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Dirty Dining May 23: Worst offender in East Valley

Jason Barry — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:29:00 EDT

Every week, CBS 5 News is sent a list of restaurants that have been recently inspected by Maricopa County's Environmental Services Department.

Jury foreman: Arias testimony didn't help her

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:42:00 EDT

William Zervakos says the jury began the case presuming innocence, but Arias told many contradictory stories while testifying.

Police stand in for fallen officer at daughter's graduation

Donna Rossi — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT

Tatum Raetz, 5, graduated from kindergarten in Anthem Wednesday and hundreds of uniformed Phoenix police officers were there to show their support for the family.

Funeral services for fallen firefighter Harper, PD officer Raetz

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:26:00 EDT

Funeral services for Phoenix police officer Daryl Raetz will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Christ's Church of the Valley, 7007 W. Happy Valley Rd., in Peoria.

Murder victim's father: Long road ahead for Travis Alexander's family

Adam Longo — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:39:00 EDT

Only people who have lost a close loved one can understand the pain of Travis Alexander's family.

Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial

Breann Bierman — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:31:00 EDT

The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.

Kmart makes Sequel video: 'Big Gas Savings'

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:00 EDT

The company launched their latest video about "big gas savings" on Thursday.

AZ investigating angry email sent lawmakers

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:45:00 EDT

Officials said Friday that the sender of the email asked the lawmakers to vote against the Medicaid expansion plan and made reference to Second Amendment rights.

Elementary school pays it forward to Phoenix firefighters

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:10:00 EDT

A teacher at Garcia Elementary presented $500, but had no idea they would be presenting the gift to fallen firefighter Brad Harper's cousin, Eric Harper, who is also a Phoenix firefighter.

Firefighters herd horses away from barn blaze

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:59:00 EDT

The fire was spotted about 2 a.m. in a pasture area that also contained about 10 horses near 64th Avenue and Van Buren Street.

Captain America Movie set becomes a real-life crime scene

Ed Gallek — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:57:00 EDT

Police in Middleburg Heights say they arrested a man in a car stolen right off the set of the Captain America movie being filmed in downtown Cleveland. That car was one of the props.

Former instructor: Flight students lacking English skills

Morgan Loew — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT

A former flight instructor who taught foreign flight students at one of the Valley's pilot schools told CBS 5 Investigates the students often could barely speak English.

Man committing suicide falls on child, killing her

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:55:00 EDT

The 5-year-old girl had just left the apartment building with her parents when she was hit by a falling man. (Source YTN/CNN)

BBQ raises $100K for families of fallen first-responders

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:27:00 EDT

The barbecue on Wednesday was organized by community leaders, including Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, in cooperation with the Phoenix police and firefighter unions.

Hazmat crews check suspicious package in Gilbert

Phil Benson — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:34:00 EDT

A package containing an unknown substance is being checked out after a Gilbert homeowner complained of dizziness, authorities said.

Three rescued from river after bridge collapses in Washington

Jennifer Bowen — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:38:00 EDT

A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.

Prescott students accused of hacking grades

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:15:00 EDT

Police say three 16-year-old boys who are juniors at Prescott High face juvenile proceedings on charges of tampering with public records and computer tampering.