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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 1h

The church is on the National Register of Historic Places. The pews sit empty most of the year, except for Christmas Day mass.

Sacred Heart Church in Phoenix honors Hispanic heritage and community roots

The church is on the National Register of Historic Places. The pews sit empty most of the year, except for Christmas Day mass.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 2h

The severe weather caused part of the roof to cave in at the Iglesia Vida Hispanic Church on Elliot Road.

Extreme weather forces Chandler church to close after roof partially caves in

The severe weather caused part of the roof to cave in at the Iglesia Vida Hispanic Church on Elliot Road.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 3h

Around 3:30 a.m., MCSO rescue crews responded to the area of Rainbow Valley after getting reports of a man trying to cross a wash that was flooded.

Man missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Goodyear

Around 3:30 a.m., MCSO rescue crews responded to the area of Rainbow Valley after getting reports of a man trying to cross a wash that was flooded.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 6h

An East Valley freeway has reopened as another round of storms hit the Valley late Saturday until early Sunday, forcing a temporary closure

Crew reopen both directions of US 60 in Mesa after roadway flooded

An East Valley freeway has reopened as another round of storms hit the Valley late Saturday until early Sunday, forcing a temporary closure

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 6h

The last day of the Four Peaks Oktoberfest has been canceled due to weather.

Weather forces cancellation of Tempe festival, Queen Creek farm event

The last day of the Four Peaks Oktoberfest has been canceled due to weather.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 7h

Queen Valley residents have been placed on “SET” status and are urged to prepare for evacuations due to rising creek levels

Rising creek levels prompts Queen Valley to be placed on pre-evacuation

Queen Valley residents have been placed on “SET” status and are urged to prepare for evacuations due to rising creek levels

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 8h

The last day of the Four Peaks Oktoberfest has been canceled due to weather.

Weather forces Tempe’s Oktoberfest to cancel its final day

The last day of the Four Peaks Oktoberfest has been canceled due to weather.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 8h

Traffic on Loop 202 San Tan is restricted in the East Valley after flooding and at least one crash on Sunday.

Standing water restricts Loop 202 in Chandler-Gilbert area amid heavy rains

Traffic on Loop 202 San Tan is restricted in the East Valley after flooding and at least one crash on Sunday.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 8h

Flooding has closed U.S. 60 in Gila County after thunderstorms passed through the region, and is expected to continue on Sunday.

US 60 closed in both directions near Miami amid flash floods in Gila County

Flooding has closed U.S. 60 in Gila County after thunderstorms passed through the region, and is expected to continue on Sunday.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 10h

As of 9 a.m. the FAA is reporting delays of 30 minutes or more for departures and arrival, and those delays are expected to increase.

Increasing delays reported Phoenix Sky Harbor due to storms

As of 9 a.m. the FAA is reporting delays of 30 minutes or more for departures and arrival, and those delays are expected to increase.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 12h

Multiple fire agencies are working to save a man who got trapped in New River floodwaters early Sunday.

Firefighters save man who was trapped in New River floodwaters

Multiple fire agencies are working to save a man who got trapped in New River floodwaters early Sunday.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 13h

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, both directions of U.S. 60 is closed in the Mesa area.

US 60 closed in both directions in Mesa due to standing water

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, both directions of U.S. 60 is closed in the Mesa area.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 14h

Police said they were forced to open fire on a suspect who was holding a woman at knife-point at a west Phoenix apartment complex on Saturday.

Armed man shot, killed by police after fight at west Phoenix apartment

Police said they were forced to open fire on a suspect who was holding a woman at knife-point at a west Phoenix apartment complex on Saturday.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 22h

A Chandler family escaped a devastating house fire thanks to a Good Samaritan who alerted them just in time.

Recognize him? Good Samaritan saves Chandler family from house fire

A Chandler family escaped a devastating house fire thanks to a Good Samaritan who alerted them just in time.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 23h

An officer-involved shooting is underway in west Phoenix near 83rd Avenue and Indian School Road.

Suspect dead after police shooting in west Phoenix

An officer-involved shooting is underway in west Phoenix near 83rd Avenue and Indian School Road.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 23h

From candy corn to cobwebs, consumers dive into the festivities well before pumpkins take over porches and store aisles.

Arizona’s Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data

From candy corn to cobwebs, consumers dive into the festivities well before pumpkins take over porches and store aisles.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 1d

According to CBS News, two people on the helicopter and three pedestrians on the street were injured in the incident.

5 hospitalized after helicopter crash at Southern California beach

According to CBS News, two people on the helicopter and three pedestrians on the street were injured in the incident.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 1d

A 19-year-old man is dead, and two other teens are in custody after a shooting in Chandler on Friday.

19-year-old dead, 2 others arrested after fight leads to shooting in Chandler

A 19-year-old man is dead, and two other teens are in custody after a shooting in Chandler on Friday.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 1d

Two women were rescued after being stranded overnight in Yavapai County on Friday.

2 women rescued from flash flood at popular Camp Verde hiking trail

Two women were rescued after being stranded overnight in Yavapai County on Friday.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 1d

A man was shot and killed after he allegedly forced his way into his ex-girlfriend's apartment in south Phoenix on Friday night.

Woman shoots, kills intruding ex-boyfriend in south Phoenix, police say

A man was shot and killed after he allegedly forced his way into his ex-girlfriend's apartment in south Phoenix on Friday night.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 1d

The Tempe Police Department released footage of officers using a grappling device on a Corvette whose owner reportedly recorded himself speeding last month.

WATCH: Police grapple sports car after driver hits 140mph+ on Tempe streets

The Tempe Police Department released footage of officers using a grappling device on a Corvette whose owner reportedly recorded himself speeding last month.

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Arizona's Family 3TV & CBS 5 @azfamily.com · 1d

Flagstaff Fire Department announced the death of Deputy Fire Chief Jerry Bills, a longtime firefighter who spent nearly four decades in the fire service.