Creative training technique helps Phoenix Police deal with mental health calls

Phoenix Police sergeant Francisco Valenzuela developed a creative technique involving his autistic son to help new recruits train for mental health calls. The training techniques have taken hold and FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the story.

Phoenix police develop unique training method
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Phoenix police have developed a creative technique to help train recruits for incidents involving autistic people. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.

More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says

More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.

New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.

The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.

Bird flu virus found in milk but FDA says it's safe to drink

Pasteurized milk is still safe to drink despite traces of bird flu particles found, according to the USDA, FDA and CDC.

Hospital urges snakebite victims to refrain from bringing in serpents

An Australian hospital urged snakebite victims to stop trying to catch the slithery culprits when seeking medical attention after one patient came in carrying a serpent in a loosely locked box.

How Gilbert first responders trained extensively to help those with autism

Some families can be fearful when they have to call 9-1-1 as it can sometimes escalate a situation if a loved one has autism. But, that’s not what a family experienced when they called Gilbert Fire.

Mistrial for George Kelly; ex-HS basketball coaches accused of sex crimes | Nightly Roundup

From the latest in the George Kelly murder trial to another former Arizona high school basketball coach being accused of sex crimes involving minors, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Céline Dion hopes for 'a miracle' to cure Stiff Person Syndrome

When Céline Dion announced in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, she couldn't give fans much information other than noting her European tours were canceled.

Runners raise funds in Mesa to stamp out childhood cancer
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On Sunday, the 14th annual Children's Cancer Network Run at Riverview Park in Mesa was held to help raise money to battle childhood cancer. FOX 10's Irene Snyder caught up with some of the runners to find out why they do it.

How art helps kids at Phoenix Children's Hospital
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A long hospital stay can be scary, especially for kids. There are lots of questions and emotions, and that's when pencils and markers come into play. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen explains.

WNBA signs partnership with Opill

The WNBA’s partnership with Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S., debuted this week at the draft.

Marijuana farm fills void in Snowflake greenhouse
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Copperstate Farms marijuana growers have become the largest employer in Snowflake, AZ after a vegetable farm vacated the greenhouse. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has the story.