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The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeing an increase in canine distemper among coyotes in residential areas, parks and green spaces. The affected areas include east Mesa, Apache Junction and central Phoenix. Canine distemper is a highly contagious, often fatal virus that affects both domestic and wild animals....

PHOENIX — Arizona wildlife officials are sounding the alarm about potential health risks wild coyotes could pose to domestic animals. Laboratory testing has confirmed that canine distemper is circulating among coyotes within residential neighborhoods and parks, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. This...

PHOENIX — A new thrift store is opening soon in Mesa and the first 150 people to visit will get a special deal. Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) will open a new store in the plaza anchored by the Bashas’ grocery store on the southwest corner of Higley and Brown roads on Aug. 21.

PHOENIX - New details have emerged about the many reports made to the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) leading up to the death of a 10-year-old girl. Her father and his girlfriend are accused of first-degree murder. What we know:. Rebekah Baptiste was enrolled at Empower College Prep in...

PHOENIX — Police have arrested a man after allegedly making terroristic threats against Tres Rios Elementary School in west Phoenix earlier this month. According to court paperwork, an individual arrived at Tres Rios Elementary School, located near 99th Avenue and Broadway Road, on August 5 at approximately 9 a.m.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A state lawmaker who is looking into why children are falling through the cracks and into the hands of predators said state agencies that are supposed to be protecting at-risk children are not communicating with each other. Next month, there will be a stakeholder meeting at...

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Tempe Police Department has arrested two additional suspects believed to be involved in the death of a 17-year-old near the ASU campus in Tempe. On July 25, police officers responded to the area of Scottsdale Road, north of Tempe Town Lake, where a teenage boy was found dead from a gunshot wound....

Maricopa County health inspectors cited three metro Phoenix restaurants for 12 health violations during the week of July 28. Violations included sewage backup, expired foods, and warm veggies and dairy products. A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased risk of foodborne...

CHANDLER, Ariz. — A man is facing felony charges in Maricopa County after police allegedly located a missing teenage girl staying in his hotel room. Cristian Caal-Muru, 23, was recently arrested by Chandler police for a case that originated in Kansas and involves potential charges of kidnapping and sexual conduct...

PHOENIX — If you're tracking the cost of power bills, you've probably noticed an alarming trend: they're rising even faster than the cost of groceries across the nation. 12News found out why and has some simple things you can do to save money on your upcoming electric bills. According...