Along i15 for those leaving this thanksgiving eve. Michael Stevens were at the shell on silverado ranch. Right before the 15. And all morning its been packed with people heading in and out of town for the holiday. Those at triplea say for nine straight years the number of people in our region traveling during this holiday is up to about 3point 5million. Heres some good news. For the first time in years, pump prices are staying under 3 per gallon. At this shell. Its under that mark averaging around 245 a gallon. Drivers we spoke to headed to california say theyre trying to beat the rush by leaving early Brittney Martin driving to california its been definitely more traffic than usual. Im more dreading once we get into San Bernadino area. Abby Anderson driving to california its been pretty good. No traffic, except for a crash on the freeway. But hopefully it wo Michael Stevens if youre staying in town get ready for more drivers on our roads as triplea has dubbed las vegas the top thanksg
Five months later. The team got its name. The Vegas Golden Knights. Patrick Walker the team will make its regular season debut in about 11 months. But there is a lot to happen between now and then. Next june. The team will hold an expansion draft. Choosing a player from each of the 30 other teams. Those players will be introduced at tmobile arena june 21st. bill foley Vegas Golden Knights majority owner and every 35 minutes were going to announce a player, and there will be several players, 5 or 6 thatll be there, theyll come out and put the jersey on, and were going to fill up the arena. Patrick Walker participate in the nhl draft two days later in chicago. Patrick Walker theres still a lot to be done. The team also has to select a coach. And a minorleague affiliate. Thats expected to happen soon. Patrick walker. 8 news now. Denise Valdez so now that the logo and team name are picked. What made them choose those ones . Sports 8 director Chris Maathius is here with details. Chris Maath
Its all worth it. 8 news now reporter Mauricio Marin is live from mccarran with a truly touching story about being home for the holidays. Mauricio . Mauricio Marin before people can sit down at the table with friends and family tomorrow and enjoy a good meal of turkey and all the fixingsthey had to deal with flights, luggage and traffic jams today. But despite all the hurdlesfor many local familiesseeing each other across the dinner table this thanksgiving well it means the world to them. Born. Hes now looking forward to spending precious time with his sonand excited hes here for thanksgiving. And that feeling of embracing the holidays is being felt by many. victoria zrebiec local were cooking up a ham and turkey and stuffing and pumplin pies and everything. Its going to be a lot of fun. Mauricio Marin the food at the table for thanksgiving is just the beginning for a season of joy for many folks. But before they can get to the house with loved onesthey had to grab their luggage and de
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 truck
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 truck