2 men try stealing from Chandler store to give sons Christmas gifts: court docs
CHANDLER, Ariz. - Two men were arrested on Christmas Eve after police said they tried shoplifting $2,000 worth of merchandise from SCHEELS Sporting Goods in Chandler. According to court documents, the men, identified as 30-year-old Michael Thompson and 30-year-old Joseph Gonzales, were spotted by loss prevention...
The mirage of ‘assured’ water in Arizona
OPINION - Seven states share one river, and nowhere is the risk of that arrangement clearer than in central Arizona. The Colorado River was never meant to support unlimited growth, yet the
Phoenix woman accused of driving 110 mph with child in car; booked for DUI
ANTHEM (AZFamily) — A Phoenix woman is facing serious charges after allegedly driving more than 110 mph while intoxicated with her 8-year-old daughter in the back seat. At about 2:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper stopped a Nissan Altima on Interstate 17 near Anthem Way for...
5 incredible Mexican restaurants in Arizona
Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five. iconic and incredible Mexican restaurants, as featured in the latest issue of Experience AZ. Tortas de Fuego. Tortas de Fuego is a...
Termites are a problem in Arizona. A guide to treatment and prevention
Scorpions aren’t the only bug that bedevils people in the Valley. Arizona also is filled with termites. According to Brad Olsen, owner of Urban Desert Pest Control in north Phoenix, there are 20 to 40 termite colonies in every acre of land in the Grand Canyon State. And the folks at Bill’s Pest and Termite note that...
Overturned trailer spilled bricks onto I-10 in the far West Valley: ADOT
PHOENIX - A crash involving an overturned trailer has resulted in traffic disruptions along a portion of I-10 west in the Far West Valley. According to a spokesperson with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the trailer overturned in the area of I-10 and Miller Road. "The trailer was loaded...
The Ribeye Steak At This Steakhouse In Arizona Is So Good, It’s Worth A...
Nestled in the desert landscape of Queen Creek sits a carnivore’s paradise where cowboy culture meets culinary excellence. San Tan Flat isn’t just serving up steaks—it’s delivering a slice of the Old West with enough authentic charm to make you forget what century you’re in.
Couple welcomes baby boy on Christmas Day
While most families were busy unwrapping presents Christmas morning, one Valley couple welcomed a baby boy, just as his sister predicted.
Life sentence given to man who used screwdriver to kill Arizona father
PHOENIX — The man accused of perpetrating a brutal attack last year in Phoenix involving a vehicle and a screwdriver has been sentenced to life in prison. Miguel Preciado Jr., 39, was sentenced in November in Maricopa County Superior Court after he pleaded guilty to the murder of Ethan Felix.
Serious crash closes Hwy 84 in Casa Grande
PHOENIX — Highway 84 in Casa Grande is closed after a crash with "serious" injuries, according to authorities. The Casa Grande Police Department said the entire intersection of North Thornton Road and West Highway 84 has been closed by the crash. >> Download the 12News app for the latest...

















