FRIDAY: 4 stories to watch in Arizona 2/1/13
Photographer: ABC15
Copyright 2011 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Posted: 01/31/2013
So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Friday, February 1.
COYOTES DEAL OR NO DEAL
We may hear from the National Hockey League on Friday about the status of a deal, or possible lack of finalized deal, to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes. The City of Glendale established a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Thursday to purchase the team before an arena management deal would be nullified.
PHOENIX OPEN
Expect Friday to be a packed day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open as people skip out on work and start a three-day weekend watching the pros at the golf course. 7:30 a.m., TPC Scottsdale.
CHILD MURDER SENTENCING
Leonard Raymond Orta Jr., who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of his five-year-old niece, is scheduled to be sentenced. He was the child's legal guardian at the time. 10 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
COUPON RING SENTENCING
Marilyn Johnson and Amiko Fountain, who plead guilty to counterfeiting-related charges in connection with a coupon ring, are scheduled to be sentenced. 8:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
Copyright 2013 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
PRINT- Your Region News
Click on the region names in the map below to see news from that region.
RIGHT NOW: Top Stories
-
Highway bridge collapses in Washington
An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.
-
VIDEO: WA State bridge collapse
An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.
-
FORECAST: Memorial Day cool-down
Cooler air is moving in soon. Find out how far temperatures will drop by Memorial Day.
-
2:30PM: Services for PHX firefighter
Services for Brad Harper will begin Friday at 2:30 p.m. You can watch the procession LIVE on abc15.com and ABC15 Mobile.
-
Is 'redshirting' kindergarteners okay?
Kids are purposefully held back in school giving them a competitive advantage in sports.
-
5.7-magnitude quake rocks N. California
The quake was felt in downtown Sacramento, about 145 miles south of the epicenter.
