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Friend heartbroken after Lyft driver shot at south Phoenix drive-thru
Friend heartbroken after Lyft driver shot at south Phoenix drive-thru
Jonathan Trainor was sitting in his car in the drive-thru of the Jack-In-The-Box near Central and Southern Avenues early Saturday morning with two passengers in the back seat when he was shot and critically wounded. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Jonathan Trainor was sitting in his car in the drive-thru of the Jack-In-The-Box near Central and Southern Avenues early Saturday morning with two passengers in the back seat when he was shot and critically wounded. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
"This man was everything to so many people and it absolutely kills me that he's the one lying in a hospital bed," she said.
More >"This man was everything to so many people and it absolutely kills me that he's the one lying in a hospital bed," she said.
More >13 truckers line freeway to save man who wanted to jump off overpass
13 truckers line freeway to save man who wanted to jump off overpass
A group of truckers are being praised for helping to prevent a man from committing suicide on a Detroit freeway.
More >A group of truckers are being praised for helping to prevent a man from committing suicide on a Detroit freeway.
More >'We're going to see Jesus': Mom accused of setting car on fire with 3 kids inside
'We're going to see Jesus': Mom accused of setting car on fire with 3 kids inside
A Houston woman was arrested after witnesses reported she set her car on fire with her three children inside.
More >A Houston woman was arrested after witnesses reported she set her car on fire with her three children inside.
More >GOP Debbie Lesko wins CD 8 Special Election, per AP
GOP Debbie Lesko wins CD 8 Special Election, per AP
Republican candidate Debbie Lesko beat her Democratic opponent Hiral Tipirneni.
More >Republican candidate Debbie Lesko beat her Democratic opponent Hiral Tipirneni.
More >Wrong-way driver charged with super extreme DUI out of jail
Wrong-way driver charged with super extreme DUI out of jail
A woman accused of driving the wrong way on the Loop 202 and arrested for super extreme DUI is now out of jail.
More >A woman accused of driving the wrong way on the Loop 202 and arrested for super extreme DUI is now out of jail.
More >AZ Correctional Officers say it's time for a raise, too
AZ Correctional Officers say it's time for a raise, too
Teachers aren't the only state employees demanding a raise. Correctional Officers say they have been giving in since the recession, and they say the pay is now driving people away.
More >Teachers aren't the only state employees demanding a raise. Correctional Officers say they have been giving in since the recession, and they say the pay is now driving people away.
More >POLL: Would you support a tax increase to fund teacher salaries?
POLL: Would you support a tax increase to fund teacher salaries?
Teachers argued the plan did not meet their demands for a dedicated funding source and increases for support staff. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Arizona teachers are planning a mass walkout, starting Thursday. Arizona's Family reporter Derek Stahl sat down with Arizona Superintendent of School Diane Douglas Monday afternoon to discuss the action, its potential ramifications for teachers and possible funding solutions, including a tax increase.
More >Arizona teachers are planning a mass walkout, starting Thursday. Arizona's Family reporter Derek Stahl sat down with Arizona Superintendent of School Diane Douglas Monday afternoon to discuss the action, its potential ramifications for teachers and possible funding solutions, including a tax increase.
More >Military aircraft crash-lands at Lake Havasu City Airport; pilot OK
Military aircraft crash-lands at Lake Havasu City Airport; pilot OK
The pilot was not seriously hurt when a military aircraft crash landed at the Lake Havasu City Airport Tuesday.
More >The pilot was not seriously hurt when a military aircraft crash landed at the Lake Havasu City Airport Tuesday.
More >UPDATE: 'Peaches' the kidnapped pony has been found!
UPDATE: 'Peaches' the kidnapped pony has been found!
We have an update on a pony named Peaches who was kidnapped from her Phoenix yard. She's been found!
More >We have an update on a pony named Peaches who was kidnapped from her Phoenix yard. She's been found!
More >Kangaroo dies after zoo visitors throw rocks to make it jump
Kangaroo dies after zoo visitors throw rocks to make it jump
A 12-year-old female kangaroo died at a Chinese zoo after visitors hurled rocks and other objects at it.
More >A 12-year-old female kangaroo died at a Chinese zoo after visitors hurled rocks and other objects at it.
More >Mesa couple call lawmaker's response to Red For Ed email 'rude' and 'appalling'
Mesa couple call lawmaker's response to Red For Ed email 'rude' and 'appalling'
Krystle and Tony Mathews were shocked by their representative's response to concerns about teacher pay. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Last week, Tony Mathews, the husband of a teacher, decided to write to his lawmakers for the first time and the response he got back he calls "shocking."
More >Last week, Tony Mathews, the husband of a teacher, decided to write to his lawmakers for the first time and the response he got back he calls "shocking."
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Emmy Award-winning reporter Donna Rossi joined CBS 5 News in September 1994.
Click to learn more about Donna.
In that time, Donna has covered some of the most high-profile stories in the Valley and across the state. Donna's experience as a four-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department gives her a keen sense of crime and court stories. She offered gavel to gavel coverage of the 1999 sleepwalking murder trial of Scott Falater, and the trial and conviction of retired Catholic Bishop Thomas O'Brien for a fatal hit and run accident. She also spent 2 straight weeks in northeastern Arizona in the summer of 2011 covering the Wallow Fire, the largest wildfire in Arizona history.
Donna's reputation as a fair and accurate journalist has earned her the respect of her colleagues and community. Her talent as a reporter has earned her more than a dozen Arizona Associated Press Awards and five Emmy statue.
Donna previously worked as an anchor and reporter in Tucson and got her start in broadcast journalism in Flagstaff. Donna is a past president of the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences and currently serves on the NATAS board. She is a member of IFP/Phoenix, a non-profit organization of local film and documentary makers.
Donna was born in New York and moved to the Valley with her family when she was 9 years old. She is a graduate of Maryvale High School and attended Arizona State University. She graduated cum laude from Northern Arizona University.
In her free time, Donna enjoys boating on Bartlett Lake, all forms of music and theatre. Donna frequently donates her time to speak to community organizations and emcee their events. She is a past board member of DUET, a non-profit which helps promote health and well-being for older adults. Donna also loves donating her time to youth organizations and groups who work to secure and safeguard human rights.
On Oct. 17, 2015, Donna was honored for her amazing work over the years. The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Academy of Televisions Arts and Sciences inducted her into its Silver Circle. It's one of the organization's most prestigious honors for which only a few candidates are selected each year.
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Waffle House hero raises more than $130,000 for victims’ families
Waffle House hero raises more than $130,000 for victims’ families
The 29-year-old man who is being praised for his bravery during a deadly shooting at a Tennessee Waffle House is raising money to help the victims and their families.
More >The 29-year-old man who is being praised for his bravery during a deadly shooting at a Tennessee Waffle House is raising money to help the victims and their families.
More >Mesa teachers, students pack hundreds of meals ahead of teacher walkout
On Thursday, when the school’s gates stay locked up because of the statewide teacher walkout, there's a real concern that those students could go hungry.
More >On Thursday, when the school’s gates stay locked up because of the statewide teacher walkout, there's a real concern that those students could go hungry.
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Senior citizen waiting for $300 prepaid card from Cox
Senior citizen waiting for $300 prepaid card from Cox
Elizabeth Dehler and his son they were promised a $300 gift card from Cox and it still hasn't arrived. (Source: 3TV)
A Cox customer says she wants the company to live up to it's $300 promise.
More >A Cox customer says she wants the company to live up to it's $300 promise.
More >The Outlaw makes his professional boxing debut
The Outlaw makes his professional boxing debut
After 15 year of preparation, Adolfo Ramos will step into the ring for the first time as a professional.
More >After 15 year of preparation, Adolfo Ramos will step into the ring for the first time as a professional.
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VIDEO: Dept. of Corrections workers want a pay raise, too
VIDEO: Dept. of Corrections workers want a pay raise, too
Some Arizona Department of Corrections workers believe they should be next up to get pay raises.
More >VIDEO: Friend speaks about Lyft driver shot
VIDEO: Friend speaks about Lyft driver shot
A Lyft driver was shot while at a drive-thru Jack-in-the-Box in south Phoenix and his friend spoke about how he's doing.
More >RAW VIDEO: Goodyear teacher accused of sex with student says, 'I'd love to go home to my husband'
RAW VIDEO: Goodyear teacher accused of sex with student says, 'I'd love to go home to my husband'
Police say a teacher at a Goodyear elementary school has been arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a student. Goodyear police say 27-year-old Brittany Zamora was taken into custody Thursday morning. [FULL STORY]
More >Police say a teacher at a Goodyear elementary school has been arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a student. Goodyear police say 27-year-old Brittany Zamora was taken into custody Thursday morning. [FULL STORY]
More >VIDEO: 'It could have been worse,' said man nearly hit by wrong-way driver
VIDEO: 'It could have been worse,' said man nearly hit by wrong-way driver
A truck driver said he was nearly hit by a wrong-way driver on the Loop 202 and called it a dangerous situation. As Maria Hechanova explains, that wrong-way driver, who is facing a charge of super extreme DUI, is out of jail. Full story at https://goo.gl/UbZBue.
More >A truck driver said he was nearly hit by a wrong-way driver on the Loop 202 and called it a dangerous situation. As Maria Hechanova explains, that wrong-way driver, who is facing a charge of super extreme DUI, is out of jail. Full story at https://goo.gl/UbZBue.
More >VIDEO: Lesko to become Arizona's newest congresswoman
VIDEO: Lesko to become Arizona's newest congresswoman
Debbie Lesko won the special election in Arizona's 8th Congressional District but some Republicans are nervous about the small margin of victory.
More >RAW VIDEO: Tax increase to fund teacher salaries?
RAW VIDEO: Tax increase to fund teacher salaries?
Could a tax increase earmarked to fund teacher salaries be part of the solution to the Arizona school crisis? State Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas says it's possible SPECIAL SECTION: http://www.azfamily.com/teacherwalkout
More >Could a tax increase earmarked to fund teacher salaries be part of the solution to the Arizona school crisis? State Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas says it's possible SPECIAL SECTION: http://www.azfamily.com/teacherwalkout
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