Missing Tempe man, Michael Bayne, found dead after intense search
PHOENIX — A missing Tempe man was found dead Friday, according to authorities. The Tempe Police Department found the body of Michal Bayne in Mesa after an intense police search and investigation. Mesa police responded to the scene and the investigation into Bayne’s death had been turned over to...
Jakob Nowell Crashes Tempe Innings Fest With Sublime Comeback Heat
Sublime’s rebooted lineup rolls into Tempe this weekend, with the Long Beach trio, now led by Jakob Nowell, slated for the Innings Festival stage on Sunday at 6:35 p.m. The band rolls in on a rare hot streak, powered by a comeback single and a stacked festival calendar. For Valley fans, it is a shot to catch fresh...
Have you seen her? Missing 16-year-old was last seen in Queen Creek, authorities say
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — An Arizona teen is missing, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's assistance in finding her. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Nora Verini, 16, was last seen in Queen Creek...
A Chandler police officer died more than 10 years ago. His fellow officers never...
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Her father died more than a decade before her wedding. But she could still see his presence on her big day, thanks to his fellow officers. The Chandler Police Department recently posted a video on Facebook featuring moments from the day Ashlyn, whose father is fallen Officer Bryant Holmes, got...
A Valley moving company jumped into action when they saw a missing 3-year-old at...
PHOENIX — A Valley moving company became unlikely heroes when a woman suspected of abducting a 3-year-old from Arizona entered a gas station. Kehlani Rogers, a 3-year-old from Avondale, was the subject of an Amber Alert on Feb. 21 and was later found safe and in good health, the Avondale Police Department said.
Suspect shot by Gilbert resident after alleged break-in, assault: police
GILBERT, Ariz. - A man is in critical condition after allegedly breaking into a Gilbert apartment and being shot by a resident inside. Just before 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 22, officers responded to a home near S. San Tan Villago Parkway and the Loop 202. A caller said an unknown...
Bill banning rate increases alarms municipalities, including Mesa
A House bill imposing a four-year pause on municipal and county increases of fees, taxes and utility rates beyond their current levies is being touted as a boon for taxpayers and disastrous by local governments. Mesa Rep. Justin Olson’s HB 4030 also would block new tax classifications and tax-base expansion...
Speed cameras are back in Phoenix, here’s what drivers need to know
Starting Monday, the City of Phoenix will activate photo safety enforcement cameras for the first time since 2019 as part of a more than $10 million street-safety push approved by the city council.
Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Returns
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the real heart and soul of the American West, then mark your calendar for March 17–22, 2026, because Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek is bringing back six days of unforgettable rodeo excitement, family fun, and Western spirit to Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona....
Public Safety Day for Gilbert’s Special Needs Community
Gilbert’s special needs community is invited to join us for our free Public Safety Day on Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Gilbert Public Safety Training Facility. This Sensory Awareness Family Event (S.A.F.E.) is designed to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where families...
