CBS 5 AZ KPHO | Phoenix news, Arizona, weather, video, photos - CBS 5 - KPHO

Top Stories

(Source: KPHO/KTVK) (Source: KPHO/KTVK)

Man in custody after shooting at Glendale police officers

Updated:

A SWAT team took a man into custody after he shot at Glendale police officers near 95th Avenue and Camelback Road early Wednesday morning.

More>>

More News

Freeway shootings defendant: 'I'm just ready to go home'

Leslie Merritt Jr. talked to the media after getting out of jail (Source: KPHO/KTVK) Leslie Merritt Jr. talked to the media after getting out of jail (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

The 21-year-old charged in last summer's I-10 shooting spree said he's looking forward to spending time with his children after a judge ordered a change in his bail based on new evidence.

More>>

Phoenix house fire spreads to home next door

(Source: KPHO/KTVK) (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

Twelve people are safe after a fire tore through two homes in west Phoenix late Tuesday night.

More>>

PD: Teen shot at LDS church parking lot in Gilbert

Shooting scene at LDS church parking lot in Gilbert (Source: KPHO/KTVK) Shooting scene at LDS church parking lot in Gilbert (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

Police said a 19-year-old man was shot in the parking lot of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gilbert.

More>>

Drones pose risk for pilots

There is growing concern from pilots about drones (Source: KPHO/KTVK) There is growing concern from pilots about drones (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

A growing number of pilots are concerned about how close drones are getting to aircraft.

More>>

Shootouts may signal change in smuggling tactics Video included

Updated:

Two shootouts in the desert south of Phoenix may indicate the Sinaloa Drug Cartel is ordering its smugglers to ramp up violence in an effort to protect drug shipments, according to multiple law enforcement sources who spoke to CBS 5 Investigates.

More>>

Threatening note found at Raymond S. Kellis High School

(Source: MGN Online) (Source: MGN Online)
Updated:

The Glendale Police Department is looking into a threat at Raymond S. Kellis High School in the Peoria Unified School District. The nature of the threat was not specified, but a note found on campus indicated that something would happen Wednesday, according to Erin Dunsey, a spokeswoman for the district.

More>>

Intel to cut 12,000 jobs as it confronts decline in PCs

Updated:

Intel is cutting 12,000 jobs - about 11 percent of its workforce - as it reorganizes to confront a decline in sales of personal computers. More>>

Trump, Clinton win big in NY, push closer to nominations Video included

Updated:

Front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton swept to resounding victories in Tuesday's New York primary, with Trump bouncing back convincingly from a difficult stretch in his Republican campaign and Clinton pushing... More>>

Ariz. AG sues automakers; alleges 'Clean Diesel' fraud

Updated:

Arizona’s Attorney General Mark Brnovich has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche. The AG’s office alleges that those companies defrauded Arizonans by falsely advertising, selling, and leasing thousands of so-called environmentally friendly, low-emission Clean Diesel cars.  

More>>

After mom is shot, four baby owls getting cared for at Valley wildlife rehab center

Liberty Wildlife is helping four baby owls after their mother was euthanized (Source: KPHO/KTVK) Liberty Wildlife is helping four baby owls after their mother was euthanized (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

Instead of a nest, four baby owls are now in a cage at Liberty Wildlife in Scottsdale, because their neighbor felt they were too close for comfort.

More>>

Efforts underway to defeat recreational pot initiative Video included

Efforts are underway to halt efforts to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona (Source: KPHO/KTVK) Efforts are underway to halt efforts to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

As people prepare to partake in 420 on Wednesday a campaign to put a stop to the efforts to legalize recreational use in Arizona kicks into high gear.

More>>

MCSO busts illegal marijuana growing operation

Marijuana plants removed from illegal operation in Phoenix (Source: KPHO/KTVK) Marijuana plants removed from illegal operation in Phoenix (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

Law enforcement shut down an illegal marijuana growing operation that was pretending to be a medical marijuana grow warehouse. 

More>>

Phoenix parents demand more recess in school

Parents voiced their concern about lack of recess at the Madison Elementary School District (Source: KPHO/KTVK) Parents voiced their concern about lack of recess at the Madison Elementary School District (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

Parents in one of Arizona's top school districts brought a unique complaint to the school board Tuesday night.    

More>>

Brothers charged with killing missing Washington couple Video included

Updated:

Two brothers wanted in the disappearance and presumed slayings of a Washington state couple may be heading for the Mexican border, authorities said Tuesday as they charged the pair with first-degree murder. More>>

UPDATE

Accused I-10 shooter released from jail Video included

Updated:

A judge on Tuesday allowed a man charged in freeway shootings that rattled Phoenix last year to be released from jail amid questions about evidence authorities say links him to the crimes. The judge overseeing the case of Leslie Merritt Jr. reduced his bond to zero and said he can return to his home under electronic monitoring. 

More>>

Children and animals team up during Autism Awareness Month

Updated:

Children and animals make a great pair. And this week they're teaming up to help each other.  

More>>

Phoenix Mayor wants 3 pro sports teams under one roof in downtown

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton proposed a new arena in downtown Phoenix (Source: KPHO/KTVK) Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton proposed a new arena in downtown Phoenix (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

The Phoenix mayor proposed that the new arena be built near the corner of Jefferson and Second streets where the old convention center used to be.

More>>

Feds warn states against defunding Planned Parenthood

(Source: KPHO/KTVK) (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

The director of the federal Medicaid program published a broadside Tuesday over efforts in Arizona and other state legislatures to block funding for Planned Parenthood.

More>>

Legal expert says freeway shooter case may be 'doomed'

Updated:

Leslie Merritt Jr. is still the prime suspect in a series of crimes that made national headlines. He is the man authorities believe was responsible for a string of shootings along Interstate 10 last summer. But the case against Merrit appears to have taken a hit.

More>>

2 students at Cesar Chavez HS stabbed near school

Stabbing at park near Cesar Chavez HS (Photo source: KPHO/KTVK) Stabbing at park near Cesar Chavez HS (Photo source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

Two students Cesar Chavez High School in Laveen were taken to the hospital Tuesday after they were stabbed in a park near the school.

More>>

Mesa man to walk for 50 days to benefit diabetes research

Richard Green (Photo source: jrdf. org) Richard Green (Photo source: jrdf. org)
Updated:

Walking for 50 minutes can feel too long for some, but a man from Mesa is about to embark on a walking adventure for the next 50 days. Richard Green, almost 70-years young, will be walking along the California coast from San Francisco to the Mexican Border in effort to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

More>>

Shred-a-thon thank you

A big thank-you to those who participated in this month's Shred-a-thon. (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)

More>>

How to spend less on impulse buying

Techniques you can use to avoid impulse buying. (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)

More>>

Suns officially name Earl Watson new head coach

Earl Watson (Photo source: KPHO/KTVK) Earl Watson (Photo source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

The Phoenix Suns have officially named Earl Watson as the team's new head coach. “Earl did a very good job with our team last season after taking over as interim head coach during a challenging time for the organization,” said Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough. 

More>>

Judge to hear from voters about Arizona presidential primary

Long lines at Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix (Source: KPHO/KTVK) Long lines at Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

An Arizona judge says he'll hear testimony Monday from voters and experts in a lawsuit that seeks to throw out the results of the state's presidential primary that was marred by long lines at polling places. 

More>>

Judge allows release of Arizona freeway shooting suspect Video included

Leslie Allen Merritt Jr. was arrested on Sept. 18. He has said repeatedly that he was not involved in the freeway shootings. (Source: KPHO/KTVK) Leslie Allen Merritt Jr. was arrested on Sept. 18. He has said repeatedly that he was not involved in the freeway shootings. (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

A judge on Tuesday allowed a man charged in freeway shootings that rattled Phoenix last year to be released from jail amid questions about evidence authorities say links him to the crimes. 

More>>

9 people to get $173K each in case against polygamous towns

Updated:

Authorities have revealed how much money will be given to nine people in a settlement against two polygamous towns in Arizona and Utah that were found to have discriminated against nonbelievers.

More>>

Slideshow: Nerve-racking job cleaning Grand Canyon Skywalk

Updated:

It's spring cleaning time at the Grand Canyon Skywalk. 

More>>

CBS 5 Investigates' look at mine pollution wins Edward R. Murrow Award

The wash beneath the Lead Queen Mine in southern Arizona remains stained from acid mine drainage. This wash leads to the watershed for the town of Patagonia. (Source: CBS 5 Investigates) The wash beneath the Lead Queen Mine in southern Arizona remains stained from acid mine drainage. This wash leads to the watershed for the town of Patagonia. (Source: CBS 5 Investigates)
Updated:

The state of Arizona is home to an estimated 100,000 abandoned mines, but no state or federal agency has an accurate count of how many of them are leaking toxic heavy metals into the environment and waterways.

More>>

Mayor Greg Stanton's State of the City Address

Mayor Greg Stanton delivered his State of the City Address Tuesday afternoon. (Source: KPHO/KTVK) Mayor Greg Stanton delivered his State of the City Address Tuesday afternoon. (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

Mayor Greg Stanton on Tuesday delivered his State of the City Address.

More>>

$1 subs at Jimmy John’s for Customer Appreciation Day

Updated:

Jimmy John's restaurants are offering $1 sandwiches during its Customer Appreciation Day at locations around the United States. 

More>>

Springfield Falcons to be sold, franchise likely to move to AZ

(Western Mass News photo) (Western Mass News photo)
Updated:

It has been an emotional day for devout hockey fans across western Massachusetts.  The Springfield Falcons are set to be sold.  After one week of speculation and rumors, it was announced Tuesday morning that the Arizona Coyotes are buying the Falcons franchise.

More>>

Arizona couple accused of locking son, 2, in bedroom for days at a time

Homer and Jessica Nosack (Source: Yavapai County Sheriff's Office) Homer and Jessica Nosack (Source: Yavapai County Sheriff's Office)
Updated:

A Yavapai County couple accused of locking their 2-year-old son in his room for days at a time face child abuse charges.

More>>

Way up there: Human travel to deep space will resume soon Video included

Updated:

NASA's new rocket to carry people into deep space is being built and tested, with a target date of 2021 for a manned flight.

More>>

Ahwatukee burglars broke in while homeowners slept upstairs

One of two men who have broken in Ahwatukee houses (Source: KPHO/KTVK) One of two men who have broken in Ahwatukee houses (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
Updated:

"You'd think Ahwatukee is a safe place. Obviously they're trying to take advantage of that," said the victim of a March 14 break-in. Police have linked a string of five burglaries to two men.

More>>

  • Station FeaturesMore>>

  • CBS 5 Advocate

    CBS 5 Shred-a-thon sets record

    CBS 5 Shred-a-thon sets record

    Tuesday, April 19 2016 3:51 PM EDT2016-04-19 19:51:44 GMT

    One of the best things you can do to protect your identity is shred old documents, and CBS 5 News is going to help.

    More >

    One of the best things you can do to protect your identity is shred old documents, and CBS 5 News is going to help.

    More >

Watch CBS5AZ Live

Mouse over player for controls · LAUNCH FULL PLAYER

Severe Weather Alert

Weather
Events Calendar

Connect with CBS5AZ
Powered by WorldNow
CBS 5
Powered by WorldNow CNN
All content © 2016, CBS 5 (KPHO Broadcasting Corporation), Phoenix, AZ and Frankly Media. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service, and Ad Choices.