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Keeping outside rabbits (and other critters) cool in the heat
Keeping outside rabbits (and other critters) cool in the heat
Royal Norman with his bunnies. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Royal Norman with his bunnies. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Rabbits and other critters are fun as pets. But we have to make sure as it gets hot outside that we take care of them.
More >Rabbits and other critters are fun as pets. But we have to make sure as it gets hot outside that we take care of them.
More >This week's pollution problems
This week's pollution problems
Lots of sunshine and lights winds aren't helping the ozone pollution. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Lots of sunshine and lights winds aren't helping the ozone pollution. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
This week's combination of unseasonably warm temperatures and light winds has brought a big pollution problem. You can't see ozone pollution, but it's pretty dangerous to your health.
More >This week's combination of unseasonably warm temperatures and light winds has brought a big pollution problem. You can't see ozone pollution, but it's pretty dangerous to your health.
More >Running with pride at Pat's Run
Running with pride at Pat's Run
It’s a big weekend here in the Valley as we celebrate the life of Pat Tillman and honor him and raise money for military members. I will be running with pride this weekend, after my brother Erich’s promotion that took place in Washington DC.
More >It’s a big weekend here in the Valley as we celebrate the life of Pat Tillman and honor him and raise money for military members. I will be running with pride this weekend, after my brother Erich’s promotion that took place in Washington DC.
More >If you're missing the rain in Phoenix, we have some bad news
If you're missing the rain in Phoenix, we have some bad news
Rain is pretty much non-existent in Phoenix in May and June as we patiently await the arrival of the monsoon. (Source: AP File Photo)
Phoenix is both the county seat of Maricopa County and the capital of Arizona (Source: AP File Photo)
The start of this year has been pretty rough when it comes to rain!
More >The start of this year has been pretty rough when it comes to rain!
More >Do you know what to do in an Arizona dust storm?
Do you know what to do in an Arizona dust storm?
It isn't quite the monsoon season but that doesn't mean we won't see nasty dust storms in Arizona. (Source: ADOT)
It isn't quite the monsoon season but that doesn't mean we won't see nasty dust storms in Arizona. (Source: ADOT)
It isn't quite the monsoon season but that doesn't mean we won't see nasty dust storms in Arizona. So if you are caught driving in a dust storm, do you know what to do?
More >It isn't quite the monsoon season but that doesn't mean we won't see nasty dust storms in Arizona. So if you are caught driving in a dust storm, do you know what to do?
More >100 ALREADY? Here we go...
100 ALREADY? Here we go...
This week, we saw our first triple-digit day, about three weeks earlier than average. So what does that mean for the summer season ahead?
More >This week, we saw our first triple-digit day, about three weeks earlier than average. So what does that mean for the summer season ahead?
More >100 Degrees in Phoenix for the First time in 2018
100 Degrees in Phoenix for the First time in 2018
(Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
(Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
On Tuesday, April 10, the thermometer at Sky Harbor Airport reached 100 degrees at 2:48 p.m. Record keeping goes back to 1896.
More >On Tuesday, April 10, the thermometer at Sky Harbor Airport reached 100 degrees at 2:48 p.m. Record keeping goes back to 1896.
More >Like to keep an eye on the sky?
Like to keep an eye on the sky?
Love to keep an eye on the sky? Have a passion for weather? Just in time for the start of the monsoon season here in Arizona, there are some great opportunities to get involved in the meteorology community.
More >Love to keep an eye on the sky? Have a passion for weather? Just in time for the start of the monsoon season here in Arizona, there are some great opportunities to get involved in the meteorology community.
More >A blue moon: Not so rare in 2018
A blue moon: Not so rare in 2018
Blue moons typically occur once every 2.8 years. And that's what started the term “once in a blue moon.”
More >Blue moons typically occur once every 2.8 years. And that's what started the term “once in a blue moon.”
More >The secret humidor of Chase Field
The secret humidor of Chase Field
Chase Field has a humidor like the one at Coors Field, and our Royal Norman really wants to see it. Baseballs have been stored in a humidor at Coors Field since 2002. (AP)
Chase Field has a humidor like the one at Coors Field, and our Royal Norman really wants to see it. Baseballs have been stored in a humidor at Coors Field since 2002. (AP)
A humidor is being used to treat baseballs at Chase Field for the 2018 season and it's going to change the game.
More >A humidor is being used to treat baseballs at Chase Field for the 2018 season and it's going to change the game.
More >5 facts to make you hate mosquitoes even more
5 facts to make you hate mosquitoes even more
(Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Mosquito. (July 21, 2017) [Source: 3TV/CBS 5]
The weather is warming up and that means the return of the dreaded mosquito! We have to deal with them every spring and summer in Arizona and they can cause a whole host of issues.
More >The weather is warming up and that means the return of the dreaded mosquito! We have to deal with them every spring and summer in Arizona and they can cause a whole host of issues.
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Arizona teachers to rally at Capitol during walkout
Arizona teachers to rally at Capitol during walkout
On Thursday, April 19, educators held a strike vote which resulted in the Arizona Education Association and the Arizona Educators United to announce that teachers will walk off the job on April 26. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Wednesday was the last day of classes for thousands of Arizona students as teachers are holding a state-wide walkout starting Thursday.
More >Wednesday was the last day of classes for thousands of Arizona students as teachers are holding a state-wide walkout starting Thursday.
More >50,000 AZ teachers & supporters march, rally in historic strike
50,000 AZ teachers & supporters march, rally in historic strike
Tens of thousands march in the Red for Ed march. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5/AP)
Some 50,000 Arizona teachers and supporters marched to the state Capitol Thursday to demand more education funding during a historic statewide strike that shut down schools.
More >Some 50,000 Arizona teachers and supporters marched to the state Capitol Thursday to demand more education funding during a historic statewide strike that shut down schools.
More >Police: Woman killed husband's alleged mistress, then turned gun on self
Police: Woman killed husband's alleged mistress, then turned gun on self
Meredith Chapman, a 2007 graduate of the University of Delaware, worked for the school in media relations and marketing and ran unsuccessfully for a state Senate seat in Delaware in 2016. (University of Delaware)
Meredith Chapman, a 2007 graduate of the University of Delaware, worked for the school in media relations and marketing and ran unsuccessfully for a state Senate seat in Delaware in 2016. (University of Delaware)
A woman broke into the Philadelphia-area home of another woman she believed was romantically involved with her husband and killed her before killing herself, authorities said.
More >A woman broke into the Philadelphia-area home of another woman she believed was romantically involved with her husband and killed her before killing herself, authorities said.
More >Dissenting teachers share why they voted 'no' on walkout
Dissenting teachers share why they voted 'no' on walkout
This teacher opposes the walkout, and agreed to speak to Arizona's Family on condition of anonymity. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
It's been difficult to convince teachers who cast dissenting walkout votes to share why. But two of them agreed to tell us their thought process.
More >It's been difficult to convince teachers who cast dissenting walkout votes to share why. But two of them agreed to tell us their thought process.
More >CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Truck plows into traffic during Phoenix rush hour
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Truck plows into traffic during Phoenix rush hour
(Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
A truck plowed into oncoming traffic on the I-10 in Phoenix Wednesday morning causing serious problems during the morning commute.
More >A truck plowed into oncoming traffic on the I-10 in Phoenix Wednesday morning causing serious problems during the morning commute.
More >SLIDESHOW: Tens of thousands of teachers march for pay raise
SLIDESHOW: Tens of thousands of teachers march for pay raise
In a historic action, tens of thousands of teachers walked off the job Thursday to march on the Capitol to protest Arizona's low education funding and demand a substantial pay raise.
More >In a historic action, tens of thousands of teachers walked off the job Thursday to march on the Capitol to protest Arizona's low education funding and demand a substantial pay raise.
More >Diane Douglas asking teachers to return to the classroom amid walkouts
Diane Douglas asking teachers to return to the classroom amid walkouts
Arizona Superintendent Diane Douglas (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Arizona Superintendent Diane Douglas (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
As teachers march to the Captiol Thursday morning to rally for better pay and more school funding, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas is speaking out against the walkouts.
More >As teachers march to the Captiol Thursday morning to rally for better pay and more school funding, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas is speaking out against the walkouts.
More >Mesa girl fighting for life after eating salad possibly contaminated with E. coli
Mesa girl fighting for life after eating salad possibly contaminated with E. coli
Destiny Jarboe was shocked to learn her 7-year-old daughter Makayla is fighting for her life. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
(Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
A Mesa mom is urging everyone take the Arizona Department of Health Services chopped Romaine lettuce E.coli warning seriously after her daughter got extremely sick.
More >A Mesa mom is urging everyone take the Arizona Department of Health Services chopped Romaine lettuce E.coli warning seriously after her daughter got extremely sick.
More >Q&A: How walkout by Arizona teachers is expected to play out
Q&A: How walkout by Arizona teachers is expected to play out
Tens of thousands of Arizona teachers are poised to walk off the job this week to demand more funding for public education, an unprecedented action in this conservative state without many union protections. (Source: AP Photo)
Tens of thousands of Arizona teachers are poised to walk off the job this week to demand more funding for public education, an unprecedented action in this conservative state without many union protections. (Source: AP Photo)
Tens of thousands of Arizona teachers are poised to walk off the job this week to demand more funding for public education.
More >Tens of thousands of Arizona teachers are poised to walk off the job this week to demand more funding for public education.
More >Ford dropping all but 2 cars from its North American dealerships
Ford dropping all but 2 cars from its North American dealerships
The Fiesta is just one of the models Ford is dropping from is North American dealerships. (Source: Ford)
The Fiesta is just one of the models Ford is dropping from is North American dealerships. (Source: Ford)
Ford said on Wednesday the only passenger car models it plans to keep on the market in North America will be the Mustang and the upcoming Ford Focus Active, a crossover-like hatchback that's slated to debut in 2019.
More >Ford said on Wednesday the only passenger car models it plans to keep on the market in North America will be the Mustang and the upcoming Ford Focus Active, a crossover-like hatchback that's slated to debut in 2019.
More >Dog stolen from Chandler yard now back with original family
Dog stolen from Chandler yard now back with original family
The family was able to track down Chita and she is now back with her family. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Samantha Cardenas couldn't be happier now that her beloved Chita is back in her arms.
More >Samantha Cardenas couldn't be happier now that her beloved Chita is back in her arms.
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VIDEO: Thousands of teachers march in first-ever statewide strike
VIDEO: Thousands of teachers march in first-ever statewide strike
(Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
A sea of teachers clad in red shirts flowed toward the Arizona Capitol on Thursday for an unprecedented walkout that closed most of the state’s public schools.
More >A sea of teachers clad in red shirts flowed toward the Arizona Capitol on Thursday for an unprecedented walkout that closed most of the state’s public schools.
More >CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Truck plows into traffic during Phoenix morning rush hour
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Truck plows into traffic during Phoenix morning rush hour
A truck crossed the median on I-10 at 59th Avenue in Phoenix yesterday, plowing into oncoming traffic. The action was caught on a driver's dash cam. [FULL STORY]
More >A truck crossed the median on I-10 at 59th Avenue in Phoenix yesterday, plowing into oncoming traffic. The action was caught on a driver's dash cam. [FULL STORY]
More >VIDEO: Arizona teachers rally at the Captiol for better pay and more funding
VIDEO: Arizona teachers rally at the Captiol for better pay and more funding
(Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Arizona teachers are set to rally at the Capitol for better pay and more school funding during the walkout. [FULL STORY]
More >Arizona teachers are set to rally at the Capitol for better pay and more school funding during the walkout. [FULL STORY]
More >VIDEO: Teachers march on Capitol in sea of #RedForEd
VIDEO: Teachers march on Capitol in sea of #RedForEd
As part of a historic strike, tens of thousands of teachers, most decked out in red, marched on the Capitol Thursday as part of the #RedForEd movement demanding a salary increase and protesting Arizona's low education. Full story at https://goo.gl/8gN4y1. Complete coverage at http://www.azfamily.com/teacherwalkout.
More >As part of a historic strike, tens of thousands of teachers, most decked out in red, marched on the Capitol Thursday as part of the #RedForEd movement demanding a salary increase and protesting Arizona's low education. Full story at https://goo.gl/8gN4y1. Complete coverage at http://www.azfamily.com/teacherwalkout.
More >VIDEO: Arizona teachers set to rally at the state capitol during walkouts
VIDEO: Arizona teachers set to rally at the state capitol during walkouts
Arizona teachers are set to start their walk out tomorrow morning. They plan to gather at Chase Field and walk to the Capitol where they will hold a rally. [FULL STORY]
More >Arizona teachers are set to start their walk out tomorrow morning. They plan to gather at Chase Field and walk to the Capitol where they will hold a rally. [FULL STORY]
More >VIDEO: Teachers against walkout explain why they voted no on strike
VIDEO: Teachers against walkout explain why they voted no on strike
This teacher opposes the walkout, and agreed to speak to Arizona's Family on condition of anonymity.
On the night before Arizona's historic teacher walkout, a pair of Valley teachers spoke to AZ Family about why they voted no on the strike.
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