Lillian Donahue

Award winning, bilingual reporter at ABC15 Arizona. FMR CBS Raleigh, WNCN. Live 5 News, Arizona PBS

phoenix, arizona, united states

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Experienced, award-winning reporter with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Strong communication and storytelling skills on all mediums. Fluent in Spanish. Has reported across the US and Mexico for local and national outlets.

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Final arguments made in lawsuit challenging multiple Arizona abortion laws

PHOENIX — A Maricopa County Superior Court judge is considering a case that could strike down several Arizona abortion regulations following a legal challenge that argues the current laws violate the state's constitutional right to abortion access. The ca... See more

abc15.com•Lillian Donahue•Jan 13, 2026

Proposed bill looks at converting closed classrooms into housing

PHOENIX — A new bill looks to tackle two top Valley issues in one, by clearing the way for school districts with closed campuses to partner with affordable housing developers. As school systems across Arizona close school doors due to declining enrollment... See more

abc15.com•Lillian Donahue•Jan 10, 2026

Water pipeline to open New Year's Day in Rio Verde Foothills

RIO VERDE FOOTHILLS, AZ — After years of uncertainty over their water supply, Rio Verde Foothills residents will have a permanent solution starting Thursday. EPCOR Utilities Inc. will open its new water filling station off 176th Street on January 1, 2026,... See more

abc15.com•Lillian Donahue•Dec 31, 2025

Arizona fireworks: What's legal and what's not during New Year's celebrations

PHOENIX — Some fireworks are legal to use in Arizona around the New Year holiday, and it’s important to know what can and can’t be used. Arizona law allows residents to use sparklers, smoke devices, spinners, and fountains from December 26 through January... See more

abc15.com•Lillian Donahue•Dec 27, 2025

Valley man arrested for using popular children's site to 'fish' for minors

PHOENIX — A Phoenix man accused of exploiting minors on popular gaming platforms faces multiple charges of child exploitation after allegedly sharing explicit content with young teens. Police arrested Richard Lee McLemore Billingsley, 21, late last month.... See more

abc15.com•Lillian Donahue•Dec 20, 2025

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Final arguments made in lawsuit challenging multiple Arizona abortion laws

Proposed bill looks at converting closed classrooms into housing

Water pipeline to open New Year's Day in Rio Verde Foothills

Arizona fireworks: What's legal and what's not during New Year's celebrations

Valley man arrested for using popular children's site to 'fish' for minors

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Final arguments made in lawsuit challenging multiple Arizona abortion laws

Proposed bill looks at converting closed classrooms into housing

Water pipeline to open New Year's Day in Rio Verde Foothills

Arizona fireworks: What's legal and what's not during New Year's celebrations

Valley man arrested for using popular children's site to 'fish' for minors

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