Generousity. Tim it has been a busy thanksgiving day for tow truck operators and traffic patrols. A sheet of freezing rain followed by a couple inches of fresh snow made driving a challenge for some. In the metro about 2 inches of the white stuff came down. Reminder that its important to clear all car windowns before hitting the road. Tim for those who had to get from point a to point b. It still requires less than twodollars a gallon to fill up. Gas stations we checked with were selling at a dollar 92 a gallon. With prices under 2 dollars a gallon. Triple a says 2015 could end up being the first year since 2003 that the year started and ended with prices under 2 bucks a gallon. Industry experts say drivers can expect the trend of lower prices to continue throgh 2016. Tim despite the cold and wet weather, hundreds of runners in Downtown Des Moines kicked off another thanksgiving tradition. And this one had nothing to do with eatting. Just after 9 this morning the annual turkey trot hit the streets of downtown. Runners worked their way through the east village near the capitol and back. Most said they were out in the cold so they could start the holiday on the right foot. Although im pretty sure some used thier left. Turkey may not have been part of the event. But runners did pick up a free allyou caneat pancake breakfast at the end of the run. Saving turkey for a bit later. Tim also in des moines today, governor branstad joined members of the Plymouth Congregational United Church of christ to deliver a proclamation. Surrounded by the clergy, deacons, and choir members who dressed in authentic pilgrim costumes to celebrate thanksgiving day. The governor acknowledged the challenges faced by iowans. Thanksgiving day is a time for us to gather as friends and family and express our apperceation for the challenges that we have met and the Many Blessings that are families communies and state have experinced, said governor branstad. Tim Church Members start thanksgiving every year with this traditrional celebration. Tim a large helping of National Security was on the menu in new york city today just two weeks after deadly terror attacks in paris france, giant balloons crowded the air over midtown manhattan for the 89th annual macys thanksgiving day parade. Marching bands, floats giant balloons paraded through the heart of the city. Due to an increased threat alert, a Record Number of Police Officers were on hand serving as added security for the event. Sot de blasio the people of ny are feeling safe secure by voting with their feet and being out here. The people of nyc are not intimidated. Department of Homeland Security secretary jeh johnson was in ny to watch the parade, telling new yorkers that terrorism cant prevail if people refuse to be terrorized meanwhile, american astronauts aboard the International Space station celebrated the holiday with some candied yams. Tim nearly 47 million americans hit the road this Holiday Season. Them are the country right through the heartland. Reporter brad douglas flagged a couple of drivers down in see where their adventures are taking them reporting, you ive found that one of the best things about the i44 rest stop in joplin is. You have an Endless Supply of off the road and and i found some good ones tonight. Steve moffat is from tulsa and hes headed to kansas city. But before he got there he had to pull over because hes got a van full of weak bladders. So whos got the weakest . Steve moffat, traveling with dogs, probably my wife. Im the one that needs to stop quicker than all of them though so. Hes traveling with his three dogs marshal, thao and oscar. And he says transporting dogs are tough when its hours on end. Steve moffat, traveling with dogs, its probably a little challenging with dogs just because they need to stop more often than than humans do. But he says the been good but he says its important to avoid road rage. Steve moffat, traveling with dogs, ah just have a positive attitude. Lifes too short to get stressed out and worried. And just drive safe. Also stopping at the joplin rest center is glenn and vicki smith. Theyve been on the road for a week. And theyre traveling from phoenix to chicago. Seen . Glenn smith, married 47 years, anything trucks, campers you name it. Have they traveled . 47 years, i couldnt it. natstraffic but they say the 47 years, its been know no rain, no snow, no ice so. Married for 47 years wonder how they that long in the car . So whats his trick . Glenn smith, married brad douglas, the hearing aid off . Glenn smith, married 47 years, yes, yeah. Ignores me. But vicki says they have to work in some naps on the road. Vicki smith, married 47 years, just trying likes to sleep a lot. Getting to chicago but i dont think hes. Reporting in joplin with family. But troops are still home this service men and women in quatar. Are celebrating turkey meal. The department of year it shipped out about 52 thousand pounds of turkey to bases around the happy all our service men and women. Tim if you need some help getting in the Christmas Spirit after thanksgiving, you family to downtown sioux city for the festival of trees. Bid on over 70 and eaths in the hochunk then, on december 3rd, the live auction will start with the highest silent bid. The siouxland autism support group. Tim Christmas Trees again fill the south dakota State Capitol in pierre. The 2015 grand Lighting Ceremony kicks off the Holiday Season at the capitol. The capitol Christmas Display includes nearly 100 trees that are decorated by volunteers from communities, schools, churches, nonprofit organizations and State Government offices. This years theme is christmas around the world. The largest tree in the capitol is a 29foot colorado blue spruce that had to be trimmed just to fit inthe capitol. Tim drones are fast the hot ticket hoping to find this hoiday with drones are now increasing in popularity. Conflict. As the personal hobby has become commercial airplanes pilots. Abcs brandi hitt reports. Nats hobby drone takes off 1 they are everywhere nats drone from small hobby drones. To highly sophisticated military vehicles. Nats wide military aircraft just in the camera. Is a couple million dollars. 2 theres been a dramatic increase in the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles here in the us. Some considered a curse. Others a blessing. Nats reaper take off video take the National Guards reaper nats hessheimer we were granted rare access to the california control room where for the first time this year. It was used in a local search and rescue mission. These are the teams operating the aircraft and its cameras from hundreds sometimes even thousands of miles away. Sot dana hessheimer, 163rd attack wing commander, Air National Guard nats flame ground video the aircraft also pivotal in fighting californias 2013 rim fire. Sot col. Keith ward, 163rd attack Wing Vice Commander the smoke was and beaming these glowing images from the perimeter. Directly to the Fire Command Center on the ground. Sot brandi hitt, abc news correspondent at the same time overthecounter drones are exploding in popularity. Sot air Traffic Control dispatch one close call after the next this year . With commercial firefighting aircraft wildfires. Sot chief silvio riverside unit that danger has now federal government drones be fire crews welcome because it can stay in more than 20 and this partnership sot col. Keith ward, 163rd attack brandi hitt abc tag brandi hitt showed aircraft being used in fact, operators reaper overseas. Work out of that same military facility in california. Difference armed. Aircraft used here still to come. If youre planning elements for tomorrows Iowa Nebraska showdown, what youll need you arrive at memori stadium. Scott scott tim 38 early this morning and the low is 26. Heres the timelapse in sioux city where we began our day with icy rain and drizzle turning over to sleet and snow. In southern and eastern siouxland is where the most icy glaze accumulated as you can see from cindy murphy in wall lake and jeff mcclure in blencoe. Lets also get a check of conditions outside on the kings pointe skycam hd. A Winter Weather advisory will soon be dropped from the area. Snow continues to move out. But there is some tricky travel still in the region so be cautious if travel is necessary tonight. Visibilities remain somewhat limited in southern and eastern siouxland. Temperatures are in the 20s for most of the area and we have a breezy north wind gusting near 30 miles per hour. Heres the stormcast hd now where we can expect mostly sunny skies for our saturday as cloud cover falls apart. Then well watch as temperatures warm through the remainder of the weekend. Tonights low is 16. Tomorrows high is 30. Heres the 7 day forecast. Tim scott tomorrows the big game the undefeated iowa hawkeyes are taking on their rivals to the west, the nebraska cornhuskers who are hoping to play siler to the hawyeyes perfect season. But for those of you headed out to Memorial Stadium for the hyvee heroes game, there may be some things you want to keep in mind. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2 30pm tomorrow, but due to an increase in Security Officials are asking fans to show up to Memorial Stadium a bit earlier. Big bags or backpacks are not being allowed in the stadium and officials are encouraging folks to keep other unecessary items at home or in the car. Students planning on attending the heroes game say the added security efforts at memorial welcome, some of the recent threats around the world. With recent events want to increase doesnt make me fear fearful of going to the game or anything like that police will have increased security at doors and gates at the stadium. And dont be surprised if they ask you to open your jackets and coats at the gate authorities want to know there is no specific threat against the game, its just a precaution due to recent overseas. And if youre planning on watching the game at home, be sure to tune in to abc9 tomorrow well have extended coverage of the heroes game between iowa and nebraska. Again, kick off will be at 2 30pm still to come. Gift giving is a big part of the holidays, but what hereditary gifts has your family left you . A look at what role your genetics has on time that brings families together. And while yosit around the turkey, it may just be the right setting to ask your relatives about your familys medical history with more, heres dr. Timothy johnson. Food . And family. Its what thanksgiving is all about. But amid conversations about football and parade floats . This year, you might want to set the table for future health by asking your relatives about their medical history. Their health . Is often tied very closely to yours. Conditions and diseases can run in the family having a parent or sibling with diabetes could mean you are at two to three times more likely to have it yourself. A parent or sibling with Breast Cancer increases your risk of developing Breast Cancer by three to seven times. You wont know unless you ask. That way you and your doctor can figure out which tests are right for you and find ways you can lower your risks in the first place. Just as important you can diseases you arent supposed to avoid at the thanksgiving bringing up health, instead . It may lead thankful for. Timothy johnson. After the break. A new rookies on the force, well have more on this courageous canines story. From pound puppy to k9 officer. Reporter jannay towne explains how one fiveyearold boy helped an abandoned pooch get a job on the Ankeny Police force tristan, raised money for bosco hi bosco. Fiveyearold tristan sommerfeld helped welcome the newest member of the Ankeny Police force, bosco the tracking dog. tristan, raised money for bosco he can find lost kids. But offduty the oneyearold lab mix is all puppy. officer bret lappin, Ankeny Police dept. if you dont Pay Attention hell grab something that he should not be playing with, like a shoe, quite enough frequently. Tristan wants to be a Police Officer when he grows up and has already found a way to give back to his community. tristan, raised money for bosco my birthday, a lot of people gave me some money. amber sommerfeld, tristans mother for his birthday, tristans birthday in october, rather than asking for gifts from friends and family, we asked for donations for the k9 fund. The five year old donated 1,500 to the canine fund, others followed suite. To date, the city has raised about 30,000 dollars to bring bosco from a rescue shelter in indiana to ankeny. chief gary mikulec, Ankeny Police dept. he can find missing persons, hes also trained to find drugs. officer bret lappin, Ankeny Police dept. weve had some cases in the past where people have gone missing and having a dog that can track is going to be very helpful. Handler, bret lappin, a fouryearveteran of the department is ready to put boscos nose to work. Your age i wanted to be a Police Officer too. Thanks to support from the community. amber sommerfeld, tristans mother its paying it forward and gifting community and the superheroes we call the police and the serve. A way of showing their appreciation to the good guys. nats you donated all of your birthday money for bosco . Thats pretty special. Thanks to them, one day this rescue dog may come to the rescue of others in ankeny tim of our forecast. Cloud cover falls apart. Then well watch as temperatures warm tonight, the massive storm on the move. 35 Million People in its path. Snow and ice falling as millions