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megan thompson is live on scene and is gathering information. we are hearing this may be a deadly crash. we are working to confirm that information we will check in with megan in minutes. >>> dozens of people are crossing the border with mexico to take place in a special master bring attention to immigration. that happened in the galas arizona and the galas mexico. this was organized by the diocese without borders pope francis has been outspoken in the humane treatment of migrants. >>> the battle for an isa stronghold city in iraq has entered its second week. it is a us-led military coalition said to be within 5 miles of mosul. u.s. advising iraqi forces. isis fighters have attacked the town in western iraq in order to distract forces pushing towards mosul. they set up three suicide car bombs and he spoke -- a spokesperson says some militants were killed but they digi we have learned turkey has joined this mosul offensive despite protests from the iraqi government. the offensive is expected to take weeks if not months. we will follow it every ste
megan thompson is live on scene and is gathering information. we are hearing this may be a deadly crash. we are working to confirm that information we will check in with megan in minutes. >>> dozens of people are crossing the border with mexico to take place in a special master bring attention to immigration. that happened in the galas arizona and the galas mexico. this was organized by the diocese without borders pope francis has been outspoken in the humane treatment of migrants....
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megan thompson just arrived. what are police telling you? >> reporter: right now we know the eastbound lanes of here just opened moments ago. this all started later last night. the investigation continues into early this morning. turns out they ran out of gas in the area and two of those decided to get out and push, trying to get to the nearest gas station. while they were trying to do that, another car rear-ended them, pinning two of those teens and seriously injuring those teens are serious but we are hearing they will be okay. the other driver that hit them, we are told that driver is being detained for possible impairment. again, those eastbound lanes just opening up. those girls are going to be okay from what we heard but they have serious injuries at this time. we'll keep you updated conditions. >>> the battle for mosul continues in iraq. this is new video from that region. closer to the scene, today special forces were undertaking cleanup operations in areas retaken from isis. militants here really have a stronghold in east mosul. a h
megan thompson just arrived. what are police telling you? >> reporter: right now we know the eastbound lanes of here just opened moments ago. this all started later last night. the investigation continues into early this morning. turns out they ran out of gas in the area and two of those decided to get out and push, trying to get to the nearest gas station. while they were trying to do that, another car rear-ended them, pinning two of those teens and seriously injuring those teens are...
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megan thompson has been on the scene off the i-17 and cactus. those teens were pinned between two cars. megan? >> reporter: this all happened because they were trying to make it to a gas station. they ran out of gas and two girls got out and physically pushed the car to the gas station. they were right here, just a few hundred feet away. the here a few moments ago. this was shut down since about 11:00 last night. this was a long investigation they were working on. these girls were pinned between the cars, very serious injuries. they are in surgery right now because they were pinned between the cars, trapped. police had to make that call to their parents around must have driving the white car. those teens were in the red car. a man in his 30s is being investigated for possible impairment right now. he is also in the hospital himself, we are told. he is in stable condition, and again he's probably going to be facing charges himself when he recovers. the two other girls in the car have minor injuries. we are hoping to get an update on the girls in s
megan thompson has been on the scene off the i-17 and cactus. those teens were pinned between two cars. megan? >> reporter: this all happened because they were trying to make it to a gas station. they ran out of gas and two girls got out and physically pushed the car to the gas station. they were right here, just a few hundred feet away. the here a few moments ago. this was shut down since about 11:00 last night. this was a long investigation they were working on. these girls were pinned...
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megan thompson is on the scene. we saw that victim being worked on by fire crews. what is the situation? >> reporter: right now she is in critical condition. we saw the compressions being done on that woman. crime tape is up and blocking off, we're zooming in on the apartment complex with that black charred area. smoke was billowing out of the first floor apartment. the woman in critical condition. this started around 2 am. crews were able to stop the fire from actually spreading. they didn't know anyone was inside until they went through the search and found the woman inside and started cpr as quickly as possible. she was rushed to the hospital in full code, which means she wasn't breathing. we are waiting to hear if there is an update on this person's condition. she and her son were both -- a neighbor tells us she and her son were both sound asleep when they were woke up by this chaotic scene. >> i looked out the window and didn't see anything. all of a sudden i heard like breaking glass in the back. the smoke.>> reporter: the smell of smoke is still in the air.
megan thompson is on the scene. we saw that victim being worked on by fire crews. what is the situation? >> reporter: right now she is in critical condition. we saw the compressions being done on that woman. crime tape is up and blocking off, we're zooming in on the apartment complex with that black charred area. smoke was billowing out of the first floor apartment. the woman in critical condition. this started around 2 am. crews were able to stop the fire from actually spreading. they...
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megan thompson is on the scene. she has given us the new update as the red cross is on the scene as well as investigators. >>> moving through the morning this mug shot is getting national attention. a memorable one. michelle bastian is facing terrorism charges as woman was working with her and made husband to plan to blow up vending machines inside the lewis prison, according to the paperwork, it is a plot to please isis. >> was she a victim or targeted by her husband? we spoke with a terrorism expert who says her husband needed somebody on the outside easy to manipulate. friends say michelle was the black sheep of her family. her parents gone. she had an odd interest in writing to inmates. even as a girl. experts tell us the profil an easy target. >> somebody is now paying attention to that individual. they are giving them all of the kudos that they need and building their ego. they fall right into the trap. >> there is a lot to sift through. we are going over court documents and we will have more on this arrest co
megan thompson is on the scene. she has given us the new update as the red cross is on the scene as well as investigators. >>> moving through the morning this mug shot is getting national attention. a memorable one. michelle bastian is facing terrorism charges as woman was working with her and made husband to plan to blow up vending machines inside the lewis prison, according to the paperwork, it is a plot to please isis. >> was she a victim or targeted by her husband? we spoke...
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let's go out to megan thompson who is trying to gather the latest details for us. megan, what are you finding out. >> reporter: this is a deadly shooting. two others were actually shot as well. just like you were mentioni how active this is, nick. they are trying to piece together happened themselves. the information that we have is coming directly from phoenix fire who were called to the break room bar and grill this morning. when they got on scene, there was nothing they could do to save one of the victims. pronounced dead on the scene. another victim, a woman in her 30s was shot in the leg. shot in his back. we expect this to be closed as they investigate this and try to figure everything out. we're checking with police to see if anybody is in custody or if they're looking for a suspect. we will bring that to you when we get that. >> thank you, megan. >>> it will be a busy few days in the valley. donald trump will be speaking to a crowd at the phoenix convention center. on wednesday, hillary clinton will be here. we're trying exactly where she will be speaking. >
let's go out to megan thompson who is trying to gather the latest details for us. megan, what are you finding out. >> reporter: this is a deadly shooting. two others were actually shot as well. just like you were mentioni how active this is, nick. they are trying to piece together happened themselves. the information that we have is coming directly from phoenix fire who were called to the break room bar and grill this morning. when they got on scene, there was nothing they could do to...
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megan thompson is joining us out there. >> reporter: after the father decided to take action, chasing this guy into the desert for it was this black escalade, this one that the guy approached, opening the car door and trying to yank that girl from the black -- from the back seat. as happened last night when the family was waiting to leave. the dad got up to go lock up the house and the suspect swooped in, opening the door and trying to grab her. luckily never physically removed from the car. mcso is looking for a hispanic or native american man with a thin build wearing a brown shirt, blue sweatpants and a blue hat. they don't know this guy at all but they are fearful he could come back now that he knows where they live and what car they drive. they are looking for your help to get this guy caught. >>> motorcycle rider taken to were on the scene.right now there are some restrictions in place near 51st avenue. and thomas. motorcyclist injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. a car involved ended up more than a mile away. we're waiting on an update from police to sort this out. >>
megan thompson is joining us out there. >> reporter: after the father decided to take action, chasing this guy into the desert for it was this black escalade, this one that the guy approached, opening the car door and trying to yank that girl from the black -- from the back seat. as happened last night when the family was waiting to leave. the dad got up to go lock up the house and the suspect swooped in, opening the door and trying to grab her. luckily never physically removed from the...
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megan thompson, abc >>> good morning. it started off nice and cool in a lot of places, some places in the 60s. that warmup has been quick, 85 dries right now at sky harbor. we'll continue to warm up well into the 90s today. you can see how we started in the upper 60s, low 70s for a lot of us this morning. we're at 89 by noon, 94 by that will be our official high today. that's 10 degrees above average more or less. it's going to get even hotter after that today. tomorrow we could even break records. details in the full seven-day forecast coming up in a few minutes. >>> thank you. two teen girls are in surgery after being pinned between cars near cactus just west of the 17. their car ran out of gas and they decided to get out and push the car to the gas hundred feet away. then another driver slammed into them. that driver is being investigated for possible impairment. no word on what charges he could face. >>> the motorcyclist involved in this crash in chandler has died. lane restrictions are in place while police investiga
megan thompson, abc >>> good morning. it started off nice and cool in a lot of places, some places in the 60s. that warmup has been quick, 85 dries right now at sky harbor. we'll continue to warm up well into the 90s today. you can see how we started in the upper 60s, low 70s for a lot of us this morning. we're at 89 by noon, 94 by that will be our official high today. that's 10 degrees above average more or less. it's going to get even hotter after that today. tomorrow we could even...
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let's get to megan thompson who is live at the scene. okay?>> reporter: nick, we do note that the woman is 23 years old. she actually came over the guardrail and cross this way and then went into the guardrail. the impact was at a high rate of speed because she crashed into the guardrail and then rolled multiple times and landed on the hood of her car. she was tracked inside. for all the people that they have been doing this for years and years, she is actually okay. they have worked around the car as they -- as it rolled multiple times. she was trapped inside and they had trouble communicating with her. they did not know if she was they could not communicate with her right away. then the phoenix police were able to make contact with her and they pulled her from the car and took her to the hospital. >> we are fortunate that somebody witnessed the vehicle leave the roadway. this time of day, if nobody was behind the victim, she may have been there for quite a while until a trooper or somebody traversing the on ramp would've seen the debris and
let's get to megan thompson who is live at the scene. okay?>> reporter: nick, we do note that the woman is 23 years old. she actually came over the guardrail and cross this way and then went into the guardrail. the impact was at a high rate of speed because she crashed into the guardrail and then rolled multiple times and landed on the hood of her car. she was tracked inside. for all the people that they have been doing this for years and years, she is actually okay. they have worked...
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early voting is going to begin soon and megan thompson is live >> reporter: it can be so confusing with signs and commercials bombarding us every day. right behind these doors at the mesa public library, there will be a town hall tonight. the goal, to make you feel more comfortable when voting and more confident. they have also invited known supporters and opposers for the their thoughts an answer some questions. this may be crucial as a voter. proposition 205 is the decision to legalize recreational marijuana. you have to vote yes or no on that. plus, prop 206 is asking you to up the minimum wage over the next few years. those issues can raise a lot of questions. the meeting tonight, it will be the last one in the phoenix area. they have been having them across the state and will the last one here before election day. if you want to come out, please do so. we have all the information at abc15.com. >>> we have a warning if you're heading south of the valley to go hiking. two popular trails are closed because of an increase in bear activity. no one has been hurt but officials say the tra
early voting is going to begin soon and megan thompson is live >> reporter: it can be so confusing with signs and commercials bombarding us every day. right behind these doors at the mesa public library, there will be a town hall tonight. the goal, to make you feel more comfortable when voting and more confident. they have also invited known supporters and opposers for the their thoughts an answer some questions. this may be crucial as a voter. proposition 205 is the decision to legalize...
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megan thompson is live in mesa with how you can get help in making those choices. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, guys. it can be really overwhelming. i'm sure most of you at home have a big booklet to look public library will be hosting a town hall aimed at clearing up the confusion and allowing you to ask some questions you may have. the office is inviting groups from both sides of the aisle to pitch why you should vote a certain way. they believe events like this make people more comfortable going to the polls or casting a ballot. the secretary of state says she hopes you'll take advantage of it because it's free and open the anyone. we have the information on the screen here. this is happening tonight at 5:30 at the mesa public library near country club and main. it could be a very good idea to take advantage of that tonight. this is the last one that's going to be happening in the phoenix area. we have more information at abc15.com. megan thompson, abc 15 news. >>> back to the abc 15 live getting underway in l.a. this happened on i-5 in irvine. author
megan thompson is live in mesa with how you can get help in making those choices. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, guys. it can be really overwhelming. i'm sure most of you at home have a big booklet to look public library will be hosting a town hall aimed at clearing up the confusion and allowing you to ask some questions you may have. the office is inviting groups from both sides of the aisle to pitch why you should vote a certain way. they believe events like this make people...
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megan thompson is on the scene where he got away, but let's talk about what he left behind. >> reporter: that's right. this could be what gets him caught. first of all, his car. also a woman. he left behind a female passenger after he crashed into this business complex behind tell police who this driver is. he crashed not injuring anyone or any other officers involved in this or drivers. the problem though, now he's gone from the scene. police are still looking for him right now. the tow truck just got easy here and no one was seriously hurt. >>> a 17-year-old is safe at this hour after being rescued from piestewa peak. this is video from early this morning. we are told the seen was feeling fatigued and needed help off the mountain. that was very early this morning. six others were with him an none of them were hurt or injured. those firefighters doing what they do, rescuing people. officer-involved shooting. >> reporter: we are finding out this morning this guy had a long rap sheet an just got out of prison 10 months ago. you have to imagine he's probably going back after police were f
megan thompson is on the scene where he got away, but let's talk about what he left behind. >> reporter: that's right. this could be what gets him caught. first of all, his car. also a woman. he left behind a female passenger after he crashed into this business complex behind tell police who this driver is. he crashed not injuring anyone or any other officers involved in this or drivers. the problem though, now he's gone from the scene. police are still looking for him right now. the tow...
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megan thompson is live at the scene. >> reporter: this woman actually had minor injuries when that guy decided to bail from the car. if you zoom in a little more, you can see into a palm tree. and they have other crews, detectives and investigators on the scene collecting evidence from here right now. there are barricades here in the area and this is kind of affecting traffic here. we don't know the relationship of the two people but they crashed here in the business complex. it started when officers tried took off. police decided not to chase him and let the plan work itself out, and it did. they then got a call this car had crashed here. he bailed out and they are still looking for him right now. we don't know if the female passenger gave up his identity but they have his vehicle and his female passenger. they are still looking for that suspect here. >> thank you, >>> breaking overnight, a teenage boy had to be rescued and we were there as they brought him down the mountain there. fire crews say he was on the mountain about 6:30 p.m., and by 11:30 p.m. felt fatigued and needed help.
megan thompson is live at the scene. >> reporter: this woman actually had minor injuries when that guy decided to bail from the car. if you zoom in a little more, you can see into a palm tree. and they have other crews, detectives and investigators on the scene collecting evidence from here right now. there are barricades here in the area and this is kind of affecting traffic here. we don't know the relationship of the two people but they crashed here in the business complex. it started...
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megan thompson has been on the scene all morning. what is the latest? >> reporter: we keep seeing more and more officers arriving on the scene. they are huddled in the back. we are careful how we some in because we did see a body. this is a being -- this is being invested -- investigated as a homicide. this call came out a cou hours ago. we came out here at first because it was called as an accident in this area. when we got here we saw the car into a cement wall near a home. it didn't make it into the home. we don't know how that crash is or is not connected to this homicide. so luckily we were able to zoom to relay that information to you but right now we are waiting for a lieutenant to arrive on the scene and get briefed and bring us that information. right now they are investigating this as a homicide. we don't know if the crash is connected but we will bring you the latest as it comes in. >>> right now we have a live look from the valley. it's all dry right now. rain chances moving in later toda iris has the most accurate forecasts. >> let's talk a
megan thompson has been on the scene all morning. what is the latest? >> reporter: we keep seeing more and more officers arriving on the scene. they are huddled in the back. we are careful how we some in because we did see a body. this is a being -- this is being invested -- investigated as a homicide. this call came out a cou hours ago. we came out here at first because it was called as an accident in this area. when we got here we saw the car into a cement wall near a home. it didn't...
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megan thompson is line and she can break this down. a lot of explaining to do. >> reporter: so much. so many different players involved. that woman took matters into her own hands. she will be facing homicide charges. she was drunk at the time when she says because she was trying to break up the fight between the two of them. she felt like it was her only option. one man is dead and her boyfriend is seriously injured in the hospital. it started so much differently. the two men were driving when something sparked a fight. probably road rage. they pulled off into this circle k parking lot. that's when the guy in the truck pulled out a rifle style airsoft gun, using it to hit the other guy. sending hi ground. that's when they started pummeling each other on the pavement that's also when the woman passenger that the best way to make it stop was to run them both over. while police were trying to investigate the scene someone actually thought it would be a good idea to pickup a piece of evidence, the airsoft gun, and walk off with it. police
megan thompson is line and she can break this down. a lot of explaining to do. >> reporter: so much. so many different players involved. that woman took matters into her own hands. she will be facing homicide charges. she was drunk at the time when she says because she was trying to break up the fight between the two of them. she felt like it was her only option. one man is dead and her boyfriend is seriously injured in the hospital. it started so much differently. the two men were...
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megan thompson is there on the scene of deadly apartment fire what are you learning? woman most likely died from smoke inhalation. we are on the other side of this apartment where you can see the damage and how severe it really is. the crime tape is down so we got a little closer and you can see how black it is in there and also the damage to the other apartment where the smoke is billowing out of this apartment and now affecting three other people who are now displaced because of this. this started around 2 am. one neighbor called what does called 911 after smelli . one woman's son was also sleeping when fire crews started banging on doors and windows to tell everyone something serious was going on here. >> i saw a firefighter wanting to come in and i told them it is my house and my son is in there. they told me get my son out now. i grabbed my son and took him out. >> reporter: the red cross is on the scene helping find a after they were forced out of their homes. the cause of this is still under investigation. it does not look suspicious. >>> if you're heading out
megan thompson is there on the scene of deadly apartment fire what are you learning? woman most likely died from smoke inhalation. we are on the other side of this apartment where you can see the damage and how severe it really is. the crime tape is down so we got a little closer and you can see how black it is in there and also the damage to the other apartment where the smoke is billowing out of this apartment and now affecting three other people who are now displaced because of this. this...
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megan thompson is on the scene trying to sort this out. what is going on? new details from a phoenix police. they are telling us that woman is going to be charged for running -- guys down in this parking lot. they say she was drunk and being charged with a dui and possibly a homicide. we know the one man is dead. the other seriously injured. right now this started much differently. the two men were driving and something sparked a fight. maybe they pulled off in this parking lot and the guy in truck pulled out a rifle style airsoft gun. used it to hit the other guy, sending him to the ground in the gun to the ground. they started pummeling each other on the pavement. that's when the woman passenger thought the best way to make it to stop would be to run them both over. while police were trying to interview people on the scene something else happened. someone picked up the airsoft the police had to catch that person and that person could also be charged with tampering with a crime scene. so many casts of characters here right now. the biggest news, one man is
megan thompson is on the scene trying to sort this out. what is going on? new details from a phoenix police. they are telling us that woman is going to be charged for running -- guys down in this parking lot. they say she was drunk and being charged with a dui and possibly a homicide. we know the one man is dead. the other seriously injured. right now this started much differently. the two men were driving and something sparked a fight. maybe they pulled off in this parking lot and the guy in...
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. >> reporter: i'm megan thompson live nea highland avenue, where a traffic stop has turned into a different scene. the flashing lights, that's a car that crashed into this area. it started around shay with a traffic stop, but he didn't want to stop. we are trying to figure out why police were pulling him over. he took off and police wanted to see how the scene panned out. then they decided to find him a but they didn't find him, just a passenger. right now that woman in the car has minor injuries. but they have his vehicle and someone who knew him, so hopefully they will be able to find this guy soon. if you see the flashing lights in the area, that is why. this is highland avenue near scottsdale road, and they are still looking for the driver. back to you. buckeye. happening now, police are investigating a possible drowning. this is the scene. we were there early this morning. police officers tell us a 1- year-old boy was found unresponsive in a bathtub. it happened just off the i-10 near yuma and watson roads. still they are working to get let you know what we learn. >>> this morning we e
. >> reporter: i'm megan thompson live nea highland avenue, where a traffic stop has turned into a different scene. the flashing lights, that's a car that crashed into this area. it started around shay with a traffic stop, but he didn't want to stop. we are trying to figure out why police were pulling him over. he took off and police wanted to see how the scene panned out. then they decided to find him a but they didn't find him, just a passenger. right now that woman in the car has minor...
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. >>> let's get straight out to megan thompson who is at a pretty avenue. and hatcher. what happened at this circle k?>> reporter: it's quite a scene. we just got new information involving two men and another female passenger. one man involved has died. we learned some kind of fight broke out between the two cars. potentially road rage. they pulled up to this area and continued fighting. things escalated when one man pulled out a pellet gun, using it to hit the other one. that's gun goes flying, hitting the pavement. both men turned it into a wrestling match for the weapon. the other passenger, a woman in the car, she had a weapon of her own. using the car to run both of the men over. she says she wanted to fight to stop and that was the only way the man in the white truck has now passed away. that is the new information we're getting right now. other one had minor injuries. the woman being tested for a dui right now and being detained by officials. the scene is developing right now. >> what a terrible story. >>> you might have been stuck in this traffic last night on i
. >>> let's get straight out to megan thompson who is at a pretty avenue. and hatcher. what happened at this circle k?>> reporter: it's quite a scene. we just got new information involving two men and another female passenger. one man involved has died. we learned some kind of fight broke out between the two cars. potentially road rage. they pulled up to this area and continued fighting. things escalated when one man pulled out a pellet gun, using it to hit the other one. that's...
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megan thompson is on the scene. we saw that victim being worked on by fire crews. what is the situation? >> reporter: right now she is in critical condition. we saw the compressions being done on that woman.
megan thompson is on the scene. we saw that victim being worked on by fire crews. what is the situation? >> reporter: right now she is in critical condition. we saw the compressions being done on that woman.
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megan thompson is on the scene. he left some important things behind? >> reporter: yeah, things that might end up getting him caught. they have obviously the car he was driving. they also have a woman that he left behind here near scottsdale and highland avenue. crews have been here for hours trying to clear the downed trees and debris. the engine of the car is also laying out. amazingly, that woman only has minor injuries. this started when police tried to pull over the man on shay. he didn't want to stop and sped up. officers decided to stay back and when they got here a short time later, they found his car. there right now. police have that crucial information, the car and the woman, and will hopely lead police to that guy and get him in custody. >>> now an update to breaking news, air 15 on the way to the scene. here it is over that scene. this is this west valley, a plane down. that was the report, two people hurt. i believe we have a stretcher there, folks. we said the folks were conscious. no word on the extent of the injuries. i'm trying to see
megan thompson is on the scene. he left some important things behind? >> reporter: yeah, things that might end up getting him caught. they have obviously the car he was driving. they also have a woman that he left behind here near scottsdale and highland avenue. crews have been here for hours trying to clear the downed trees and debris. the engine of the car is also laying out. amazingly, that woman only has minor injuries. this started when police tried to pull over the man on shay. he...
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megan thompson, abc 15 news. >>> we have new information about a child abuse case. right now michael and melissa dugger are behind bars, accused of torturing, starving and beating two of their children. dcs received 8 prior reports about the parents but the children were not taken away until this month. the parents are facing 17 counts. >>> happening today, drivers will finally be able to use the broadway road extension going westbound. this is a mile stretch between 51st and 43rd avenue. the eastbound lanes are not done yet but when finished, they will have three lanes in each direction and bike lanes. public meeting at 6:00 at the transportation station for information on the streetcar development. >> reporter: we are live in scottsdale, where the football team at notre dame prep is banned from the playoffs as school officials are accused of violating practice recruiting policies. parents met to talk about the violations and the ban. the school has until today to appeal that ban. no word yet if they are going to do that. . >>> just into the live desk, donald trump
megan thompson, abc 15 news. >>> we have new information about a child abuse case. right now michael and melissa dugger are behind bars, accused of torturing, starving and beating two of their children. dcs received 8 prior reports about the parents but the children were not taken away until this month. the parents are facing 17 counts. >>> happening today, drivers will finally be able to use the broadway road extension going westbound. this is a mile stretch between 51st and...
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megan thompson joins us live from inside the phoenix convention center. election.>>reporter: an election where the voter will have to decide if you do or don't want to legalize marijuana. you can see some of the 200 vendors that have set up shop. some are already in the medical marijuana business. it could change in november. phoenix is looking so far so good for david beckett.>> it seems like a feel.>>reporter: the only feeling missing is recreational marijuana.>> the market is untapped. >>reporter: he is visiting from colorado trying to network providing safety for businesses selling cannabis. >> security is more important. being along the border we realized it's more entailed in california or colorado.>> we seen this experiment in colorado and it hasn't gone as well as they hoped. >>reporter: adam maguire with the "no on prop 205" campaign says it's not working . >> we don't want to bring the consequences to arizona. >>reporter: organizers say these booths will answer questions before deciding on your ballot.>> there's a lot of mystery around marijuana. we are t
megan thompson joins us live from inside the phoenix convention center. election.>>reporter: an election where the voter will have to decide if you do or don't want to legalize marijuana. you can see some of the 200 vendors that have set up shop. some are already in the medical marijuana business. it could change in november. phoenix is looking so far so good for david beckett.>> it seems like a feel.>>reporter: the only feeling missing is recreational marijuana.>> the...
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. >>> megan thompson live, turns out the trip to the doctor's office or dentist, can be skyrocketing costs for those of you with obama care. including this man, spent 176 $176 a month and now about 5 hundred $500 a month for the same plan and now going to spend the money, affecting those of you who have the second lowest cost silver plan. around the nation, the average price for that is 20% and our state is seeing one of the four #20e dollars. it's not just the cost, also be paying more for fewer insurers. dropping nearly 30%. what can you do? officials suggest shopping the plans and look for the cheapest option, the doctors and medication potentially. and now trying to sift through -- the best one for you and you can officially enroll starting november 1st. here's a look at the live desk. love to wake up to pictures like this. this is a life few of miami beach in florida. the news is not so sunny. an officer diagnosed with zika. don't know who he is, all we know is he's a 20-year veteran, on the motorcycle unit, spending a lot of time outside. the body aches. . >>> ready to talk abo
. >>> megan thompson live, turns out the trip to the doctor's office or dentist, can be skyrocketing costs for those of you with obama care. including this man, spent 176 $176 a month and now about 5 hundred $500 a month for the same plan and now going to spend the money, affecting those of you who have the second lowest cost silver plan. around the nation, the average price for that is 20% and our state is seeing one of the four #20e dollars. it's not just the cost, also be paying...
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megan thompson is in mesa with how the state is taking action to keep you informed. >> you probably have that big booklet at your house but it can be super overwhelming. the secretary of state wants to help you make the right decision. behind me tonight there will be a town hall meeting at the public library. this is the spot they will be going over everything, clearing up confusion and allows you to ask questions. both sides of the aisle will be represented. the secretary of state hopes people will take advantage of this because it's free and open to anyone. if you're interested, take a look at the screen. at the mesa public library near main and country club. tonight is very important because this location is one of the only ones in the phoenix area. there are several others across the state but this one is local for those in the phoenix area. if you want to look at all the locations, go to abc15.com. back to you. >>> new at 11:00, a powerful group taking action against the measure to legalize recreational pot. this morning the arizona association announced it is opposed to prop 205, c
megan thompson is in mesa with how the state is taking action to keep you informed. >> you probably have that big booklet at your house but it can be super overwhelming. the secretary of state wants to help you make the right decision. behind me tonight there will be a town hall meeting at the public library. this is the spot they will be going over everything, clearing up confusion and allows you to ask questions. both sides of the aisle will be represented. the secretary of state hopes...
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megan thompson is at the circle k where this went down. hands. >> be one now that decision is going to cost her. she will be charged with dui after she told police this was her only way to get the fight to stop. the man who is dead was driving this white rock, the other man was driving the blue lincoln. this started out much differently. police saying they believe the men were involved in road rage, pulling off to do good off face- to-face. the guy in the truck pulled out a rifle style airsoft gun using it to hit the other guy, sending him and the gun to the ground. then they started pummeling each other on the pavement. that car in the woman told -- telling police she thought it was the only way to make the fight stop, she runs them both over. while police were trying to interview witnesses somebody picked up the airsoft gun and walked off. had to catch that person down the street as investigation continued. we know one man is dead and >>> good morning. we have a look at the most accurate forecast. 88 at phoenix sky harbor. behind you you
megan thompson is at the circle k where this went down. hands. >> be one now that decision is going to cost her. she will be charged with dui after she told police this was her only way to get the fight to stop. the man who is dead was driving this white rock, the other man was driving the blue lincoln. this started out much differently. police saying they believe the men were involved in road rage, pulling off to do good off face- to-face. the guy in the truck pulled out a rifle style...
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. >> megan thompson is taking action and looking at all of the work that goes into this fair before the gates open. >> it is almost time. were less than an hour away from opening day opening weekend at the arizona state fairgrounds. crews are working hard right now trying to make sure that all the rights are safe for you and writes are inspected daily and there's a third-party checking everything out. in total there are 75 rights. they have a lot of work to do before opening it to the public. today's beautiful weather to check it out. there is a chance of showers in the forecast this weekend. the good news is chris lopez with rcs says teams here are also keeping their eyes on the skies. >> these rides have a high tolerance for weather. very cautious is if there is lightning in the area. one breaks the 10 mile radius of us we start bringing goes down. >> reporter: a few light showers won't stop the fun today. it might motivate you to go in and check out the other attractions like the petting zoo. there are plenty of deals for the arizona state fair. if you come before 5:00 tonight you ca
. >> megan thompson is taking action and looking at all of the work that goes into this fair before the gates open. >> it is almost time. were less than an hour away from opening day opening weekend at the arizona state fairgrounds. crews are working hard right now trying to make sure that all the rights are safe for you and writes are inspected daily and there's a third-party checking everything out. in total there are 75 rights. they have a lot of work to do before opening it to...
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megan thompson is in chandler for when this reactivation will start up. >> reporter: these cameras have already been up at intersections like this one, but the city is now under a new contractor, so this one at alma school and queen creek and another at rural is getting reactivated and crews were out there morning getting them ready for the big event tomorrow. they're just giving out warnings for now, up until october 30th. the next day is the real deal, violation, and many people we talked to have had to pay up themselves. one man said he thinks it's annoying, but the annoyance is worth the safety. >> i think it makes you more aware and less likely to kind of cheat the edge. >> reporter: the two new editions join the seven others fully operational since june. if you want to track all the locations in chandler we have a detailed map on our website, www.abc15.com. >>> change is coming for internet unless it's stopped by four republican state attorney generals, including ours. they're rying to stop the obama -- trying to stop the obama administration from transferring oversight of interne
megan thompson is in chandler for when this reactivation will start up. >> reporter: these cameras have already been up at intersections like this one, but the city is now under a new contractor, so this one at alma school and queen creek and another at rural is getting reactivated and crews were out there morning getting them ready for the big event tomorrow. they're just giving out warnings for now, up until october 30th. the next day is the real deal, violation, and many people we...
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megan thompson is joining us from the arizona fairgrounds. i was just there yesterday. how can people save money? >> reporter: will definitely a lot of ways to do so. everything is lit up and beautiful. chicken on a stick isn't ready yet but it will be soon. -- deals, normally a ticket price is about $10. five dollars for kids. if you come today before 5:00 you will get in for two dollars. there are plenty of other deals if you can't come today that you can get your hands on. be part of the state fair by bringing some perishable food items. st. mary's food bank, every wednesday if you bring four nonperishable food items like soups, -- soup, serial, things like that and you will get in for free. there are more than a dozen other ways you can did save money. as you can save money. we have a full list website. >>> i think they turned the lights on just for you. looking live with the phoenix children's hospital valley camera a cool view. maybe you're heading to the fair today or this weekend. we have to talk about some changes heading our way. first this morning on your way
megan thompson is joining us from the arizona fairgrounds. i was just there yesterday. how can people save money? >> reporter: will definitely a lot of ways to do so. everything is lit up and beautiful. chicken on a stick isn't ready yet but it will be soon. -- deals, normally a ticket price is about $10. five dollars for kids. if you come today before 5:00 you will get in for two dollars. there are plenty of other deals if you can't come today that you can get your hands on. be part of...
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megan thompson is in that area. what can you tell us? >> reporter: it was right here in side this suv it all went down. the creep approaching when dad went inside to change for dinner. he came in the passenger side of the door. completely unresponsive to the mothers and grabbed for the four-year- old in the backseat. >> mom began screaming and scaring the guy off. little girl was safe because she was trapped in. dad chased the creep into the desert. the little girl is constantly crying every time mom or dad leave her side. >> she keeps telling me the guys going to give me. she's pretty scared. >> i don't want that guy to get away. he could go out really hurt a kid. i don't want no mom or father or anybody to feel the way that we felt, scared. >> reporter: the suspect is described as hispanic or native american male, 20-30 years old with a thin build wearing a brown shirt, blue sweatpants and it will have. if you have information his contact mcso. >>> right now long lines outside the phoenix convention center to hear michelle obama speak.
megan thompson is in that area. what can you tell us? >> reporter: it was right here in side this suv it all went down. the creep approaching when dad went inside to change for dinner. he came in the passenger side of the door. completely unresponsive to the mothers and grabbed for the four-year- old in the backseat. >> mom began screaming and scaring the guy off. little girl was safe because she was trapped in. dad chased the creep into the desert. the little girl is constantly...
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megan thompson has been following this story all morning. any idea what caused this? >> reporter: that is what investigators are trying to figure out if they do tell us the fire doesn't look suspicious but it definitely is tragic. the woman lived inside this apartment complex. you can see damages. the walls, furniture, charred and everything peeling off and the black. the smoke was so severe it was climbing up the balcony wall and making its way to other apartments. three people forced out of their homes because of the smoke and water damage. the red cross is helping them find a place to stay. this started around 2 am. one neighbor telling us it was the smell that woke him up. he called 911 after seeing what >> they were banging on the roof and on the door, it was like a war zone out here. i was scrambling to make sure everyone was awake. i was confused and i'm screaming get out of the house. >> no one else was hurt. >> reporter: investigators believe it was smoke inhalation that eventually took the woman's life. we are told maintenance crews will be on the scene toda
megan thompson has been following this story all morning. any idea what caused this? >> reporter: that is what investigators are trying to figure out if they do tell us the fire doesn't look suspicious but it definitely is tragic. the woman lived inside this apartment complex. you can see damages. the walls, furniture, charred and everything peeling off and the black. the smoke was so severe it was climbing up the balcony wall and making its way to other apartments. three people forced...
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megan thompson has been on the scene. 35th avenue. and van buren . do police have any idea how this went down? >> reporter: that's exactly what they're trying to figure out. blocking the streets in this neighborhood from 31st avenue. from fillmore to mckinley they say they will be here well into the afternoon. phoenix police got a call from 4:30 a.m. of a family saying someone had crashed into the semi wall -- cement ball by once they got on the scene they made the discovery of two people, hispanic males between 20 and 30 years old dead from multiple gunshot wounds. >> the driver of the vehicle was so severely wounded he was pronounced dead at the scene behind the wheel. the other person was a passenger. the fire department worked diligently to save his life but they failed in their temperatures. >> reporter: now the person who did this is still out there. police have no idea who is they heard anything or saw anything. this investigation is just beginning. police are making it clear this is not connected to the phoenix serial shooting. >>> and accuse
megan thompson has been on the scene. 35th avenue. and van buren . do police have any idea how this went down? >> reporter: that's exactly what they're trying to figure out. blocking the streets in this neighborhood from 31st avenue. from fillmore to mckinley they say they will be here well into the afternoon. phoenix police got a call from 4:30 a.m. of a family saying someone had crashed into the semi wall -- cement ball by once they got on the scene they made the discovery of two...
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megan thompson spoke to that mom who says it actually came from a trip to the grocery store. >> reporter: she is not shy about her daughter. >> i'm a sucker. she is going to get whatever she wants. >> reporter: when she asked for a new pillow, she said sure. and she saw this long one, zebra color, so that's what we got. $10, sure. >> reporter: but the excitement started to fade. >> she said, mom, my leg itches. i didn't think nothing of it. didn't pay no attention. i was like, whatever. >> reporter: it wasn't until they made it to the register that the complaints got stronger. >> i looked down and she was covered in bites, like covered. and >> reporter: she said she went to customer service and told them what happened, returning the pillows. he looked at her legs and put it back on my card. >> reporter: the company did say they take it seriously. she says she doesn't blame wal- mart, she just wants people to packaging. >> none of the things on that aisle were covered. >>> if it sounds familiar, bedbugs struck last month at another wal-mart near 35th and bethany home. a valley man using a
megan thompson spoke to that mom who says it actually came from a trip to the grocery store. >> reporter: she is not shy about her daughter. >> i'm a sucker. she is going to get whatever she wants. >> reporter: when she asked for a new pillow, she said sure. and she saw this long one, zebra color, so that's what we got. $10, sure. >> reporter: but the excitement started to fade. >> she said, mom, my leg itches. i didn't think nothing of it. didn't pay no attention....
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. >> megan thompson is live now at arizona democratic headquarters with more on this. do you know who will be here? >> yes, our former governor, janet napolitano is inside for clinz clint later today. -- -- clinton. campaign officials say she's speaking about her own experiences as well as woman governors before her trying to show they believe it sets a strong example when hillary clinton is a presidential candidate. she will be here in phoenix on wednesday. the only that she's here from 2:00 to 4:00 on wednesday. that's what we're just learning but the location is still up in the air. as for janet napolitano's event today, this is the get out early and vote campaign. with appearance from the former governor starting at 12:30 and if you want to attend, you're urged to rsvp ahead of time on our website, abc15.com and there are countless other page so we'll have that coming up. >>> a busy day on the campaign trail for donald trump hours after leaving phoenix, the republican nominee expecting to make three stops in three different states today. here's a look at his schedu
. >> megan thompson is live now at arizona democratic headquarters with more on this. do you know who will be here? >> yes, our former governor, janet napolitano is inside for clinz clint later today. -- -- clinton. campaign officials say she's speaking about her own experiences as well as woman governors before her trying to show they believe it sets a strong example when hillary clinton is a presidential candidate. she will be here in phoenix on wednesday. the only that she's here...
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megan thompson is on scene. show us what they are dealing with. >> reporter: they are dealing with a lot and has been for the last hour. behind me, the water is still pouring out. this is flooding the streets cruise been on scene for the last hour or so. the water keeps coming out, flooding the streets we have multiple crews on screen -- on scene. also phoenix police are on scene. people are still able to get through but you may not want to. the flooding is getting intense because the water continues to spill out of the fire hydrant. there are some restrictions. westbound. >> let me show you this on the map. the smart route will be thomas to get around this. they're working to figure out when exactly this will clear up. and another crash at state route 51 southbound at shea. there is some road blockage. and another crash and chandler at gilbert. that is southbound gilbert. that is close. this is a motorcycle accident. >>> accurate forecast. it is nice and cool right now. this afternoon, warmer than the last coup
megan thompson is on scene. show us what they are dealing with. >> reporter: they are dealing with a lot and has been for the last hour. behind me, the water is still pouring out. this is flooding the streets cruise been on scene for the last hour or so. the water keeps coming out, flooding the streets we have multiple crews on screen -- on scene. also phoenix police are on scene. people are still able to get through but you may not want to. the flooding is getting intense because the...
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thompson is in stark county jail and will be arraigned tomorrow morning. megan hickey news 5. >>> it will take $1 million for a rocky river man for a man to get out of jail. his bond was reduced but he will have to wait until after a bond hearing. he is accused of shooting his daughter in the he is a flight risk because of a phone call he made from jail. his attorney says he is a us citizen and has health problems. >>> in ohio man who pleaded guilty to raping a 17-year-old and live streaming that assault on periscope was been nine ault years behind bars. prosecutors say 29-year-old raymond gate, the teen, and her friend were hanging outside at his house when he forced himself on the teen and friend lifestream that. somebody in another state saw it and call police. wanita pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. >>> a cleveland family is reeling after learning that there are 32-year-old transgender niece was killed. it has been four days since officers found brandee bledsoe dead in the driveway. frank wiley got a chance to sit down with her family tonight. >> repo
thompson is in stark county jail and will be arraigned tomorrow morning. megan hickey news 5. >>> it will take $1 million for a rocky river man for a man to get out of jail. his bond was reduced but he will have to wait until after a bond hearing. he is accused of shooting his daughter in the he is a flight risk because of a phone call he made from jail. his attorney says he is a us citizen and has health problems. >>> in ohio man who pleaded guilty to raping a 17-year-old and...
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megan thompson is there. we dance on the salsa team together, and it's like a lot of power in what we wear. when we're practicing if i don't feel good in what i'm wearing i don't look good. t.j.maxx has that variety. i can get a lot for my money. it's like "yay t.j.maxx!"
megan thompson is there. we dance on the salsa team together, and it's like a lot of power in what we wear. when we're practicing if i don't feel good in what i'm wearing i don't look good. t.j.maxx has that variety. i can get a lot for my money. it's like "yay t.j.maxx!"