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.
Woman accused of spending Mesa school PTO’s money for personal expenses: PD
MESA, Ariz. - Mesa Police say the ex-treasurer of an elementary school's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is accused of using the group's money for personal purposes. In a statement released on Aug. 28, the suspect was identified as Chandra Cushman. Police say an investigation on the matter began on Jan....
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...
Gov. Katie Hobbs and Mayor Kate Gallego proclaim Sept. 1 Hotel Employee Day
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego each proclaimed September 1 as Hotel Employee Day, joining the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) in its nationwide celebration of the thousands of hotel employees whose service, professionalism, and dedication help welcome millions of visitors each y
12 Arizona Bagel Shops That Sell Out Before Lunch Almost Every Day
Arizona mornings do not wait around, and apparently neither do the best bagels. Some of the state’s most popular shops work in smaller batches, which means arriving late can leave you staring at an empty tray and questioning your life choices. That is part of the charm, though. These...
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
