NEW THIS MORNING: Officials are investigating a serious crash early Friday morning along I-10 near 75th Avenue. It appears that a truck may have crashed through the barriers on the overpass, crashing onto the freeway level below. Traffic was restricted early on, but the freeway has since reopened.
Camelback Charter Academy is mourning the death of their nursing assistant.
Phoenix police say they were called to an area near 35th Avenue and McDowell Road around 2 a.m. for a shots fired call.
When officers arrived, they found a woman who had been shot. Police also saw a large group of people running and driving off from a large house party.
Twenty-one-year-old Amanda Franco was later pronounced dead at the scene.
STORY: https://tinyurl.com/6y9ytzx2
TRAFFIC ALERT: Avoid the area of 51st Avenue and Estrella Drive as crews investigate a rollover with serious injuries this morning.
The cost of sugar is something Phoenix chocolatier Jay Levine has definitely noticed. He spoke with ABC15 and says while he isn't worried about President Trump's tariffs to directly affect his business, he is experiencing a dramatic price hike for other key ingredients.
Local organizations and health departments are trying to navigate their outreach and management after losing nearly $12 billion worth of public health grants across the country.
The Arizona Department of Health Services said late last month that it received notice from the federal government that nearly $200 million in grants to the state had been terminated.
STORY: https://tinyurl.com/yezev4ub
It's Wish Wednesday, and we’re celebrating 45 years of life-changing wishes with Make-A-Wish Arizona! 🎉💫 It all started in Scottsdale in 1980, and since then, more than 8,500 wishes have come true for kids right here in Arizona! Thanks to Parker & Sons for helping us share these incredible stories. 💙✨ See more at abc15.com/Wish! #abc15sponsor #WishWednesday
ABC15 Anchor Fay Fredricks is introducing Ezekiel, one of the patients who has benefited from the world-class care and programs at Phoenix Children's hospital. We hope these stories and journeys will inspire you to #donate during the #telethon next Wednesday, or any time at abc15.com/telethon #abc15 #Phoenixchildrens
Get ready for an adventure! 🐻🚗 In this Absolutely AZ, sponsored by Global CU, ABC15’s Zack Perry takes us to Bearizona—where you can drive right into the wild and see black bears, wolves, and more up close! 🐾
It’s paws-itively unique with both a drive-through and walk-through experience, letting you explore everything from otters to jaguars and even grizzly bears! Just remember to keep your windows up—some of these furry friends are a little too curious! This is the perfect spot for a family adventure—snow or shine! Head to abc15.com/AbsolutelyAZ for more wild Arizona stories! #abc15sponsor #absolutelyAZ
DID YOU SEE THIS? ABC15 viewer Stephanie sent us this video of a large funnel near Johnson and Yuma in the West Valley. As of now, the National Weather Service believes this is a dust devil and not a tornado.
How do weather apps get their data? Why does your phone show a different forecast from what meteorologists predict? ABC15 Meteorologist Justin Hobbs talks with the National Weather Service about the recording process. https://tinyurl.com/yc2n9366
Get to know "the happiest place" at Phoenix Children's!
"It's a place where kids can come to have fun just being kids."
The Child Life Zone is "the happiest place” at Phoenix Children's, and it wouldn't exist without your donations! Help create moments of joy and healing for patients and their families by donating to the ABC15 Telethon on Wednesday, April 9. Learn more or donate online at abc15.com/telethon
A group of volunteers gathered on Tuesday in search for Emily Pike’s additional remains where her body was found off Highway 60 near mile marker 277. ABC15's Josh Kristianto spoke with the group who felt this was a personal effort by them to help bring justice to Pike as well as bring closure to the family.
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