david schuman "the numbers downtown are especially impressive. gambling revenues here on fremont street are up nearly 30% in the last year." 15:13:29 doug heath, long beach, california "people need to get their mind off whatever's going on in their world for a few hours and if they have a disposable income, they really it." doug heath may have hit on something there with that "disposable income" piece. experts say the economy continues to bounce back from the recession...there are more dollars in pockets...which means more money to put in slot machines. 15:30:58 jeremy aguero, applied analysis principal analyst "it appears we've hit the bottom and we are starting to trend back up in combination with more visitors spending more money." gambling's not back to peak pre- recession levels...but a good month is a good month. so what does it mean for you? coming up at six -- a downtown casino owner told us why when up... in downtown las vegas..david schuman..13 action news. our "13 days of giving"..... is blowing up! just look at all the toys..... we're

david schuman explains. 13:56:02 mark bond, temporarily displaced "i feel it all the time. year round. with me, christmas start yet thanksgiving...but journey into winterwood park and you'll find the holiday handiwork of a group of homeless men. "it's like a macrame almost." what's not immediately apparent...is the meaning behind the knick-knacks and chotchkes. david schuman, near sahara and nellis "there's a tree hung up but this isn't a case of christmas cheer. no, this is a tribute to a fallen friend." his name was jojo. mark bond tells us jojo spent his days in the park and about two months ago...died of cancer. his final moments -- just feet away from where his memorial now stands. laying over here with his hand behind his head, leg crocked up, smiling at the sun, just gone." "right here?" "right here by that pole with his feet facing that way." what's a tribute to some... 13:54:09 bond "people aren't gone so long as you have them in your heart." ....is a representation of a larger problem to others. neighbors across the street want a change. 14:23:54 marlene pisciotta

david schuman...13 action news. the big headline from last night is donald trump's unexpected victory over hillary clinton to become the next president of the united states. the stunning upset unfolded dramatically through the evening.. as trump ran the table in the battleground states. then in the early morning hours.. he delivered a humble victory speech to his ecstatic supporters. down? we will do a great job democrat hillary clinton waited until this morning to face the nation.. but graciously urged her supporters to unite behind a new president. sot - hillary clinton: "donald trump is going to be our president. we owe him an open mind and the chance to lead. president obama.. who campaigned hard for clinton in the final days of the race.. delivered some similar remarks today. sot - president obama: "we are now all rooting for his transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy" donald trump will be sworn-in as the nation's 45th president in january.. and take off with a house and senate in republic

so 13 action news reporter david schuman tried to get some less walking...more riding. that's the goal -- and to achieve it...the rtc is promoting its new bike share program with the slogan "put the fun between your legs." 12:25:40 josh robinson "it's still so provocative. i told you i'm from a town of 500 people in tennessee and this is crazy. you come out here and see it's truly the city of sin." david schuman, stewart and las vegas blvd "the slogan's actually one of four being used in the ad campaign. they were selected in a survey of six different options, includ lights, bike city.'" 12:23:13 tino patino "it could be offensive to a lot of people but in general, i don't think it's any big deal." talking about it on the street...we got the mixed opinions you might expect. one man even did a 180 in the middle of answering the question. 12:33:41 "right on the spot i'm changing my mind." we put on our rtc hats and did our own informal survey. 12:23:36 david schuman "tell me which one you like the best okay? number one, bright number four, put the fun between your legs."

david schuman learned how... one native american tribe.... plans to capitalize.... on the opportunity. it takes some imagination. to see more than this dirt lot. to picture a thrivn to project the future of the paiute tribe. 12:36:37 "we have envisioned a full- scale dispensary." for the last three years...chris spotted eagle has helped spearhead a project he says no other tribe in the country is doing. 12:35:44 chris spotted eagle, paiute tribe vice-chairperson "we thought there has to be somebody out there doing it like this and at this level. we just hadn't picked our head up long enough to see." a large scale marijuana operation -- from seed to sell. the dispensary will sit just behind the smoke shop on the plot of land. david schuman "for years their smoke shop has been a primary source of revenue for the paiute tribe, but spotted eagle says tobacco regulations have slowed business. he sees marijuana as a huge opportunity and a shot in the arm for his people." 12:43:17 chris "it's exciting and it's anxious. there's a little anxiousness to it as well just becaus

in downtown las vegas..david schuman..13 action news. someone.. upset with donald trump being elected president.. decided to vent his or her frustrations by writing obscenities in plain sight. no trace of the f word can show on air! it's too explicit to came in. one thing you don't hear from people when you ask them about this is surprise. doug degraw, lives nearby 14:55:35-14:55:42 "i'm not happy seeing it, but it's not shocking at all." blur f word standup 15:43:56-15:44:04 this rv is right beside a main road and feet away from a church so it's almost impossible not to see it if you're passing by to go now families and childreno read this every day.. must blur f word in background kenneth pruitt, lives nearby 15:28:59-15:29:04 "it's not appropriate. it's going to happen though. it's going to happen unfortunately." we knocked on a lot of doors... but couldn't find the owner of camper is shattered. near cactus and maryland parkway parker collins thirteen action news. she's the outspoken valley restaurant owner... who caught our attention! eat well

david schuman..13 action news." more than.... in minnesota... the officer who opened fire.... has been charged.... with manslaughter. philando castile was pulled over.... for a broken tail light. and his fiancee..... who live-streamed the aftermath on facebook says.... officer jeronimo yanez shot castile..... as he reached for his wallet. that video went viral... and... sparked outrage and protests. yanez will make his first appearance.... on friday. police in oklahoma city say a deadly shooting in a parking lot at will rogers airport was likely a case of retaliation. worked for southwest airlines. the gunman.. who killed himself after the shooting.. was a former southwest employee. according to police.. the shooting was planned and the gunman knew the victim's schedule and routine. but.. they still don't know if the victim was the intended target.. or picked simply because he worked for the airline. president-elect donald trump's transition teams are at work.... in new york and washington.... but... the process has been called.... reporters..... for dinner... and this morning

at town square..david schuman..13 action news. the next big shopping day -- is small-business saturday. yes -- that actually is a thing. several shopping centers here -- are getting in on it. container park -- will have cash giveaways -- a visit from santa -- and live entertainment. santa will also make a stop -- at tivoli village. give shoppers chance -- to buy from local merchants -- who help our economy. the black lives matter movement took to the streets here at home tonight to send a message about shopping. a small group of activists chanted and marched outside boulevard mall on maryland parkway. rally organizers said they were part of nationwide boycotts against black friday shopping. they say they didn't want to give their money to corporations that they say oppress black people. stretch sanders, rally organizer "our hope about tonigh in some type of unity to basically send a message to all retailers that you can't just members of the new black panthers showed up. they yelled at metro police and mall security...but there wa

david schuman..13 action news. a neighborhood's pulling out all the stops-- to push out -- a convicted sex offender. see the lengths they're going election -- was unlike any other. especially -- in one unusual -- were playing video games. all of a sudden -- a drunk driver's s-u-v -- came crashing -- into their kitchen. joel hoecherl/crash victim "like, my house blew up. i literally thought, like the gas or something, like my house blew up." thankfully the father -- and his sons -- were not hurt. d- u-i --and was hospitalized. no word on his condition. investigators want to know-- what caused a train to derail -- near louisville, kentucky. no body was hurt. but -- at least one of the cars -- spilled pellets -- used to make plastic products. a neighborhood feud -- takes a bizarre turn -- after an alabama man -- tries to pressure a registered sex offender -- to move out. raymond martin -- did 13 months in jail -- for rape. he's back home now. but his neighbors -- want him to go away. resident "sometimes they call me a

near mount charleston. 13 action news reporter david schuman spoke with hunters about what appears to be a gruesome crime. "that's so wrong." landon gallegos is just 12 years old...but he took one look at these pictures and knew it was poaching. 14:13:58 landon gallegos, it...just to kill." a hunter since he was 6...it disturbed landon to find out that in september -- eight deer were found illegally killed...and left to rot on wheeler pass road in the spring mountain range. 14:04:00 nick duhe, nevada department of wildlife "no meat taken, antlers left with them." department of wildlife officials are disgusted with the crime. 14:03:29 duhe,"it's a shame to see that because you have so many sportsmen here in southern nevada that go about it the right way. they get their licenses, they apply for their tags." count landon and his father among those hunters. ultimate violation of the spirit of the sport. 14:13:35 gallegos "that meat could've been used for coyotes, other animals and humans, people who actually need it. but they're just left to waste." if caught...officials say the people wh

"channel 13 action news" david schuman went finding for >> reporter: i enjoy a good taco that's where i'm completely sober. it shouldn't be too much of a stretch to imagine how someone who smoked pot might feel about it or why dell taco might like question 2 to pass next week. it looks like any other banner pushing a political agenda, nothing out of the ordinary election ads have into that backwarded us but stop to look what this sign says and where. vote to legalize recreational marijuana right outside a dell taco near unlv. people smoking weed? the connection is obvious. >> you just get the munchies. but i don't smoke weed and fast food is the quickest way to go. >> reporter: hor at a ortiz used to work at a taco bell. >> people would come in their packed cars and they would look faded, you know, and they would order a ton of food not even joking like $50 worth of food. >> reporter: but when we asked the manager about the banner shen't -- she didn't know who her supervisor it wasn't long until employees came out with a ladder and cut the sign down. >> if i was in charge of dell taco

david schuman..13 action news. the demolition of the mlk bridge is well underway as part of project neon. n-dot sent out this timelapse showing the construction equipment tearing parts of the bridge down over a pr several days. the bridge will be rebuilt with room for an h-o-v flyover structure. 23:52:47-23:52:49 "i will never see him again." a little boy is dead tonight... and now.... police say.... kenneth robinson is responsible for killing..... the 7 year old. authorities say... robinson..... lived in the home.... with the boy and his mother. 13 action news reporter..... parker collins spoke with the child's grandmother... who says..... she was planning to save.... her grandson. "it's too hard. i was coming to get him to raise him in louisiana." 7-year-old richard died sunday. police say it was a violent passing... all signs pointing to child abuse. in the days after he died... several neighbors have come forward... saying they heard the beatings. his grandmother was planning to raise him and his sisters with h

news reporter david schuman is live near washington and mlk with more. david. this is going to be a big time event here on campus. the parking lot is packed. but before he gets on stage tonight, that famous bill clinton charisma was on full display at a barbershop in the north part of town. he walked into hair unlimited near mlk and washington and the eyes inside just lit up. clinton did a lap of the place, giving everyone some time to chat with him. took a buzzer to a customers head. they kept the media too far back to really hear what he was saying so afterward i asked the owner of the shop what he talked about with the president. turns out they grew up not too far from each other in arkansas. mack smith jr, hair unlimited barbershop owner "he's from hope arkansas. i'm from bradley. that's an hour away from each other so i go up to hope a lot. they have a big watermelon festival up there and so we got there to that. my family is still down there." excited to see him, there may have been more who were disappointed..because the president didn't show up to his s

chopper 13 -- fast and first over the scene. 13-action news reporter -- david schuman -- is on the ground -- live. david? david schuman ad lib donald trump -- hunkering down -- at trump tower in new york abc's -- gloria riviera -- has the latest. natsot - "not my president! not my president!" protests in the streets for the fourth straight day? nats - "we reject the president-elect." people marching and chanting against president-elect donald trump. this demonstration just one of nats - groups gathering in germany to protest the incoming american leader? nats - back in new york - demonstrators converged on trump tower: the skyscraper turned fortress where trump is building his new team? the first big shakeup - vice- president elect mike pence now heading the white house transition. and trump's children - don junior, ivanka and eric also joining the team? helping choose members of their father's administration? as they also take the lead in the family business. the potential conflict of interest drawing criticism? after the tu strict separation. (file - abc this week) sot - donald trump, j

in pahrump david schuman 13 action news. for the first time... a c-c-s-d teacher at a school at risk..... of converting to a charter school is speaking out.... about the possible changes! this..... after protests broke out..... in front of "jerome mack middle with people concerned.... about the possible changes. mack middle is one of -9- being considered.... by the state..... to switch to a charter school. the nine schools were chosen..... based on their poor performance and low test scores.... which one teacher is now defending! patti buono teacher mack middle we are working diligently to get them up to grade level, but when the test scores are written, the test questions are written at grade level, they are simply too difficult for where our students are right now. teachers with the school are now asking parents..... to reach out to state and local officials..... befo made.... in december. we put one of their fliers on our website..... with that info... you can check it out.... at k-t-n-v - dot- com. new at six.. e election of donald trump as p

david schuman tells us... how that future.... could help get you.... david schuman "with recreational marijuana being legalized, it's a whole new world. experts say the job opportunities for local nevadans will be significant and you won't necessarily need to be an expert on weed either." 13:25:22 chris walsh, marijuana business daily "there are thousands and thousands of other types of companies that don't touch marijuana and they employ software professionals and advertising and marketing professionals and consulting firms and legal firms. basically any type of service that is needed in any other industry is needed in this between the eight states that passed cannabis measures last week -- including nevada -- there will be at least 100-thousand jobs created. here especially...there are estimates the tourism draw could mean hundreds of millions in retail revenue alone. this conference is meant to educate entrepreneurs...investors..and anyone who wants a piece of the what a president trump might do. experts say he hasn't made his position on the issue

david schuman..13 action news." breaking right now-- an explosion in canton, illinois-- that's in west central illinois about 30 miles southwest of peoria. station there. its in the downtown area at least one building reduced to rubble windows of other businesses blown out. they think it was a gas leak at restaurant that caused it. the local newspaper says at least one person has died. 9 victims being treated at hospital we're following a developing story out of nye county where deputies say a student is in custody for bringing a gun to school. it happened yesterday morning at rosemary clarke middle school. notified after a student told school staff about the student having a gun. the weapon was not loaded. new information tonight.... on the move..... to switch several c- c-s-d schools over.... to charter schools. some parents are breathing..... a sigh of relief.... today. others are still concerned..... after the list was narrowed down.... to -9- schools. 13 action news reporter..... marissa kynaston asked parents.

bottom line -- 15:10:49 "i do quite a bit of the slot in downtown las vegas..david schuman..13 action news. now... here's a look at the other top local stories.... we're following. i'm lesley marin where were following a scam that is targeting elderly woman. we told the scammers target them while by their cars..telling them something is wrong with their tires...but nothing is wrong and the scammers leave with hundreds of dollars. crime and safety ex sutton says this sounds like the work of gypsies...that move around the county collecting money.. even hard for police to find... and they've been doing this for years parker 19:11:26-19:11:51 i'm parker collins at unlv this petition that was written by some of the faculty here on campus has been going around for a while take vo at 19:11:34 the goal is to make unlv a safe space a sanctuary for illegal immigrants this isn't just a symbolic gesture it could have real legal ramifications if the arrivals is repealed they're hoping the university won't turn over information for students and faculty. marti 011626 im marti glaser here at the inlv

david schuman explains.... what the problem was. veterans for peace -- it's a group against war and militarism. they marched in the back of the parade today but parade organizers quickly blocked them from the route. the marchers say golf carts circled around them and when they tried to continue on...police were called. one man was handcuffed and car for some time and eventually let go. organizers say they don't feel the group veterans for peace represented what the parade was about. they say the group was promoting a political message -- something they didn't want on this veterans day. 13:08:41 bill stojack, parade chair "they won't even listen to people. they did not pay an entry that we're aware of. they just decided to jump in at the tail end." butt with 13:06:28 michael kerr, veterans no trouble. we were just like any other group with our banners, just marching. we weren't getting engaged into any problems or nothing." no one was arrested but this stance taken by the organizers today has precedent. twice before they say they've

let's get straight to 13- action news reporter -- david schuman-- who's live at the scene. david? you can see the large hole in the wall of the store. police say a 61 year old woman was parked in the handicap spot right in front and pulled forward over the curb...crushing those bushes...and then steered left into the minivan is of course gone now...but you can see this video from earlier. the vehicle was all the way through. police say three people inside were hit. one of those was a female non life threatening injuries. the other two people hit were also ok--property manager said it was some scrapes and bruises. officers told me there were no drugs or alcohol involved in this. it was just a freak kind of accident and they aren't reporting live..david schuman..13 action news. tonight -- the monorail is back up and running again. it was shut down for hours -- because of this terrifying scene. this is a view 35 floors -- above a fiery crash -- near the signature -- at mgm grand --this afternoon... a semi truck -- hit a wall and a power box -- and then burst into flames. nats of sire

karla huelga tosses to david schuman las vegas is under a wind advisory right now as we head into the early morning hours. 13 action news reporter david schuman is live out in it right now near blue diamond and decatur david. but it's expected to pick up throughout the night and into tomorrow morning. many of the neighborhoods are looking at 30 to 40 mile per hour gusts...and even as high as 50 miles per hour. if you're in henderson, you may be seeing what i'm talking about. that's one of the windier parts of the valley right now. that wind advisory you mentioned chris runs through action news. a large, strong pacific system is tracking toward the las vegas valley and will bring wind, slight chances for rain and a big, long lasting cool-down to the area. this just in-- a driver is rushed to the hospital -- injured in an accident -- near this evening --the driver had drifted into the other lane -- slamming into oncoming traffic. the person is expected to be okay. nobody else is hurt. right now -- three people are recovering -- after a car crashes through the wall -- of a burlington coa

schuman spoke to the two men -- who discovered the crash -- and called 9-1-1. 19:12:48 michael betts "first thing i did was kiss each one of my kids and my wife, then laid down and went to bed. that could've been me." that's michael betts describing the end of his long night. a night of unwanted discovery with his buddy roberto davila. 19:10:14 roberto davila "i didn't want to get any closer. happened." it was a car.....flipped over in the ditch off kyle canyon road. they called 9-1-1...and waited. 19:11:29 davila "i felt helpless. they're telling me, 'don't move him, don't touch him.' the car's upside down and it's still on. i'm asking, 'can i turn off the car?' 'no, don't turn off the car.'" emergency crews got the man out.. helicopter nats ..and the helicopter took him to umc. michael and roberto say they did what anyone would have. now they just hope the man's ok. a person is dead -- after being 13-action news -- fast and first to the scene. police tell us -- they believe the victim -- may have been crossing the street -- outside the crosswalk. detectives closed valley view in bo

david schuman..13 action news. the hunt contininues for more victims of an accused serial killer. this weeekend the search is going beyond south carolina's borders. police want to investigate other properties -- owned by detectives who found the only surviving victim, kala brown , are talking about the horrible things they've seen. sot -- detective bradley whitfield/anderson pd 16:14:33 i think we all saw a lot of things that day that are going to stay with us (crying) ///butted to/// sot -- kohlhepp to seven killings over the last decade. so far he has not entered a plea in any of the cases, but police say he has confessed to at least one of the murders. in california, stopped the ground search for sherri papini. papini disappeared while jogging near her home last week in shasta county california. and after much speculation, police say they have ruled her husband out as a possible abductor. keith papini, sherry's husband, is said to have passed a lie detector test yesterday. and police confirm he was at work when she vanished. he reported her missing when she didn't pick up their

david. it's your voice -- your vote -- hillary clinton -- and donald trump -- are on an all-out blitz this weekend -- just three days before the election. this -- as polls -- in some key battleground states -- have the twn yasmin amer -- has the latest -- from the campaign trail. and -- donald trump is scheduled to make a campaign reno-sparks convention center -- just a short time from now. gun violence prevention advocates -- congresswoman -- gabby giffords a-- nd husband captain mark kelly -- in nevada -- working to pass question one -- on the november 8th ballot .. as 13 action news reporter -- glaser explains -- not everyone is on the same page.. christopher..., voting yes ... on question one would require background checks on all nevada gun sales with a few exceptions. those exceptions include ... temporary transfers and those members, captain mark kelly and his wife former congresswoman gabby gifford are in support of the innitiative . not only because of her own tragic incident - when

david schuman..13 action news. the hunt contininues for more victims of an accused serial this weeekend the search is going beyond south carolina's borders. police want to investigate other properties -- owned by todd kohlhepp, the man who police call a serial killer. detectives who found the only surviving victim, kala brown , are talking about the horrible things they found. sot -- detective bradley whitfield/anderson pd 16:14:33 i think we all saw a lot of things that day that are going to stay with us (crying) ///butted to/// sot -- detective bradley the conditions were horrible. police are linking todd kohlhepp to seven killings over the last decade. so far he has not entered a plea in any of the cases, but police say he has confessed to at least one of the murders. and taking a live look right now in paris where .... one year ago today 180 people were killed in the deadly terror attacked organized by isis. events are planned throughout the city today in honor of the victims. a california uber driver -- is acc

david schuman..13 action news. the hunt contininues for more victims of an accused serial killer. this weeekend the search is going beyond south carolina's borders. police want to investigate other properties -- owned by todd kohlhepp, the man who police call a serial killer. detectives who found then are talking about the horrible things they found. sot -- detective bradley whitfield/anderson pd 16:14:33 i think we all saw a lot of things that day that are going to stay with us (crying) ///butted to/// sot -- detective bradley whitfield/anderson pd 16:28:02 the conditions were horrible. police are linking todd kohlhepp to seven killings over the last decade. so far he has not entered a plea in any of the cases, but police say he has confessed to in california, police have stopped the ground search for sherri papini. papini disappeared while jogging near her home last week in shasta county california. and after much speculation, police say they have ruled her husband out as a possible abductor. keith papini, sherry's husband, is said to have passed a lie detector test yesterday. a

david schuman adlib ryan, why don't you grab a couple of unis and start a can...vass? what? [ sighs ] a local family -- is forced i didn't say anything. you don't have to say anything. you just mope around like your dog died. from their home castle, you're supposed to be our buffer. buff. after flames rip through the house -- near pueblo vista and each of you take the other's point of view. vegas drive. look at this video. you can see the flames -- i think that's a dumbass idea. shooting out of the garage. this is where the fire -- was even you have to admit that was good, espo. contained. the family -- and their dog -- only, you didn't say "yo." made it out okay. in your voice -- your vote -- guy's name is anton ford -- and the race for the white house. a chaotic end --to a very long day -- for both nominees.. i hope he's not mean to me. i'm very sensitive. donald trump -- rushed off the stage -- by secret service -- during a rally in reno -- tonight. but -- we're told a scuffle broke out -- near the front of the audience when a man shouted gun. police -- and secret service

in pahrump..david schuman 13 action news. cases like this..... allowed to have animals..... like these big cats..... in your home? what are the laws? we asked..... contact 13's darcy spears.... to investigate. darcy 10 pack -- map take a nevada---are the only places with no state laws keeping you or your neighbor from owning tigers or bears. show video of pahrump cats all other states have some restrictions on exotic animals -- including big cats, bears, primates and together. others allow some, with special permits. in nevada it's mostly up to the counties and cities to decide what animals people can keep. the nevada division of wildlife prohibits us from owning alligators and foxes. you can't keep a wild european rabbit or a walking catfish. and you're not allowed to have a tiger fish. but, you can have a tiger. the humane society says nevada needs tougher laws to stop some of the situations like we' darcy 10 pack clark county recently adopted new laws which restrict people from owning most wild and exotic animals. for the humane society's list of animal laws by state, we

near sahara and nellis..david schuman..13 action news. happening right now-- tsunami warnings in effect off the downgraded to advisories. evacuations were underway in several cities. flghts have been cancelled at airports. this after a magnitued 7-point-3 earthquake struck near fukushima. this is the same area where a nuclear power plant was destroyed by a huge tsunami following an earthquake in 2011. so far no reports of damage. local supermarket. one woman says she was grossed out by what she says the workers were doing. that viewer says she watched as cleaning crews were in a filthy parking lot while they power-washed carts that normally hold food. 13 action news anchor..... lesley marin is live behind..... the cardenas.... on bonaza and lamb... where the video was taken. lesley... steve-- this is the area..where this video shows dozens of food carts...on the ground... being cleaned. but i want to show you just how dirty this walkway is...you can see left behind definitely doesn't smell so good. so you can see why this viewer was so al

i'm david schuman. ahead of pot being legalized on january 1st, the district attorney has said he'll look the other way on marijuana possession charges. the decision is being applauded by defense lawyers...but doesn't change anything for police. metro says its officers will continue to enforce the law -- and what happens from there with the da is not their conc police in maryland have released some of the most astonishing surveillance video you'll ever see. find out how a burglar ended up in the buff.. as he tried to rob a restaurant. plus.... a local law enforcement agency is leading the way.... joining the feds..... to put all crime stats.... on one website. did your neighborhood... make the list? and remember, chopper 13 brings you breaking news fast and first. taking the first step in his effort to quote "drain the announced anyone appointed to trump's administration will be banned from becoming a paid lobbyist for five years after leaving the white house. trump's team also says several members of h

david schuman we are staying on top of breaking news...anti-trump out around the country for the second night in a row. protesters gathered in minneapolis, shutting down i-94 started at universtiy of tonight about your wallet. this is a huge problem. and.. it's a problem that has the fbi concerned. fino right now in las vegas.. to steal your money. and... gift cards are an easy option.... for the holidays... but... a new study shows..... they may not be.... the best option. we are still holding to a dry and sunny trend which allows for high temperatures to remain 5 to 10 degrees above normal for this time of the year. and count on chopper 13 to bring you breaking news fast and first and only in tonight's financial focus.. >> i'm deborah norville. positive reaction to a donald trump administration. dow up 218 (alltime record high) nasdaq down 42 sp500 up 4 the big local gaming stocks.. however.. weren't riding the wave. caesars and mgm were both down about 1- and a half percent. las vegas sands.. wynn and red rock resorts were all down between 2 and 3%. roughly 2

david. it's your voice -- your vote -- in the race for the white hillary clinton -- and donald trump -- criss-crossing the country -- trying to shore up support. very different approaches. abc's -- mary bruce -- has the latest -- from the campaign trail. natsot - hillary clinton / (d) presidential nominee "?i know we have work to do today?" hillary clinton out early on the campaign trail? making her closing argument at event after event? even speaking in thpouriy clinton / (d) presidential nominee "you are a hearty bunch standing out here in the rain. // so let's get out. let's vote for the future!" she's pulling out all the stops, and all the star power - getting out the vote friday guest - beyonce! nats - the pop superstar performing in - what else - a pantsuit? sot - beyonce knowles / performing artist "i want my daughter to grow up seeing a woman lead our country." sot - donald trump / (r) presidential nominee "we don't need jay z to fill up the arenas, you know." donald trump is also ba

david schuman is live.... at "the trump hotel"...... to show us how while some people are fearful..... of what's to come... at the same time. david.... i got to see the fundamental spirit of what america is all about today. a ceremony at lake mead gave full citizenship to 23 immigrants. 00:19:55 "it's sad because a lot of americans don't appreciate what they have. the freedom." it was a celebration of freedom..and the opportunity granted every person on this boat. sot it's not a coincidence that julio calito finally decided to become a citizen. sot dj from ethiopia also thinks now is the right time to do this...but he feels the idea of an "emperor trump" is overblown. sot about trump but this was a day to put the politics aside. julio couldn't speak to us in english. it didn't matter. transcended any communication barriers. start setting aside a little extra cash..... for the next time.... you head to the pump... how the rise in cost is linked to thousands of new jobs... in our valley. and.. a mom tries some homemade medication to treat

schuman followed clinton on a few stops around the valley. he's live at unlv where clinton was joined by a special guest. bill clinton had two scheduled stops to make today around the valley. one of them was at caesars palace to meet employees but he never showed, leaving a lot of disappointed people hanging. it was the opposite case at a barbershop in the north part of town. roshonda harris smith "i met clinton today. bill clinton, he's the best." the phone cameras came out in full force when bill clinton walked into hair unlimited near washington and mlk. his famous charm was on full display...never more so than customer's head. "this man's whole futures in danger." the other man in that picture is the owner of the shop, mack smith junior. 121608 mack smith jr "a lot of people got to meet him and stuff like that so i think it was great that they chose my shop to come by." one lap was all it took. one lap of shaking hands, taking selfies..and then he was gone. 121806 harris smith "i really appreciated him coming to our community and sharing

david. steve -- one of the hot button issues throughout the campaign -- im but today's naturalization ceremony wasn't all about trump -- far from it. it was about people who took the long path to become citizens of the united states of america. 00:17:04 "very happy." they filed off the desert princess paddleboat with certificates and flags in hand...and smiles on their faces. 00:17:47 "it feels awesome. it feels great." dj is one of 23 new citizens. 00:19:25 "you don't want to take everything for granted. you have to stay hopeful. you have to stay optimistic." that's an attitude he plans to carry into a post-obama america. and one shared by other immigrants to this country. 00:23:16 "it's a privilege to god that loves us, bless us with." amis calito appreciates her father julio making it official. 00:23:14 "i am very happy thank god. finally. it took us a long time to convince him." 1985 -- that's when he arrived from guatemala. him... he believe now is the time to become a citizen. 00:22:47

i'm david schuman in downtown getting ready to open a marijuana dispensary right behind the smoke shop that has helped prop up their economy for years. now they're hoping this new venture will alleviate falling tobacco revenues. tribe leaders say the dispensary will be open january 1. 14:45:12-14:45:30 i'm parker collins on the east side of the valley overnight police shot at a suspect take a look thi is where it happened this is a away he tried to run them over with his car eventually they chip credit cards are helping to prevent fraud.... but... it's come with an entirely.... different problem. there's long wait lines.... simply because they take longer... to use. customers don't like them. some businesses say... it's hurting their sales.... because they get through fewer customers... in a day. tech companies say... they're aware of the issue and are working on.... a solution. is caught on camera.... in forth worth, texas according to the mystery man's employee.. he had just been diagnosed.... with cancer. but... in this video.. he's handing 100-dollar bills.... to the employee's....

and it has some parents furious. 13 action news reporter david schuman is here to explain why they want the book removed from class. david. the book is called bad kitty for president. a chapter book...more than 100 system. page 76 is where the issue starts. talking about the money in a campaign -- it says "a billion dollars! holy %#@$" 13:51:34 "it's supposed to be "s-h" word." fenix ohman reads these symbols... and his mind jumps to a word that needs a bleep. they're in "bad kitty for president" -- a book assigned in his third grade class at james i gibson elementary school. pages later...there are the symbols this time -- he thinks the f-word. 13:53:17 sonya derossi, fenix's aunt "my reaction was of complete shock. i've had 4 children in that elementary school. my job as a parent is to keep my child innocent as long as i can but if i'm fighting the schools what chance do we have?" 13:05:53 nick bruel, author of "bad kitty for president" "she can take offense but honestly i'm not entirely sure what she's taking offense with." that's the books author...nick bruel. he believes the symbol

david i'm david schuman in downtown las vegas where people are talking about a new slogan for the rtc's bike sharing program that some find too racy and offensive. it's one of four slogans in the ad campaign and the rtc says all four were chosen out of survey results. the commission says it hasn't received any complaints and has no plans to pull the ad. and with the election just four days away.. politifact is continuing to fact check the presidential candidates. first up.. hillary clinton claiming donald trump wants to roll back same sex marriage. hillary clinton "if you care about lgbt rights, he wants to undo marriage equality, during a speech in las vegas.. clinton said trump wants to overturn the 2015 supreme court decision allowing same sex marriage. during the gop primary.. trump said he would consider appointing supreme court jus overrule the 2015 decision expanding same sex marriage. and.. politifact hasn't found any evidence of trump's position changing since then.. so.. they rate clinton's claim as true. trump.. meanwhile.. is claiming the media never show the crowds at his r

i'm david schuman at sahara and 6th street where finishing touches are being put on a hollywood hustler adult shop opening next month. close to a residential street, some neighbors are worried about having a store like that so close to families and children. nearby businesses see it as a chance to get more foot traffic to the shopping center. the city says it'll look into neighbors' concerns about the store. declares a national state of emergency ahead of hurricane otto. otto is expected to make landfall thursday over central america,..bringing with it torrential rains, flooding and the threat of dangerous mudslides. it was dowgraded to a tropical storm earlier--but is gaining strength and expectedto make landfall in nicaragua or costa rica as a hurricane otto will be the first atlantic hurricane on record to make landfall on thanksgiving day. the timing on this one. a new rule that would give overtime to some 4-million people starting next week.. is on-hold. it would require employers to pay overtime to salaried administrative or professional workers who make 47-thousand dollars or les

david schuman -- has been following this story all day. he's live -- near torrey pines and twain. david. metro says this was a drug related home invasion...specifical ly targeting the man who was killed. surprisingly...we spoke to neighbors around here who said this isn't all that shocking. apparently there have been previous drug-related issues at the home in question -- where this afternoon police found a block says this is a quiet neighborhood and she'd even introduced herself to the people who lived in the house when they moved in. but she told us police have been called there before. 00:41:30 dottie barron, neighbor "there was some drug relation to it when it happened a couple years ago." "what happened?" "well, two guys got into a fight and they calledthe" argument turns deadly after a man is gunned down -- near las vegas boulevard -- and puebla vista. police say a group of men get into an argument -- with man from another group. one man -- pulls out a gun -- and opens fire. the victim died at the hospital the gunman --and the two other men he was with -- are on the run. and

near sahara and 6th..david schuman..13 action news. could your life be in danger..... when you take to the skies.... this holiday season? how one pilot was able to stay in the cockpit..... despite getting busted for a d-u-i... and... why laws.... allow it to happen! and a woman says her car was sticker that shared her thoughts about the new president- elect. anti- trump bumper sticker. she says someone walked-up her driveway last sunday night and keyed the right side of the car and left a message for her inside. (megan dyke, car vandalized) "it says trump - it's been cut or carved into my dashboard. there's also f-you scratched or carved into my console there." she says it's because her bumper sticker read.. 'hashtag never trump' and 'fight hate'. police haven't found the tonight marks.... the start of the year's.... busiest travel weekend. we all know..... the roads are risky.... with potential drunk drivers... but... what about the air? contact 13 chief investigator.... darcy spears found..... your pilot may be too dangerous to drive.... but..

i'm david schuman at james gibson elementary in henderson where a book assigned in a third grade class has infuriated some parents. the book uses symbols in place of exclamations that the parents believe are curse words. the author of the book says they're just symbols and can be cow or holy smokes. the teacher told the mother who brought this up that the book will be removed from the assignment. i'm tom george here at secta where kids are already getting ahead of the curve and theyre only in high school. learning about electricity and manufacutirng hands on. but will there be jobs in the valley for them when they gradaute college? with some high tech companies in question right now we hear from economic overnight this happened i'm counting more than 20 evidence markers these bullets went into this apartment police are saying it was empty take vo at there was a family, small children asleep and these bullets just kept going amazingly no one got hurt president elect donald trump continues to prepare for his new job.. holding back to back high powered meetings today at trump tower. meanw

david? president-elect -- donald trump campaign adviser kellyane conway -- speaking with reporters today -- at trump tower in new york. republican national committee chairman -- reince priebus -- is considered the front-runner -- according to cnn sources. but -- he's up against breitbart c- e-o steve bannon. he's a close confidante of trump. sources say -- the president-elect -- could make the anno monday. new developments -- in a north las vegas homicide. police today -- arresting randal mccray -- accusing him of shooting and killing a woman-- last week -- near lamb and centennial. police believe this -- is a domestic situation. right now -- a man is struggling to survive -- after he's hit by a car. he was crossing the road -- near jones and flamingo. investigators say -- he was not using the crosswalk. the victim -- was taken to university medical cener -- is as for the driver -- police say -- he took off -- but came back in a different car. police arrested him -- saying -- he showed signs

i'm david schuman in downtown las vegas where organizers of the veteran's day parade called police to help them kick out a group of marching veterans. the group was called veterans for peace and was there to promote a peace and anti-militarism. organizers say they were enforcing their strict policy of not allowing politics to be there were some tense moments but ultimately no one was arrested. staying on top of breaking news... this protest in atlanta has picked up steam again as protesters head toward the capitol downtown georgia state troopers and atlanta police turned protesters around as they tried to get onto an interstate ramp police say so far the protests have been peaceful a consumer ae to keep your personal information safe... what you need to look out for..... when you're downloading.... popular apps on your smartphone!!! and.. some big changes in the way facebook targets users for advertising. see what they're doing to stop advertising discrimination. these highs well above normal category for the weekend. and remember... chopper 13 brings you breaking news.... fast and fi

david. around midnight -- pretty remote. if it weren't for the two north las vegas men driving by -- who knows how long it might have been until the crash victim was found...and that's a scary thought. 19:12:48 michael betts "first thing i did was kiss each one of my kids and my wife, then laid down and went to bed. that could've been me." that's michael betts describing the didn't want to get any closer. i thought the worst had happened." it was a they called 9-1-1...and waited. 19:11:29 davila "i felt still on. i'm asking, 'can i turn off the car?' 'no, don't turn off the michael and roberto say they did what anyone would have. now they just hope the man's ok. we don't know right now what the victim's condition is. this rollover. christopher? breaking right now-- a deadly train crash -- in kanpur, india. 14 passenger cars -- jumped the tracks -- around 3:00 a-m -- their time. according to the associated press -- at least 90 people are dead. right now -- more than 120 people are wounded. a person is dead -- after being hit

a car -- rolls in-to a ravine -- trapping the driver inside david schuman -- joins me in the studio tonight. david -- you spoke with the two men -- who discovered the crash? that's right -- they immediately called 9-1-1 and stayed to watch as a helicopter rushed the driver to u-m-c. we have the video of that you won't see anywhere else. this happened up on kyle canyon road very late last night. the two north las vegas men were driving and saw the car in the dark. they say as they waited for emergency crews...they got close enough to conf the man was breathing -- however shallowly. it's not an experience either one of them will soon forget. 19:09:35 michael betts, discovered car in ravine "kind of touched me a little bit to be honest. that's somebody's son, father, uncle and we wanted to make up, cut him out and put him on the board." we have not been able to learn from las vegas fire and rescue what the condition of the victim is. christopher? also new tonight -- las vegas' newest resort is now reporter -- marti glaser -- is at the grand opening -- with more. well as you can see behind me t

david schuman 13 action news. >> stock markets aren't reacting well. futures on the dow plunged 750 points as donald trump's lead widened through the evening. nasdaq 100 futures off by 220 points. >>> we're staying on top of all of your election night results. make sure to keep right here to 13 action news. >> breaking right now, catherine cortez-masto giving her victory speech. she defeated joe heck today. let's listen in. >> many wonderful feel people. i want to you it know, this isn't my -- many wonderful people. i want you to know, this isn't my win. this is our win. we did this together. and you know as i look in the room right now, i could see -- that's right, and there is just an incredible, here, the multi-colored fabric of nevada. the diversity here is our strength and i could see from our faces. that we are going to continue to be strong and continue to fight for our families, for our future here in nevada and across this country. now, you've all heard me talk about my story. i'm the great granddaughter of i've got a great grandfather who cam

13 action news reporter david schuman breaks it all down for us. cheer nats three cheers for pot being legalized -- at least at marijuana dispensaries cheer nats three cheers for pot being legalized -- at least at marijuana dispensaries around the valley. nevada voters have spoken. on january first -- less than 2 having a place to get it will

schuman spoke to the two men -- who discovered the crash -- and called 9-1-1. 19:12:48 michael betts "first thing i did was kiss each one of my kids and my wife, then laid down and went to bed. that could've been me." that's michael betts describing the end of his long night. a night of unwanted discovery with his buddy roberto davila. 19:10:14 roberto davila "i didn't want to get any closer. happened." it was a car.....flipped over in the ditch off kyle canyon road. they called 9-1-1...and waited. 19:11:29 davila "i felt still on. i'm asking, 'can i turn off the car?' 'no, don't turn off the car.'" emergency crews got the man out.. helicopter nats ..and the helicopter took him to umc. michael and roberto say they did what anyone would have. now they just hope the man's ok. that was david shuman reporting. a person is dead -- after being 13-action news -- fast and first to the scene. police tell us -- they believe the victim -- may have been crossing the street -- outside the crosswalk. detectives closed valley view in both directions -- outside the hotel -- for the investigation...i