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Pioneer Elementary School has educated students in Gilbert for decades, but this will be its last school year as the Gilbert Public Schools board voted to close the school this evening.
Gilbert school board votes to close Pioneer Elementary School at the end of the school year
Pioneer Elementary School in Gilbert will close at the end of the school year. The Gilbert Public Schools board voted unanimously to close the school on Tuesday night.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Pioneer Elementary School has educated students in Gilbert for decades, but this will be its last school year as the Gilbert Public Schools board voted to close the school this evening.
You can check out more than a century's worth of history in American combat aviation in the East Valley!
History takes flight at Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa
The Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum is giving visitors a hands-on look at more than 100 years of American combat aviation at Falcon Field in Mesa.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:15 AM
You can check out more than a century's worth of history in American combat aviation in the East Valley!
After yesterday's warrant executions at Valley Zipps Sports Grill locations, there are still many questions. Ashley Holden breaks down what we have learned and what remains unanswered.
January 28, 2026 at 3:15 AM
After yesterday's warrant executions at Valley Zipps Sports Grill locations, there are still many questions. Ashley Holden breaks down what we have learned and what remains unanswered.
East Valley high school students are supporting one of their classmates and an out-of-state police officer after he was shot on his way to a call.
WATCH: AZ students show support for classmate, injured officer 1,000 miles away
A frightening moment for a Montana police officer sparked an unexpected wave of kindness from students 1,000 miles away in the East Valley.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:45 AM
East Valley high school students are supporting one of their classmates and an out-of-state police officer after he was shot on his way to a call.
The latest numbers show that Arizona's job growth continues to slow. Garrett Archer takes a look inside the numbers:
Arizona's 2025 job growth is slowest in 15 years
Arizona added just 24,600 jobs throughout 2025, marking the state's weakest employment growth in more than 15 years.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:45 AM
The latest numbers show that Arizona's job growth continues to slow. Garrett Archer takes a look inside the numbers:
Two bills aimed at reforming oversight of midwives in Arizona were held on Monday after some first responder and medical professional groups showed opposition to how the bills are currently written.
Arizona midwife regulation bills held for revisions following opposition at committee hearing
Midwife supporters gathered at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday as lawmakers considered two bills aimed at reforming oversight and expanding care for the state's certified professional midwives.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Two bills aimed at reforming oversight of midwives in Arizona were held on Monday after some first responder and medical professional groups showed opposition to how the bills are currently written.
NEW DETAILS: Two people were hurt in west Phoenix this evening during an incident where a Phoenix police officer was involved in a shooting. Police say one person was shot by police, and the other person was not shot by an officer.
Two people hospitalized after shooting involving Phoenix police near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road
Two people are in the hospital after a shooting involving Phoenix police near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road Monday evening.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:31 AM
NEW DETAILS: Two people were hurt in west Phoenix this evening during an incident where a Phoenix police officer was involved in a shooting. Police say one person was shot by police, and the other person was not shot by an officer.
Honeywell has named 4 executives as it gets ready to spinoff its aerospace division. https://www.abc15.com/news/business/honeywell-taps-deere-executive-as-cfo-while-promoting-3-leaders-for-aerospace-spinoff
January 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Honeywell has named 4 executives as it gets ready to spinoff its aerospace division. https://www.abc15.com/news/business/honeywell-taps-deere-executive-as-cfo-while-promoting-3-leaders-for-aerospace-spinoff
#BREAKING: One person is in the hospital after being shot by police near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road in west Phoenix this evening.
Person taken to hospital after being shot by Phoenix police near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road
One person is in the hospital after they were reportedly shot by police in Phoenix Wednesday evening.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:28 AM
#BREAKING: One person is in the hospital after being shot by police near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road in west Phoenix this evening.
JUST IN: One person has died, and another was rescued from the Verde River after their side-by-side was swept downstream while trying to cross the river.
One dead, another rescued after side-by-side swept away in Verde River
One person has died, and a second person was rescued after they were swept into the Verde River while trying to cross the river in a side-by-side.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:36 AM
JUST IN: One person has died, and another was rescued from the Verde River after their side-by-side was swept downstream while trying to cross the river.
WATCH LIVE: We're tracking the latest developments as federal agents issue search warrants across the Valley, with our crews spotting agents at several Zipps Sports Grill locations.
LIVE: Homeland Security investigating Zipps Sports Grill locations in the Valley
Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are investigating all Zipps Sports Grill restaurants.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
WATCH LIVE: We're tracking the latest developments as federal agents issue search warrants across the Valley, with our crews spotting agents at several Zipps Sports Grill locations.
#BREAKING: Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are investigating Zipps Sports Grill locations around the Valley. ABC15 has confirmed that search warrants have been executed at multiple locations this afternoon. STORY: https://tinyurl.com/yuj3paws
January 27, 2026 at 12:03 AM
#BREAKING: Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are investigating Zipps Sports Grill locations around the Valley. ABC15 has confirmed that search warrants have been executed at multiple locations this afternoon. STORY: https://tinyurl.com/yuj3paws
The Valley is celebrating the life and legacy of a community hero who dedicated much of her life to advocating for children who needed it the most - not just here in Arizona, but across the country.
Valley mourns loss of ChildHelp co-founder, tireless advocate for children
The Valley is celebrating the life and legacy of a community hero who dedicated much of her life to advocating for children who needed it the most - not just here in Arizona, but across the country.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Valley is celebrating the life and legacy of a community hero who dedicated much of her life to advocating for children who needed it the most - not just here in Arizona, but across the country.
The surf park will be at the site of a former wedding and event venue. https://www.abc15.com/news/business/buckeye-venue-sold-for-10-5m-to-be-transformed-into-surf-park
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The surf park will be at the site of a former wedding and event venue. https://www.abc15.com/news/business/buckeye-venue-sold-for-10-5m-to-be-transformed-into-surf-park
Questions are mounting about how the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a federal immigration agent could alter immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
President Donald Trump said he was sending his border czar, Tom Homan, to the state.
President Donald Trump said he was sending his border czar, Tom Homan, to the state.
Trump signals possible shift after fatal Minnesota immigration shooting
The Minneapolis shooting has set off a political firestorm, as Trump responds to mounting pressure to alter immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Questions are mounting about how the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a federal immigration agent could alter immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
President Donald Trump said he was sending his border czar, Tom Homan, to the state.
President Donald Trump said he was sending his border czar, Tom Homan, to the state.
The remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered, Israel's military said this morning, clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that paused the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel says the remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered
The remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered, Israel's military said Monday, clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that paused the Israel-Hamas war.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered, Israel's military said this morning, clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that paused the Israel-Hamas war.
Firefighters responded to a house fire near 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street around 1:30 a.m. Monday, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
House fire displaces 6 people near 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Phoenix Monday morning
Firefighters responded to a house fire near 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street around 1:30 a.m. Monday, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Firefighters responded to a house fire near 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street around 1:30 a.m. Monday, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
There are more than 100 flight cancellations and delays at Sky Harbor Airport due to a winter storm affecting much of the U.S. Be sure to check your flight before heading to the airport. https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/winter-storm-impacts-100-flights-at-phoenix-sky-harbor
January 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM
There are more than 100 flight cancellations and delays at Sky Harbor Airport due to a winter storm affecting much of the U.S. Be sure to check your flight before heading to the airport. https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/winter-storm-impacts-100-flights-at-phoenix-sky-harbor
Arizona towns are fighting for federal disaster aid after deadly flooding caused over $150 million in damage. FEMA initially denied funding, but officials are now reassessing.
Arizona towns fight for federal disaster funding after deadly flooding
Late last week, officials with Arizona's Department of Emergency and Military Affairs the Federal Emergency Management Agency were back in Gila County, meeting with state and local leaders
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January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Arizona towns are fighting for federal disaster aid after deadly flooding caused over $150 million in damage. FEMA initially denied funding, but officials are now reassessing.
A man died after his pickup truck collided head-on with a Phoenix city bus early Monday morning. The crash happened near 51st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road around 3:57 a.m.
Man dies after pickup truck crashes head-on with Phoenix city bus on Lower Buckeye Road, Monday morning
A man was killed after his pickup truck slammed head-on into a Phoenix city bus early Monday morning near 51st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, according to Phoenix Police.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM
A man died after his pickup truck collided head-on with a Phoenix city bus early Monday morning. The crash happened near 51st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road around 3:57 a.m.
Good morning! We're highlighting recent top stories and the latest forecast to start your day on this Monday, January 26.
AM Roundup: Phoenix protests of latest deadly ICE shooting, six hospitalized after Mesa apartment fire
We're highlighting recent top stories and the latest forecast to start your day on this Monday, January 26.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Good morning! We're highlighting recent top stories and the latest forecast to start your day on this Monday, January 26.
Scammers can install credit card skimmers in as little as three seconds, stealing your financial data almost as quickly as you can swipe your card.
Credit card skimmers installed in seconds, costing victims thousands across Arizona
Scammers can install credit card skimmers in as little as three seconds, stealing your financial data almost as quickly as you can swipe your card.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Scammers can install credit card skimmers in as little as three seconds, stealing your financial data almost as quickly as you can swipe your card.
“The point when I really gave up is when they made the remark about my kids, saying that they're gonna get them, get them next," Peter Yazzie said.
The Navajo man who says he was detained by ICE agents last week is sharing his story with ABC15.
The Navajo man who says he was detained by ICE agents last week is sharing his story with ABC15.
Navajo man opens up about being detained by ICE
As a Navajo Nation citizen opens up about being detained by ICE, tribal leaders say the incident highlights the need the need for tribal IDs.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:15 AM
“The point when I really gave up is when they made the remark about my kids, saying that they're gonna get them, get them next," Peter Yazzie said.
The Navajo man who says he was detained by ICE agents last week is sharing his story with ABC15.
The Navajo man who says he was detained by ICE agents last week is sharing his story with ABC15.
As the Colorado River basin states continue to be at a standstill in riverwater negotiations, we caught up with the general manager of the Central Arizona Project on how any further cuts could impact the state.
CAP’s general manager says Arizona water cuts could be 'devastating'
CAP is one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure in the state. It is also at the center of negotiations now underway over how the shrinking Colorado River will be shared in the future.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:30 AM
As the Colorado River basin states continue to be at a standstill in riverwater negotiations, we caught up with the general manager of the Central Arizona Project on how any further cuts could impact the state.
JUST IN: A motorcyclist is dead after a crash this evening near Country Club Drive and Broadway Road in Mesa.
Mesa police investigating deadly motorcycle crash near Country Club Drive and Broadway Road
At least one person has died after a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near Country Club Drive and Broadway Road in Mesa Sunday evening.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:39 AM
JUST IN: A motorcyclist is dead after a crash this evening near Country Club Drive and Broadway Road in Mesa.