now, live. This is 8 news now good day. brian loftus thanks for waking up with us on this thanksgiving holiday im brian loftus. Kirsten Joyce and im Kirsten Joyce. The macys thanksgiving day parade in new york city kicked off. brian loftus heres a live look at at the floats and festivities itlle a half Million People in new york and on tv by some 50 million americans. There will be a total of 42 balloons in todays parade. Includ ing an updated charlie brown. Snoopy is the parade character with the most balloons in history. And felix the cat was the first giant balloon character. Unveiled back in 1927. Thousands came out out last night to see the balloons come to life thankful for, that were lucky to be here and live in america, live in the best city in the world. meanwhile nypd is taking unprecented steps to beef up security this year, despite no Credible Threats against the parade or the country. For the first time in the parades 90 year history. Dozens of sand filled sanitation trucks are blocking off cross town traffic. And officers on the ground are using radiation detectors, as well as bomb sniffing dogs and other devices to thwart any potential attack. volunteers at Catholic Charities are already up at this hour making special holiday meals. brian loftus 8 news now reporter Michael Stevens is live with thanksgiving tradition. Good morning, michael . Michael Stevens Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada will serve a free thanksgiving meal to roughly 1,000 homeless and vulnerable men, women and thanksgiving that Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has opened their doors to the community. The thanksgiving meal is made possible thanks to Community Donations and dedicated volunteers. Sherry, hows the weather . Demetria, how are the roads . Kirsten Joyce still to come on 8 news now sherry, hows the weather . Grateful for. Feasting on. Another system skipping across the northeast today will keep northerly winds along the river. Highs in the low 60s today. Maybe some rain for new yorks macys day parade. And. Big cool down for the weekend with highs in the 50s. And a chance of rain on sunday. Way to the airport along 215 right now. Call mccarrans Parking Services before you leave, no delays heading down to Southern California right now along i15. Back to you Kirsten Joyce still to come on 8 news the cost of thanksgiving slightly lower this year. brian loftus how much it costs for a family feast. And. Of calories at dinner. How you can shave off a few. And still enjoy your meal. Kirsten Joyce and another quick look at the macys parade in new york city. youre watching the valleys news leader. With brian loftus, Kirsten Joyce, sherri swensk and demetria obilor. At the macys thanksgiving day parade. Kirsten Joyce as you gather with friends and family today, dont forget to Pay Attention to the food youre cooking. brian loftus there are more cooking fires on thanksgiving day than any other day of the year. Hena daniels has tips on how you can stay safe as you cook your thanksgiving meal. This is one of the many turkey mishaps fire Safety Experts want you to avoid this thanksgiving. Firefighters respond to as many as 14hundred cooking fires on thanksgiving. Thats more than 3x Evelin Fernandez this is what my arm looks like, both arms its a lesson Evelin Fernandez learned the hard way when she left a combustible can between her stove burners while making dinner for her family the pam spray exploded, which caused the stove to explode i felt the flames hit my face after multiple surgeries and a month in the hospital evelyn says she is still dealing with and emotional scars that will last a lifetime. So, lets talk turkey safety. No matter how distracted you are this holiday, experts say when in the kitchen always Pay Attention. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of house fires. Elliott kaye if you have to leave the kitchen, call in reinforcements. Assign somebody to keep an eye on the cooking at all times. Never douse a cooking firefighter placed another pan on top of the fire to extinguish the flames. And if you like to deep fry your turkey. Make sure its away from your house, dont put it on a porch or in a garage. The turkey should be defrosted and patted dry. Do not overfill the oil and make sure to check the temperature frequently. The golden rule say experts never walk away while your cooking. Cbs news hena Daniels Brian loftus americans quite as much to whip up a feast this year. Kirsten Joyce the classic dinner for 10 people will cost 49 dollars and 87 cents this year. Slightly down from last years record high. Thats according to the American Farm bureau federation. Who says if you adjust for inflation. The price is lower than when they started keeping tabs on the cost 31 years ago. Person. The falling cost of turkey drove down the overall price. brian loftus and you can rack up one hefty calorie bill chowing down on thanksgiving. The average american eats more than 45 hundred calories and 229 grams of fat on this day. And that doesnt even inlclude appetizers and drinks researchers say you should use lower calorie ingredients to help cut back. Drink water before the meal. And take a walk or exercise a couple hours afterwards. And by the way doctors say there is no such thing as skipping breakfast to leave more roo thats just a myth. sherry, hows the weather . Sherry Swensk Southern Nevada. Northerly breezes kicking up out at the lake and along the river today. A wind advisory already in effect along the Colorado River today. Already overnight. Wet and unsettled across the Pacific Northwest today and tomorrow. And this begins a series of storms that will open the door for a big pattern change for Southern Nevada intoe maybe some rain for new yorks macys day parade. And cool highs in the low 50s. Big cool down for the weekend with highs in the 50s. And a chance of rain on sunday. Thanks, sherry. The spaghetti bowl is wide open right now. You shouldnt have much traffic heading through rock canyon today and throughout this weekend. Back to you Kirsten Joyce the landscape of las 50 years ago on this day. he wanted to own a state. He basically wanted to take over nevada, because in california, he was not such a big fish anymore. brian loftus the iteams george knapp looks at the secret arrival of Howard Hughes and how the and its time for todays facebook contest. Register to win on our facebook page. Good luck and heres a live look out of iraq. Where us soldiers there are enjoying their thanksgiving dinner. brian loftus switch to centurylink and get up to 40 megs of highspeed internet for just 20 a month. Thats the speed you need to stream. Game. Connect on social media. Learn, shop and more with fast inhome wifi. So call 844560link. Get up to 40 megs of highspeed internet for just 20 a month for one year when bundled with a qualifying home phone plan and autopay. Speed may not be available in your area. Call today. Man arrived in the valley aboard a special train. Kirsten Joyce reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes was world famous as an aviator, movie maker, and but in the four years he spent living in las vegas, only a handful of people ever saw him face to face. brian loftus the iteams chief investigator george knapp looks back at that seminal event half a century ago. george knapp this inauspicious Railroad Crossing in North Las Vegas is the exact spot where Howard Hughes excellent nevada adventure began. The billionaire used his influence to essentially clear boston to las vegas. On thanksgiving night 1966, he arrived with no fanfare. Geoff schumacher the train stops. Hughes is carted off the train onto a stretcher, gets into the van, drives the van over to the desert inn hotel, goes to the back of the hotel, they go up the fire escape carrying hughes. george knapp veteran journalist Geoff Schumacher knows the story as well as anyone. Hes the content director at the mob museum which has a hughes exhibit, and he wrote a highly regarded book about the billionaires yes paranoia and palace intrigue. Geoff he moves into one of the suites and his aides are kind of blocking off the hallways and working off the entire top floor. Nobody in town knows that Howard Hughes is here. It takes several days for the press to figure this out. The mysterious Howard Hughes has moved to las vegas. Whats this all about . And the speculation begins. george knapp las vegas. The economy was sputtering. Unemployment was up. Gaming revenue was down. Critics were once again saying the town was overbuilt. The arrival of hughes was seen as a very big deal. Hughes had been here before, starting in the late 40s. He flew over the desert in his many developmental planes. Wooed and stashed various women in las vegas hotels. Hired future sheriff ralph lamb to be his eyes and ears. And bought an unassuming green house which today sits behind kl decided to buy. Hughes right hand man during his four years in las vegas, robert maheu, later said the billionaire had no specific Business Plan in mind when he arrived, that he mostly wanted a place to stay. Geoff he had money to spend and he was looking for a small pond where he could spend it. He wanted to own a state. He basically wanted to take over nevada, because in california, he was not such a big fish anymore. There were all kinds of people who were rich. Hughes he thought nevada could be that place. George knapp well, he was right, wasnt he . Geoff he was right. george knapp when the owner of the desert inn chafed at hughes monopolizing an entire floor of the hotels best rooms, hughes ended the argument by buying the hotel for 13 Million Dollars. It proved such a benefit for tax reasons that he instructed maheu to buy more. And they did. 5 more las vegas casinos. Along with vast tracts of raw land that later bem mining claims. Most of all, he bought politicians with bags of cash. Amazingly, he wass granted a gaming license without ever appearing in public. Geoff he jump started the las vegas economy by investing about 200300 Million Dollars in it over a period of four years. Thats the one thing. He also started nudging the mob out. He bought them out and he started giving las vegas the reputation that, hey, legitimate people can invest here,. Come on corporations, come on Howard Hughes, it might be good enough for you. george knapp officially, hughes never left his hotel room during his las vegas stint. Though some people. Including truck driver melvin dummarwould dispute that. Four years after slipping into town, he slipped out just as quietly but not before setting in motion a chain of events that changed the town and the state forever. George knapp 8 news now. Brian Loftus Melvin dummarh after finding him in the desert in 1967, still lives here in nevada. Kirsten Joyce the iteam spoke to him not long ago. You can see that story on our website. Kirsten Joyce making a difference. While shopping for the Michelle Mortensen finds presents that also give back to the community. Coming up in her holiday gift guide. Kirsten Joyce valley has a plate on thanksgiving. Were live at Catholic Charities. As they get ready to serve thousands in our community. brian loftus plus. A forecast that looks good enough to eat. Your thanksgiving day weather. That youre sure to gobble up. Kirsten Joyce and. Stephen colbert takes over the butterball hotline. Unsuspecting callers. brian loftus 8 news now good day, the valleys news leader, starts right now. now, live. This is 8 news now good day. Kirsten Joyce thanks for joining us im Kirsten Joyce. brian loftus and im brian loftus. Wed like to wish everyone a very happy thanksgiving Kirsten Joyce while so many of us are food on the table. Others in the community dont have that. brian loftus which is why Catholic Charities continues their 51 year tradition this morning. And are serving up an annual feast for those less fortunate. Kirsten Joyce 8 news now reporter Michael Stevens is live from their kitchen. Hi michael Michael Stevens Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada will serve a free thanksgiving meal to roughly 1,000 homeless and vulnerable men, women and children. This is the 51st consecutive thanksgiving thatt Southern Nevada has opened their doors to the community. The thanksgiving meal is made possible thanks to Community Donations and dedicated volunteers. Sherry, hows the weather . Sherry Swensk such a nice thanksgiving to be grateful for. Breezes today. With highs in the low 60s. Another system skipping across the northeast today will keep northerly winds along the river with a wind advisory that has been in effect sinche 5 a. M. Some rain on the way for new yorks macys day parade. Cool temps in the 40s right now. We have a really big cool down for the weekend with highs in the 50s. And a chance of rain on sunday. Demetria, how are the roads . The Nevada Supreme Court has reversed. And awarded the right for appeal. To a woman convicted of murder. The iteam has followed Kristin Blaise lobatos case for several years. She was convicted in 2006. Authorities say she murdered a homeless man, even though 13 people testified she was 170 miles away at the time of the crime. To the crime in 2001. Her supporters argue her socalled confession was actually lobato explaining to police about an unrelated attack. brian loftus and the Mohave County Sheriffs Office in arizona needs your help identifying a teen they found dead on highway 93. She was discovered last month. Between the hoover dam and kingman. Po;oce describe her as approximately fiveseven and this reconstruction image. You are asked to call Mohave County Sheriffs Office. Kirsten Joyce still to come on 8 news now good day. Its not just things like tvs people are shopping for this weekend. brian loftus the special at the Animal Foundation. For those looking to add a furry friend to their family. Kirsten Joyce and. Heres another live look from new york city at the macys thanksgiving day parade well be right back. youre watching the valleys news leader. With brian loftus, Kirsten Joyce, sherri swensk and going shopping this weekend. And want to add a 4 Legged Friend to your family. Then swing by the Animal Foundation the shelter is waiving adoption fees for all animals from black friday through cyber monday. All adopted dogs and cats come spayed or neutered. Microchipped. And are up to date on vaccines. sherry hows the weather today . Sherry Swensk westnorthwest breezes for the valley. Feasting on sunshine for our holiday thursday and friday. The bigger gusty winds come saturday. Another system skipping across. Maybe some rain for new yorks macys day parade. And cool highs in the low 50s. Big cool down for the weekend with highs in the 50s. And a chance of rain on sunday. Back to you brian loftus sadly, weve learned another after the School Bus Crash in chattanooga, tennessee. Police say the 6th child passed away from their injuries. Investigators say blood test results came back for the driver, 24 year old johnthony walker. And they found no trace o alcohol or drugs in his system. He now faces several charges, including vehicular homicide. And is due to appear in court next week. Ntsb investigators say the demetria, how are the roads . Well be right back. im gayle king. Coming up, the thanksgiving day parade on cbs. Well get a preview from anchors Kevin Frazier and keltie knight. Well get a preview from anchors Kevin Frazier and keltie knight. im gayle king. Coming up, the thanksgiving day parade on cbs. Well get a preview from anchors Kevin Frazier and keltie knight. Thats coming Kirsten Joyce or tonight for some of you. brian loftus as Michelle Mortensen found. There are many gifts out there. That can also give back. Your purchase of any of these items. Benefit the artists and this amazing organization. Its a great gift that gives back. And these bobs from sketchers are pawfection. The limited Edition Collection featuring fun prints of dogs and cats and benefit best friends animal society,. These giving pillows from pottery barn teen also feature adorable pups. 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All of these great gifts give back in an amazing way. You can learn more about all of them on our website. Just look for michelles holiday gift guide. Our pinterest page. Or my facebook page. Im mm sherry, hows the weather today . Maybe some rain for new yorks macys day parade. And cool highs in the low 50s. Thanksgiving thursday morning. Cool enough to fire up the oven and stove. Temps in the 40s right now heading to the low 60s with sunshine today. Another system moving into the Pacific Northwest today will. Big cool down for the weekend with highs in the 50s. And a chance of rain on sunday. Demetria, how are the roads . Back to you the spaghetti bowl right now. Traffic on the strip is pretty quiet. Back to you Kirsten Joyce what people were expecting when they called the butterball hotline colbert butterball hotline. Lets butter your balls. brian loftus prank advice. After the break on 8 news now good day. thanksgiving to everyone brian loftus and just a reminder if you need help with your turkey. You can always call the butterball hotline. But, you might not get the answer youre looking for colbert butterball hotline. Lets butter your balls. Caller i like it well done. How would you suggest i cook it . Colbert cook it long time, cook it a long time. Caller its in the oven and its an hour less than the required cook time. The Meat Thermometer says its at 188. Cobert 188 . Get out of there its gonna blow how may i help you . Caller this is really a question about stuffing. Colbert do you call it stuffing or dressing . Caller i call it stuffing. Colbert ok wrong answer bye bye brian loftus if need help with your bird. You can always text or call the butterball hotline at the number on your screen hopefully Stephen Colbert wont anr advice. thanks for joining us. Cbs this morning starts right now.