http://www.abc15.com/content/news/investigators/default.aspx ABC15.com - The ABC15 Investigators en-us Copyright 2009 The E.W. Scripps Co. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:00:01 GMT Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:14:41 GMT News /sites/knxv/art/abc15com-logo.gif http://www.abc15.com/content/news/investigators/default.aspx 20 20 15 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Rental-car-nightmare-Why-many-are-mad-at-Phoenix/uZArOE8WLkei3P8S3r1QjA.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Rental-car-nightmare-Why-many-are-mad-at-Phoenix/uZArOE8WLkei3P8S3r1QjA.cspx?rss=759 The ABC15 Investigators go undercover at a company literally kicking customers to the curb. Investigators Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:45:00 GMT Rental car nightmare? Why many are mad at Phoenix company http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=25223@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Your-Money-Where-97-million-is-going-in-Phoenix/hvprBUhx902ukZjzMcZ1lg.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Your-Money-Where-97-million-is-going-in-Phoenix/hvprBUhx902ukZjzMcZ1lg.cspx?rss=759 While the city was debating whether to give a tax incentive, campaign contributions were pouring in. Investigators Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:27:00 GMT Your Money: Where $97 million is going in Phoenix and why http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=25051@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=21 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Critics-say-County-Manager-overstepped-bounds/Xv6piTYaAES-5f4bjAJVfA.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Critics-say-County-Manager-overstepped-bounds/Xv6piTYaAES-5f4bjAJVfA.cspx?rss=759 The letter demands that high ranking employees disclose the names of any reporters they have communicated with in the last six months. Investigators Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:33:45 GMT Critics say County Manager overstepped bounds with letter http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=25025@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=21 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/State-running-out-of-patience-with-AZ-s-largest/1HNBdKkEtUiRUESZlo9ymg.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/State-running-out-of-patience-with-AZ-s-largest/1HNBdKkEtUiRUESZlo9ymg.cspx?rss=759 In August, toxic materials inside recycled TVs were found leaking into Arizona soil. Learn why officials still don’t know the extent of the contamination. INSIDE: Why officials still don’t know... Investigators Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT State running out of patience with AZ’s largest TV recycler http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=24944@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Doctor-in-steroid-probe-arrested-after/Oo93-npnuk21mWTnqAiK5g.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Doctor-in-steroid-probe-arrested-after/Oo93-npnuk21mWTnqAiK5g.cspx?rss=759 The former medical director at Revolution Medical Centers in Phoenix had fled to Costa Rica. Investigators Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:40:00 GMT Doctor in steroid probe arrested after international manhunt http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=24787@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Wiretaps-lead-to-Arizona-boxing-promoters-arrest/els35DCM_0qwm5ce8AwnUw.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Wiretaps-lead-to-Arizona-boxing-promoters-arrest/els35DCM_0qwm5ce8AwnUw.cspx?rss=759 Find out how some of Arizona's most powerful politicians are involved. INSIDE: See photos of Peter McKinn's arrest and arraignment Investigators Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:20:00 GMT Wiretaps lead to Arizona boxing promoter's arrest http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=24689@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/High-profile-lawyer-hired-to-prosecute-Maricopa/725SXT8me02IaaEX178PVw.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/High-profile-lawyer-hired-to-prosecute-Maricopa/725SXT8me02IaaEX178PVw.cspx?rss=759 The high-profile lawyer prosecuted would-be Ronald Reagan assassin John Hinckley. Investigators Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:15:00 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Boxing-promoter-under-arrest-after-felony/Fo8sSYj9mUaILd8Xs45CKQ.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Boxing-promoter-under-arrest-after-felony/Fo8sSYj9mUaILd8Xs45CKQ.cspx?rss=759 The arrest comes 3 months after the ABC15 Investigators reported on corruption. Investigators Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:08:00 GMT http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Federal-stimulus-money-pays-for-eggs-pizza-in/xHBH2Flvvkqxzq-mwv3Lnw.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Federal-stimulus-money-pays-for-eggs-pizza-in/xHBH2Flvvkqxzq-mwv3Lnw.cspx?rss=759 While some stimulus projects spent so far in Arizona seem to make sense, others are raising taxpayer eyebrows. Investigators Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:29:00 GMT Federal stimulus money pays for eggs, pizza in Arizona http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=24409@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Too-hot-for-students-Not-all-schools-follow-heat/WmKMpIQQjk69cHozbTt6_g.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Too-hot-for-students-Not-all-schools-follow-heat/WmKMpIQQjk69cHozbTt6_g.cspx?rss=759 The ABC15 Investigators check out after-school football practice at 5 Valley high schools. Investigators Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:00:00 GMT Too hot for students? Not all schools follow heat guidelines http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=24381@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Fraud-case-against-Stapley-now-in-hands-of-County/yrCFJcuDYUqVHjf89V2Hmg.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Fraud-case-against-Stapley-now-in-hands-of-County/yrCFJcuDYUqVHjf89V2Hmg.cspx?rss=759 Don Stapley's lawyer called the arrest "better fitted for a third-world dictatorship." Investigators Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:39:00 GMT Fraud case against Stapley now in hands of County Attorney http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=24310@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Arizona-earns-a-B-for-financial-disclosures-of/k7sQ_TPLhEuYHUFGfehtyQ.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Arizona-earns-a-B-for-financial-disclosures-of/k7sQ_TPLhEuYHUFGfehtyQ.cspx?rss=759 "Our state has kind of been in the forefront of... requiring disclosure by candidates and public officials." Investigators Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMT Arizona earns a 'B' for financial disclosures of lawmakers http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=24253@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Phoenix-to-sell-extra-land-from-light-rail/e_ZVqwoufkGX3M0kh3wptw.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Phoenix-to-sell-extra-land-from-light-rail/e_ZVqwoufkGX3M0kh3wptw.cspx?rss=759 Some of the unused parcels have historic homes on them built in the 1930s. Investigators Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMT Phoenix to sell extra land from light rail construction http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=24146@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Alert-Online-medical-buying-can-become-a-health/RMVWTg1xQUu5RSCantL-Mw.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Alert-Online-medical-buying-can-become-a-health/RMVWTg1xQUu5RSCantL-Mw.cspx?rss=759 You can find practically anything online, including medical supplies. Watch one woman's ordeal and a warning ... don't let it happen to you. Investigators Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT Alert: Online medical buying can become a health nightmare http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=24023@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/County-still-not-releasing-records-on-courthouse/zp2r_vo1L061RJ-RhmYUNg.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/County-still-not-releasing-records-on-courthouse/zp2r_vo1L061RJ-RhmYUNg.cspx?rss=759 UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Eight months after the ABC15 Investigators first requested public records on the new $350 million Maricopa County court tower, the project is still shrouded in secrecy. Investigators Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:56:00 GMT County still not releasing records on courthouse project http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=23968@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/How-do-you-know-if-zero-trans-fats-means-zero/uDjDR98UO0SGw0gCThhpoA.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/How-do-you-know-if-zero-trans-fats-means-zero/uDjDR98UO0SGw0gCThhpoA.cspx?rss=759 Find out what's being done to clear up this consumer confusion. Investigators Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:25:00 GMT How do you know if zero trans fats means zero? http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=23892@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Action-taken-against-chiropractor-in-Phoenix/SkBL5FvKC02HvCflX-OsoQ.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Action-taken-against-chiropractor-in-Phoenix/SkBL5FvKC02HvCflX-OsoQ.cspx?rss=759 State investigators are trying desperately to obtain hidden camera video from ABC15. Investigators Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:32:00 GMT Action taken against chiropractor in Phoenix steroid case http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=23849@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Serious-health-risks-uncovered-at-AZ-s-largest-TV/todEFfjQqEe_olk_v5IjjA.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Serious-health-risks-uncovered-at-AZ-s-largest-TV/todEFfjQqEe_olk_v5IjjA.cspx?rss=759 Toxic materials have been found leaking into Arizona soil. Find out what that means for your health. Investigators Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:05:00 GMT Serious health risks uncovered at AZ’s largest TV recycler http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=23725@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Arizona-Budget-Commission-to-seek-out-government/Olw4E_jNUUCEqwzETA4Elg.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Arizona-Budget-Commission-to-seek-out-government/Olw4E_jNUUCEqwzETA4Elg.cspx?rss=759 The commission could recommend significant restructing of state government, possibly combining some agencies. Investigators Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:21:00 GMT Arizona Budget Commission to seek out government waste http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=23722@knxv.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/19-000-spent-on-private-party-for-El-Mirage/_X6WAup75EeobxhA2cFc7A.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/19-000-spent-on-private-party-for-El-Mirage/_X6WAup75EeobxhA2cFc7A.cspx?rss=759 The party was to celebrate the grand opening of a public park. But only invited guests could attend. Investigators Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:13:00 GMT $19,000 spent on private party for El Mirage officials http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=23603@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Listed-causes-on-death-certificates-could-be-dead/RIzbBxemM02MtxWHChTPnA.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Listed-causes-on-death-certificates-could-be-dead/RIzbBxemM02MtxWHChTPnA.cspx?rss=759 UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Inaccurate death records impact families seeking closure as well as medical research based on death certificate data. Investigators Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:31:00 GMT Listed causes on death certificates could be dead wrong http://www.abc15.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=23568@knxv.dayport.com http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Hurting-our-justice-system-Some-Arizona-judges/P1Ulx2mXRUK52JSnzXtW7A.cspx?rss=759 http://www.abc15.com:80/content/news/investigators/story/Hurting-our-justice-system-Some-Arizona-judges/P1Ulx2mXRUK52JSnzXtW7A.cspx?rss=759 Unlike state and county courts, federal judges have no mandatory retirement age. Investigators Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:37:00 GMT