http://www.abc15.com/news/local/default.aspx ABC15.com - Local News Headlines en-us Copyright 2009 The E.W. Scripps Co. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:00:01 GMT Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:14:17 GMT News /sites/knxv/art/abc15com-logo.gif http://www.abc15.com/news/local/default.aspx 20 20 15 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Fire-destroys-Phoenix-home-to-be-raffled-for/rVDIvYRB3EWDN2-hiXorZA.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Fire-destroys-Phoenix-home-to-be-raffled-for/rVDIvYRB3EWDN2-hiXorZA.cspx?rss=704 The home was reportedly worth $3.5 million. News-PhoenixMetro Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:42:00 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Statewide-DUI-task-force-arrests-220-over-holiday/erfahLoY_kmo96Rh3a-t_A.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Statewide-DUI-task-force-arrests-220-over-holiday/erfahLoY_kmo96Rh3a-t_A.cspx?rss=704 Since Thursday, various police agencies have made 2,713 traffic stops. News-PhoenixMetro Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:20:00 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/75-000-turn-out-for-Phoenix-fireworks-show/Eo_sWzVXYkqOh2MHUfQZ4Q.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/75-000-turn-out-for-Phoenix-fireworks-show/Eo_sWzVXYkqOh2MHUfQZ4Q.cspx?rss=704 Although some Americans may not know their country's history, they celebrate its independence. News-PhoenixMetro Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:08:00 GMT 75,000 turn out for Phoenix fireworks show http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=22742@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/gilbert/story/More-than-2-000-gather-in-Gilbert-to-protest/-TKy91cBC06Sae_Bt2bISA.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/gilbert/story/More-than-2-000-gather-in-Gilbert-to-protest/-TKy91cBC06Sae_Bt2bISA.cspx?rss=704 They were showing support for the Taxed Enough Already (TEA) initiative. News-PhoenixMetro Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:20:04 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/U-S-welcomes-200-new-citizens-in-Phoenix-ceremony/xMWV8v6pakO6e-PLMyY09g.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/U-S-welcomes-200-new-citizens-in-Phoenix-ceremony/xMWV8v6pakO6e-PLMyY09g.cspx?rss=704 America's birthday serves as the perfect day for a naturalization ceremony. News-PhoenixMetro Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:23:00 GMT U.S. welcomes 200 new citizens in Phoenix ceremony http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=22740@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/mesa/story/FD-Toddler-pulled-from-Mesa-backyard-pool-dies/4tVa8i3NRUyZFDc11SQmew.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/mesa/story/FD-Toddler-pulled-from-Mesa-backyard-pool-dies/4tVa8i3NRUyZFDc11SQmew.cspx?rss=704 UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Fire department officials say the child was found by his father in an above ground pool at the home. News-PhoenixMetro Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:20:00 GMT FD: Toddler pulled from Mesa backyard pool dies http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=22738@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/mesa/story/Salt-River-tubers-have-fun-and-help-clean-up/xzVuwSucYEqsx297zwLWqA.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/mesa/story/Salt-River-tubers-have-fun-and-help-clean-up/xzVuwSucYEqsx297zwLWqA.cspx?rss=704 People floating down the Lower Salt River could get a discount coupon when they returned with a full bag of trash. News-PhoenixMetro Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:14:53 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/PD-84-year-old-man-hit-killed-crossing-Phoenix/3_CkvsIYd0aAAO3iArXGvw.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/PD-84-year-old-man-hit-killed-crossing-Phoenix/3_CkvsIYd0aAAO3iArXGvw.cspx?rss=704 UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Police say the driver did stop and that speed and impairment do not appear to be factors in the accident. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:35:16 GMT PD: 84-year-old man hit, killed crossing Phoenix street http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=22739@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/mesa/story/Mesa-copper-thieves-take-wire-worth-more-than-2/F8xleblC1E2NwIDBLkBApg.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/mesa/story/Mesa-copper-thieves-take-wire-worth-more-than-2/F8xleblC1E2NwIDBLkBApg.cspx?rss=704 Police say the thefts have been a recurring event, happening mostly at night. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:32:55 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Valley-clothing-drive-helps-job-seekers-look/XQMCRqdha0io9BVOx0c2Rg.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Valley-clothing-drive-helps-job-seekers-look/XQMCRqdha0io9BVOx0c2Rg.cspx?rss=704 A Valley businessman is teaming up with the Salvation Army to collect clothing at 50 locations around the Valley. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:00:55 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/gilbert/story/Grandmother-pushing-stroller-hit-killed-crossing/qDTtIHNGpUmu_OskEedM8w.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/gilbert/story/Grandmother-pushing-stroller-hit-killed-crossing/qDTtIHNGpUmu_OskEedM8w.cspx?rss=704 Police say the woman's grandson was not injured. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:35:16 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/mesa/story/Valley-vets-raise-flag-above-freeway-as-holiday/Tkva9mBeDkK0fwJzNgPUNg.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/mesa/story/Valley-vets-raise-flag-above-freeway-as-holiday/Tkva9mBeDkK0fwJzNgPUNg.cspx?rss=704 The veterans, who call themselves the Bridge Brigade, also fly a flag on the anniversary of Sept. 11. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:35:10 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Phoenix-man-caught-at-airport-with-100s-of-fake/dzkTtdpdfUiHcUeLsCoEag.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Phoenix-man-caught-at-airport-with-100s-of-fake/dzkTtdpdfUiHcUeLsCoEag.cspx?rss=704 According to court documents, the loss from those cards was estimated at over $1 million. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:16:00 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Phoenix-jogger-cashes-in-on-what-others-leave/DvBU7Ck2g0qqP1u6VS6UEw.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Phoenix-jogger-cashes-in-on-what-others-leave/DvBU7Ck2g0qqP1u6VS6UEw.cspx?rss=704 The man has picked up enough coins and other valuables to pay for trips, electronics, even college tuition. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:05:00 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/westvalley/peoria/story/Valley-mans-dream-comes-true-years-after-his-death/rgTx1swCHUa9b-Q3NnMgwA.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/westvalley/peoria/story/Valley-mans-dream-comes-true-years-after-his-death/rgTx1swCHUa9b-Q3NnMgwA.cspx?rss=704 UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The new Peoria family entertainment center grew out of the dream of a man killed in a fiery crash four years ago. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:42:00 GMT Valley man's dream comes true, years after his death http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=22735@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/westvalley/glendale/story/Police-officers-forego-raises-to-help-Glendale/tOx6jJNPS0qpLrIgAfrqXw.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/westvalley/glendale/story/Police-officers-forego-raises-to-help-Glendale/tOx6jJNPS0qpLrIgAfrqXw.cspx?rss=704 Officers also agreed to work about half of the year's holidays without additional holiday compensation. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:28:00 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/northeastvalley/scottsdale/story/2-hurt-after-car-on-test-drive-runs-out-of-gas/XPOErBtWOk-aGRV8OxWhWQ.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/northeastvalley/scottsdale/story/2-hurt-after-car-on-test-drive-runs-out-of-gas/XPOErBtWOk-aGRV8OxWhWQ.cspx?rss=704 An official said one person suffered serious injuries. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:15:03 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/tempe/story/Tempes-July-4-celebration-expands-to-take-in/I1hW4UM120KHzJf1fMlVwA.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/tempe/story/Tempes-July-4-celebration-expands-to-take-in/I1hW4UM120KHzJf1fMlVwA.cspx?rss=704 UPDATED WITH VIDEO: “We are expecting more people because unfortunately so many cities have had to cancel due to the economy.” News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:42:00 GMT Tempe's July 4 celebration expands to take in bigger crowds http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=22732@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/westvalley/glendale/story/Glendale-boy-stabbed-by-father-released-from/muyesDNU2EiBt_vowVW90A.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/westvalley/glendale/story/Glendale-boy-stabbed-by-father-released-from/muyesDNU2EiBt_vowVW90A.cspx?rss=704 UPDATED WITH VIDEO: “With all that he's been through, he's actually doing really well." The boy's mother and sister were stabbed to death in the attack. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:42:00 GMT Glendale boy stabbed by father released from hospital http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=22733@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/traffic/story/Freeway-south-of-Valley-reopens-after-truck-tank/w0kBb3vrHU6v-wUcTcsuMw.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/traffic/story/Freeway-south-of-Valley-reopens-after-truck-tank/w0kBb3vrHU6v-wUcTcsuMw.cspx?rss=704 Officials say a tanker truck hit some debris in the roadway and its tanks were punctured. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:27:42 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Opposition-grows-for-bill-that-would-allow-some/3BC1FG6dT0m4yatrneQZcg.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Opposition-grows-for-bill-that-would-allow-some/3BC1FG6dT0m4yatrneQZcg.cspx?rss=704 The bill is awaiting a signature from Arizona's governor. News-PhoenixMetro Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:07:00 GMT Opposition grows for bill that would allow some fireworks http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=22730@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/One-Valley-family-disappointed-with-Taurasi-DUI/LOpQYMtg50aeylywJ9kPnQ.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/One-Valley-family-disappointed-with-Taurasi-DUI/LOpQYMtg50aeylywJ9kPnQ.cspx?rss=704 “Diana is at the top of her game, she’s a superstar on the WNBA, so I think people do have a higher level of expectation for her.” News-PhoenixMetro Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:30:21 GMT One Valley family 'disappointed' with Taurasi DUI allegation http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=22723@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/mesa/story/PD-Pizza-delivery-driver-set-up-robbed-at/WRCJxlW8cUCEWICAIyttOA.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/mesa/story/PD-Pizza-delivery-driver-set-up-robbed-at/WRCJxlW8cUCEWICAIyttOA.cspx?rss=704 UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Police were able to track down the suspects by the cell phone they used to call in the order. News-PhoenixMetro Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:19:00 GMT PD: Pizza delivery driver set up, robbed at gunpoint in Mesa http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=22724@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/traffic/story/2-dozen-arrested-in-statewide-July-4-DUI-crackdown/p6GavIgIRE6ZqIuxlqrNmw.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/traffic/story/2-dozen-arrested-in-statewide-July-4-DUI-crackdown/p6GavIgIRE6ZqIuxlqrNmw.cspx?rss=704 Officials report that four driver arrested for DUI had prior convictions. News-PhoenixMetro Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:40:27 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/chandler/story/E-Valley-family-gets-July-4-spirit-by-using-their/O74zw7nMBkiU89aS_RDjzw.cspx?rss=704 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/southeastvalley/chandler/story/E-Valley-family-gets-July-4-spirit-by-using-their/O74zw7nMBkiU89aS_RDjzw.cspx?rss=704 The family visited a Chandler barber for a "hair raising" celebration. News-PhoenixMetro Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:30:40 GMT