A light mix is jessica rae coming up this morning on abc9 news. The latest on San Bernardino terror plot. Including new details about a planned attack on a los angeles highway in 2008 jessica rae city council has decided on how much the fines will be if you are caught on one of sioux citys interstate speed cameras. Jessica rae and. An iowa school mourns the sudden and unexpected loss of their beloved coach and friend. These stories and more. On abc9 news this morning. Jessica rae we begin this morning with news that broke late last night. A grand jury in the case of sandra bland has decided not to return any indictments. Bland was found dead in her jail cell in july. The 28yearold had been arrested three days earlier for allegedly assaulting an traffic stop. Officials in waller county, texas, said she hung herself with a plastic bag. Her family rejected that finding. The special prosecutor handling the case announced the grand jurys decision monday night. darrell Jordan Special prosecutor after presenting all the evidence as it relates to the death of sandra bland, the grand jury d d not return an n indictment. The grand d ry also considered things that occurred at the jail, and did not return an indictment. Jessica rae special prosecutor darrell jordan says the grand jury will reconvene in january and take up all remaining issues. Jessica rae one of the San Bernardino shooters had a plot to attack drivers on a los angeles highway. Thats according to his friend Enrique Marquez, who was supposed to carry it out with him. Reporter brian todd has thelatest Enrique Marquez has had his bail denied by a federal court judge. And his alleged role shooter Syed Rizwan Farook is causing major concern among counterterror officials. The criminal complaint says starting in late2011, marquez and farook mapped out a plan to atck the 91 freeway near los angeles at rush hour. Marquez told investigators, farook was to start the attack by throwing pipebombs onto the highway on a stretch with no exits the explosions would disable traffic. Then farook would move among the stopped vehicles and fire at them. seamus hughes, counterterrorism expert, George Washingtonniv. in a place like this, what youre essentially looking at is you throw pipebombs, youre setting up a confined space. Youre able to then stop traffic, and theyre not able to get out. So you can slowly pick through people and build up your level of casualties. A top la police unterterror chief tells cnn, this is the first time a terror plot involving freeways has been revealed to that departmen he calls it a nightmare that theyd been gaming according to court papers, marquez told investigators his role was to shoot at cars from a position in the hills overlooking the 91 freeway then fire on police and rescue teams as they arrived. seamus hughes, counterterrorism expert, George Washington univ. firstresponders are always a target, when it comes to jihadist ideology. Theyre focusing on military, also First Responders and cops. They see those as the front line. Marquez says he backed out of that plot and another plan to attack student gathering places at riverside city college. Marquez is charged with illegally buying the rifles used in the San Bernardino shootings. And of defrauding officials over a sham marriage with the sister of farooks brothers wife. For that, marquez was paid about 200 dollars a month, according to the complaint. One analysts says it all suggests Enrique Marquez was very much a follower among these plotters. aki peritz, center for intelligence policy this guy sounds like a scaredycat, and he seems like a guy who does not really have a very strong will to do anything. And so if his friend, his neighbor, decided to say, lets go shoot at some cars, he might go along. jessica rae one expert says the highway attack wouldnt have inflicted mass casualties. But another analyst says there wouldve been a huge psychological effect. Because people scared to use highways. Jessica rae if youre worried about getting a ticket from one of the citys speed cameras on i29. Well good news. City Council Members have voted to lower fines coming from those automated cameras. They passed all three readings of the ordinance change. Fines for going 11 to 15 Miles Per Hour over the speed limit will go from 168 dollars to 100 dollars. The change will go into affect sometime early next year. Jessica rae iowas governor has his sights set on cyberhackers Terry Branstad has announced an executive order which will direct the state to draft a state Cyber Security strategy Emergency Response plan, so whats the purpose . To have a plan to better deal with the consequences of an attack on the states infrastructure. Like floods, tornadoes, and winter storms, its prepared to respond cyber attack should update to the states plan will be part of a Security Strategy as governor in his executive order. Jessica rae governor branstad also formed a state Cyber Working Group last december to expand on the work that was being done at the national level. That group is made up of state agencies as well as fededal and private partners. Jessica rae 140 thousand iowans will now have to switch Healthcare Companies now that one of four companies that handle medicaid coverage in the state has been terminated. Governor Terry Branstad says medicaid recipients can get coverage from one of three remaining Companies Set to take over the 4point2 billion dollar program. Branstad says the Iowa Department of Human Services will Contact People enrolled in wellcare to inform them about the remaining companies. Jessica rae when we come back. Well hear from friends, family and students of an iowa coach who suddenly passed away a few days ago. Stay tuned for more on coach hinkels impact on their lives. Warmer today, christmas forecast with rain snow chances. Next. Youre watching abc9 news this morning. With. Jessica rae. And meteorologist scott larson. This is abc9 news this in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on monday, could bring more significant snow. Scott today, temperatures in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on monday, could bring more significant snow. Jessica rae scott today, temperatures tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on more significant snow. Today, temperatures in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on monday, could bring more significant snow. Almost 40 thousand dollars has been raised for the family of a spencer wrestler who passed away unexpectedly. Thousand dollars has been raised for the family of a spencer wrestler who passed away a preliminary autopsy shows Austin Roberts likely died of natural causes. Austin died at Spencer Hospital collapsing during a wrestling meet. A gofund me account set to help the roberts has brought in dollars, already. If you would like to help, visit our website siouxland mattersdotcom. Jessica rae a beloved Iowa High School football coach passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. And, as his students and madrid say it was off the gridiron where he may have left his biggest impact. Reporter Claire Powell has the story wanted to go to sleep wake up and realize it was a bad dream. It wasnt just a bad dreamd we were looking for a football coach. And a teacher, he impressed us most as a teacher j first to chew your butt when you got it coming,but first to put his arm around you when you had that coming too ability of making everybody important, makign them see they had a role i got the news, i was shocked and didnt know what to do. I couldnt believe it would happen to someone ke him, hes so strong t we had a lot of fun, hes the type of guy that just from friendship youre fortunate to have in your life. Whistles laughs theres a long list of hinkelisms that we were fortunate to be a part of when the going gets tough, are we going to give up or nut uphinkelism whats it going to take to win tonight . Hell say outscore the opponent lives not always easy, sometimes you get punched in the gut. How you respond to that is how youre going to be as a man d what are you going to do when you get uncomfortable . Thatll be in my mind that for the rest of will be stuck in my if youre on time fire officials in spencer say flamable materials too close to a space heater caused a house fire saturday. One person was found dead inside the mobile home after the fire was put out. The victims name is not being released until an autopsy is complete. Jessica rae coming up. Its hard to co parent for divorced couples. Especially during the Holiday Season. Even if you are celebrities. And after the break. Find out how mariah carey and nick cannon are coming together for their kids. Jessica rae plus. Well discuss the epic mistake steve harvey made at this years miss the year for divorced parents. But superstar exes nick cannon and mariah carey are making co parenting work for them and their young twins. Abcs reena ninan shows how they are doing it this Morning Music powerhouse mariah carey and her ex nick cannon . Showing that all they want for christmas is quality time with their fouryearold twins . [gfx] cannon posting this photo on carey and their twins monroe and moroccan using the festivefamilymomen both parents fun holiday photos from their exciting weekend with the kids . Bragman by coming together mariah and nick are sending an excellent message not only to their children but to you dont have to be together to be great coparents of when they first split cannon spoke to gma about how he and carey intended to regardless of their separation. I mean well forever same time you know were there for our children and making priority and understanding we love them and well have an amazing holiday carey echoing that sentiment in an interview with e news . Were all just learning as we go and its all about the kids . Thats it. The proud parents posting their coparenting accomplishments all year like this family photo from the twins Fourth Birthday Party and this picture of a very happy thanksgiving . Cannon telling howard stern about their family turkey day on sirius xm awesome . Theres still love and respect involved so its not really about what i get what you give. The power duo one of many former hollywood couples like Gwyneth Paltrow and chris martin and Jennifer Garner and ben affleck putting the kids first after a split sharing Holiday Cheer as a family . Sot bragman people are sending the message that just because theyre not together theyre willing to be together for the kids and willing to put the kids interest before their own and thats just an awesome thing jessica rae its the epic mistake on live tv that everyone is talking about. Steve harvey at the Miss Universe naming the wrong winner. Abcs david wright has more on the mass confusion on stage. Miss universe 2015 is . In the history of beauty pageants . Nats columbia . This was the shortest reign ever. Two minutes in the tiara, before a sheepish steve harvey slunked back on stage. Steve harvey okay, folks. I have to apologize . Steve harvey Miss Universe 2015 is philippines . One of the most awkward moments ever on live tv. Steve harvey this is exactly whats on the card. I will take responsibility for this. It was my mistake. It was on the card. Horrible mistake . Take a close look at the card. Its actually a lot clearer than steve harvey was steve harvey after 22 01 09 it is my mistake. Still a great night. A great night for one of them Miss Universe both of them did what beauty contestants do . Miss colombia im happy for all that i did, for becoming this dream. Im so happy. They made a bid for world peace. Miss philippines backstage its a very umm. Nontraditional crowning moment, isnt it . Its very, its a very 2015 . Today donald trump, the former owner of the Miss Universe pageant, suggested jessica rae Scott Jessica and elisa are chatting about Miss Universe. Jessica and elisa e chatting about Miss Universe. Jessica and elisa are chatting about miss jessica and elisa are chatting about Miss Universe. Jessica and elisa are chatting about Miss Universe. Jessica and elisa are chatting about Miss Universe. Scott good morning and happy tuesday breezy and warmer today, temperatures in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on monday, could bring more significant snow. Scott jessica and elisa are chatting about Miss Universe. Jessica and elisa are chatting about Miss Universe. Jessica and elisa are chatting about Miss Universe. Scott good morning and happy tuesday breezy and warmer today, temperatures in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on monday, could bring more significant snow. Scott heres a quick chekc outside on in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on dot traffic cams here at. Many folks still waking up and starting their workday. Please drive safely everyone. Jessica rae still to come. Ill bring you the latest on the tragic scene in las vegas. And what the woman who ran down over 30 people is now facing. Stay tuned for all woman who drove her vehicle into a crowd of people along the las she is already facing 1 count of murder with a Deadly Weapon. Heres the very latest less than 24 hours after a devestating crash along the las vegas strip, police have identified 32 year old Jessica Valenzuela from arizona as the sole fatalitiy. Sunday evening Authorities Say 24 year old Lakeisha Holloway drove her car up onto a sidewalk. Between Planet Hollywood and the paris resort and casino. Injuring nearly 40 people. sofie kitteroed witness it looked like she wasnt even trying to stop the car. She had both of her hands on her wheel, and she was looking straight forward. According to her arrest report, holloway then drove to another hotel and asked a Security Officer to call police. Holloway is now charged with murder with a Deadly Weapon and is also facing the possibility of other charges including leaving the scene of a crime and child neglect. Authorities say the suspects three year old daughter was in the car during the hit and run, but was unharmed. Sheriff Joe LombardoLas Vegas Metropolitan Police department we believe that she had some disassociation with the father of the child. We dont know the exact percipient event investigators say holloway is from oregon and had been in las vegas for about a week living out of her car. Police are hoping surveillance cameras will help provide clues to determine holloways motive. Sheriff Joe LombardoLas Vegas Metropolitan Police department the video obviously shows intention. We havent determined to the exact fact what the motive was. Holloway told authorities shed been trying to sleep in her car but that security guards kept moving her along im reid binion reporting jessica rae coming up. Bernie sanders spent his monday night right here in sioux city. Stumping for support in the crucial caucus state. Ill have the details of his latest visit. Up next. Scott warmer today, christmas forecast with rain snow chances. Next. Good morning and happy tuesday in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on monday, could bring more significant snow. Jessica rae scott scott warmer today, christmas forecast tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on monday, could bring more significant snow. Scott jessica rae sioux city has become the hot spot for political candidates. And that includes vermont senator Bernie Sanders. The democrat took the stage at the sioux city today, temperatures in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas today, temperatures in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our rning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day in the mid 30s. After saturday, and were keeping an eye on monday, could bring more significant snow. Happy tuesday today, temperatures in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on more significant snow. Good morning and happy tuesday breezy and warmer sioux city has become the hot spot for political candidates. And that includes vermont senator Bernie Sanders. The democrat took the stage at the Sioux City Convention center to speak to more than a thousand people abc9 News ReporterDeborah Souverain has more on his visit. The Sioux City Convention center was steaming monday evening. With people who were feeling the bern natpop bernie entering stage to applause over 11hundred people packed into the convention center. To hear from democratic president ial candidate Bernie Sanders. And he started the town hall meeting off by reassuring his constituents of where his priorites will lie if he becomes president. Natpop he said i welcome their hatred, because i am representing working families, said Bernie Sanders running on a campaign that promises a future to believe in. Sanders told the crowd. His campaign is sending a message to the billionaire interview. Sanders told me that part of that message. Is his plan to close the income inequality gap. By gradually raising the federal minimum wage to 15 dollars. You cant make it on 10 bucks an hour, you cant make it on 9 bucks an hour. We need to have a living wage for all seconds sanders who is coming off of pivotal democratic debate in new he sparred with how to defeat terrorist group immiment threat americans face. Is isis an immediate threat to this country. Of course it is, and we are going to do Everything Possible to destroy isis and protect the American People but its not either or. We have to deal with Climate Change tomorrow and isis today. They are both serious threats to our country. A recent cbs news poll shows sanders just five points behind Hillary Clinton in iowa. And with just a few weeks away from the caucuses. The stage is setting for a heated contest. If we can win in iowa think we have a path to a National Victory and i think we have a path toward pulling debate. Sanders was adament about Campaign Finance reform. And affirmed his stance against big money politics. Sanders also broke a record. For the most individual Campaign Contributions received at this point during a president ial campaign. Jessica rae one of sanders former colleagues, iowa congressman steve king is speaking out about sanders president ial bid. Saying he likes sanders outspoken personality. But doesnt agree with his socialist ideals. Bernie is a self professed socialist, opposite. Im a constitutionalist, im a free enterpriser so we dont see the world through the same lenses so to speak. Yet, i like bernie personally. Hes a fighter, hes a scrapper and he tells you what he believes. I think hes frank and that refreshing approach he brings is why he has the support he has said steve king. Jessica rae king is endorsing texas senator ted cruz for president. Bring the nation together. I want to see an america thats pulled together thats unified where we feel like were on a common cause, common set of people with a common set of ideals and i think ted cruz is the best person to do that, said iowa representative steve king. Jessica rae representative king also discussed his skepticism with Climate Change science. And why he believes we need special Ground Forces in syria to defeat isis. Jessica rae sanders main rival for the bid. Hillary clinton. Will be getting extra help on the campaign trail from former president bill clinton bill has been mostly behind thescenes, campaigning and helping fundraise for his wife. Now, hell be playing a more visible role in Hillary Clintons campaign. Over the weekend. She announced her husband will join her on the campaign in january, saying theyre going to cover as much ground in New Hampshire as possible. Jessica rae on the republican side, the president ial race is now one candidate lighter. South carolina suspended his bid for the white house. Graham says he doesnt have any regrets about running for president. But wishes he could have been a stronger candidate. He also says he enjoyed his time campaigning because he got to meet quote some of the nicest people in the world. When asked who hes going to support, graham had this to say. kate bolduan cnn if it comes down to donald trump versus Hillary Clinton, who do you support . sen. Lindsey graham R South Carolina im going to support the republican nominee. I cant have it both ways. Now, do i think donald trump can beat Hillary Clinton . No not without some major adjustments. Jessica rae since his announcement, his former opponents have had nothing but nicehings to say about the South Carolina senator. Including gop rival marco rubio. I personally, of course, think lindsey is just a good guy, a very funny guy. Well miss his hur on the campaign trail, but we look forward to hearing more of it on the senate floor. Jessica rae rubio went on to say he doesnt always agree with graham. But he thinks the South Carolina senator is a defender of a Strong National defense. Something rubio to the senate as he departs the campaign trail. Jessica rae and frontrunner donald trump has commented on senator graham dropping out of the race. While speaking during a Campaign Event in michigan monday night. Trump said its sad. He was nasty to me, wasnt he, nasty, ew. You see how many, everybody that goes against me, its like, x, x. So we started off with 17, i wont say how many left but a lot of people are starting to leave, theyre gonna start to leave. But everybody thats going, wouldnt it be nice, that should happen with out country, everybody goes against us, down the tubes jessica rae trump also went after jeb bush again. This time saying his family is ashamed of him donald trump r president ial candidate jeb bush and hillary and others. You know, i dont even know why i mentioned jeb. What happens is this. Its sad. His family is so ashamed. Sad. You know wy i dont like him. Spending millions of dollars on advertising on jessica rae the donald also attacked Hillary Clinton in vulgar terms last night. Trump said her bathroom break during the last democratic debate was just too disgusting to talk about. And joked about her loss to obama in the 2008 president ial race. donald trump r president ial candidate let me just tell you, i may win, i may not win, hillary, thats not a president. Shes not taking us; everything thats been involved in hillary has been lawsuits, you take a look. Even a race to obama, she was gonna beat obama. I dont know who would be worse, i dont know, how does it get worse . But she was going to beat, she was favored to win and she got schlonged, she lost, i mean she lost. But i watched her the other night, it was hard, it was really hard because there were a lot of other things on better, including reading books and reading financial papers which i actually enjoy reading. Jessica ra just days earlier, clinton called trump an isis morning. Trump demanded an apology from clinton for making the allegation. To which the clinton camp responded with a swift no. Jessica rae Chris Christie has announced some key supporters in the hawkeye state. Including backing by 73 grassroots leaders across the state. The announcement comes as we are now 42 days away from the iowa caucuses. Some of his supporters in the state are ron wheeler, former Clarke County gop chair, Mary Ellen Kimball and her husband dr. Jim kimball. Jessica rae a new special advisor to the governor for external affairs has been named for Governor Pete Ricketts. Heres Susan Risinger with the details. A former norfolk woman has been appointed to a position on Governor Pete Ricketts official staff, after serving for the past year as his private employee. Jessica flanagain, formerly jessica moenning, will serve as special advisor to the governor for external affairs, dealing with communications, Strategic Planning and coalition building. Residential area will be allowed to remain for two years while the city looks at zoning code to cover such situations. At last nights meeting, the Norfolk City Council affirmed a conditional use permit granted by the Planning Commission but changed the effective term of the permit from 10 years to two years. And an Estate Planning workshop will be held january 6th in columbus. The free workshop will be held at Central Community college, and those planning to attend are asked to call 4025626255 for planning purposes. These and more stories can be heard on newstalk wjag, literock 97. 5 and 106kix. Jessica rae coming up in sports. The abc9 top plays takes us to the hardwood this morning. Stay tuned for the best of the best from the last week up ahead. Scott stay tuned for todays forecast. Warmer today, christmas forecast with rain snow jessthe abc9 top plays of the week. Heres chris with the countdown. Palmquistgood morning everybody. For the first time this winter, the abc9 top plays this morning all come from the hardwood. From high flyers to buzzer beaters to acrobatic finishes though, theres still plenty to love about this weeks countdown. We kick things off in lincoln. Sundays game for the huskers was one to forget, but this play from andrew white and Shavon Shields is something to remember. White, knocks the ball loose and cashes it in on the other end with the two handed flush, but take a closer look at the steal. White, channels his inner lionel messi with the heel flip to shields to set up the break. Intentional . Maybe, maybe not. Awesome . Definitely. Play number four takes us to the high school ranks. Homer in action last friday night. Mich. With the nice crossover then look at the finish. Takes the shot and gets it to fall. Hes fired up and rightfully so. He takes a hard shot to the body and somehow is able to control it for the oldfashioned three point play. For play three we former South Sioux City star. Mike gesell is listed at 62 on the iowa roster. But that doesnt mean the hawkeye senior cant above the rim. Last weekend at the big four classic, gesell, blows past his defender and rises for the flush just like back in the glory days in the minidome. This dunk with 30 seconds left. Sealed the game for the hawkeyes over drake. Play number two, was sent into us. West sioux hosting Woodbury Central last week. Were tied up at 57 with time winding down, but thered be no overtime. West siouxs isaac topete says, im pretty tired. Think ill go home now. He ends it in regulation, hitting the triple at the buzzer. That sends the falcon fans home happy with the 6057 win. But our top play comes to us from spencer. The tigers on the road taking on western christian. James mcdermott on the receiving end of the long outlet and he lobs it up to Jake Kluender who slams it home. An impress on both ends here from chris paul and blake griffin. Thats why they lock up the top spot in the abc9 top plays of the week. Jessica rae scott its time now to check on your forecast. Scott good morning and happy tuesday breezy and warmer today, temperatures in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing a light mix is in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were monday, could bring more significant snow. Thanks elisa. Another ecoli outbreak has been linked to chipotle. Kendis gibson and reena ninan have the very latest. Chipotle. Kendis gibson and reena ninan have the very latest. Good morning. Pping americas money morellness linked to chipotle restaurants. In kansas and oklahoma. In all, almost 500 people hav been sickened after eating there after recent months. Sales have fallen. Many cards as in2002 from 2. 9 llion then to 1. 4 billion last year. On so the way it works just four cards per person another new menu item a at mcdonalds. Mac and cheese. Its being tested in the cleveland area. Happy meal entree. No long how the test will run. Mac and cheese happy meals are big in my household. They would be. They would be. Have a great day, everyone. Just press clean and let roomba from irobot help with your everyday messes. Roomba navigat your entire home cleaning up pet hair and debris for up to 2 hours. Which means your floors are always clean. You and roomba from irobot Christmas Tree contest. But we still have a few new trees to show you first up is. A tree from sophia. That tree looks massive next to that little boy great job sophia our next tree comes to us from jackie. Her tree this is a fun one i love it. Thanks jackie next up is erins tree. I love the purple color scheme. It really stands out here is a nebraska themed tree from lynette. Showing your school pride during the Holiday Season joe sent us this tree in. This one might be the tallest one yet thanks joe. This is tony and sandys tree. Bvery classic guy. Thanks. Here is dan and connies tree. Who made their tree out of a ladder and finally. This tree. From russ and paige. Very funny guys. We all had a laugh in the newsroom. Again. We will announce the winner. Later on in the show. Jessica rae well it is the Holiday Season. But thats not an excuse to veer from your diet. With a little thought and preparation. You can eat the treats you want without breaking your healthy habits. Reporter Elizabeth Cohen explains how. Eating during the Holiday Season is all about balance eating the treats we want, but remembering our Good Health Habits so we dont pack on the pounds. How do we make this happen . Registered dietitian dana nahai says start by preparing lighter meals inbetween the holiday get togethers. dana nahai registered dietitian you want to focus on foods that are naturally low in fat and high in fiber like vegetables, whole grains and beans. Such as in this dish with brown rice, squash and parsley. And when you do head to the holiday parties, try not to pile too much on your plate. dana nahai registered dietitian you dont want to consume more than the typical amount that you would consume at any other sit down meal. And if youre drinking alcohol, heres a trick to cut down on calories. dana nahai registered dietitian try refilling your glass with water in between cocktails. And though our schedules get hectic this time of year, its important to remember to exercise. It can help burn off those extra calories, so that when we indulge we dont leave the Holiday Season with an extra bulge. For todays health minute, im Elizabeth Cohen. Jessica rae Scott Jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. Jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. Jessica and isa are chatting about holiday eating. Jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. Jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. Jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. Jessica and elisa are chatting about jessica and elisa are chatting about holiday eating. Today, temperatures in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on monday, could bring Jessica Rae Scott adlib jessica rae coming up in o today, temperatures in the mid 40s. Tomorrow, we could start our morning with light showers east, otherwise cooler and mostly cloudy. Christmas eve, we could see some light passing snow, Christmas Day a light mix is possible. Both days in the mid 30s. After that, a mix lingers saturday, and were keeping an eye on monday, could bring more significant snow. Jessica rae scott adlib jessica rae coming up in our eventful year. And after the break. Well take a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year