KTVK-TV Arizona's Family News

KTVK, also referred to as channel 3, is an independent TV station located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. This station is part of Gray Television, which also owns the CBS affiliate KPHO-TV (channel 5) and the low-power station KPHE-LD (channel 44). Together, these stations are known as "Arizona's Family." They all operate from shared studios situated on North Seventh Avenue in Uptown Phoenix. KTVK broadcasts its signal from a transmitter located on South Mountain, which is on the southern side of the city. To extend its reach, KTVK's signal is distributed throughout northern Arizona via a network of translator stations.

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Newborn likely alone several days, rescued from Phoenix apartment

1 day ago | azfamily.com | Angie Koehle

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix Police released dramatic body camera footage of the rescue of a newborn. Police said that on May 14, neighbors called to request a welfare check because packages were piling up outside, and they reported not having seen the woman for several days. “Officers looked through an open window and saw an adult woman who was motionless,” said Phoenix Police spokesperson Sgt. Brian Bower.
Why costs are going up for air conditioning replacements and repairs

1 day ago | azfamily.com | Sarah Robinson

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Local HVAC techs say the parts and the refrigerant chemicals they use are in high demand and that means you should be prepared to spend more money this year if your air conditioning unit starts acting up. “As far as parts equipment, costs have gone up,” said Ronald Johnson, who is an HVAC technician in the Valley. He said he’s seeing a big change impacting his industry. “A lot of people don’t want to spend the money for equipment right now,” he said.
Man accused of punching 1-year-old girl to death while her twin brother was left unharmed

1 day ago | azfamily.com | Jamiya Coleman |Matt Hoffmann |Emily Van de Riet

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray News) – A Florida man has been charged with murder in the death of a 1-year-old girl he was babysitting, but the baby’s twin brother was left unharmed. According to Tallahassee police, 25-year-old Deric Young was arrested Tuesday. He is charged with murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of Ky’meria German. His arrest comes after Tallahassee police responded to a call Monday reporting a 1-year-old child not breathing in the 1700 block of Saxon Street.
60 ‘critically missing’ children rescued, 8 people arrested

1 day ago | azfamily.com | Amanda Alvarado

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - U.S. Marshals, with the help of several law enforcement agencies, rescued 60 missing children. The “critically missing” children were rescued from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties in Florida. They ranged in age from 9 to 17. According to the U.S. Marshals, “critically missing” children are those at risk of crimes of violence or those with other elevated risk factors such as substance abuse, sexual exploitation, crime exposure or domestic violence.
Nearly half of homeowners saw insurance hikes this year, survey finds

1 day ago | azfamily.com | Rachel DePompa |Daniela Molina

(InvestigateTV) — A new survey from NerdWallet shows nearly half of U.S. homeowners experienced a rise in insurance premiums over the past year, and for many, the blame falls on extreme weather. According to Holden Lewis, a home and mortgage expert with NerdWallet, the average increase reported by surveyed homeowners was about 10 percent, bringing the typical annual premium to around $2,110.
Extreme heat could lead to car fires according to valley mechanic

1 day ago | azfamily.com | David Caltabiano

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Valley’s summer heat could be taking a toll on your vehicle. Arizona’s Family has aired multiple car fires on Phoenix-area freeways in recent weeks. Valley mechanic Frank Leutz said the extreme heat can impact under the hood. The rubber hoses could be leaking fluids, which can lead to a fire, and your battery could be leaking acid, too. Leutz recommended while getting tires checked for the summer, also have a mechanic pop the hood and check those parts.
Buckeye area freeway among upcoming Prop 479 transportation projects

2 days ago | azfamily.com | Angie Koehle

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After 40 years of driving trucks, Jose Arnaud said he can handle the amount of traffic on I-10. It’s the drivers he has a problem with. “They don’t have compassion for us. They want to keep moving fast. We’re hauling 40 tons. It’s hard to move fast,” Arnaud said. The Maricopa Association of Governments announced a number of projects slated to start in the next couple of years.
Fed approved Phoenix-Tucson Amtrak plan draws praise for boosting transit options

2 days ago | azfamily.com | Sarah Robinson

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Federal transportation officials have signed off on the initial framework for a proposed Amtrak route from Phoenix down to Tucson. In total, it would be a 160-mile passenger rail line aimed at connecting Arizona’s two largest cities. The Federal Railroad Administration this week approved the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) preliminary plan, which outlines the proposed schedule and budget for the project.
Sen. Thune sees trajectory for “BBB” vote before the weekend

2 days ago | azfamily.com | Molly Martinez |Leah Vredenbregt

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) sees a path forward for votes to move the “one big beautiful bill” forward by the weekend. President Donald Trump wants to sign the legislation by the July 4 weekend. Capitol Hill is supposed to be on recess as of June 26. In an interview with Gray Media’s Washington News Bureau, the senate majority leader admitted the chamber is at the point in the process where they’ve just got to move.
Man accused of attacking ice cream truck driver who he thought was ‘acting suspiciously’ around kids

2 days ago | azfamily.com | Rusty Surette |Emily Van de Riet

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) – A man in Texas is facing charges after police say he attacked an ice cream truck driver Tuesday because he believed the driver was “acting suspiciously” around children. Michael Valadez, 42, was arrested after allegedly punching the ice cream truck driver multiple times, stealing his phone and threatening to shoot him, according to arrest documents from the College Station Police Department.