ABC 15 Arizona
School voucher transactions in Arizona
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- School voucher transactions in Arizona
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- A new look at 2.6 million school voucher transactions shows most funds go toward educational tools. But some purchases, like a $10K gaming PC and a $9K electric guitar setup, are raising questions. 🤔
ABC15's Data Reporter Garrett Archer breaks down the numbers.
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- Veteran’s Parkinson’s battle highlights hidden lifeline for family caregivers
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- A veteran's Parkinson's diagnosis pushed his wife to her limit until the VA connected them with a caregiver who became family. Our Craig McKee spoke with the couple.
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- ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix Latest Headlines | July 4, morning
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- 5:20
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Watch the latest ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix headlines any time.
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- Poor air quality and toasty for the Fourth of July
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Over the holiday weekend, temperatures will soar as high pressure moves in and so will our moisture levels.
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- Pleasant Harbor kicks off Independence Day weekend at the lake
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Crowds gathered for live music, games, food trucks and fireworks over Lake Pleasant at Pleasant Harbor Friday night to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The celebrations are coupled with multiple safety warnings this weekend, as heat wraps the valley. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is asking boaters to stay away from alcohol on the water.
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- First responders prepare for uptick in injury calls over Fourth of July weekend
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The Fourth of July should end with fireworks, not a trip to the emergency room. Yet as Arizonans head outdoors to celebrate the holiday, first responders and emergency departments are preparing for one of the busiest weekends of the summer. https://tinyurl.com/muprzksz
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- What the Founding Father's meant in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- As America marks its 250th birthday, ASU's Dr. Ted Cross is challenging us to rethink one of our most fundamental ideals. He argues that when the founders wrote "the pursuit of happiness," they weren't talking about feeling good; they meant being good. Character, self-improvement, civic virtue, and pro-social values.
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- First responders prepare for uptick in injury calls over Fourth of July weekend
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The Fourth of July should end with fireworks, not a trip to the emergency room. Yet as Arizonans head outdoors to celebrate the holiday, first responders and emergency departments are preparing for one of the busiest weekends of the summer.
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- Gilbert Board works year-round to connect veterans with resources
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- For Army Staff Sgt. Brent Bretz, some of the strongest bonds he ever built came during his time in the Army. "The brotherhood is something else, we're all there for the same purpose to accomplish the same mission," Bretz said. That mission changed in 2004. An improvised explosive device left Bretz with life-changing injuries, including the loss of both legs. He says recovering wasn't something he did alone. "There were a lot of other veterans there, don't worry about it. Life will kind of be normal again.' That brotherhood really came into play," Bretz said.
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- America at 250: The numbers that define a nation then and now
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- From 2.5 million colonists to 340 million Americans, the data behind 250 years of growth, diversity, and change The 250-year-old American experiment is a story of explosive growth — in size, diversity, and opportunity. Here is a look inside some of the numbers that defined America at its founding and define it now.
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- ABC15 Arizona Headlines: July 3, Evening
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- 5:01
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Watch the latest ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix headlines any time.
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- MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Poor air quality and toasty for the Fourth of July
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Over the holiday weekend, temperatures will soar as high pressure moves in and so will our moisture levels. Expect partly cloudy skies through the weekend. With a slight chance for a stray showers or two in Northern Arizona. Main threat will be outflow wind gusts and lightning.
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- Chandler Police launching fireworks task force targeting illegal fireworks
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- A dedicated group of officers will be out with a specific focus on illegal fireworks, and getting caught could cost you $1,000. Under state law, ground-based fireworks — sparklers and fountains — are currently legal. Anything that leaves the ground is not. Police say airborne fireworks pose the biggest risk for injuries and fires.
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- ABC15 hears from Rev. Jenelle Wood about the CROWN Act
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- 17:35
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Rev. Janelle Wood, founder of Black Mothers Forum, was present when Hobbs signed that executive order. "I felt liberated in that moment. I felt that we had finally been seen and heard," Wood said. "It was phenomenal to see so many of us of all ages, all shades, all different hair styles sitting in that space coming together, and we were embracing each other in our beauty," Wood said.
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- Glendale police train for active shooter scenarios at local high school
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Glendale police officers trained for active shooter scenarios at Raymond S. Kellis High School, running through high-stress simulations designed to prepare them for some of the most dangerous situations they may ever face. The training, which happens annually, uses trainees, paint rounds, and realistic audio to replicate the chaos of a real active shooter event. Officers practiced clearing rooms, identifying threats, communicating with teammates, and distinguishing between suspects and victims.
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- Nat'l Crown Day celebrates Black hair independence and the ongoing fight against discrimination
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- July 3 is National Crown Day, also known as Black Hair Independence Day, marking the anniversary of the CROWN Act's first signing in California in 2019. The CROWN Act — Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair — prohibits race-based hair discrimination in workplaces and schools. Since California first signed it into law on July 3, 2019, 30 states and more than 50 cities have adopted CROWN Act protections. Arizona does not have a statewide law, but Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order in 2023 protecting state employees and public-school students. Cities like Tempe and Tucson have their own protections, though statewide legislation failed in June 2026.
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- Main Street market project aims to boost Mesa culinary scene with restaurant incubator
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Downtown Mesa’s landscape is set for a major transformation as Local First Arizona, in partnership with city leaders, moves forward with the Main Street Market restaurant incubator.
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- Valley man with Parkinson's paints 50 capitols for America's 250th birthday
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Most people celebrate America's 250th birthday with fireworks and flags. A Valley man is doing it with a paintbrush.
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- 2025 had the worst airline on-time performance since 2014
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The ‘Plane Truth 2026’ report from PIRG, the Public Interest Research Group, shows 2025 had the worst on-time flight performance since 2014. Teresa Murray is the director of the consumer watchdog office for PIRG. She told our Let ABC15 Know team the findings were striking.
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- Phoenix VA offers tips for veterans with PTSD ahead of July 4th fireworks
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- For some veterans, the pops, bangs and flashes associated with fireworks can trigger anxiety, panic attacks or flashbacks tied to combat experiences. ABC15's Craig McKee spoke with Dr. Brandi Luedtke who says veterans do not have to wait until symptoms become overwhelming before seeking help
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- St. Vincent de Paul looking to feed hungry kids and their families through donations
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Some people think it is just a soup kitchen, but providing 7,000 meals a day is just a portion of what the folks at St. Vincent de Paul do every day. ABC15 is looking to feed hungry kids and their families by collecting donations for the Summer Food Relief campaign with the non-profit.
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- ABC15 Investigators: Civil rights lawsuit filed against Buckeye officer who hit pregnant woman
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- 11:44
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- ABC15 Investigators discuss the case of a former Buckeye police officer seen on body camera footage hitting a pregnant woman.
DETAILS: https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/investigations/civil-rights-lawsuit-filed-against-buckeye-officer-seen-in-video-hitting-pregnant-woman
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- ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix Latest Headlines | July 3, afternoon
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- 5:25
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Watch the latest ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix headlines any time.
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- Things to do: July 4 fireworks, D-backs, Hilary Duff, Beauty and The Beast & more!
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- The weekend is here! Check out these fun events happening around the Valley on July 3-5.
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- How to determine the age of your tires before your holiday road trip
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Do you know how old your car's tires are? Christel Bell explains how you can figure out the age of your tires, so you don't have old tires ruining your holiday travel plans!
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- Kidcaster Crew gives your Friday morning forecast from Entz Elementary School
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Kidcaster Crew gives your Friday morning forecast from Entz Elementary School.
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- 50 states, 50 eye-opening destinations
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- As we prepare to celebrate 250 years of the United States of America, what better way to honor the U.S.A. then by seeing all 50 individual states that together, make the perfect union.
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- Phoenix fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July holiday
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Stricter fireworks rules this year are now in effect across Phoenix, with bans at city properties and near nature preserves.
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- St. Vincent de Paul summer food relief program
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- St. Vincent de Paul is collecting donations to feed families.
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- ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix Latest Headlines | July 3, morning
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- 5:27
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Watch the latest ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix headlines any time.
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- Poor air quality and toasty for the Fourth of July
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Air quality will remain a concern across Arizona through the rest of the week and into the holiday weekend.
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- America250 festivities at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- One of the places where there will be plenty happening for America250 this weekend is the Princess in Scottsdale! Ashlee DeMartino tells us what's going on at the Princess this weekend.
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- New water-sharing program aims at protecting AZ communities from shortages
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Phoenix city leaders unanimously approved joining a first-of-its-kind water partnership aimed at protecting communities from running dry as Colorado River supplies continue to decline.
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- Mill Ave. road work wraps, ending months of obstacles for businesses
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A week ahead of schedule and just in time for the Fourth of July, Mill Avenue work in Tempe is complete, and the roadway is completely reopened! Zander Adams speaks with one business owner who hopes a business rebound is now in sight.
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- Doctor who declared East Valley toddler dead in error identified
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The doctor is listed as A. Toosi in the police report. Records identify him as Aryan Toosi, an osteopathic physician licensed in Arizona. His listed work address is Chandler Regional Medical Center, which falls under the same hospital network as Mercy Gilbert. Public records show there are no disciplinary actions on his license.
DETAILS: https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/investigations/records-toddler-found-alive-in-hospital-morgue-after-being-pronounced-dead-by-arizona-doctor
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- 911 calls released after Maryvale High School student was stabbed and killed in classroom
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- New 9-1-1 calls show the frightening moments at Maryvale High School last August after a 16-year-old was stabbed and killed inside a classroom. Ford Hatchett has more from those calls, which show that it took at least 10 minutes for an ambulance to get to the scene.
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- Mill Ave. road work wraps, ending months of obstacles for businesses
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A week ahead of schedule, and just in time for the July 4 weekend, City of Tempe crews have finished the months-long road work on Mill Avenue.
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- 911 calls released after Maryvale High School student was stabbed and killed in classroom
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Newly released 911 calls reveal the chaotic moments after a 16-year-old was fatally stabbed inside a classroom at Maryvale High School in Phoenix last August.
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- Remembrance walk planned for Zariah Dodd one year after pregnant teen was murdered
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- One year after pregnant teenager Zariah Dodd was shot and killed in Phoenix park, those who knew and loved her will be back Sunday, honoring Dodd’s life with a remembrance walk and calling for more protections for vulnerable teens. For Richilyn Fox, Dodd’s former foster mom, the pain of losing Zariah is raw.
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- Man ‘falsely arrested’ with facial recognition for cold case murder sues Phoenix PD, MCAO
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Javier Lorenzano Nunez, who spent nearly a year in jail after being arrested for a 1998 Phoenix murder, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Phoenix Police Department and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
The lawsuit alleges he was "arrested without probable cause" and that police and prosecutors "committed gross negligence, false arrest, false imprisonment, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and defamation."
https://tinyurl.com/bdhhxf6e
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- East Valley father making violence prevention his mission after son's shooting death
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Roy Sublasky is a pastor at Life Community Church in Gilbert. "Daniel was a fun-loving young man," Sublasky said. "He really did have a heart to serve." Back in October, Sublasky got a knock on his door that no parent ever wants.
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- Mill Avenue reopens just in time for July 4th weekend
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Mill Avenue is back open just in time for July 4th weekend, and Tempe business owners are breathing a collective sigh of relief — hoping a refreshed corridor will bring customers flocking back downtown. The Downtown Tempe Refresh Project brought new electrical lines and irrigation, wider brick sidewalks, new pavers, 112 new trees and a gateway sign. City leaders say it was the street's first overhaul in four decades.
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- Progressive group LUCHA criticizes recorder over early-voting legal battle
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- With early voting underway, an Arizona progressive group celebrated the expansion of early-voting sites and slammed Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap’s moves to take control over early voting. Living United for Change in Arizona, or LUCHA, has backed the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in their dispute with Heap over who has control over early voting. The recorder has tried to limit voting locations in areas like South and West Phoenix, said Gina Mendez, LUCHA organizing director.
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- Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead by AZ doctor
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- 9:07
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- ABC15 Investigators discuss the case of a toddler who was pronounced dead by a doctor but was found alive hours later in the hospital morgue.
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- ‘Protect Education Act’ campaign, ESA reform initiative turns in 420K signatures
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The coalition behind the “Protect Education Act” campaign, a voter ballot initiative hoping to reform the controversial Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program, dropped off signatures it collected Thursday morning.
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- ABC15 Arizona Headlines: July 2, Evening
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- 4:58
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Watch the latest ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix headlines any time.
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- Retailers offering deals for July 4th celebrations
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Kroger is marking America's 250th anniversary with limited-edition products and discounts, and other retailers are offering July 4th deals to help your family celebrate on a budget! https://www.abc15.com/news/smart-shopper/fourth-of-july-deals-how-to-celebrate-without-breaking-the-bank
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- Old Town Tavern wins approval to expand after permit battle in Scottsdale
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Old Town Tavern has received city approval to expand after a months-long battle over parking requirements. The Scottsdale City Council approved the permits on Wednesday that will allow the bar and restaurant to expand into empty space next door. Owner Paul Mitchell says he is “ecstatic” over the decision.
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- Clients of 'imposter' injector left shocked and concerned after recent arrest
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Clients of an "imposter" injector are now left concerned after her recent arrest and indictment. This week Brandi Dees, 30, appeared in court, pleading not guilty at her arraignment.
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- MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Air quality alerts due to ozone and wildfire smoke
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Air quality remains a concern across Arizona for the rest of the week and into the holiday weekend. Wildfire smoke has triggered an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Flagstaff, Williams and Munds Park through Thursday.
