Woman impersonates dental hygienist, Power Ranger arrested, monkeypox: this week's top stories
A woman who impersonated a dental hygienist in California and possibly in Arizona was arrested, as was the red Power Ranger. Monkeypox cases are now growing across the world. These are the top stories from last week.
A woman who impersonated a dental hygienist in California and possibly in Arizona was arrested, as was the red Power Ranger. Monkeypox cases are now growing across the world. These are the top stories from last week.
Crews battle fire at Phoenix recycling plant; fire officials report magnesium explosions
Fire crews were called out to a 4-alarm fire in Phoenix on the morning of May 22, according to Phoenix Fire officials. Officials say during the fire, exploding magnesium ignited spot fires in the area.
Fire crews were called out to a 4-alarm fire in Phoenix on the morning of May 22, according to Phoenix Fire officials. Officials say during the fire, exploding magnesium ignited spot fires in the area.
New program offers free internet service to 48 million households; see if you qualify
About 40% of Americans qualify for free internet service under a new program launched by the Biden administration. Here's who qualifies.
About 40% of Americans qualify for free internet service under a new program launched by the Biden administration. Here's who qualifies.
Morning Weather Forecast - 5/22/2022
Enjoy the double-digit weather today! We might not see that again for some time.
Enjoy the double-digit weather today! We might not see that again for some time.
Avondale 2-year-old boy killed after being struck by driver, police say
A 2-year-old old boy was killed after he was hit by a car in Avondale, police say. There are no outstanding suspects.
A 2-year-old old boy was killed after he was hit by a car in Avondale, police say. There are no outstanding suspects.
Brophy College Preparatory students caught in 'widespread' cheating scandal, principal says
"Widespread" cheating at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix has been exposed by its principal. "I am shocked and saddened that so many students – near the end of their journey with us – would engage in such intentional acts of duplicity and dishonesty."
"Widespread" cheating at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix has been exposed by its principal. "I am shocked and saddened that so many students – near the end of their journey with us – would engage in such intentional acts of duplicity and dishonesty."
Jif peanut butter recalled amid multistate salmonella outbreak
People in 12 states have reported salmonella illnesses linked to the peanut butter, the CDC said.
People in 12 states have reported salmonella illnesses linked to the peanut butter, the CDC said.
Newlyweds' fiery entrance, cow struck by lightning, condom filled with fentanyl: This week's unusual headlines
A break from bad news: From a toddler ordering nearly three-dozen cheeseburgers to a newlywed couple's fiery wedding-day entrance, there was no shortage of strange and unusual stories this week.
A break from bad news: From a toddler ordering nearly three-dozen cheeseburgers to a newlywed couple's fiery wedding-day entrance, there was no shortage of strange and unusual stories this week.
Morning Weather Forecast - 5/21/22
Sunny Saturday in the Valley with temps in the low-90s.
Sunny Saturday in the Valley with temps in the low-90s.
2 people hurt after fire destroys 2 homes in north Phoenix
The Phoenix Fire Department says crews responding to the scene near 20th Street and Sweetwater Avenue were met with exploding propane tanks and downed power lines.
The Phoenix Fire Department says crews responding to the scene near 20th Street and Sweetwater Avenue were met with exploding propane tanks and downed power lines.
Federal judge blocks end of Title 42; Yuma mayor voiced concern prior to ruling
The mayor of a border city in Arizona is weighing in on what he thinks could happen if a controversial U.S. policy known as Title 42 ends. A federal judge has since blocked the Biden administration's plan to end the policy.
The mayor of a border city in Arizona is weighing in on what he thinks could happen if a controversial U.S. policy known as Title 42 ends. A federal judge has since blocked the Biden administration's plan to end the policy.
Ginni Thomas’ emails deepen her involvement in 2020 election
The revelations first published by The Washington Post on May 20 show that Ginni Thomas was more involved than previously known in efforts, based on unsubstantiated claims of fraud, to overturn Biden’s victory and keep then-President Donald Trump in office.
The revelations first published by The Washington Post on May 20 show that Ginni Thomas was more involved than previously known in efforts, based on unsubstantiated claims of fraud, to overturn Biden’s victory and keep then-President Donald Trump in office.
Title 42: Federal judge rules COVID-19 asylum restrictions must continue on southern US border
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border.
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border.
Noon Weather Forecast - 5/20/22
Sunny and warm Friday in the Valley with a high near 96�F.
Sunny and warm Friday in the Valley with a high near 96�F.
1 dead in fiery semi-truck crash on I-17 in north Phoenix
“They tried to flag down traffic. For an unknown reason, the third Shamrock truck driver saw it, but it was too late. [He] tried to swerve out of the way, but unfortunately, he rear-ended the tractor,” a DPS spokesman said.
“They tried to flag down traffic. For an unknown reason, the third Shamrock truck driver saw it, but it was too late. [He] tried to swerve out of the way, but unfortunately, he rear-ended the tractor,” a DPS spokesman said.
Major Phoenix-area freeway closures, restrictions this weekend: What to know for May 20-23
Drivers should plan ahead this weekend as a number of closures and restrictions will be in effect across Phoenix-area freeways for repairs and improvement projects.
Drivers should plan ahead this weekend as a number of closures and restrictions will be in effect across Phoenix-area freeways for repairs and improvement projects.
Morning Weather Forecast - 5/20/22
Warm and breezy in the Valley with a high near 96?F.
Warm and breezy in the Valley with a high near 96?F.
Police: Speed a factor in deadly Phoenix crash
2 people are dead, following a late morning crash in the area of 7th Street and Bethany Home Road, according to Phoenix Police officials.
2 people are dead, following a late morning crash in the area of 7th Street and Bethany Home Road, according to Phoenix Police officials.
Arizona woman accused of child abuse says she saw 'a demon' in her son, investigators allege
Police in Tempe say they are accusing a woman of child abuse, after she allegedly put her child's hand under hot water.
Police in Tempe say they are accusing a woman of child abuse, after she allegedly put her child's hand under hot water.
ULA launches Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing's Starliner spacecraft
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched an Atlas V rocket from Florida's Space Coast carrying with it Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. The capsule is bound for the International Space Station (ISS) for its second uncrewed test flight.
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched an Atlas V rocket from Florida's Space Coast carrying with it Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. The capsule is bound for the International Space Station (ISS) for its second uncrewed test flight.