Clayton Klapper

Tempe

Senior Real Time Editor at KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Senior Real-Time Editor for #ABC15 | Breaking news/sports junkie | Kindness is free | [email protected] |

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Phoenix expanding trail closures on extreme heat days to include South Mountain

1 month ago | abc15.com | Clayton Klapper

With triple-digit temperatures back in the forecast, it’s a reminder to prepare ahead when planning a hike and to think about staying in during the hottest times of the day. For the 2025 summer, the City of Phoenix is expanding its trail closures on days where there is an excessive heat warning. Since 2021, trails at Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak have had parking lot gates closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on excessive heat warning days.
Maricopa County heat-related deaths drop in 2024 for the first time in a decade

2 months ago | abc15.com | Clayton Klapper

PHOENIX — Heat-related deaths dropped in Maricopa County in 2024 compared to 2023 as cities across the county work to increase heat relief efforts. A report released Monday shows Maricopa County had 602 heat-related deaths in 2024, compared to 645 in 2023. Eight additional deaths from 2024 are still under investigation.
Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi retires from WNBA, according to statements released by team

Feb 25, 2025 | abc15.com | Clayton Klapper

PHOENIX — Three-time WNBA Champion and WNBA all-time leading scorer, Diana Taurasi, is officially retiring, according to statements from the Phoenix Mercury. She didn’t just wear the jersey – she built our franchise. She played the game, then changed it forever. Thank you will never be enough.
Man dies while skydiving in Eloy on February 16

Feb 25, 2025 | abc15.com | Clayton Klapper

ELOY, AZ — A 47-year-old man died while skydiving in Eloy on Feb. 16, 2025, according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. According to PCSO, deputies were called to the Skydive Arizona facility in Eloy for reports of an injured skydiver around 2 p.m.Once on scene, the man was located by deputies near the facility and was pronounced dead. According to witnesses on the scene, the man was known to be a "very experienced skydiver." The man's identity hasn't been released.
FAA investigating after two planes approaching Phoenix Sky Harbor flew too close to each other Saturday

Jan 14, 2025 | kgun9.com | Clayton Klapper

PHOENIX — The FAA is investigating after two planes flew too close together while approaching Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport over the weekend. It happened when the Delta Airlines and United Airlines flights were approaching the airport to land on Saturday around 11 a.m. An air traffic controller could be heard redirecting the planes because both were attempting to land on "runway 8" at almost the same time.
FAA investigating after two planes approaching Sky Harbor flew too close to each other Saturday

Jan 13, 2025 | abc15.com | Clayton Klapper

PHOENIX — The FAA is investigating after two planes became too close together while approaching Sky Harbor Airport over the weekend. The Delta Airlines and United Airlines flights were both approaching the airport to land Saturday around 1 p.m. when an air traffic controller can be heard redirecting the two because the planes were both attempting to land on "runway 8" at almost the same time. Both planes had alert systems that notified them that they had gotten too close to one another.
True crime stories in Grand Canyon State

Dec 13, 2024 | abc15.com | Ashley Holden |Clayton Klapper |Kasey Brammell |Ford Hatchett

Arizona Crime Uncovered is an expansion of ABC15's series working to bring awareness to victims who are still awaiting justice and provides an in-depth look at cases still unfolding. Each episode of Arizona Crime Uncovered breaks down a timeline of the case, where it stands now, and if any help is needed from the community. WATCH: Arizona Crime Uncovered ABC15 is taking action to help bring awareness to crimes and cold cases affecting our community.
QDOBA opening standalone restaurant locations in Scottsdale and south Phoenix

Dec 9, 2024 | abc15.com | Clayton Klapper

PHOENIX — Once a large presence in Arizona, QDOBA is planning its comeback across the Valley! For several years, the only QDOBA location across the Valley has been on-campus locations at GCU and ASU. Now, the restaurant tells ABC15 it's planning to open two standalone restaurant locations by the end of this year. The Phoenix location will be at 50th Street and Ray Road, just west of I-10. The Scottsdale location will be near Scottsdale and Chaparral roads.
Phoenix police looking for 10-year-old, 11-year-old brothers missing since Tuesday night

Nov 21, 2024 | abc15.com | Clayton Klapper

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are looking for 11-year-old Marquis Nelson and 10-year-old Onyx Hernandez. The two brothers left their home near 67th Avenue and Buckeye Road on foot Tuesday night and haven't been seen since. Onyx was last seen with a red shirt. Marquis was last seen wearing a black sweater. Details on where they may have been headed to when they left home are unknown at this time. If you know of their location or have any information call Phoenix police at 602-262-6151.
WATCH: ABC15 sits down with incoming Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky

Nov 21, 2024 | abc15.com | Clayton Klapper |Adam Mintzer

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — ABC15 is sitting down with newly elected Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky to discuss her vision for the city in her upcoming term. Borowsky defeated incumbent Mayor Dave Ortega in the general election, which was nonpartisan. In the interview, Borowsky discusses her views on affordable housing, homelessness, traffic, developments, attracting more tourism to the area, and other topics. Watch Adam Mintzer's interview with Borowsky in the player below: