather system is bringing strong winds and a chance of showers for the las vegas valley and light snow to our mountains with the snow level dropping to 5000 feet this system there are two pulses of energy, one the winds and se

today las vegas mayor carolyn goodman explained why this day has special meaning for her family. "s it is national adoption day. we're very proud of it. having four adopted children myself, not through foster care, this is a very fabulous fabulous program. " mayor goodman recognized "the adoption exchange", an organization working to place children with families. she says there is a lot of work to be done still... but is proud of achievements like making the court system easier for adoptive families a wind advisory remains in effect for the entire fox5 viewing area through 1 a.m. thursday. wind gusts will be in the 40 to 50 mph range, strongest wind occurring after sunset tonight. a cold front moves across the area this evening, bringing in much colder air for thursday. high temperatures will only be in the low 60s and upper 50s despite the sunshine across southern nevada. the coldest weather of this stretch will be friday morning. low bottom out in the low 40s and upper 30s; the coldest weather we have felt since february. temperatures will moderate this weekend with mainly sunn

goodman will flip on the lights at 6-tonight. but she's not the only special guest-- santa and mrs. claus will also be there... along with strip performers "human nature." you can check out the lights of the magical forest now through christmas. inspired by their own son-- a colorado family is now making christmas extra special for kids with disabilities all over the country. the non-profit is called "santa's little hackers." the couple takes toys and adapts them so that children with special needs can play with steve watson/santa's little hackers "on previous christmases the child would toy and it's not a toy they could play with. they couldn't squeeze the it sing, watch the lights come on." all of the toys they adapt are donated to them. last year "santa's little hackers" modified and shipped 500 toys all of the toys are given away for free! we are still on schedule for a cold front to interact with southern nevada by saturday night into sunday. rain chances are holding between 40% and 50% for las vegas with snow looking to fal

las vegas mayor carolyn goodman "welcome you to champion's week here in las vegas, november 28th to december 2nd. 20th anniversary of the las vegas motor speedway. we welcome you all and look forward to seeing you." now the reason for the cowboy hats.. this week is also the wrangler national finals rodeo. thousands of cowboys and cowgirls are excpected to visit the valley over the next week and a half. the 10-day event kicks off at the thomas and mack center on thursday. the rodeo competitions in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. the coldest has felt in nearly 10 months is on the way tonight. a freeze warning is in effect for the las vegas valley from 2 am to 8 am wednesday. neighborhoods will be dropping into the low 30s and upper 20s overnight. skies will be mostly clear on wednesday with high temperatures only in the mid 50s; below average for this time of year. skies stay mostly sunny thursday with mid 50s before a system moves in friday. southern nevada stays dry, but we see more cloud cover with gusty win

with what else, a champagne toast with las vegas mayor carolyn goodman. casino floor .. the el cortez is the longest, continuously running hotel and casino in las vegas. about 3 years after it opened, the el cortez was purchased by several known mobsters... one was bugsy siegel... and has been sold several times since./// sherry, how's the weather? ((sherry swensk)) welcome to november afr the weather was such a treat. ............ the morning is a little chilly with temps in the 50s. as the day goes on... high clouds will be increasing. ............... a cooler and messy system bringing snow and rain up north will have a slightly cooler influence on the desert today. ............. highs will just make it into the low 70s around the valley by this afternoon. demetria, how are the roads? head to our website, las vegas now dot com, for a complete list of closures and detours. 160,000 are expected to attend the big auto show at the las vegas convention center. back to you! ((brian loftus)) >>> a 41 year old woman from los angeles was near sunset and bermuda ... just south o

and then listened in as mayor carolyn goodman took the stage. confrontational political debate. a lot of hate. anger. you know what, move forward. >> reporter: non-profit organizer arnold stock said that veterans village expand because of positive reinforcement and communities willingness to give back. >> time to heal on our country. and only thing, thing i don't want to happen is for veterans to pay for it. >> reporter: boy scouts like this march with american flag. >>ir actually been to something like this. so i love it. >> reporter: young or old, rich or poor, showing patriotism maybe what brings us altogether. >> anchor: nellis air force base paid tribute to vets with first avenger. madumb tussaud has captain america known as steve rodgers. years of air show this weekend. after aviation nation ends captain america will head to his new home at madame tussauds las vegas. now developing story. two police officers were shot along with a suspect in boise idaho in a neighborhood there. yesterday afternoon police were combing the area for a fugitive believed to be involved in a dou

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goodman they announced plans to continue helping veterans in need... " the main thing is whats being done here, that homeless and veterans should never be together in any sentence" many also took the time to thank those who fought for us... . " i love them and i am super proud of them and thank you for my freedom" sacrifices that they have made for us" "family and friends have gone out there and fought for it and they're home safely, its a huge thing i am so happy to have them" and remember those who gave their lives... " freedom does not come free, a lot of people lost their lives to ensure out freedom" " you've sacrificed so much for us, and it is not just one day a year but year round that you should be celebrated" addressing the nation wide unrest... the mayor called for unity, saying the best way to honor our veterans, is for everyone to come together as a nation. " move forward, think of the sacrifices that have been made so you can voice your opinion, and pull together for heavens sakes." < end of pledge of allegiance one nation under god

with what else, than a champagne toast with las vegas mayor carolyn goodman. the fun begins at at 4 pm on the casino floor .. the el cortez is the longest, continuously running hotel and casino in las vegas./// want to check on your commute a crash on southbound 95 at craig is blocking the right shoulder. expect some slow downs in the area. expect delays alg expect slow downs in the spaghetti bowl along southbound i-15. ((sherry swensk)) welcome to november with plenty of clouds this morning. they are covering the sun for now... but should thin out from time to time during the day. ............ the morning is a little chilly with temps in the 50s. ............... a cooler and messy system bringing snow and rain up north will have a slightly cooler influence on the desert today. ............. highs will just make it into the low 70s around the valley by this afternoon. <<< "she ate like a pig." "i'd look her right in that fat, ugly face of hers..." donald trump calls women "bimbos", "dogs", and "fat pigs." but congressman crescent hardy said he'd support donald

las vegas mayor carolyn goodman will have the honor to switch on the lights. the proceeds from the magical forest go to benefit opportunity village.. which helps people with intellectual disabilities. /// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> and the ice rink is making its return to the cosmopolitan! this is the fifth boulevard pool into a winter wonderland. now it's not just for skating... they also show movies, and have special drinks and food you can enjoy by the fire. locals will be able to skate all day for 10- dollars. /// want to check on your commute <<< ((sherry swensk)) shopping weather or working off that turkey dinner and pumpkin pie... but also a lot of folks use this time to put up holiday decorations and trees. .............. we'll have some gusty winds tomorrow and then a chance for rain on sunday. .......... that's all ahead of a pretty big chill coming later in the weekend and lasting all through next week. this low pressure is definitely a pattern changer for us after such a warm november. ........... that all comes to an end next ? >>> good morning to our