Mesa considers higher fines for property owners who neglect their yards
MESA, Ariz. — The city of Mesa is considering stricter enforcement and higher fines for business owners who fail to maintain their properties. Mesa receives about 10,000 complaints from residents each calendar year about property maintenance, according to Angelica Guevara, the city's code compliance director. >> Download the 12News...
Gunfire in Scottsdale neighborhood prompts police investigation
Several homes in a Scottsdale neighborhood were hit by gunfire early Sunday morning, according to Scottsdale Police Department officials.
Storms to continue in Valley with winds causing delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Storms are expected to continue in the Valley throughout the morning Sunday before becoming more isolated in the afternoon and evening, weather officials said. Remnants of Tropical Cyclone Rachel hit metro Phoenix Saturday night and early Sunday morning but have since settled over south Nevada, according to the National Weather Service for Phoenix.
Queen Creek wants newcomers to pay for growth
Queen Creek officials intend to make newcomers, rather than existing water customers, pay for the costs of future growth under a rate proposal discussed at the Oct. 7 Town Council meeting. “We are drawing a line in the sand,” said Scott McCarty, deputy town manager and chief financial officer. “Existing...
Recap: ASU returns to win column amidst growing fan despondency
TEMPE — Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here. In Dante's Inferno, the phrase greets the protagonist at the gates of hell. Splayed across a 40-by-15-foot sign above Arizona State's student section, the seven-word declaration warns ASU's opponents of their fate. At least, it's supposed to. Ahead of the Sun Devils' final non-conference game against Hawaii, the assertion instead hung over Mountain America Stadium as an omen.
Map Shows Cities That Have No Water Backup If Lake Powell, Mead Fails
Communities reliant on Lake Powell and Lake Mead face growing water risks, with smaller cities particularly at risk.
Beloved Arizona Ethiopian restaurant closes after 30 years in business
Arizona has lost another longtime independent restaurant, following several beloved closures around the state. Cafe Lalibela has permanently closed after 30 years, ending a remarkable run for a family business…
‘Big-Time Plays,’ ‘Fifita Is a Stud’ — CFB World Heaps Praise on Isaiah Mizell...
Isaiah Mizell and Noah Fifita established themselves as one of the best QB/WR duos in the Big 12 with an impressive display in Week 6.
Man fights for life after being shot in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is seriously hurt after being shot in west Phoenix late Friday night, police announced Saturday afternoon. Just after 11 p.m., first responders were called to the reported shooting in the area of 31st Avenue and Pierce Street, just north of Van Buren Street. When...
Rifle-wielding suspect sought after holding up store and customer in early morning robbery
PHOENIX - Phoenix Police are searching for answers about a suspect in an armed robbery case from January 2026. The armed robbery occurred at 2 a.m. on Jan. 9 at a Quik Trip. A suspect walked into the business with a rifle and pointed it at a customer at the counter. The suspect then went behind the counter, right behind the employee. Both the customer and the employee were terrified.

















