Looking for work? Valley malls hiring NOW for holiday help
Retailers are rapidly hiring employees to make sure they're well staffed for the big rush.

Gilbert father indicted in death of his 2-month-old daughter
The girl was found unconscious November 8 and died four days later.

Tempe restaurant to serve Vegan Thanksgiving dinner
They say there's not a lot of options for vegitarians this time of year.

Quick actions keep fire at E. Valley school from spreading
A school official said a hot stage light in the auditorium caused a curtain to catch fire.

Police hope to ID vehicle used in Tempe gas station holdup
Police say the suspect pointed a firearm directly at the clerk and demanded money.

No shutdown? Buyer surfaces for East Valley Tribune
The paper in Mesa is scheduled to be closed at the end of this year.

Queen Creek couple celebrates Adoption Day with new son
Robert and Debbie Burgess will adopt 11-year-old Matthew this Saturday.

PD: Mesa bank robbery suspect caught with disguise, cash
Police say the suspect had been released from prison on November 5 and was on parole for robbery.

PD: Robbery suspect leads police on East Valley chase
Police say the man may have been impaired during the chase.

Crews start building Chandler's tumbleweed holiday tree
How many weeds does it take to form the city's unique Christmas tree?

Recruiters use networking event to fill 200+ positions
"We're able to talk to people in a social environment and really get a better feel for that individual."

Chandler creates database to help community shop locally
The city hopes shoppers will spend their money in Chandler and drive up sales tax revenue.

Donations can help Gilbert center grant pet’s holiday wishes
"They can donate money, they can donate a tennis ball, and that makes a huge difference."

Controversial store in downtown Chandler set to close
Since the shop opened 16 years ago, owners have faced criticism for its proximity to a school.

Fans line up to sink their teeth into ‘New Moon’ premiere
INSIDE: Parties, reviews, fashion & more

SOUND OFF: Will you brave the crowds to see 'New Moon'?

PD: 2 men dressed in black escape after robbing armored car
Gilbert police say it appeared the suspects were waiting in a pickup truck for the guard.

U.S. Census Bureau looking to fill 200 positions in Phoenix
Recruiters will be in Tempe Thursday night looking for candidates.

PD identifies bicyclist killed in collision with motorcycle
Police say the Mesa woman was crossing the street when she was struck by the motorcycle.

PD: 2 men loose after armed robbery at Mesa Chevron
The suspects reportedly threatened the clerk and displayed a handgun while demanding money.

Rare surgery at Valley hospital gives baby, family new hope
The baby girl was born with a rare jaw condition that could cause her to suffocate.

Woman nabs burglar with surveillance camera -- from work!
Police were already outside and able to watch as the burglar came out of the home.

Valley couple wins keys to new ‘dream home’ in Gilbert
They were picked as winners in the 2009 Taylor Morrison Dream Home Giveaway Contest.

Chandler Fire Dept. designs new website with public in mind
The new site features pages for community education and fire safety tips.

DPS: 2 crash on Phoenix's I-10 after fleeing from officers
NEW: Officers reportedly found $75,000 worth of marijuana in the trunk of the suspect vehicle.

Sarah Palin to sign her new book 'Going Rogue' in Tempe
The former vice presidential candidate will sign books at a Costco in December.

Bomb threat causes scare at Mesa high school
Students on social networking site Twitter said the school was evacuated for more than an hour.

Daycare owners, parents unhappy about state’s fee increase
A sharp increase in licensing fees may be passed on to Valley parents.

Could Mesa cotton field be home to next blockbuster movie?
NEW: Mesa city leaders have approved a plan to to rezone land for "Gateway Studios."

PD: Officer, detective deliver baby in Gilbert parking lot
The couple was on their way to the hospital when they realized the birth was imminent.

INSIDE: See photos from the scene

Saw falls, cuts off man's hand inside Gilbert garage
Timothy Blazer was doing work in the garage of his home when the saw tipped and fell.

How one Mesa school is making health a priority at lunchtime
Not only are parents required to pack a lunch, they also have to follow guidelines.

Trial starts for Mesa woman accused of killing, burying boy
A detective said the woman buried the boy to avoid getting in trouble.

Mesa FD: Car with 4 teens crashes into pole, 1 injured
A 14-year-old was reportedly airlifted to an area hospital with head injuries.

Tempe FD: Firefighters battle flames at vacant rental home
Officials say workers had been at the home earlier in the day.

FD: Woman burned on face, leg in east Mesa condo fire
The victim reportedly told firefighters she dropped a match while lighting a candle.

INSIDE: Photos from the fire scene

Groove to live jazz music every Sunday night in Tempe
All experienced jazz improvisers, pros, out-of-towners, and jazz students are invited to come sign up.

Valley no-kill shelter raises funds, has fun in Tempe
Saturday's event featured a 2K and a 5K walk around Tempe Town Lake.

Adoption discounts offered this weekend to avoid euthanasia
UPDATE: After an ABC15 report Friday evening, dozens of animals scheduled to be euthanized got a second chance at life.

Gilbert Days Parade marches on despite budget cuts
The community rallied together and raised over $30,000 so the parade could go on as scheduled.

More Valley clinics held H1N1 vaccine clinics Saturday
The vaccine was offered at several Valley locations for $18.

Mesa theatre offers improv workshop to help job skills
More and more are signing up for the comedy workshops.

SOUNDOFF: Would you get involved? Do you think they'd help?

PD: Community help gets 2 arrested for vehicle burglaries
Police say the men were caught shortly after breaking into vehicles at a Tempe apartment complex.

Valley car dealer breaking the law with ‘sexy’ mannequins?
The owner says he has no intention of removing the provocatively-dressed mannequins.

PD: 4 men corner pedestrian on busy Mesa street, beat him
At one point, the suspects apparently threatened the victim with a handgun.

Love Las Vegas? New Chandler nightclub may be for you
The new club opens Friday night and features VIP bottle service, guest DJs and go-go dancers.

Volunteers piece together new Tempe playground
The playground was built by Valley volunteers and designed by kids.

ASU President Michael Crow honored by Time magazine
Crow made it on a small list of college presidents featured in the magazine.

Sparky gets a new look thanks to ASU grad student
The image of ASU's mascot is so tiny it can only be seen with a microscope.

Gilbert man arrested for stealing gold from dentist's office
The suspect reportedly took gold crowns from a Tempe dental office where he worked.

PD: Stolen truck found in Tempe Town Lake near Loop 202
A passerby reported seeing the vehicle go into the water around 7 a.m.

INSIDE: See photos from the scene

ASU football player arrested, suspended from team
Authorities say the arrest involved disorderly conduct, assault and driving with a suspended license.

PD: Mesa store robber kicked customer in the stomach
Surveillance video shows the robber grabbing one man and kicking another.

30 firefighters battle blaze that destroys Mesa home
A neighbor was reportedly hurt when he tried to break in to rescue the homeowner.

Chandler teen wins $2000 for public service announcement
"I am extremely proud especially because he did it all on his own," said his mother.

Mesa Police: Sonic robber took cash, left personal items
Authorities said the robber demanded the cash when the employee delivered his food.

Man breaks into Mesa home through dog door, assaults teen
"It makes you feel like you don't have any control over what's going on."

Plans for Veterans Day? Find events, freebies in the Valley
INSIDE: Where you can see a parade, get free pizza, and areas you'll want to avoid if you're driving.

Tempe man gets 6 year sentence for child pornography
The former flight attendant was caught after sending child porn to an undercover federal agent.

Mesa man pleads guilty in mortgage fraud scheme
All of the properties the man sold eventually went into foreclosure.

Famous fighter opens new Valley restaurant TODAY
The restaurant features tasty Mexican dishes, games for kids, and a boxing ring.

12 arrested in string of thefts from Valley homes, stores
Police say they were able to clear 45 burglary cases after finding over $100,000 in stolen goods.

Pinal County swine flu vaccinations available in 2 clinics
The focus of the clinics is to vaccinate those between 6 months and 24 years or who are pregnant.

Gila River Community gives $130,000 grant to Pinal County
The money will be used to buy an x-ray unit and to support efforts to combat meth use.

Pinal County kicks off fundraising events to help families
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and Rural/Metro Fire have teamed up to host multiple events.

Cheesecake Factory settles sexual harassment lawsuit
The lawsuit claimed the restaurant chain allowed sexual harassment at one of its Valley locations.

Valley celebrates recycling with 'Green Street' festival
Products like clocks, jewelry and purses all made from recycled products will be on sale.

Woman arrested for using stolen account, turned in by father
The Valley woman's family tried to persuade her to surrender after seeing surveillance photos of her on the news.

Survey reveals Arizonans confused about swine flu terms
The survey asked 700 households a variety of questions.

Mesa PD: 2 men loose after armed robbery at pizzeria
The two suspects were wearing Halloween-type masks when they robbed the business.

Organizers of Mesa MLK parade face a funding shortfall
City officials have in the past partially funded the parade, but such assistance saw drastic cuts in 2006.

New Chandler facility to develop high tech business ventures
“What this means is building the next economy for Chandler,” said one city official.

Why a Chandler dog park is under fire from local residents
The popular park may have its hours reduced because of a battle between residents and dog owners.

ASU fraternities battle it out on tricycles for charity
Campus groups raised money to help provide scholarships to students battling cancer.

Sun Devils use big game to recruit bone marrow donors
A former ASU offensive lineman, received a bone marrow transplant back in 1999.

Killed and injured bicyclists remembered at Mesa ride
More than 300 bicyclists have been killed over the last 12 years while riding on Arizona roadways.

Mesa police arrest 1 after repo man pistol-whipped
Police said the weapon discharged when the victim was hit over the head.

PD: Mesa officer shoots, kills suspect while serving papers
Police say the man threatened officers with a knife.

Chandler restaurants team up to battle hard economic times
Several businesses are forming a coalition to reduce costs and gain exposure.

Mesa school board considers closing junior high school
One council member has voiced concern over the potential closing of the local school.

Teen convicted in fake bomb threat at Tempe high school
Two teenagers reportedly called in bomb threats because one had a court date the next day.

Chandler festival sign stolen just 1 hour after being put up
Organizers say they paid hundreds of dollars to have the sign made for the weekend festival.

PD: 5 arrested in string of Valley-wide armed robberies
Two of the suspects had been released from prison less than six months ago.

PD: Man stole from health care patients to buy movie tickets
Police say their investigation started last month after Harkins Theatres called.

PD: Mesa mom arrested for helping daughter beat up girl
Police said the mother allegedly took her daughter's hand and helped her hit the victim.

Sacaton man gets 27 years for Gilbert bicyclist's death
The victim's arm was severed in the collision and landed in the back seat of the car.

Mesa cyclist recovers after nearly fatal accident in August
The Valley rider broke nearly every bone in his face during a race in Utah.

Valley man turns to McCain to help return sons from Israel
The boys are in Israel with their mother who reportedly refuses to return to the U.S.

Mesa mom who left kids alone in feces gets jail time
A responding officer said he saw one of the kids in the pantry eating dog food.

Swine Flu vaccine prioritized in Pinal County
County officials are using strategies to make sure the vaccine gets to the people who need it most.

Mesa works to woo new Chicago Cub owners
The new owners toured the potential sites in the East Valley.

FBI arrests Gilbert man for 2 east Valley bank robberies
In both cases, the suspect gave the teller a note and threatened them with what appeared to be a bomb.

Firefighters from 3 cities battle fire at East Mesa home
Air15 video showed that the fire appeared to have swept through the front of the two-story home.

INSIDE: Photos from the fire scene

Mesa woman faces 2 years prison for stealing $650,000
The bookkeeper has been sentenced for embezzling from her business.

3 Chandler teens arrested for stealing car, firing shot
The suspects face a number of charges, including 2nd degree attempted homicide.

PD: Student who brought gun to Tempe school arrested
Police arrested the 15-year-old McClintock High School student at a relative's home.

ASU develops software to distribute swine flu vaccine
The software may help the Maricopa County Department of Public Health decide where to send vaccine.

Election results are in, see how your Arizona city voted
One of the biggest issues is over budget overrides in some Valley school districts.

Crews on the scene as massive fire engulfs Mesa home
Officials say the family was able to get out of the home safely.

INSIDE: See photos from the scene

Mesa Fire Department honors group with prestigious award
The Volunteer Corps is made up of of 152 active members.

Valley office to host shoebox drive for children in need
Residents are encouraged to fill the shoeboxes and donate them to be distributed for children overseas.

2 crashes occur within 1 hour on Southeast Valley road
Just as crews were clearing the first wreck, a car speed through the intersection and hit a minivan.

INSIDE: Watch video of the 2nd crash

Parents warned after 2 men try to lure Mesa student into car
The incident has prompted an extra presence outside of Desert Ridge Junior High School.

Online directory grows as more shop Valley farmers markets
Readers will find a comprehensive list of farmers markets and can even chat with a farmer.

East Valley high school teacher dies after getting swine flu
School district officials say they have implemented a support plan for students.

Gilbert man develops website to help local businesses
Matt Dodek came up with idea when he was craving pizza and could only find national chain restaurants.

City of Chandler, residents prepare for new shopping center
"I think having more draw in the area is important for the businesses trying to survive right now," one retailer said.

Chandler Salvation Army offers Christmas assistance
Organizers expect to see more people needing help to make this holiday season special.

$356 million children’s hospital opens in Mesa
The Cardon Children's Medical Center is opening after nearly two years of construction.

Thousands attend Tempe’s annual Walk for Autism
Last year's event raised over $575,000, but organizers said this year's may have been even more successful.

Mesa enjoys cultural celebrations for 'Day of the Dead'
Visitors at the Mesa Arts Center enjoyed cultural activities, food, and entertainment in celebration of El dia de los muertos.

Mesa PD looking for 25 police officer recruits
Online applications will be accepted beginning Monday.

Consumers beware: Foreclosure traps duping Valley families
One Chandler family said they're left without a place to live after a Craigslist deal went wrong.

Need a car? New program at Wal-Mart lets you rent-to-own
Two Valley stores are participating in the program. Some cars are going for just $69 a week.

Valley career centers see crush of job seekers
"It's taking people about three to four visits to a career center before they're successful in finding employment."

Local hotels offer DEALS in struggle to keep rooms full
Occupancy rates in the Valley dropped nearly 14 percent in September compared to last year.