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Family desperate for answers after young mom found dead on I-10
Family desperate for answers after young mom found dead on I-10
A Gilbert family is desperate for answers after a young mom was found dead along a highway.
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More >Two men killed in boating accident on Lake Havasu
Two men killed in boating accident on Lake Havasu
Two men have died after a boat crash at Lake Havasu. It happened Saturday around 12:30 p.m.
More >Two men have died after a boat crash at Lake Havasu. It happened Saturday around 12:30 p.m.
More >Photos: Doctor removes 20-pound tumor from woman’s body
Photos: Doctor removes 20-pound tumor from woman’s body
Kim Turner is sharing the lesson she learned after doctors removed a 20-pound tumor from her body. (CNN/WLS/Advocate Ill. Masonic Med. Center)
Kim Turner is sharing the lesson she learned after doctors removed a 20-pound tumor from her body. (CNN/WLS/Advocate Ill. Masonic Med. Center)
Kim Turner is sharing the lesson she learned after a doctor removed a 20-pound tumor from her body.
More >Kim Turner is sharing the lesson she learned after a doctor removed a 20-pound tumor from her body.
More >Colorado woman fined $500 for having an apple
Colorado woman fined $500 for having an apple
A Colorado woman says the U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants to fine her $500 for a free apple she received from an airline on her way home from Paris.
More >A Colorado woman says the U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants to fine her $500 for a free apple she received from an airline on her way home from Paris.
More >North Phoenix community on alert after 4 dogs killed by coyotes
North Phoenix community on alert after 4 dogs killed by coyotes
They said the coyotes have killed at least four dogs with their owners in their yards.
More >They said the coyotes have killed at least four dogs with their owners in their yards.
More >Dirty Dining April 20: Slime mold, workers not washing hands among health code violations spotted at Phoenix-area restaurants
Dirty Dining April 20: Slime mold, workers not washing hands among health code violations spotted at Phoenix-area restaurants
Every week, CBS 5 News is sent a list of restaurants that have been recently inspected by Maricopa County's Environmental Services Department. CBS 5 News selects restaurants with some of the highest number of "risk factors." According to health inspectors, risk factors are considered major health code violations.
More >Every week, CBS 5 News is sent a list of restaurants that have been recently inspected by Maricopa County's Environmental Services Department. CBS 5 News selects restaurants with some of the highest number of "risk factors." According to health inspectors, risk factors are considered major health code violations.
More >Arizona school districts release plans for teacher walk out
Arizona school districts release plans for teacher walk out
School districts across Arizona are preparing for the planned teacher walk out that will take place on Thursday, April 26.
More >School districts across Arizona are preparing for the planned teacher walk out that will take place on Thursday, April 26.
More >Firefighter mourns wife’s unexpected death after delivering twins
Firefighter mourns wife’s unexpected death after delivering twins
When a California firefighter and his wife welcomed their twin girls into the world, it was one of the happiest moments of their lives.
More >When a California firefighter and his wife welcomed their twin girls into the world, it was one of the happiest moments of their lives.
More >PD: Phoenix man arrested after running over 21-month-old son
PD: Phoenix man arrested after running over 21-month-old son
Police say that 49-year-old Richard Hamilton, the child's father, was moving a truck on his property when he didn't see Samuel Hamilton, his 21-month-old son had gotten near the truck. (Source: MCSO)
A father has been arrested after police say he ran over his child Thursday evening in Phoenix.
More >A father has been arrested after police say he ran over his child Thursday evening in Phoenix.
More >Maricopa Mugs: April Arrest Photos Volume 3
Maricopa Mugs: April Arrest Photos Volume 3
Click to see dozens of mug shots of people arrested in Maricopa County this week.
More >Click to see dozens of mug shots of people arrested in Maricopa County this week.
More >After helping to rescue a missing 3-year-old, this loyal blue heeler was made an honorary police dog
After helping to rescue a missing 3-year-old, this loyal blue heeler was made an honorary police dog
Max, a loyal blue heeler, was made an honorary police dog after helping to rescue a missing 3-year-old who was lost in the Australian bush all night.
More >Max, a loyal blue heeler, was made an honorary police dog after helping to rescue a missing 3-year-old who was lost in the Australian bush all night.
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Veteran political reporter Dennis Welch is a well-respected political expert in Arizona.
Before making the move to television, Welch wrote and edited for the Arizona Guardian, a highly influential online news site dedicated to Arizona politics and government where he served as owner and editor. During his Guardian days, Welch was a frequent guest on “Politics Unplugged” and has been a regular fixture on the state political landscape since 2005 appearing on numerous radio and television talk shows. “I am thrilled to start working with such a talented and dedicated staff of journalists,” said Welch. “This is a great opportunity to broaden the reach of my political coverage and tell stories that affect Arizona voters and their families.” With more than 13 years of experience under his belt, Welch’s arrival only strengthens 3TV’s commitment to providing first-rate political and government coverage across all platforms. When not covering politics, Welch is an avid runner and fronts a punk rock band that plays frequently throughout the Southwest and California. Welch is a well-respected political expert in Arizona and his addition means 3TV will provide a stronger, more robust political presence in Arizona. He joins 3TV from the Arizona Guardian, a highly influential online news site dedicated to Arizona politics and government where he served as owner and editor. During his Guardian days, Welch was a frequent guest on “Politics Unplugged” and has been a regular fixture on the state political landscape since 2005 appearing on numerous radio and television talk shows. “I am thrilled to start working with such a talented and dedicated staff of journalists,” said Welch. “This is a great opportunity to broaden the reach of my political coverage and tell stories that affect Arizona voters and their families.” With more than 13 years of experience under his belt, Welch’s arrival only strengthens 3TV’s commitment to providing first-rate political and government coverage across all platforms. When not covering politics, Welch is an avid runner and fronts a punk rock band that plays frequently throughout the Southwest and California.
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Red for Ed leaders use weekend to organize
Red for Ed leaders use weekend to organize
Red For Ed leaders met with school educators, administrators and staff members across the state on Saturday to give "how to" instructions and ideas to organize a walkout and prepare their communities for it.
More >Red For Ed leaders met with school educators, administrators and staff members across the state on Saturday to give "how to" instructions and ideas to organize a walkout and prepare their communities for it.
More >This month: 3TV reports on Arizona schools in crisis
This month: 3TV reports on Arizona schools in crisis
Teachers demanding more pay. Students walking out, marching for their lives. Arizona schools are in crisis. All this month 3TV explores the angst, despair and what could be coming next for families. [SPECIAL SECTION: Schools in Crisis]
More >Teachers demanding more pay. Students walking out, marching for their lives. Arizona schools are in crisis. All this month 3TV explores the angst, despair and what could be coming next for families. [SPECIAL SECTION: Schools in Crisis]
More >VIDEO: Why one couple will remember Pat's Run 2018 forever!
VIDEO: Why one couple will remember Pat's Run 2018 forever!
Pat's Run 2018 will forever hold a very special place in the heart of one couple.
More >Pat's Run 2018 will forever hold a very special place in the heart of one couple.
More >VIDEO: Steve Skiano speaks about his experience with the Tillman Foundation
VIDEO: Steve Skiano speaks about his experience with the Tillman Foundation
Past scholar Steve Skiano speaks about how the Pat Tillman Scholarship helped him and how has the foundation inspired him.
Past scholar Steve Skiano speaks about how the Pat Tillman Scholarship helped him and how has the foundation inspired him.
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Doctor removes 20-pound tumor from woman’s body
Doctor removes 20-pound tumor from woman’s body
Kim Turner is sharing the lesson she learned after a doctor removed a 20-pound tumor from her body. (CNN/WLS/Advocate Ill. Masonic Med. Center)
More >Kim Turner is sharing the lesson she learned after a doctor removed a 20-pound tumor from her body. (CNN/WLS/Advocate Ill. Masonic Med. Center)
More >VIDEO: Family members desperate for answers after young mom found dead on I-10
VIDEO: Family members desperate for answers after young mom found dead on I-10
Yvette Gills was walking along Interstate 10 eastbound late Sunday night when she was hit and killed by a car near Eloy.
More >Yvette Gills was walking along Interstate 10 eastbound late Sunday night when she was hit and killed by a car near Eloy.
More >VIDEO: North Phoenix community on alert after 4 dogs killed by coyotes
VIDEO: North Phoenix community on alert after 4 dogs killed by coyotes
People in a north Phoenix neighborhood said they're being terrorized by a pack of wild coyotes.
More >People in a north Phoenix neighborhood said they're being terrorized by a pack of wild coyotes.
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 >Forecast: Warming trend continues bringing dry conditions
Forecast: Warming trend continues bringing dry conditions
The warming trend in the Valley is expected to continue this weekend bringing dry conditions to the area.
More >The warming trend in the Valley is expected to continue this weekend bringing dry conditions to the area.
More >Dirty Dining: Slime mold among health code violations spotted at Phoenix-area restaurants
Dirty Dining: Slime mold among health code violations spotted at Phoenix-area restaurants
Slime mold on an ice machine. A cook handling raw meat then clean dishes. Before you go out to eat this week-end, you need to know who's keeping a clean kitchen and who isn't. Here's this weeks all new Dirty Dining report.
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