Monsoon rain hits Mesa, Chandler as Valley has blowing dust advisory
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Monsoon storms made their way into the Valley from the east on Thursday night. The ridge of storms made it over the Mogollon Rim and brought wet weather to Apache Junction, Mesa and Chandler. A dust cloud was seen around 6:30 p.m. in the southeast Valley.
2 arrested after teen’s death in Avondale
Maryvale High School, the site of a deadly stabbing, has a new weapons detection system so how did a pocketknife make its way onto campus? Police said a 16-year-old brought the 4-inch knife to school and killed a fellow 16-year-old. The security system is supposed to detect hidden weapons, so what went wrong? Angie...
Storms cause power outages in the Valley
PHOENIX — Many customers are without power in the Valley as storms move in on Thursday night. 12News is tracking monsoon storms and their impact on the Valley. Here's a look at the areas SRP has indicated are experiencing outages:. More than 14,000 customers are without power; some areas...
‘If I wasn’t sober, I’d be dead’
Reno, Nevada’s hometown hero, Red Leather, just wrapped up the first leg of his blazing Bet It All on Red tour. The alternative-rock singer-songwriter has been electrifying crowds across 50 stops nationwide, and his latest stop, a sold-out show at The Last Exit in downtown Phoenix, was no exception.
Chris Bianco’s award-winning Italian restaurant Tratto is on the move
Tratto, the Italian restaurant from legendary chef and restaurateur Chris Bianco, is on the move. The restaurant, located on Van Buren and 15th streets, will close after dinner service ends on Saturday. Bianco, who put artisanal wood-fired pizza in Phoenix on the map with Pizzeria Bianco, announced via Instagram...
Security tries to remove immigrant rights advocates from Phoenix immigration Court building
A private security guard called Phoenix police on an immigrant-rights group handing out information at a federal immigration court in Phoenix, but officers declined to remove the activists, who argued they are engaging in constitutionally protected speech. For months, volunteers have handed out small red cards to...
Suspect arrested in road rage shooting
A woman is dead following a road rage incident that turned into a shooting near 51st Avenue and W. Camelback Road, police said. Yarley Ashley Hermosillo, 27, was shot in the face while riding as a passenger in the car. She was transported to a local hospital, where was later pronounced deceased.
People Drive From All Across Arizona To This Down-Home Restaurant For Its Insanely Good...
The moment smoke hits your nostrils in the parking lot of Caldwell County BBQ in Gilbert, you realize you’re about to experience something extraordinary – something worth crossing state lines for, let alone making the drive from Phoenix, Flagstaff, or Tucson. This unassuming barbecue joint has quietly become...
Arizona mayors unite to fight in Colorado River negotiations
Arizona cities are joining together under one banner to advocate for Arizona in ongoing Colorado River talks. Existing agreements determining Arizona’s allotted share of Colorado River water are set to expire next year. Because demand on water has grown and the supply has diminished over time, water cuts are...
Surprise Squad hands out gift cards to lucky Fry’s shoppers in central Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s a challenge for many people to make ends meet these days. That’s why Simone Cuccurullo and Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad surprised some lucky Valley shoppers with gift cards!. Simone went to the Fry’s Food Store at 7th Avenue and Camelback Road to...