ABC15 Arizona on LinkedIn: #abc15 #abc15arizona #scrippshowardfund #ifyougiveachildabookcampaign… (2024)

WNBA actions starts today at 4pm on ION (Channel 51). Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury take on Caitlin Clark and the Indian Fever followed by the Connecticut Sun vs. Dallas Wings.Never miss a game - info is at ionwba.com#ION #channel51 #wnba #IONwnba #basketball #phoenixmercury #indianafever #connecticutsun #dallaswings #dianataurasi #brittneygriner #caitlinclark #fridaynightsports #scripps

A Valley mother is praising the doctors at Phoenix Children’s hospital for diagnosing her “one in a million” child and helping save her life when the odds were stacked against her.Have a great story of hope in your Arizona community? ABC15 wants to hear about it! For more information go to: https://lnkd.in/gQd2E4pT#abc15 #abc15arizona #phoenixchildrenshospital #griscellisyndrometype2 #oneinamillion #localnewsmatters #upliftingarizona #nevergiveup

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ABC15 and the Scripps Howard Fund have teamed up for the "If You Give a Child a Book...." campaign. Putting books into the hands of children in need will further their ability to learn, succeed and to move out of poverty. Improving literacy skills for these children helps them become better-informed and capable of making sound decisions. For more information on how to help go to abc15.com/book #abc15 #abc15arizona #scrippshowardfund#ifyougiveachildabookcampaign #read #readbooks#improvingliteracyskills #accesstobooks

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ABC15 is celebrating a local hero and his family's sacrifices for our country.ABC15's UpLifting Arizona reporter Cameron Polom was there as two young girls from Gilbert were surprised by their father's homecoming from his Middle East deployment.Have a great story of hope in your Arizona community? ABC15 wants to hear about it. For more information go to: https://lnkd.in/gQd2E4pT#abc15 #abc15arizona #upliftingarizona #middleeastdeployment #gilbertelementaryschool #usarmy #operationfreedom

In some low-come neighborhoods, there is just one book for every 300 children. Books can change a child's story.Each year, ABC15 and the Scripps Howard Fund partner with local school to reach underserved children. Putting books into the hands of children in need will further their ability to learn, succeed and to move out of poverty. Improving literacy skills for these children helps them become better-informed and capable of making sound decisions.For more information on how to help go to abc15.com/book #abc15 #abc15arizona #scrippshowardfund #ifyougiveachildabookcampaign #read #readbooks #helpchildreninneed #improvingliteracyskills #accesstobooks #bumblebeeplumbing

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A court decision left Maricopa County Fire districts in financial chaos. ABC15 Investigative reporterJennifer Kovaleskifirst exposed the issue and then followed through until a solution was found.ABC15 is committed to finding the answers you need and holding those accountable. Submit your news tip toInvestigators@abc15.com#abc15 #abc15arizona #abc15investigators #jenniferkovaleski #maricopacounty #maricopacountyfiredistricts #newstip #localnewsmatters

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Cameron Polom introduces Stephen "Budda" Dick, a Flagstaff teen battling a brain tumor and how he uses his "Make a Wish" to help his football teammates stay safe on the field.Have a great story of hope in your Arizona community? ABC15 wants to hear about it. For more information go to: https://lnkd.in/gQd2E4pT#abc15 #abc15arizona #upliftingarizona #makeawish #makeawishfoundation #flagstaff

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From now until August 23, ABC15 is collecting donations for its annual "If You Give a Child a Book....." campaign. It's a partnership between ABC15, the Scripps Howard Fund and our sponsor Bumble Bee Plumbing.Kaley O'Kelley talked with students at Amberlea Elementary School in Phoenix about what it means to them to receive the free books from last year's donations, and how they feel about getting more books gifted to them through this campaign.To learn more about the "If You Give a Child a Book...." campaign or to make a donation visitABC15.com/book#abc15 #abc15arizona #scrippshowardfund #bumblebeeplumbing #amberleaelementaryschool #books #reading

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Cameron Polom introduces us to a Valley pilot will be taking off into the skies one last time on Friday, and it's sure to be an extra special endeavor.Tom Schmidt has been a Southwest pilot for 32 years following his service in the military.On his final flight, his youngest son Matthew is set to be his final first officer on his last voyage before heading into retirement. The two have been able to share the last three years flying for the major airliner.Have a great story of hope in your Arizona community? ABC15 wants to hear about it at https://lnkd.in/gMUnbVZW#abc15 #abc15arizona #upliftingarizona #cameronpolom #valleypilot

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