Vape smokers may be fined $100 if caught near Scottsdale schools
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The City of Scottsdale has expanded the scope of its smoking ordinance to ban the presence of electronic smoking devices in certain areas. Last month, the city council adopted an ordinance that replaces Scottsdale's policies for how residents can smoke in public places. The updated ordinance...
These Are the Most Cockroach Infested Cities in the U.S.
Cockroaches are among the most common pests found in homes across the United States – if not the world. Unluckily for us, these insects are annoyingly resilient and can make a home pretty much anywhere. Even though they are found all over the country, there are a few cities that are especially cockroach infested. 1....
Tempe Police Arrest Corvette Driver After 140-MPH Chase and Grappler Stop
A reckless motorist in Tempe, Arizona, just got nailed after pushing a souped-up Corvette to a mind-bending 140 mph during not one, but two chaotic sprints from cops. The guy already had a rap sheet for doing doughnuts and revving his engine like a maniac in quiet neighborhoods before they finally reeled him in with...
Phoenix Police officer’s widow sues to stop murder weapon auction
The widow of a Phoenix police officer gunned down in 2007 while on duty filed a lawsuit to stop the auction of the gun that took his life. Julie Erfle, the widow of Officer Nick Erfle, argues that auctioning off the weapon violates her rights as a crime victim under the Arizona Victims’ Bill of Rights. She said...
‘It’s going to cause a death’: Surge in copper theft threatening public safety
PHOENIX - Silent Witness is teaming up with CenturyLink to raise awareness about the surge in copper theft and its serious impact on public safety. Precious metal theft is a felony in the state of Arizona. Phoenix Police said it’s not only a crime that costs a lot of money...
Woman finds her uncle dead inside west valley independent living facility
A woman says her uncle had been dead for days and that the independent living facility he was at had no idea. The living facility has not directly responded to questions related to how something like this could have happened but did offer condolences to the family.
Arizona educators worry about school cuts if bond, override measures don’t pass
This November, several central Phoenix school districts are asking voters to approve bond and override measures to raise funds for school operations. Educators say if they fail to pass, districts could be forced to make significant cuts. There are 21 of those measures on ballots across Maricopa County, asking...
Rain, thunder roll through Phoenix overnight. More on what’s ahead
If you thought you heard thunder and sprinkles of rain hitting the roof overnight, you weren’t dreaming. Light showers and isolated rumbles of thunder moved through Phoenix early on Wednesday, Oct. 22. An upper-level low-pressure system is moving through the region, sending moisture and windy conditions to...
Copper thefts are on the rise. Here’s how you can spot suspicious activity.
PHOENIX — Copper theft has a significant impact on the community, not just due to its financial implications. A copper thief can cut one fiber-optic line, causing an outage for an entire community, including emergency services, according to CenturyLink. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking...
Phoenix woman on the hook for $7,300 in elaborate AT&T phone scam
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Phoenix woman fell victim to an elaborate phone scam that left her on the hook for nearly $7,300 worth of cell phones after a fraudster posed as an AT&T representative. Sheryl Johnson had been experiencing trouble with her phone service and mentioned it to an...
