Homeless man finds hope and healing at Circle the City Medical Respite Center
A Phoenix man experiencing homelessness discovered a lifeline when he was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer earlier this year, finding not just medical care but a path to sobriety and self-worth.
Valley couple donates $75K to St. Vincent de Paul
An anonymous Valley couple donated $75,000 to St. Vincent de Paul during the 12News Turkey Tuesday fundraiser.
Illegal cockfighting rings persist across Arizona despite 1998 ban
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Illegal cockfighting continues to surface across Arizona more than 25 years after the state banned the practice, with recent raids highlighting the ongoing criminal activity. “Arizona traditionally was a hotbed of cockfighting. It was one of the last five states to have legal cockfighting,” said...
Questions linger over suspect who attacked girl at Phoenix school
The sex offender accused of attacking a 10-year-old girl at a Phoenix school was a no-show at Tuesday's court hearing as questions remain regarding a plea deal. Abel Gblah waived his appearance right for his court hearing. It comes as victims' advocates are demanding accountability over his plea deal from years ago....
Life in prison for Hells Angels member; two co-defendants get 10+ years
PHOENIX - A member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has been sentenced to life in prison for a gang-motivated murder in Phoenix in December 2021. Keith McCollough was convicted of killing 25-year-old Richard Coss near 23rd Avenue and Deer Valley Road in Phoenix. According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s...
US 60 closed in both directions due to law enforcement situation in far East...
PHOENIX — The US 60 closed in both directions in Apache Junction near Gold Canyon on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The closure is between Mountain View Road and Superstition Mountain Drive, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). A law enforcement situation caused the closure, ADOT said....
Mesa police arrest longtime activist who says he was observing federal immigration agents
The Mesa Police Department arrested a longtime Valley activist on Tuesday morning as he was documenting federal immigration activities, leading to backlash from protesters and state officials. “Earlier today, we learned that UFCW Local 99 Organizing Director, Martin Hernandez, was detained in Mesa while peacefully...
Massive bar raid in Arizona ends with 249 arrests: ‘Underage drinking is not a...
Massive underage drinking bust in Tempe leads to 249 arrests at single bar. Police target fake ID use in major compliance operation at local tavern.
Bobcats spotted resting on Scottsdale home’s roof
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A Scottsdale resident captured images of some unexpected guests lounging on her neighbor's roof near the McDowell Mountains. Shawna Hankins, who lives near the base of the mountains, spotted two bobcats using the rooftop as a rest area on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 23. Hankins, a...
Bojangles to Bring its Southern Fried Chicken and Biscuits to Gilbert
Bojangles, the restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken and biscuits, is opening a new restaurant in Gilbert. The restaurant, to be located at the northeast corner of Val Vista and Mercy Road, is scheduled for a spring 2026 opening date. The project is part of a 20 unit deal...

















