AZ neighborhood asks for housing law exemption
A recent assessment shows Phoenix has a shortage of about 59,000 housing units, but efforts to solve that are at odds with some, as a historic neighborhood near Downtown Phoenix asks for an exemption from a new housing law that is set to take effect in January. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
Tempe joins 2 other Valley areas atop eviction filings: Maricopa County courts
Tempe, north Phoenix and Glendale/Avondale are among Valley areas with the most eviction filings on average, the Maricopa County Justice Courts spokesman said. The reason is the
Loop 202 Santan Freeway on-ramp in Chandler closing for 2 months
PHOENIX — The westbound Loop 202 Santan Freeway on-ramp at Arizona Avenue will be closing for two months. The Chandler ramp is scheduled to close on Monday at 11:30 p.m. for 60 days, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The ramp is expected to reopen in mid-October. ADOT...
Scottsdale CEO accused of embezzling millions to fund exotic hunting trips
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A Scottsdale CEO who allegedly used retirement plans and health insurance premiums to fund exotic hunting trips to Africa and Alaska has been indicted. James Vincent Campbell, 47, entered a not guilty plea inside a Maryland federal court on Aug. 15. According to the U.S. Department of...
Church near South Mountain in Phoenix sells for nearly $3 million
PHOENIX — A church near South Mountain in Phoenix recently sold for nearly $3 million. The Riverside Baptist Church, located in South Mountain Village at 1050 E. Baseline Rd, was bought by Arizona Church of God for $2.95 million. Arizona Church of God purchased the property for Life Church...
Tempe Police Launch “Operation: Safe Start” to Ensure Student Safety as New Academic Year...
As thousands of students gear up for a new academic year in Tempe, Arizona, local law enforcement is stepping in to ensure a safe transition. The Tempe Police Department recently announced the launch of "Operation: Safe Start," a safety initiative stretching from August 15 through September 7. The operation coincides...
4 vehicles involved in Gilbert crash, 1 person hospitalized
GILBERT, Ariz — Several vehicles were involved in a crash in Gilbert Saturday morning, according to authorities. The Gilbert Police Department said the crash happened around 9 a.m. on Elliot Road just east of Val Vista. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to...
$34K in drugs seized, two arrested in Downtown Scottsdale bust
Scottsdale police say two men have been arrested after a months-long investigation into drug sales in the Downtown Scottsdale area.
Phoenix police ID man taken to hospital with fatal gunshot wound, search for suspect
The man who was dropped off a Valley hospital after being shot Sunday has been identified by police as 50-year-old Salvador Carrillo. Officers responded about 4 p.m. Aug. 10 to the hospital near
Phoenix startup has creative housing solution
Architect Brian Stark wants to tackle the country's affordable housing crisis — one shipping container at a time.