A protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday escalated to it being declared an unlawful assembly by Phoenix police.8:39 PM, Aug 09, 2020PHOENIX — Police say eight people were arrested after a protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday night.The event began as a peaceful march until protesters and law enforcement clashed at Phoenix Police Headquarters.Demonstrators organized the event to remember the six-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown Jr., who was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri. Watch live video from the protest below:Protesters have gathered in downtown at Phoenix Police...…A protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday escalated to it being declared an unlawful assembly by Phoenix police.8:39 PM, Aug 09, 2020PHOENIX — Police say eight people were arrested after a protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday night.The event began as a peaceful march until protesters and law enforcement clashed at Phoenix Police Headquarters.Demonstrators organized the event to remember the six-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown Jr., who was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri. Watch live video from the protest below:Protesters have gathered in downtown at Phoenix Police...WW…

Governor Ducey has put new mandates on capacity for restaurants, urges people to stay home.11:13 AM, Jul 09, 2020PHOENIX — Governor Ducey announced Thursday during a press conference that he’s ordering restaurants to limit capacity to less than 50%, something many other states have already enacted. This number will be based on fire code capacity.The governor also announced “Project Catapult,” which will work to help Sonora Quest increase testing capacity and turnaround time for results.“This partnership will enable Arizona to continue rapidly expanding testing across the state,...…Governor Ducey has put new mandates on capacity for restaurants, urges people to stay home.11:13 AM, Jul 09, 2020PHOENIX — Governor Ducey announced Thursday during a press conference that he’s ordering restaurants to limit capacity to less than 50%, something many other states have already enacted. This number will be based on fire code capacity.The governor also announced “Project Catapult,” which will work to help Sonora Quest increase testing capacity and turnaround time for results.“This partnership will enable Arizona to continue rapidly expanding testing across the state,...WW…

Two men were killed by an electric current at Lake Pleasant over the weekend.7:39 PM, Jul 12, 2020LAKE PLEASANT, AZ — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says two brothers have died after a drowning call at Lake Pleasant Sunday night, possibly caused by an electric current in the water.According to Peoria Fire officials, crews were dispatched to the lake to investigate reports of a drowning that involved a possible electrocution.When deputies arrived at Scorpion Bay, they found a total of five patients on scene and one person who was missing in the lake.Fire crews discovered that...…Two men were killed by an electric current at Lake Pleasant over the weekend.7:39 PM, Jul 12, 2020LAKE PLEASANT, AZ — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says two brothers have died after a drowning call at Lake Pleasant Sunday night, possibly caused by an electric current in the water.According to Peoria Fire officials, crews were dispatched to the lake to investigate reports of a drowning that involved a possible electrocution.When deputies arrived at Scorpion Bay, they found a total of five patients on scene and one person who was missing in the lake.Fire crews discovered that...WW…

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the officer who shot and killed Ryan Whitaker last year will not face any charges in the incident.1:37 PM, Jan 29, 2021PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the officer who shot and killed Ryan Whitaker last year will not face any charges in the incident.Whitaker was shot in the back three times, less than three seconds after he answered the door of his Ahwatukee apartment in May of 2020.Whitaker answered the door while holding a gun at his side, which his family said was because of recent...…The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the officer who shot and killed Ryan Whitaker last year will not face any charges in the incident.1:37 PM, Jan 29, 2021PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced Friday that the officer who shot and killed Ryan Whitaker last year will not face any charges in the incident.Whitaker was shot in the back three times, less than three seconds after he answered the door of his Ahwatukee apartment in May of 2020.Whitaker answered the door while holding a gun at his side, which his family said was because of recent...WW…

State's three largest utilities asking customers to reduce electricity use.3:19 PM, Aug 18, 2020PHOENIX — APS and SRP are both now asking customers to conserve energy Wednesday afternoon and evening.On Wednesday both companies cited excessive heat as the reason for the request, while SRP also added that one of their major transmitters was out of service for several hours because of the Salt wildfire burning in the Tonto National Forest. "The balance of SRP’s system is currently operating normally, however, the loss of this transmission line could result in SRP not having...…State's three largest utilities asking customers to reduce electricity use.3:19 PM, Aug 18, 2020PHOENIX — APS and SRP are both now asking customers to conserve energy Wednesday afternoon and evening.On Wednesday both companies cited excessive heat as the reason for the request, while SRP also added that one of their major transmitters was out of service for several hours because of the Salt wildfire burning in the Tonto National Forest. "The balance of SRP’s system is currently operating normally, however, the loss of this transmission line could result in SRP not having...WW…

ASU1:09 PM, Jul 31, 2020TEMPE, AZ — The Arizona State Sun Devils football season will get off to a fast start this year.The Pac-12 just announced a 10-game season for each team and ASU opens up with the Territorial Cup against the University of Arizona in September.All non-conference games have been canceled this season.Below is the full schedule for ASU:Sept. 26 – at ArizonaOct. 3 – StanfordOct. 9 – at OregonOct. 17 – byeOct. 24 – UCLAOct. 31 – at ColoradoNov. 7 – UtahNov. 14 – at Washington StateNov. 21 – at USCNov. 28 – CaliforniaDec. 5 – Oregon StateDec. 18 or 19 – Pac-12...…ASU1:09 PM, Jul 31, 2020TEMPE, AZ — The Arizona State Sun Devils football season will get off to a fast start this year.The Pac-12 just announced a 10-game season for each team and ASU opens up with the Territorial Cup against the University of Arizona in September.All non-conference games have been canceled this season.Below is the full schedule for ASU:Sept. 26 – at ArizonaOct. 3 – StanfordOct. 9 – at OregonOct. 17 – byeOct. 24 – UCLAOct. 31 – at ColoradoNov. 7 – UtahNov. 14 – at Washington StateNov. 21 – at USCNov. 28 – CaliforniaDec. 5 – Oregon StateDec. 18 or 19 – Pac-12...WW…

Mesa Public Schools announced its preliminary plan to reopen to students and staff.12:27 PM, Jun 18, 2020MESA, AZ — Mesa Public Schools has announced its plans to reopen entering the upcoming school year.The school district said it would have three options that parents and students can choose from: traditional in-person learning, remote learning, and modified in-person learning, which will combine both in-person and remote-learning experiences."Our goal is that we open school on August 4," said Dr. Andi Fourlis, incoming superintendent of Mesa Public Schools.Registration opens...…Mesa Public Schools announced its preliminary plan to reopen to students and staff.12:27 PM, Jun 18, 2020MESA, AZ — Mesa Public Schools has announced its plans to reopen entering the upcoming school year.The school district said it would have three options that parents and students can choose from: traditional in-person learning, remote learning, and modified in-person learning, which will combine both in-person and remote-learning experiences."Our goal is that we open school on August 4," said Dr. Andi Fourlis, incoming superintendent of Mesa Public Schools.Registration opens...WW…

Charges have now been dropped against Bruce Franks Jr. and 11 other protesters following an ABC15 investigation.5:09 PM, Mar 09, 2021PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office says charges have been dropped against prominent activist Bruce Franks Jr. and 11 other defendants who were arrested at a protest in Phoenix on August 9, 2020.BREAKING: is dismissing criminal charges against and 11 other defendants from a protest on August 9, 2020. We exposed Phoenix officers and prosecutors presented clearly false testimony to the a grand jury. Coverage tonight at 6p and 10pm.— Dave...…Charges have now been dropped against Bruce Franks Jr. and 11 other protesters following an ABC15 investigation.5:09 PM, Mar 09, 2021PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office says charges have been dropped against prominent activist Bruce Franks Jr. and 11 other defendants who were arrested at a protest in Phoenix on August 9, 2020.BREAKING: is dismissing criminal charges against and 11 other defendants from a protest on August 9, 2020. We exposed Phoenix officers and prosecutors presented clearly false testimony to the a grand jury. Coverage tonight at 6p and 10pm.— Dave...WW…

Father was shot, killed by Phoenix police in May.2:54 PM, Dec 02, 2020PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a $3 million settlement with the family of Ryan Whitaker."There’s no amount of money that will bring my brother back or ease that pain. It’s just really hard," said Katie Baeza, Whitaker's older sister.Whitaker was while answering the door in his Ahwatukee apartment in May.Police responded after a neighbor called in alleging there was yelling and a possible domestic violence incident.Whitaker’s family has maintained from the beginning that...…Father was shot, killed by Phoenix police in May.2:54 PM, Dec 02, 2020PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a $3 million settlement with the family of Ryan Whitaker."There’s no amount of money that will bring my brother back or ease that pain. It’s just really hard," said Katie Baeza, Whitaker's older sister.Whitaker was while answering the door in his Ahwatukee apartment in May.Police responded after a neighbor called in alleging there was yelling and a possible domestic violence incident.Whitaker’s family has maintained from the beginning that...WW…

The Tucson mayor is proposing a mandatory curfew amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the state.3:25 PM, Nov 30, 2020TUCSON, AZ — Tucson Mayor Regina Romero is urging city leadership to add additional mitigation steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, including implementing a curfew as soon as Tuesday night."After consulting with public health experts and local hospitals, we have determined that additional steps are necessary to control the surge of COVID-19 cases," said Mayor Regina Romero.Watch the Tucson mayor's press conference below.Mayor Romero also said she urges Governor...…The Tucson mayor is proposing a mandatory curfew amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the state.3:25 PM, Nov 30, 2020TUCSON, AZ — Tucson Mayor Regina Romero is urging city leadership to add additional mitigation steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, including implementing a curfew as soon as Tuesday night."After consulting with public health experts and local hospitals, we have determined that additional steps are necessary to control the surge of COVID-19 cases," said Mayor Regina Romero.Watch the Tucson mayor's press conference below.Mayor Romero also said she urges Governor...WW…