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Retirement didn't stop Grandpa Ken from giving back. At 80, he's now reading to millions of kids on YouTube. https://www.abc15.com/news/uplifting-arizona/watch-grandpa-ken-shares-magic-and-love-of-reading-with-millions-on-youtube
January 21, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Retirement didn't stop Grandpa Ken from giving back. At 80, he's now reading to millions of kids on YouTube. https://www.abc15.com/news/uplifting-arizona/watch-grandpa-ken-shares-magic-and-love-of-reading-with-millions-on-youtube
#BREAKING: A woman is dead, and a man is seriously hurt after a shooting at a home near Higley and Riggs roads in Gilbert this afternoon.
One dead, another seriously hurt after shooting at a home near Higley and Riggs roads in Gilbert
One person has died, and another is seriously hurt after a shooting on Tuesday afternoon at a home near Higley and Riggs roads in Gilbert.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:03 AM
#BREAKING: A woman is dead, and a man is seriously hurt after a shooting at a home near Higley and Riggs roads in Gilbert this afternoon.
People in the Valley are losing trust in the economy, including high-income earners. https://www.abc15.com/news/business/consumer-sentiment-drops-across-phoenix-metro-as-economic-concerns-spread-beyond-lower-income-groups
January 20, 2026 at 11:30 PM
People in the Valley are losing trust in the economy, including high-income earners. https://www.abc15.com/news/business/consumer-sentiment-drops-across-phoenix-metro-as-economic-concerns-spread-beyond-lower-income-groups
Celebrity chef Nik Fields is opening a wine bar and tasting room in the Sunnyslope area of Phoenix. The restaurateur and sommelier is also launching a collection of signature wines. https://www.abc15.com/news/business/food-network-celebrity-to-open-phoenix-wine-bar-with-signature-collection
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Celebrity chef Nik Fields is opening a wine bar and tasting room in the Sunnyslope area of Phoenix. The restaurateur and sommelier is also launching a collection of signature wines. https://www.abc15.com/news/business/food-network-celebrity-to-open-phoenix-wine-bar-with-signature-collection
Did you overspend for the holidays, and now you are in a financial crunch? Mark your calendar, Let ABC15 Know is having a Debt Management Phone Bank on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Let ABC15 Know: Get free help navigating your budget at Debt Management Phone Bank
Did you overspend during the holidays or find yourself struggling to manage your finances? You're not alone, and help is available.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Did you overspend for the holidays, and now you are in a financial crunch? Mark your calendar, Let ABC15 Know is having a Debt Management Phone Bank on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Congratulations to the Johnston family on the huge milestone, and here's to hoping the research leads to a breakthrough!
WATCH: Valley family's 'race against blindness' reaches major milestone
Two years ago, we met an East Valley family turning heartbreak into hope after their young son was diagnosed with a rare condition that causes childhood blindness.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Congratulations to the Johnston family on the huge milestone, and here's to hoping the research leads to a breakthrough!
ICYMI: More than two years after dozens of dogs were seized from her home, a Chandler woman was sentenced to prison and probation for animal abuse and fraud.
Woman at center of major Chandler animal abuse case to serve 3.5 years in prison, probation
More than two years after dozens of dogs were removed from a "house of horrors," a Chandler woman has been sentenced for animal cruelty and fraud charges.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM
ICYMI: More than two years after dozens of dogs were seized from her home, a Chandler woman was sentenced to prison and probation for animal abuse and fraud.
#BREAKING: A man is seriously hurt after he was reportedly shot this evening near Watson and Yuma roads in Buckeye.
Man seriously hurt after being shot at home near Watson and Yuma roads in Buckeye
A man is seriously hurt after he was shot Sunday night at a home near Watson and Yuma roads in Buckeye.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:48 AM
#BREAKING: A man is seriously hurt after he was reportedly shot this evening near Watson and Yuma roads in Buckeye.
NEW TONIGHT: One person is hurt after a fire broke out this evening at a retirement community near Higley and Broadway roads in Mesa.
One person hurt after a fire breaks out at Mesa senior living community
One person is hurt after a fire broke out on Sunday evening at a retirement community near Higley and Broadway roads in Mesa.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:41 AM
NEW TONIGHT: One person is hurt after a fire broke out this evening at a retirement community near Higley and Broadway roads in Mesa.
A punctuation error in an Arizona law has forced some firefighters into lengthy legal battles with insurance companies to get their deserved workers' compensation. A bill introduced at the Capitol looks to correct that error.
Arizona lawmakers move to fix punctuation error that threatens firefighter cancer benefits
Two Republican lawmakers have introduced bills to correct what firefighters say is a missing comma that’s allowing insurance companies to deny workers’ compensation claims for some cancers.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A punctuation error in an Arizona law has forced some firefighters into lengthy legal battles with insurance companies to get their deserved workers' compensation. A bill introduced at the Capitol looks to correct that error.
After spending years with four-day school weeks, the Cartwright school board has voted to revert back to a five-day week starting next school year.
Cartwright school board votes to move back to five-day school weeks
In a controversial 3-2 vote on Wednesday night, the Cartwright School District board voted to switch the district back to a five-day school week.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:15 AM
After spending years with four-day school weeks, the Cartwright school board has voted to revert back to a five-day week starting next school year.
#BREAKING: Police are investigating after a man and a woman were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a north Phoenix home.
Two people found dead in a home near I-17 and Bell Road in north Phoenix
Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a home near I-17 and Bell Road in north Phoenix Sunday evening.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:33 AM
#BREAKING: Police are investigating after a man and a woman were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a north Phoenix home.
After voters approved Proposition 479 in 2024, projects are getting underway, funded by the tax meant to improve Valley roadways.
Major Maricopa County road projects move from planning to pavement
New road projects across Maricopa County are officially moving forward in the new year, turning long-discussed plans into active construction zones.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:15 AM
After voters approved Proposition 479 in 2024, projects are getting underway, funded by the tax meant to improve Valley roadways.
Of the 14 firefighters added to the state's memorial this year, eight of them died of "occupational cancer."
Remembering the fallen and those still fighting cancer in Arizona fire stations
Arizona firefighters gathered at the State Capitol to honor those lost in the line of duty, and a growing number lost to occupational cancer.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Of the 14 firefighters added to the state's memorial this year, eight of them died of "occupational cancer."
JUST IN: Dozens of East Valley police officers were called to the Arizona Athletic Grounds this afternoon after a large fight broke out during a youth sports tournament.
Large fight breaks out at youth sports tournament at Arizona Athletic Grounds
A youth sports tournament being held at the Arizona Athletic Grounds was cancelled on Sunday after a large fight broke out at the tournament.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:48 PM
JUST IN: Dozens of East Valley police officers were called to the Arizona Athletic Grounds this afternoon after a large fight broke out during a youth sports tournament.
While overall inflation is up less than 3% in the last year, the cost of "subscription and rental of video and video games" is up almost 20 percent!
Streaming costs surge at seven times inflation in 2025
Streaming costs soared 19.5% in 2025—far outpacing 2.7% inflation—as Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+ rolled out some of the biggest price hikes.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
While overall inflation is up less than 3% in the last year, the cost of "subscription and rental of video and video games" is up almost 20 percent!
Trent Carson has been helping those in need for a decade, and he's only 14 years old!
Trent Cares: Teen turns lifelong passion into nonprofit to help kids help others
By four years old, Trent Kayson understood that not everyone has a place to call home, and he couldn’t stand the idea of anyone going hungry.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Trent Carson has been helping those in need for a decade, and he's only 14 years old!
More ALDI locations are coming to the Valley this year!
ALDI continues Valley expansion with plans for 10 new stores in 2026
According to the said news release, ALDI will “build” on its momentum with expansion into several U.S. communities that include Maine, Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
More ALDI locations are coming to the Valley this year!
Tempe police are investigating a crash that shut down a busy stretch of Baseline Road near Priest Drive on Sunday morning.
Multi-vehicle crash involving Waymo cars shuts down Baseline Road in Tempe
Tempe police are investigating a crash that shut down a busy stretch of Baseline Road near Priest Drive Sunday morning.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Tempe police are investigating a crash that shut down a busy stretch of Baseline Road near Priest Drive on Sunday morning.
This Paradise Valley home gives resort vibes. That pool alone gives full stay-all-day energy, and the whole home has that calm, quiet, escape-from-everything vibe.
PHOTOS: Paradise Valley home for sale now for $11,995,888
Check out this luxurious Paradise Valley home for sale now for $11,995,888.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM
This Paradise Valley home gives resort vibes. That pool alone gives full stay-all-day energy, and the whole home has that calm, quiet, escape-from-everything vibe.
A detention officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was arrested and is facing child sex crime charges, according to Buckeye police.
Maricopa County Sheriff's detention officer arrested on child sex crime charges in Buckeye
A Maricopa County Sheriff's Office employee was arrested Friday on multiple felony charges related to alleged child sex crimes in Buckeye.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:40 PM
A detention officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was arrested and is facing child sex crime charges, according to Buckeye police.
Three people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash near Interstate 17 and West Bethany Home Road early Sunday morning in Phoenix.
Three hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash near I-17 and Bethany Home Road in Phoenix
Three people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash near Interstate 17 and West Bethany Home Road early Sunday morning in Phoenix.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Three people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash near Interstate 17 and West Bethany Home Road early Sunday morning in Phoenix.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Friday morning in Phoenix at a gas station near 44th Street and Thomas Road
Suspect in custody after deadly shooting near 44th Street and Thomas Road
Phoenix police are investigating a shooting at a gas station near 44th Street and Thomas Road on Friday morning.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:36 PM
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Friday morning in Phoenix at a gas station near 44th Street and Thomas Road
Never got your real ID? Expect a $45 fee and extra delays at the airport next time you travel!
Travelers without REAL ID will face $45 charge and delays at airports
Starting Feb. 1, TSA will charge $45 and add screening time for travelers without a REAL ID or passport. Passengers are urged to be prepared.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Never got your real ID? Expect a $45 fee and extra delays at the airport next time you travel!
If you missed out on the solar tax credits that expired last year, you may still have options to help you save up to 30 percent.
WATCH: Missed the solar tax credit? A new workaround could still save homeowners money
The residential solar tax credit officially expired at the end of last year, sparking a rush of homeowners trying to install systems before the deadline.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
If you missed out on the solar tax credits that expired last year, you may still have options to help you save up to 30 percent.