Beloved West Valley coach disappears without a trace
Disappearing without a trace. That’s what loved ones are saying after a beloved West Valley basketball coach has not been heard from or seen in nearly one month. Anthony Jackson, known as Tony, to loved ones, coached the recent basketball season at Centennial High School in Peoria. His best friend, Joe Goguen, tells us Tony eats, sleeps, and breathes basketball. He says when Tony didn’t show up to the first day of training, he knew something was wrong.
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Water to be turned back on in Rio Verde Foothills
City of Scottsdale approves an agreement to help Rio Verde Foothills residents.
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Community helps West Valley man living with a disability remove tree from home
Neighbors are rallying behind a West Valley man after a tree fell on his home near Central Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road following last week's storms.
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Lost wedding ring found by Salty Scuba Squad united with owner
Lou Whitney couldn't help but get emotional as he embraced the diver who miraculously reunited him with his lost wedding band on Tuesday. “As soon as I hit the water my ring popped off immediately,” said Whitney. Whitney says a little over a week ago while floating the Salt River alongside his wife, kids, and extended family, his $4,000 wedding ring slipped off his finger while jumping into the water.
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Mesa officer and good Samaritan at light rail station help save baby who stopped breathing
An infant is alive today after a Mesa Police Department officer and good Samaritan intervened when he stopped breathing earlier this summer. Mesa police say an officer was at a light rail station in late July to deal with a situation involving a non-compliant passenger when two women came running towards him. Body camera video shows the women handing over a baby boy who had reportedly stopped breathing. The officer began life-saving efforts on the child before a bystander, who said he was a retired paramedic, moved in to help.
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Valley school district helping to get Taiwan families integrated into life in the US
As the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company continues construction in north Phoenix, more families from Taiwan are moving to Arizona. The Deer Valley Unified School District saw about 400 students come into their school system in the last year and a half. Stetson Hills School saw the most students from Taiwan with about 100 in the last year, and it’s been an adjustment for both the schools and Taiwanese students. “My classmates are so friendly, and my teachers are so patient and caring and nice,” said Victoria Lai, a third grader from Taiwan now learning at Stetson Hills.
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Car crashes into home near 31st and Southern avenues
The crash happened near 31st and Southern avenues around 1 a.m. Wednesday.
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Beloved West Valley coach disappears without a trace
Anthony Jackson, known as Tony, to loved ones, coached the recent basketball season at Centennial High School in Peoria.
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Parents speak after 12-year-old girl collapses on soccer field
Valley girl collapsed on the soccer field after suffering a heart attack last week.
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More than half of Arizona State University's international students are from India
This year, thousands of new international students will be welcomed at Arizona State University with more than half coming from one country in particular.
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Mesa mayor discusses city's success addressing homelessness
After seeing a steady increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness, the city of Mesa is now starting to turn things around. According to the annual Point-In-Time Homelessness Count done by the Maricopa Association of Governments, there are 366 people living on the streets of Mesa as of 2023. That's a drop from 2022.
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More than half of Arizona State University's international students are from India
This year, thousands of new international students will be welcomed at Arizona State University with more than half coming from one country in particular.
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Arizona Board of Regents approves tuition growth rates
The Arizona Board of Regents has approved tuition growth rates for the next five years, affecting students who attend Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University.
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Arizona dental board considers new anesthesia rules after patients die
Nealy six years after a Yuma toddler died after a visit to the dentist, state regulators are proposing changes in how dentists treat their smallest patients.
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Kari Lake expected to run for Senate
Reports of Washington say Kati Lake is getting ready to run for Senate in Arizona.
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Progress in the efforts to restore water in Rio Verde Foothills
Senate Bill 1432 created a citizen-led district that is now working to secure contracts with Scottsdale, utility company EPCOR and water haulers for short and long term solutions.
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Kari Lake granted new trial regarding Arizona governor's race
A judge has rejected a bid by election officials to throw out the last remaining election misconduct claim by Kari Lake, the 2022 Republican candidate for Arizona governor.
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First Republican primary debate for 2024 election
The first Republican primary debate for the 2024 election will take place Wednesday, but former President Donald Trump won't be in attendance.
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Fire destroys several buildings in Miami Arizona, near Globe
A fire destroyed several buildings in Miami Arizona, near Globe and forced the closure of US 60.
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Five hospitalized, including child, after crash near 59th Ave and Thomas Rd
Five people were taken to the hospital after a crash near 59th Avenue and Thomas Road Saturday afternoon.
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North High School student gets admitted to Yale
A Phoenix Union student is among the rare company of students heading to an Ivy League school. Sarah Ramos-Gonzalez admits she’s a little rusty with the Rubik’s cube these days. When she was competing, she could finish the puzzle in just more than 20 seconds, but these days it’s more like 40 seconds. That may be the least impressive thing about her.
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East Valley massage therapist under investigation by state regulators
State regulators have opened an investigation into an East Valley massage therapist, who was arrested earlier this week and accused of sexual assault and sexual abuse. The Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy confirmed to ABC15 that the licensing board is investigating Raul Perez Ochoa. The 45-year-old therapist could come before the licensing board for review as early as June 26.
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‘I've just smiled my entire life’ Gilbert Fry’s employee recognized for joyful customer service
“It’s a running joke that I'm [the] actual boss of this store,” Bridgette Castille laughs. “I run a tight ship inside this room.”
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Legendary singer Jimmy Buffett dies at 76
The legendary singer and entrepreneur Jimmy Buffett has died. He was 76 years old.
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