Opposition growing to 14% proposed APS rate hike
SUN CITY, AZ — Dozens of Sun City residents gathered at a town hall meeting on Thursday to voice opposition to a proposed 14% increase in rates by Arizona Public Service. The community is home to 40,000 retirees who all get their electricity from APS. Many live on fixed incomes.
Mesa teen missing after last seen at school
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A 16-year-old girl has been reported missing after she did not return home from school this week. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) asked the public for help finding Laila Champagne Garcia, who was last seen Monday at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, where she is a student.
2 drivers dead after fiery late-night collision in west Phoenix
PHOENIX – Two people were killed in a fiery late-night crash in west Phoenix on Thursday, authorities said. Two vehicles collided in the area of 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road around 11:30 p.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. One of the vehicles caught fire, but it was...
This Arizona Spot Is Famous For A Hearty Old-Fashioned Breakfast Before You Hit The...
Arizona roasts the earth with sun and sass, but it also gifts you with places this. A breakfast haven where pancakes are thicker than the saguaros are tall. Let me tell you, the coffee here is strong enough to outlast a desert heatwave, and the “Mountain Man Plate” (bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, and a side of courage)...
Firefighters stop house fire from spreading to nearby home in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A house fire that nearly spread to a neighbor’s home was extinguished early Friday morning. At about 3 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the house fire on 9th Place, a residential street near Rio Salado Parkway and Country Club Drive. When they arrived,...
More student protests seen as some Arizona schools shut down Friday
PHOENIX — More Valley students were seen walking out and staging protests Friday morning as some schools in southern Arizona were forced to shut down due to a lack of staff. Sky12 flew over multiple campuses in the Phoenix area and observed groups of students walking out and carrying signs. Protests have been...
Tyne to lead new ASU program
Arizona State University recently unveiled a new program for training public leaders — the Center for Local Government Education and Innovation. At the center’s helm is ASU professor and former Peoria City Manager Jeff Tyne. “It’s an exciting opportunity for me,” Tyne said. “I’ve enjoyed working on faculty...
Hiring manager charged as investigation into Zipps deepens
Federal prosecutors said they filed charges against Diego Gonzalez-Rosales, 36, following a yearlong investigation into a "pattern and practice" of hiring unauthorized workers and identity theft at Zipps Sports Grill locations.
Gold prices hit record high above $5,000 per ounce
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Gold prices reached a record high this week, climbing above $5,000 per ounce and marking a significant milestone for the precious metal market. The surge represents a dramatic increase in recent years. In the last year, gold is up around 100%. At this time in 2025, gold was selling for less than...
WATCH: Valley upper respiratory cases still fill hospitals
ABC15 heard from the main health care providers in the Valley that upper respiratory cases in our community have pushed some hospitals to capacity this winter.

















