Residents allowed to return home as crews gain upper hand in Aquila Fire battle

According to information released by the Arizona State Forestry, the Aquila Fire has burned 897 acres of land as of June 24 and it is 5% contained. One primary structure and at least 10 outbuildings are confirmed lost.

Family of Antonio Arce speaks out after Tempe City Council votes for $2M settlement in lawsuit

The Tempe City Council will award the family of Antonio Arce, 14, who was shot and killed by a Tempe Police officer back in January 2019. The officer resigned from the department 4 months after the incident.

5AM Weather - 6/26/20
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Windy and warm for your Friday in the Valley with a high near 108?

Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid

The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.

5AM Weather - 6/25/20
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Another hot day in the Valley with temps near 110°

Driver detained after police pursuit ended in El Monte, California

Police were in pursuit of a suspect in a reported stolen Lexus who had been driving around the streets of Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon.

NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers

The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases.  They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.

5AM Weather - 6/24/20
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Hot and sunny today in the Valley with a high near 110?

Dr. Anthony Fauci hopeful for a vaccine by late 2020, early 2021

The government’s top infectious disease expert said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic that there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, and warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.

Powerful earthquake shakes southern, central Mexico

The U.S. Geologic Survey said the quake that hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29 a.m. Eastern) had a magnitude of 7.4 and was centered along the Pacific coast of Oaxaca state.

Trump calls for arrest of people who vandalize, destroy monuments

President Donald Trump authorized the arrest of anyone vandalizing or destroying monuments, statues or other such federal property in the United States.

5AM Weather - 6/23/20
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Sunny and warm today in the Valley with a high near 109?

Eastbound I-10 closed near Riggs Road due to cement truck rollover crash

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the driver of the cement truck has serious injuries and the driver of the SUV is being investigated for DUI

5AM Weather - 6/22/20
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Warm temps today in the Valley with a high near 108?

11-year-old boy missing out of Mesa

An 11-year-old boy is missing out of Mesa as of Sunday, June 21. He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and pants. Police say he left home with a backpack that had clothes inside of it.

Where to get COVID-19 testing in the Phoenix area, with or without symptoms

Many may feel confused about where to get tested for COVID-19 in Arizona, especially if they are asymptomatic and are trying to be cautious. This is a list of testing locations based off on symptoms requirements.