Migrants Charged for Firing Guns in Crowded National Park
Federal prosecutors have charged two men from Mexico for allegedly firing guns in a public area east of Phoenix. Luis Alfonso Hernandez Felix and Jose Romario Zazueta Valenzuela were taken into custody after U.S. Forest Service agents observed “a group of subjects shooting firearms recklessly into the air and down...
Phoenix council will consider $1.2 million settlement in police wrongful death suit
The Phoenix City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to approve a $1.2 million settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit filed against police officers in a case that stems from 2019. If approved, lawsuit settlement money would go to Henry Rivera’s four minor children. Court records say the...
APS seeks a 14% increase
Electricity customers may get a shock on their bills; Arizona Public Service is seeking to raise customer rates by more than 14%, which would increase the average residential monthly bill by $20. The Arizona Corporation Commission last approved an 8% increase in 2024, when APS had requested a 13.6% hike.
Watch: Dog rescued after falling into Arizona canyon
An Arizona dog was rescued on Friday after the poor pup fell down a canyon and became so injured that he was no longer able to walk.
Man found at bottom of backyard pool in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A man is dead after authorities found him at the bottom of a backyard pool. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Scottsdale police officers responded to check on the welfare of a man who lived at a...
Sky Harbor, Gateway airports will not show Kristi Noem’s video on government shutdown
PHOENIX - Officials with both Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Mesa Gateway Airport are weighing in on a video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that talks about the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown. What they're saying:. In separate statements released on Oct. 14, officials with both...
Information on Gilbert water, sewer rates was misleading
I was disappointed to see the recent AZFamily TV segment featuring former Mayor Brigette Peterson, in which several statements about Gilbert's water and sewer rates were inaccurate and
Vehicle swept away in Weekes Wash, driver rescued by police
A Chandler man's vehicle was swept into Weekes Wash Monday due to fast-moving water and he was rescued by Apache Junction police. At approximately 8:38 p.m. Oct. 13, the Apache Junction Police
This No-Frills Casino Is A Desert Gem Just Outside Phoenix Offering A Focused Experience...
Typically, when combining the words "desert" and "casino," the cities of Las Vegas and Reno come to mind. However, while Nevada deservedly gets most of the attention, states like Arizona are also quietly offering high-quality gaming and resort action. Case in point is the Lone Butte Casino on the edge of the Gila...
Severe storm forces Phoenix Zoo closure, several structures damaged
PHOENIX — Rolling thunderstorms in the Valley caused serious damage to the Phoenix Zoo on Monday. More than a dozen trees were knocked over, debris was scattered throughout the zoo and many areas were flooded, according to a release. The zoo will be closed for the next two days...

















