Arizona heat shows no mercy to homeless families living in cars
MESA, Ariz. — Arizona’s intense heat is showing no mercy to homeless people living in their cars. In some cases, entire families cannot find housing, leaving them with no alternative. When Valley temperatures hit a record high Wednesday, Candice Ortiz said despite working two jobs, her car was...
Teen sentenced to juvenile life in newborn’s death
A 15-year-old girl has been sentenced in connection with the first-degree murder of her newborn child, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
FBI foils would-be Phoenix suicide bomber, Surprise cops say: ‘I want to go out...
SURPRISE, Ariz. - A 25-year-old Surprise man is facing felony terrorism charges after police say he threatened to set off a "massive explosion" in the Phoenix area, later telling investigators he was just desperate for attention. What we know:. Nathan Meese was booked into jail on Thursday after Snapchat flagged...
Couple arrested after box of kittens abandoned at Surprise park
SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Surprise couple is accused of abandoning a box full of kittens and a cat at a park during the extreme heat on Wednesday, and police said surveillance video helped track them down. Investigators said David Hernandez and Jessica Villa dropped off a box containing...
Closures, lane restrictions on area roadways next week
TUCSON — Motorists should plan for delays during trips between the Gila Valley and the Tucson and Phoenix areas next week. The right lanes of Interstate 10, between mileposts 292-293 at Empirita Road, will be closed both east- and westbound from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, starting Monday, Aug. 31, and ending Friday, Sept.
NOW HIRING: 8 Valley companies ready to hire YOU! (8/30)
Looking for a new career or just something part-time for some quick cash? Here are 8 Valley companies hiring NOW!. For more job resources, visit our Virtual Job Fair at abc15.com/JobFair. If your company is looking to hire, send your submissions to [email protected], and you may be featured!. 1. Join...
Peoria Unified meeting gets heated as debate over new DEI policy continues
The Peoria Unified School District is re-visiting an anti-DEI policy that was adopted last year. That policy bans any education around diversity, equity and inclusion.
TSMC Arizona and city of Phoenix schedule semiconductor industry job recruiting event
The city of Phoenix and TSMC Arizona are teaming up Friday to help fill hundreds of technician positions as the semiconductor giant continues its massive north Phoenix buildout. The invite-only recruiting event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. using the city’s Mobile Career Unit parked directly at TSMC’s...
Police: Alleged DUI driver steals ambulance, crashes in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A suspected impaired driver is accused of stealing an ambulance before she crashed into a pickup truck in west Phoenix late Thursday night. Phoenix police say around 11 p.m., a woman got into the driver’s seat of a Phoenix Fire ambulance that was parked near 83rd Avenue and Encanto Boulevard. Firef
Officials provide new information about Corona del Sol High School voyeurism case
The Tempe Union High School District provided new information about the employee voyeurism case that has the Corona del Sol High School community on edge. Superintendent Stacia Wilson has been sending families updates on the case since Saturday, the day Antony Nikai Cruz was arrested. A message sent Thursday revealed..
