Storms in the west turn deadly | West Coast Wrap
Authorities in Arizona recovered the body of a flood victim early Thursday.
New storms crossing the west | West Coast Wrap
As heavy rain and lightning descend once again on Phoenix, Arizona, where firefighters on Wednesday night were responding to a partial roof collapse at a popular mall. There are no reported injuries, and the mall has been evacuated, but it's unclear if the collapse is a result of the severe weather that had already passed through the area.
Phoenix Mario Kart homes | West Coast Wrap
Construction is complete on a distinctive apartment complex in Phoenix with design features inspired by a hugely popular Nintendo game. Why the builders believe would-be tenants will be racing to grab a spot at the 'Rainbow Road Apartments'.
Record-breaking fentanyl bust | West Coast Wrap
Body-camera video shows federal agents involved in a record-breaking fentanyl bust in Colorado. How authorities were alerted to this network and the powerful drug cartels behind the operation.
Sea otter pup reunites with its mother in Morro Bay | West Coast Wrap
A baby sea otter is now reunited with its mother along the California coast after a long search. This story began when experts from the Marine Mammal Center received a call on their public hotline reporting distressed cries coming from the waters in Morro Bay. The team from the center recorded the cries and played them at the harbor to search for the mother. The mission was a success and it wasn't the first time this method was used for this type of reunion.
Most employable graduates | West Coast Wrap
New rankings reveal the public universities producing the most employable graduates. The colleges here in the west that topped the list and what they're doing to set graduates up for success.
Shutdown ends, air travel disruptions likely to continue
Tonight the government shutdown may be coming to an end, but disruptions to air travel will likely continue for some time. We go live to the busy Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix for a closer look at how long the widespread flight cancellations and delays will last.
Teen says immigration raids have him living in fear | West Coast Wrap
An Oregon teenager's emotional plea for help is getting a lot of attention online. After crying in front of city leaders about immigration raids that have him living in fear, he's finding new purpose. Tonight on West Coast Wrap, he shares how he's determined to help his community.
Woman gets away in minivan chase | West Coast Wrap
An hours-long chase in Southern California. How the woman behind the wheel of a minivan got away from authorities.
Supreme Court weighs in on SNAP funding | West Coast Wrap
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump Administration's emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP payments amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. That ruling came shortly after a federal appeals court declined to suspend court orders requiring the administration to fund the program. Meanwhile Democrats proposed a compromise to reopen the government that was quickly rejected by Republican legislators.
Gov't shutdown impacting flights | West Coast Wrap
Tonight, flights are already being canceled at more than a dozen major airports across the west as part of the FAA order to reduce air traffic during the ongoing government shutdown. We look at how travelers and TSA agents are dealing with these disruptions.
FAA reduces air travel as shutdown continues | West Coast Wrap
The federal government on Wednesday announced that as the shutdown enters its sixth week — making it the longest in United States history — the nation's 40 busiest airports would be forced to reduce traffic by thousands of flights every day. The FAA announced it would be cutting air traffic by 10%, all while air traffic controllers are working without pay as the shutdown drags on.
Native Americans hit hard by lack of SNAP funds | West Coast Wrap
The funding issues for the SNAP program are hitting Native American communities especially hard, prompting one tribe in Arizona to declare a local emergency. How this move will help cover meals for those in need as the shutdown continues.
Trump Administration ordered to use emergency funds for SNAP payments | West Coast Wrap
Two judges have ordered the Trump Administration to tap emergency funds to continue payments to food assistance recipients as the government shutdown continues into November. However, the administration argued that it couldn't use agriculture department reserves for the program unless Congress passes a budget, and President Trump blamed Democrats for keeping the shutdown going.
ICE agent involved in shooting | West Coast Wrap
An investigation is underway in Southern California after an ICE agent shot and wounded a man who authorities say was driving his car toward the officer. What we're learning about Thursday's shooting, the third time immigration agents have opened fire during operations here in the West since last week.
Federal trial over troops deployed to Oregon | West Coast Wrap
Portland is the latest city to which federal agents have been deployed, and their arrival has sparked a federal lawsuit. A commander with the Portland Police Bureau described several instances in which federal agents used 'excessive force' against protesters, who have been present at an ICE facility in the city since federal representatives arrived. A defense department attorney argued the National Guard is needed to protect the facility, because police aren't doing enough.
Protesters clash with ICE agents | West Coast Wrap
Protesters clash with federal agents outside an ICE facility in Colorado. What led to this heated confrontation and how federal authorities are responding.
Sheriff's deputy shot and killed in Southern California | West Coast Wrap
We're following a developing story in Southern California where a sheriff's deputy was shot to death and the suspect lead authorities on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that ended in a violent crash. What we're learning about the deputy who was killed.
Ongoing protest at Coast Guard base | West Coast Wrap
Dozens of protesters were gathered at the Coast Guard base in Alameda on Friday, amid heightened tensions following a shooting last night. Coast Guard officers fired rounds at a U-Haul truck that approached the base despite repeated warnings to stop. The truck's driver and a bystander were injured, and the driver is in custody on Friday night.
Speaker Johnson sued by Arizona | West Coast Wrap
The State of Arizona is suing House Speaker Mike Johnson, trying to force him to swear in Congresswoman-elect Adelita Girjalva. We talk about the legal basis for that lawsuit and how Speaker Johnson is responding.