Is it time to bid a frond farewell to Phoenix’s palm trees? This LA...
When you think of the landscape of Phoenix, you might think first of cactuses, mountains and probably palm trees. The spindly fronds are not native to the Sonoran desert, but they have become a signature part of our region’s flora — a symbol of the resort-town paradise the Valley has billed itself as for generations....
Arizona AG warns mobile home park residents to watch utility bills closely
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is seeing an uptick in complaints from people who claim they’re being overcharged for basic utilities. In some cases, she warns that those charges could be illegal. Mobile homes in Arizona make up about 5% of the state’s housing. For...
Phoenix nonprofit opening a new home for Arizona women re-entering society after leaving prison
A Phoenix nonprofit is opening a new home for women who are re-entering society after being in prison. It’s called MOM’s House, and it will officially open next month following a $100,000 renovation. Daren Strunk is chief operating officer with St. Joseph the Worker, which owns and operates...
Chandler spending $350,000 to fix pigeon problem in downtown area
CHANDLER, Ariz. — The Chandler City Council has approved a $350,000 contract to reduce the presence of pigeons in the city's downtown region. On Thursday, the city's leaders approved a one-year contract for The Pigeon Guy to provide cleaning and abatement services to discourage birds from nesting and perching in...
Man hospitalized in critical condition after shooting in west Phoenix, police looking for shooter
PHOENIX — A man has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition after he was shot in west Phoenix Thursday night, according to authorities. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The Phoenix Police Department said the shooting happened near...
U.S. Marshals Involved in Fatal Shooting of Fugitive in Chandler
A fatal shooting occurred involving U.S. Marshals in Chandler, resulting in one man's death, authorities reported. The incident unfolded near Price and Germann Roads, where no law enforcement officers sustained injuries during the confrontation. The U.S. Marshals Service's WANTED Task Force had been tracking a man...
Veronica Solano, 16, missing from Mesa, police say
The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating 16-year-old Veronica Solano who is missing and was last seen at 10 p.m. Aug. 12 in the area of Gilbert and Baseline in Mesa.
Residents donate dozens of water cases to Chandler Fire Department
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — Temperatures have soared over 110 degrees across the state for the month of August. This creates a challenge for firefighters as they respond to calls across the Valley. Residents at a Chandler apartment complex decided to do Something Good and help out our emergency crews!...
Mother of hit-and-run victim says she found video evidence
A hit-and-run victim's mother says Phoenix PD closed the case due to a lack of evidence. However, she obtained surveillance video of the crash, which she says clearly shows the two people in the car that hit her daughter. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.
Monsoon damage spotted across the Valley
Thursday night's storms brought damage to the Valley. SkyFOX on Friday morning captured toppled trees, as well as a shed flipped over in the middle of a road.
