Husband | Dad to 2 boys & 2 doxies | Dad joke extraordinaire | Runner & MN Native | Emmy Award-winning
@abc15
journalist | Former school communications director
I am so dang proud of our
@abc15
helicopter team. They were asked by
@mcsoaz
to help locate two missing hikers near Lake Pleasant. Not only did they find them -- locating those two shining lights-- they landed and rescued the two hikers. I'm in awe.
The
#TelegraphFire
is now almost the size of Chandler, Mesa and Tempe COMBINED. This was the view from SR-77 near El Capitan on June 14. 📷: Night Operations Section Chief Russ Long.
New from
@abc15
-
@PeoriaUnified11
school board member, Heather Rooks (
@ThePeoriaMom
), is now suing the district, saying they violated her free speech and freedom of religion by telling her not to quote scripture during board meetings.
HEADLINE: 'So much suspicion:' Community awaits arrests in Preston Lord's death nearly three months later
Important look at where things stand from
@NicoleSGrigg
.
In case you missed today’s AZ covid briefing- the resounding theme was “we have hospital capacity.” The word capacity was mentioned more than 60 times by
@dougducey
and
@AZDHS
Director Cara Christ.
I need nausea medication just watching this. I count 100 spins in just over a minute, and there were a couple dozen more after.
Glad this hiker is going to be okay. Coming up on
@abc15
at ten... the
#phx
rescuers' reaction.
Wow! Wildfire burn scar flooding dangers are a real thing. This is along the path of the
#TelegraphFire
in the Pinal Creek area. Shared with
@abc15
by Globe Fire Marshal Joe Bracamonte.
I'm not sure what's happening right now with
@BernieSanders
. Our
@abc15
helicopter showing him just walking around a neighborhood and talking on a phone.
A terrible day for the owner of this
@Tesla
. First, the car crashed into a building and it caught fire. Then, just a couple of hours later and a couple miles down the road in Scottsdale - we're hearing the same car reignited. More details soon.
JUST IN from
@abc15
: By a vote of 5 to 4
@CityofPhoenixAZ
fully establishes Office of Accountability and Transparency. Billed as an addition of civilian oversight to reviews of police shootings and excessive force claims.
It's not just K-12 schools putting in mask requirements, now it's
@ASU
. This Friday a judge rules on lawsuit against initial
@PhoenixUnion
mandate. Should be interesting to see where this goes with schools, universities and
@dougducey
in the days ahead.
Holding a
#Gilbert
#HOA
accountable. Tonight on
@abc15
at ten- heated exchange with
@cpolom
who was just trying to ask why they’ve been trying to fine residents for negative social media comments about them.
Phoenix has picked up as much rain in the last 24 hours as we did in all of Monsoon 2020. Tonight on
@abc15
at ten - it's about the damage, rescues, incredible visuals and stories of those caught in the storms.
Think
#AZ
isn't important in the pres. race? Below are the visits from
@realDonaldTrump
to Arizona in 2020. That doesn't account for visits from
@VP
and others in administration.
@JoeBiden
visited just a few days ago & is spending big money as well. Much more on
@abc15
tonight.
Thankfully progress is being made on the
#TelegraphFire
but this video shared with
@abc15
by Globe's Fire Marshal is an incredible ten-minute timelapse of the fire. Stay safe our there, firefighters.
Moments ago on
@abc15
- Judge keeps bail amount at $5 million and
#LoriDaybell
looks none too pleased. At that amount she will likely stay behind bars until at least next court hearing on March 2nd.
SURPRISE!
@abc15
just got a press release saying
@RealSheriffJoe
is running for Sheriff again at the age of 91. A month ago - he announced his candidacy for Fountain Hills Mayor, but with
@Penzone4sheriff
leaving, here we are. Arpaio's
#2
Jerry Sheridan also running for sheriff.
Just in from
@abc15
- Juan Martinez has been disbarred. Statement below from
@AZStateBar
. Massive development and fall from grace -- for a man who had been a star prosecutor for Maricopa County -- gaining national attention for locking up
#JodiArias
for life.
Nationwide unrest, protests in Phoenix, a mission to space, a wildfire burning homes in the valley, a call of a police situation inside a shopping mall, and now a DUST STORM WARNING. Hey Saturday, what else ya got in store?
New on
@abc15
- Major moment in
@katiehobbs
' State of the State (& reiterated afterward) - when she claims former Gov. Ducey withheld a key water report - showing
@BuckeyeAZGov
doesn't have a strong enough water supply for future development. We have our hands on the report now.
Our
@abc15
helicopter following
#BreakingNews
as an SUV takes DPS on a wild pursuit, starting south of the valley before going up I-10 into PHX, driving the wrong way at times with sparks flying before bailing. At least 1 of the 3 inside SUV arrested so far.
Based on
@abc15
's own tracking of valley police shootings, which dates back to 2019, we are currently ahead of the pace of the previous 4 years. The community question is why? It's a concern for the public, it's a concern for the safety of police as well. More tonight on
@abc15
.
Tonight on
@abc15
- several
@ScottsdaleUSD
parents lose their cool, refusing to wear masks at board mtg, yelling, and eventually board ends the mtg. I get having a dialogue about mask use given the CDC news, but can't we do better than this? (The full 2 mins is worth your while)
The need for teachers in Arizona is immense. Substitutes too. It’s all hands on deck for many districts to make sure classrooms are covered. I’m doing my part and just received my K-12 sub certification. Hopefully it’s not needed that much, but if it helps, I’m happy to do it.
It's the small things: I was exiting I-10 at Litchfield last night & saw a
@Goodyearpolice
officer help a woman load a bicycle into the back of her car. She seemed very thankful. I love my hometown of
@GoodyearAZGov
! Just thought this small act of kindness deserved a shoutout!
From the Department of Don't Try This at Home - Avid kayaker on Oak Creek right now. Tells
@abc15
he can't wait for higher waters after more snowmelt.
#azwx
Crowds continue to arrive for
@realDonaldTrump
#Phoenix
rally. That includes
@RealSheriffJoe
who was pardoned by the President. Still two hours and change from the first speakers. You can see it all on
@abc15
and our digital platforms.
This
#Monsoon2021
is no joke. SRP substation in Miami-Globe area dealing with flooding. Globe Fire Marshal tells me “this is the worst” he’s seen it in his entire life, when looking at the totality of the damage.
@abc15
tracking all the storms right now.
Our
@abc15
helicopter flying over a brush fire just south of the
#PaloVerdeNuclearPlant
right now. Unclear what started the fire, but crews attacking it quickly.
We have
#BreakingNews
on
@abc15
as Kauai Police confirm arrest of
#LoriVallow
pertaining to her missing children. She's being held on $5 million bail amount.
.
@abc15
is on some
#breakingnews
right now in Phoenix. A massive fire sparking near 40th St & McDowell sending thick black smoke into the air. We have a crew on the ground getting the latest info.
Elections matter. On this night 4 years ago - I had no idea who would win and how America would be shaped by that. The same holds true tonight. On this Election Eve, I thank all the hard-working journalists out there who will be working 24/7 to bring you the facts.
#ABC15
#vote
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@ABC15
in Phoenix, is looking for an experienced producer with a strong editorial voice. We're looking for an independent worker with a history of creative showcasing. Apply below! Come work with me!
#journalism
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Confirmed- the car reignited while on a tow truck, causing nearby businesses to evacuate and roads to close. That tow truck driver was taken to the hospital too.
Wild chase on
@abc15
. Man dropped off with what looks like a rifle. Then driver carjacks a woman -- going the wrong way at times -- and is now in a truck in the
#WestValley
.
New on
@abc15
- man somehow gets multiple stories up on the outside of Phoenix's Chase Tower, just blocks from
@AZSuperBowl
Experience location, and rescue crews on the roof appear to be preparing to get him.
Parking for an event should never cost more than admission IMO… let alone triple the cost for
@AZSuperBowl
experience. Just saying 🤷♂️. Glad I found a meter!
More stunning video of the
#TelegraphFire
sent to
@abc15
by Joe Bracamonte, the Fire Marshal with Globe Fire. The timelapse of the smoke almost makes it look like a volcano. Latest containment: 72%.