Man accused of ramming into cars, chasing people with crowbar at Mesa gas station
MESA, Ariz. — Court records have revealed new details for the man accused of ramming into cars and using a crowbar at a Mesa gas station on Nov. 28. Cy McCabe, 44, is accused of intentionally ramming into two vehicles while in the parking lot of a Circle K near Alma School Road and Main Street just before midnight on...
2 years after ‘the Zone,’ Phoenix’s campground homeless shelter is running smoothly, guests say
Michael Travis was living in a Phoenix apartment with his sister when their rent increased almost 30%. His sister moved out, he couldn’t afford the place on his own, and pretty soon, he faced the extremely stressful experience of living on the street. “It’s a different day every day,...
Phoenix gas prices drop, yet still higher than last year
PHOENIX — The average price of gasoline in the Valley has dropped significantly over the last month, but costs still remain higher compared to last year. A GasBuddy survey of over 1,000 gas stations in the Phoenix area shows the average price per gallon being $3.44, which is nearly 16 cents cheaper compared to a...
AZ Briefing: Cracked windshield can trigger deportation in Arizona; Phoenix areas with big home...
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what's happening across the state before you start your day. On a heavily patrolled stretch of Interstate 10 south of Phoenix, people pulled over for having a cracked windshield or an object dangling from their rearview...
Horse euthanized after being hit by vehicle
PHOENIX — A horse had to be euthanized after it was hit by a vehicle while being ridden by a woman in Laveen Village, according to authorities. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to...
Woman tells police she slashed boyfriend’s throat on Thanksgiving: Mesa PD
A 52-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault after her boyfriend had his throat slashed on Thanksgiving Day, Mesa police said. Police officers responded just
Convicted felon arrested for alleged DUI, drug possession in Phoenix
State Troopers used a grappler to stop a suspected impaired driver accused of driving recklessly through the west Valley early Thursday morning.
Do any local public libraries offer free subscriptions to the New York Times?
In the quest to find public libraries that offer free subscriptions to the New York Times (NYT), a social media discussion has revealed some interesting insights. The discussion was initiated by a user who had experienced such a service in Washington (WA) and was curious to know if similar services existed elsewhere.
Tempe leads in violent crime decline
Through the first six months of the year, Tempe led the Valley in the decrease of violent crime, according to statistics from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Violent crime in Tempe was down by 21% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Across the Valley, violent crime was down 8%.
Suspects at large after teen shot in Mesa Sunday afternoon
Mesa police are looking for someone who reportedly shot a teen Sunday afternoon near Gilbert Road and Main Street.
