Scottsdale mayor’s brother sues city, police over alleged retaliation
The owner of two Scottsdale strip clubs is suing the city and its police department in federal court, alleging retaliation and exaggerated reports used to build what the lawsuit calls a “sham investigation.”
AM Roundup: Chandler student hit by car, 2023 Phoenix park murder arrest, Easter weekend...
We're staying on top of the latest happenings from across the Valley, state, and our nation for Friday, April 3; here’s what you need to know as you start your day:. From Meteorologist Jorge Torres - Warming up through Easter weekend. The cool-down we had won't last long. Today...
UConn star sparks disbelief as GPA emerges before March Madness Final Four
UConn is looking to win back-to-back national championships, and before the Huskies are set to face off against Dawn Staley's South Carolina in the Final Four, Kayleigh Heckel received a coveted award
Judge declines to revoke release conditions for suspect in Preston Lord case
PHOENIX — A Maricopa County judge has declined to revoke the release conditions for one of the suspects in the Preston Lord murder case. Prosecutors had sought to revoke the release conditions of Talyn Vigil, one of the defendants accused of being involved in Lord's death, after the defendant had reportedly been...
Defendant in Preston Lord case allowed to remain on bail after arrest
A defendant in the Preston Lord murder case will be allowed to remain out of custody in spite of a recent arrest, a judge ruled. Prosecutors asked for Talyn Vigil's release conditions to be changed or revoked following his arrest in early February 2026 on suspicion of reckless driving . Maricopa County Superior Court...
Suspect arrested after body found inside trunk in Phoenix
PHOENIX - A murder suspect has been arrested after police say a man's body was found inside the trunk of a car in Phoenix. Phoenix Police say an officer on March 28 "obtained credible information" that a man had been killed near 24th and Van Buren streets, and the victim's body had been placed inside the trunk of a...
Final Filiberto’s reopens after 8 locations abruptly closed
Last summer, in the thick of the sweltering heat, the thing steaming residents more than June’s triple digits was the abrupt closure of eight Filiberto’s Mexican Food restaurants. Instead of getting their breakfast burrito or carne asada fries, would-be customers found “Closed” signs taped on drive-thru menu boards...
CCSD police arrest substitute teacher after incident, possible impairment at West Prep
CCSD police arrested substitute teacher Kimberly Ortega after an April 2 incident at West Prep and the district removed her from its substitute pool.
Arizona Department of Public Safety arrests 6 suspects, 5 of whom are ‘documented transnational...
PHOENIX — Multiple people were arrested following an ongoing investigation into suspected drug trafficking in Phoenix, authorities say. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The Arizona Department of Public Safety State Gang Task Force arrested six people near Camelback...
‘Debilitating pain’: Paddleboarder airlifted from Salt River
MESA, Ariz. — Easter weekend is when people start to pack the Salt River. However, within the past week, two people had to be rescued. Paddleboarder Tasha Waisner has travelled down the famous East Valley River countless times, but her most recent visit was almost her last. “I've never...

















