there is one app that does work. it's the sky harbor website. they are posting how long it takes to get to all of the security checkpoints. it's not relying on anyone telling them how long it takes. >> we use an analyzer that is analyzing the people. we post that information on her flight information screen. >> it's a sensor that tracks people. >> we list them gates in terminal four as well as the gate in terminal two, terminal free will, board was the first phase of our terminal modernization program opens. >> if you really want to know how busy the tsa checkpoints are, don't ask the tsa. go to sky harbor and said -- one got back to me. the longest wait we have seen so far has been about 15 minutes. it's not bad and so far it's not really that bad on the roads. this is a live picture from sky 12. traffic is flowing fairly smoothly. hopefully it will stay that way as the night goes on. i know a lot of you are heading to the airport to pick up loved ones. we have team coverage of your busy holiday traffic on a valley freeways. let's check in with crystal henderson in the crystal, howard the roads out there? >> we have been pleasantly surprised as we make our way around sky harbor. not just the arrivals but the departures. at about 4:00 there was no curb space to be had. it was super busy. but now it looks like smooth sailing. were making our way to the all. i would say it is hit and miss. you can never be too sure. if you don't want to do any guesswork, there's that option of 44th street and option. maybe you're not heading to the airport. let's look at -- take a look at the picture map. we've seen a lot of delays in the worst of the worst is 10 westbound[indiscernible -- audio cutting out] sending some drivers back a half-hour on the usual commute. also looking slammed on the 17 around the downtown area. the 101 is also touch and go as you make your way to the 17 and the 10 heading out at the 202 is also getting pretty jammed up. expect that holiday traffic down here. back to you. >> patrolling the roads around sky harbor. the governor is shaking things jefferies. we're live in the newsroom with the latest on this developing story. >> the governor is cleaning house and the huge state agency that cares for our neediest residents. today's firing started at the top with des directory tim jeffries under the microscope for hundreds of employees he fired many claiming they were targeting because of their age, gender or politics. the tipping point was a report that he bought booze for here's what the governor had to say earlier this week. >> i mention that i'm disappointed by what's happened by what i've read. we're going to find out where the facts are. >> jeffries is earning $250,000 per year. he was walked out today after his firing. the governor can't five other top des administrators. he has assigned while he let's go back to thanksgiving now. one of the best moments of the holiday is seeing those emotional reunions twin friends and family who haven't seen each other in a while. ryan west went to the airport and he encountered a grandma anxiously waiting for her grandkids to arrive. >> 180,000 people are expected to fly in and out of sky harbor. we caught up with a lady . >> i'm waiting for my son and daughter-in-law and my two grandchildren. the going to be here until december 6. we're going to celebrate christmas also. >> our nation's airports anticipate 27 million travelers to fly. wednesday will be the peak for travelers heading somewhere and sunday will be busy as travelers head back home. she is anxious as soon as the this will be our first time having thanksgiving with them since we moved here five years ago. >> we're going to go home and have breakfast and then i'm going to take my youngest grandson to the largest candy store, that's what he told his teacher. he's going to the largest candy store in the world.>> nothing like being with gravel for the holidays. thanksgiving is a time being grateful but it can also be tense around all of those friends and family that you maybe haven't seen in a while especially coming off a turbulent political year. >> you think?>> will you avoid talking about politics at your holiday dinner? you can vote online by visiting www.12news.com. those are the numbers right there. they will go for it. another thing to be thankful for is stretchy pants. you're going to need them. plenty of people are about to take in a huge amount of calories. brace yourself. a traditional plate of thanksgiving food is 3157 calories. >> throughout the show were breaking down how all of those calories at that starting with turkey. i always thought that turkey was low-calorie but it's 420 lo staffing, one cup of 320 calories. in my opinion, it's what a the best part of the meal so you can skip it. >> i would rather have the stuffing than the turkey. we have a calorie totals coming up. we want to ruin your meal and we will talk about things like pecan pie. arizona are winding up in foster care. the reasons why, coming up. >> locking down a gilbert school earlier today. it looks like we will have gorgeous conditions across our state for thanksgiving. we do have rain in the forecast as we round out the holiday weekend. because practice pays off. because it's better to give than to receive. because there's no place like home. midfirst bank will always be true to your money - with innovative services that let you focus on what's most important. time to take a look at your hot headlines. a blown tire causing a fatal accident on a valley freeway. a truck blew a tire on interstate-17. the phoenix fire department says that one person was killed. traffic was backed up crews cleaned up the debris and a fuel leak. the accident is under investigation. a gilbert school put on lockdown while police swat teams served a search warrant. police were looking for a suspect in several robberies. williams field high school was put on cautioned that precautionary lockdown. a number of us children in foster care is climbing reasons range from creation of another child abuse hotline to widespread outrage over the deaths of children who have been repeatedly abuse. addiction among parents is also a major factor. by state account for nearly 2/3 of the increase. arizona, georgia, florida, indiana and minnesota. we're wrapping up the calories on your thanksgiving day dinner plate. it's a holiday tradition that you can see only right here on channel 12. we have a sneak peek at the macy's day parade. coming up in sports, we turn the tables on the coach of the number one high school football team and the state with his players asking the questions. carson palmer doesn't care how many times he's been sacked. that's coming up and quarterback speak. 12 sports is sponsored by your ??? always thrilling. always alluring. always hitting. always on. 12 sports is sponsored by al want to hear. let's be honest. obviously apart from family and friends, thanksgiving is all about eating a lot of great food. the calories really add up in a hurry. assembles group of green bean casserole, you know you love it, 161 calories for a tiny scoop. if you need a little bit of gravy on those potatoes, an extra 206 calories per one fourth of a cop. if you're looking for a slightly healthier option, go for the cranberry sauce. it's only 86 calories for one slice. if you take a little slice out of the can it is so good.>> homemade is the best >> if you're having corporate, it's 173 calories per slice depending on how healthy you slice it. >> this one you might not want to hear. one heaping scoop of sweet potato casserole, 609 calories. >> is the marshmallows. it has to be. and we haven't even talked about the desert yet. our favorite. will be talking about pumpkin pie and just a few minutes. >> we will skip over that. we don't want to ruin it for everybody. let's take a look at sky cam across the downtown phoenix area. today was a great day and a great way to set up our beautiful holiday weather. tomorrow, temperatures will be in the 70s all throughout the valley. lots of sunshine and no problems with wind. we will be one of the best spots across the entire nation. there are a few spots in that will be mainly through the midwest. another round of heavy rain getting to push red -- getting ready to pursue cincinnati. we are seeing snow in the great lakes. were not seeing any heavy snow in the urban populated areas that typically see those airport delays. towards the end of the weekend we will be watching out towards the pacific. we have a storm system coming in that will bring us some time we hit sunday. that might be a day a lot of people are traveling and you will want to keep an eye on. nationwide, nice temperatures from new orleans to raleigh to oklahoma city, trouble spots in boston and new york city is expecting rain. a lot of snow continue will up and portions of the midwest. 21 in winslow, 21 at the grand canyon, 41 in sedona. tomorrow, high temperatures in the 50s chilly but nice. flagstaff, 54. 57, globe. lots of 70 from casagrande and out towards yuma. the only thing you need to know is that on sunday evening after about 5:00 we will bring in a back up north or down south towards tucson. that will linger into early monday morning but only a 10% chance. those temperatures will be dipping into the 60s by the second part of the weekend. here's sports.>> 12 sports is sponsored by your valley toyota dealers. i'm not on the injury report. i'm full go there so questions about that. i'm full go, brother. i'm fine. >> the cardinals back at work today with their head coach back calling the shots as usual. they were introduced to th carson palmer took his customary place before the media and gives us this week's version of quarterback speak.>> he's fine. he will tell you that he looks fine and ask fine and there's no difference from the bruce today than last wednesday. >> this is into man touch a from a quarterback position that are more physical than others. that was a physical game and a physical defense. tablature composure ever whether you getting hit or what ever. you've got to stay focused and be ready for the next play. you can't worry about sitting or standing for vision or records. nothing matters other than this game. >> the cardinals pretty much have to win out to get a playoff spot. the undefeated mount point different state championship title saturday night. no doubt the nerves and emotions will be flying by. coach von knows to have fun with his players and keep them loses we found that during championship saturday media day. >> i'm at the head coach of mount point for ball. >> do you want to go back to >> who has better players arizona or georgia quick >> i think that mount point in chandler have better for ballplayers in chandler>> myself, i have a face for radio. i love football. i like to have a good time. >> with you plan on leaving mountain point? >> leaving? i'm going to go home after the game >> was better, us or 2013? >> allen said that on sunday. >> i don't make predictions. i just do my job and hope everyone else does there. >> thank you all. goodbye. >> they asked the tough questions. all the championship games are on saturday. friday night fever is moving to saturday night at 10:30 right after 12 news at 10. we will have highlights and championship games. let's talk some asu basketball. a preholiday matinee against the citadel. they finish at the other end a bit asu run. devils freshman meeting six devil players in double figures for a team-high 23 points. a 127-110 when and 127 point the second-most in school history. holiday. >> all of those big games coming up this weekend for the high schools. >> don't ask me for any predictions. i had one coach gave me the business because i picked against his team. i think i will hold my predictions >> wise choice, my man. >> let's get to the good stuff when it comes to thanksgiving treats and those calories. a glass of white wine, why do we have to know these things, 122 calories. piece of pecan pie. 503 calories per one slice. >> pumpkin pie is more your style good news, it has less calories. each slices 316 calories. were checking out another holiday tradition after the it wouldn't be thanksgiving without the annual macy's day the finishing touches in place. the tradition brings more than 3 million people out along the parade route. more than 15 million around the world will be watching it. >> you can watch the parade right here on channel 12 at 9 am to noon. you can also catch it later from 2:00 until 5:00. >> anymore by skills on the food? >> nope. just enjoy your dinner. it comes on thanks for watching 12 news at because every great accomplishment takes courage. because one person can't do it all. because dreams are worth chasing. midfirst bank will always be true to your money - new video, bieber punches a fan in the face. >> the violent altercation caught on camera, now on "extra." ? the new shock individual joe as he smash as fan's face. the kardashian rally around kanye. was he a ticking time bomb set off by kim's paris rob ji new dames from the timeline to his psychotic break. >> laurie and val. >> the new dance champ, laurie hernandez moments after victory. >> how will you celebrate your >> you are so hot, so fun. donald trump stealing a page from new york's oscars of fashion. >> plans for the inauguration, is elton john really set to perform? then -- >> mariah's world. trying to live in it. >> mario has mariah's first interview since her breakup. >> don't look distraught. >> i'm not distraught. >> was she blindsided by nick cannon's baby news? >> oh, dear. >> plus -- the jingle bell from hell. "bad santa's" back. >> you still hit like your daddy. >> now on "extra" from universal studios hollywood, the entertainment capital of l.a. hey, everyone. welcome to "extra." i'm mario lopez. now photos of the trump family sneaking off for a get away. how they're planning to spend their thanksgiving weekend. also coming up, mario, it's