PHOENIX — It's Thursday, and monsoon storm chances continue to ramp up today!
We're staying on top of the latest happenings from across the Valley, state, and our nation for Thursday, August 14; here’s what you need to know as you start your day:
From Meteorologist Jorge Torres - Monsoon moisture returns, increasing storm chances across Arizona
Monsoon moisture is moving in, and storm chances are on the rise. After a stormy night for some, more storms are possible this evening. Highs today reach 108º.
PHOTOS: Monsoon storms roll through the Valley Wednesday night
Monsoon storms rolled through the Valley Wednesday night!
Some places received close to an inch of rain from the downpours that moved through.
At one point, more than 5,000 APS and SRP customers lost power during the storms.
To see photos from last night's storms, click the link in the headline above!
Students suffer minor injuries during school bus crash on SR-347
Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving a school bus in Pinal County.
The crash happened on State Route 347 at milepost 165, south of Maricopa.
According to the Department of Public Safety (DPS), troopers responded to a crash at around 4:45 p.m.
The crash involved a bus from the Stanfield Elementary School District. In a social media post, the district confirmed that approximately 30 students were injured and taken to local hospitals.
Air quality report at Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary shows levels 28 times higher than what’s acceptable
The Kyrene School District released an air quality report on Tuesday showing the air quality measurement at the Kyrene De La Sierra Elementary School was 28 times higher than what is deemed acceptable by the U.S. Green Building Council.
"It's definitely high. So normally in like, schools, offices and in your homes, you want to see it between, like 500 to 1,500. And it even says that in the report,” Amber Kraft, who has worked in air quality for the past 15 years, told ABC15.
In the classroom that was tested at the elementary school, the total volatile organic compounds, or TVOCs, were 14,000.
Meeting man's best friend through Fulton Homes' Operation K9 Companion
Thanks to Fulton Homes' Operation K9 Companion, veterans can regain their confidence and independence.
The operation pairs up veterans with service dogs to improve their quality of life.
Each pairing includes over $25,000 worth of training and support.
ABC15 takes a look at army veteran Craig Derosia's new partnership with his K9 companion Rolly.
