Part of something from the ground floor and thats exactly what happened here with the nhls 31st franchise bill foley will tell you it was not the smoothest process. Leading up to tonight or even the announcement itself. But like it or not the Vegas Golden Knights have arrived go, the Vegas Golden Knights after months of waiting and wondering the 500 Million Dollar question was answered many liked it. Its sharp its clean i think its pretty cool. I think its a great name. While others were underwhelmed. Its not really a wow thing but gold is las vegas. I was kind of hoping it would be the desert knights. For the least few months we knew the name would be something knights. With the first word choices being either golden, silver, or desert. Nevada is the largest gold producer in the country, gold is a precious metal, its the number one metal versus silver i didnt feel desert knight character to it. Character was very much on display at the announcement. Bill foley and staff didnt have the smoothest presentation with the introductory video refusing to play. I promise we will be better on the ice. Despite the early stumble true to vegas form the show went on. With fire. Confetti and there was even an homage to the Army Parachute Team i was hoping to get a few hundred people we had five thousand and another couple thousand couldnt get in because it was too crowded. This is an incredible turnout and if his is any indication this team is going to be a huge success. And for the thousands in attendance. They tell me it was well worth the wait. Had some awesomeness leak out a little bit when foley walked on stage, its real. As we were standing there this is real this is real this is really happening, we have a i mean i just cant wait for puck drop they could have named them anything im just ready for the game to start next year. I wanted to have a successful name and a successful logo and weve done that. Now as you heard bill foley says this was a big step to becoming a member of the nhl but he stills considers the team an apprentice. Now its time to get ready for the expansion draft. The entry draft and putting a team a lot of Unfinished Business and speakin of Unfinished BusinessJohn Christine i believe we have on record a season ticket wager for whoever was correct. Live from the toshiba plaza the new home of the Vegas Golden KnightsVince Sapienza fox 5 news local las vegas name. Now it is time to stock up on some team gear. Immediately following the announcement. Golden knights merchandise was ready for purchase. Online. You can but any of the hats. Shirts. Sweatshirts for the Golden Knights. But it might not be delivered until the middle of december. You can, however, head down to the strip. To the new team store inside the tmobile arena. The store will be open every day except for thanksgiving. From noon to 8. Again the new team store is inside the tmobile arena. And will be open every day from noon to 8. Except for thanksgiving. Want to watch the reveal again. Or find out more about our new team. Just download our fox5 mobile app. Its free in the app store. Oakland city Officials Say theyre making progress with plans to build a new stadium of their own that could keep the raiders from calling las vegas home. But city officials is no need to worry. Dont lose faith the raiders are coming, theyll be the Las Vegas Raiders before you know it. Local and state lawmakers here in nevada have already approved the funding plan for a new, 1. 9 billion dollar nfl stadium in las vegas. But oakland officials are working to keep the team in the bay area and have put together the framework to build a new stadium. The lott group led by former raider ronnie lott is putting private money into the deal. The raiders say they plan to propose a move to las vegas at the nfl owners meeting in january. Police found a mans body in the middle of the road near twain avenue near nellis. And now say he had been bhot. There is one witness who says they think the shooter got away in a dark colored sedan they drove toward nellis but really thats all we have to go on it doesnt sound like much but please are hoping someone mightve seen something and even if its something small they want to know about it we also talk to neighbors they all say they heard one gunshot they came out and they something turned out to be someone and they all tried to perform cpr they tried to save this man but it was too late Angel Hoffmann lives in apartment complex very loud shot i thought it was like a car backfire. I grew up here in vegas but i feel like its getting crazier and crazier on the east side. Right now the only thing we know about the victim is that he is know about the victim is that he is an African American man in his 20s or 30s they say hes about 6 feet man but of course theyre not releasing his identity until they make sure that his family members are notify part of downtown closed. Because of a barricade situation at the sterling gardens motel. Fremont street is blocked off in between 21st and bruce street. Police say just before one this afternoon a man locked himself in a room. After firing a shots at someone. A man accused of stabbing his roommate to death made a Court Appearance this morning. The judge had a difficult time getting Jacob Driscoll to stay did you receive a complaint this morning charging you with murder with use of a Deadly Weapon . Driscoll what was that . Judge did you recieve a complaint this morning . Is there a piece of paper in your hand . Driscoll yeah. Judge did you read it . no response judge you have to answer out loud were making the record. Do you understand what youre charged with . Yeah driscolls lawyer also said the 20 yearold was not speaking to him about the case. Police say driscoll staed kevin zaldana while he was sleeping early sunday morning. Zaldanas family told fox5 the victim had opened up his home to a homeless driscoll. There is no bail set for driscoll, and his next Court Appearance is december 21st. Las vegas is a popular travel destination on most holidays and thanksgiving is no exception. Triple a ranks our city number one for thanksgiving travel. Part of the reason is our thanksgiving buffets and festive decor that makes visitor feel at home. For this weekend for months. Triple a say about 318 thousand people are expected to fly into town so mccarren will be busy. Many of them are locals coming or going home for the holidays. Last year was a record breaking year for us, we had about 4300 guest. This year were hoping to beat that number weve been planning this for over six months weve done multiple tastings its kind of been a work of art that we crafted other popur destinations are san francisco. San diego. Orlando. And new york. The airport will be packed. Which means parking will be a bit of a hassel. And a spot isnt guaranteed. But you have some other options this weekend. Rtc has some park and ride locations around the valley and it is free. The spots are first come first served. Some of the locations include Centennial HillsTransit Center the West Cliff Park and ride. For a complete head over to fox5 vegas dot com and click on the links section. Black friday comes earlier and earlier every year. It is only tuesday and already people are lining up to get their hands on some hot deals. You are looking live outside the best buy at charleston near the 215 where there is a lone shopper waiting. More medical professionals to the silver state. By opening its medical school later this year. Len jessup unlv president we want to be a Great University in this community and this is a way for us to do that. In a special report we look at what the school will offer. Your fox5 weather 24 7 forecast is dennys knows the holidays should be shared with friends and family. Except dennys allnew holiday pancakes. You wont want to share those with anybody. Dennys new fluffier, tastier, later this year unlv is opening a medical school. Its a huge boost for a College Looking to solidify its reputation as a top tier university. But its also a move that will increase the quality of life and quality of care for Southern Nevada residents. Fox 5s Kevin Bolinger joins us with a look at why the medical school is being called transformative. Kevin on cam in 2010 nevada ranked 45th in the country in the number of physicians per 100 thousand population. And 46th for primary care physicians. Unlv and the state is working to flip the script on that stat by creating a medical school that will change that state, the university and our state forever. Video these nine acres on shadow lane near umc are about to be transformed. Its the home of unlvs new medical for the university and the city to move out of the shadow of other cities. Filling a need that will benefit everyone. Len jessup unlv president we want to be a Great University in this community and this is a way for us to do that. Nationwide we have a shortage of 80 thousand primary care physicians the largest in history. The supply and demand starts at the medical school level. Where there are three times as many students applying as there are sports avaialble. The hope with unlvs medical school is to not on train. But retain. Dr. Barbara atkinson founding dean, Unlv Medical School if you do a medical school and residency in a city, then youre likely to stay there the rest of your life. Unlv is looking to make the med school cutting edge. One example is in anatomy usually done with dissecting bodies using cadaevers. Unlv will use a form of virtual dr. Barbara atkinson founding dean, Unlv Medical School we have these tables that are about the size of my desk that have bodies that have been xrayed, mrid and ct scanned and you can actually peel layers off. Like the skin comes off first, then the fat and then it gets down to muscle. Or you can just say to the table or the computer thats the table, show me the bones. Then put the nerves in, then put the blood vessels in. Then put in the muscles. You can see how theyre all fit together. That will allow a three dimensional view that gives the same view as seeing the xray of a patient. There will be an emphasis on technology, communication, and working in teams that arent just doctors but all kinds of medical specialists. Kevin while unlvs medical school plans are in its infancy, we wanted to come to one of the oldest and most respected medical schools in the country vanderbilt here in nashville, where its leaders say unlvs plans will have a huge impact on the entire Southern Nevada community. Dr. Bonnie Miller VanderbiltUniversity School of medicine an Academic HealthCenter Offers special services that sometimes other hospitals arent able to offer like Cancer Centers or Neuroscience Centers that can provide Services Community members have to travel further away for now. Right now many Southern Nevadans have to travel to los angeles, houston and the bay area for treatment. The hope is within ten years many of those specialties will be offered right here. Dr. Barbara atkinson founding dean, Unlv Medical School thats the goal. We dont want anybody to leave las vegas for anything. But theres more than just a benefit from the medical side theres a financial gain as well. Graphic fiscal impact studies show that by 2030 the regional impact will be 3point6 billion dollars. More than 24 thousand jobs and government revenue exceeding 181 million. Vo the state legislature has already approved the operational funding and private donations will build the facilities. Unlv president len jessup says that formula means no costs should be passed down to undergrad its a game changer for the future. Len jessup unlv president we want to be better connected to our community. We want to help. We recognize we need the community for the univeristy to get to the next level but the Community Needs a Great University to get to the next level as well. Kevin heres an interesting sidenote the local community has stepped up and money was raised to give all 60 students in the first class a full ride scholarship for all four years. Meaning they leave medical School Without student debt. At least 25 full rides will be given out for the next three classes with making that the full 60. That makes unlv a very attractive option for students and allows the university to pick the best and the brightest of the applicants. Back to you. Interviews for the first class of students are already underway. The first round of classes begin on july 17th. Now fox5 weather 24 7 skies will stay mostly clear for your tuesday evening with temperatures falling into the 40s moving across the area on wednesday, bringing just a few clouds with breezy winds. Winds will be in the 10 to 20 mph range around the Las Vegas Valley with high temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Thanksgiving day will be mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid to low 60s. Winds will be calmer around las vegas, but for our friends in laughlin and bullhead city, gusts in excess of 30 mph will still be mostly clear with 60s before bigger changes arrive this weekend. A system moves in late saturday afternoon with stronger winds and the chance of a few showers later saturday evening. The shower chance will continue into sunday with temperatures falling into the upper 50s on sunday. Monday and tuesday are trending cooler with high temperatures holding in the 50s. There is a place, like no other. Where a walk down main street, where magic is spread with every touch, and always leaves you wanting even more. So make the time. To take your time because one day just isnt enough. Here, there is magic for days. If youre looking for a christmas just unveiled their new laser light show and christmas decor. In the mystic falls park. This is a really great show. Theres nothing like this in Southern Nevada. I bring my own 6 year old here every year. Its the coolest thing you can ever see. Its got lights, we do all these christmas songs. Really a lot of fun here. The Army Air Corps and a local World War Two vet helped flip the switch. The christmas laser show has been a 23yearold tradition. This year. Theyve added new songs and snow although you dont need a jacket because its all inside. The show is free january 1st. Ntil local non profits Veterans Village and Catholic Charities went head to head in a pie eating contest today. It was all to raise money for their causes. Both of our groups are winners today but at Catholic Charities we serve over a hundred thousand people each year so really what we won today our clients are the winners. The grand bazaar shops hosted the first annual battle cry for pumpkin pie each group had five minutes to eat as many pies as three thousand dollars while the runnerup got one thousand. Attendees also participated in thanksgiving themed activities. Grab your tennis shoes. And santa suit. Thousands of santas are getting ready to hit the streets of downtown. For the the las vegas great santa run benefitting opportunity village. It is saturday december third. And you can join in the fun. Festivities kick off at nine am and the five k starts at ten. The wait is over. Our nhl team is the Vegas Golden Knights. But just what went into picking it . Up next we explain the process to arrive at our teams name. 10. Local. Las vegas. If you were watching earlier it didnt go quite as planned. Here is the video that was meant to play at the announcement. Telling us about the road to the Vegas Golden Knights. Closed captioning the big reveal happened around 6 15 down on teh strip at teh toshiba plaza. Fox5s Vince Sapienza was there and joins us live with a look at how it happened. Like any good vegas show this one had it all. Pyrotechnics. The works. It even had a crowd that surprised owner bill foley he told me that he was expecting maybe a couple hundred but early estimates show more than five thousand hockey fans came to watch the name being unveiled. Im told there was another two thousand plus that couldnt get in because of traffic now the name Vegas Golden Knights was met by some excitement and disappointment. But after bill foley explained his reasoning for the nevada is the largest gold producer in the country, gold is a precious metal, its the number one metal versus silver i didnt feel desert knights had character to it. Now one of the big negatives i heard from fans today was the lack of the word las in the name many locals say this is las vegas not vegas. But they were also quick to mention that when you pay 500 million for the team you can pick whatever name you want they also said it wont keep them from buying tickets to the game from the toshiba plaza im Vince Sapienza fox 5 news local las a local company is producing a docudrama featuring the Vegas Golden Knights. Board approved plan expans