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health7 months ago

Measles Exposure Confirmed at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

A traveler infected with measles traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, prompting health officials to notify potentially exposed individuals. With four confirmed cases in Arizona in 2025, all unvaccinated and linked to international travel, health authorities emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent further spread of this highly contagious disease, especially as vaccination rates decline since the COVID-19 pandemic.

crime1 year ago

Mother Arrested in 2005 Cold Case of Baby Found Dead at Phoenix Airport

Annie Anderson, the mother of Baby Skylar, whose body was found in a trash bin at Phoenix airport in 2005, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after genetic evidence led to her identification. The newborn girl had been suffocated and wrapped in newspapers and a towel before being stuffed into a plastic bag. The case had remained unsolved for over 18 years until the Phoenix police partnered with the F.B.I. to use genetic genealogy, ultimately leading to Anderson's arrest in Washington State.

crime2 years ago

Female traveler attacks TSA agents at Phoenix airport, injuring three.

Three TSA officers were injured in an "unprovoked" attack by a female passenger at a security checkpoint at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The TSA called the assault unacceptable and the case is still under investigation. The passenger was arrested and booked on multiple charges. The checkpoint had to be closed and 450 travelers had to go to other areas for screening.

crime2 years ago

Female traveler attacks and injures 3 TSA officers at Phoenix airport.

Three TSA officers were injured in an "unprovoked and brazen" attack by a 19-year-old female traveler at a security checkpoint at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Two officers were taken to the hospital and later released. The checkpoint was closed, inconveniencing approximately 450 travelers. The TSA will pursue independent enforcement actions against the traveler, who could face fines of nearly $14,000. This is not the first such incident at the airport.