Maricopa County seizes 7,000 pounds of ‘unsafe meat’ after inspecting street vendors
PHOENIX — Maricopa County officials have seized over 7,000 pounds of "unsafe meat" after responding to more than 100 complaints in the last few months involving local food vendors. Between May and July, the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department addressed 111 complaints and completed 55 food seizures as...
The Beef Brisket At This Down-Home BBQ Joint In Arizona Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
When smoke meets meat in that perfect, harmonious dance, something magical happens – and that magic is happening daily at Caldwell County BBQ in Gilbert, Arizona. Hidden within a humble metal structure that could easily be mistaken for a Texas roadside stop, this barbecue sanctuary has been quietly transforming...
Chandler influencer shares regrets over son’s drowning
In her first public statement since the drowning death of her son, 3-year-old Trigg, Chandler social media star Emilie Kiser says she regrets not putting a fence around her backyard pool. Kiser, who has millions of followers on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, posted the statement to her Instagram page on...
Mesa will OK developer lease on this 25-acre lot where previous redevelopment attempts have...
Mesa City Council will vote Monday to approve a lease agreement with the developers of Culdesac Tempe, which bills itself as America’s “first car-free neighborhood.”. The parcel near University and Mesa drives is known as Site 17, where previous attempts for redevelopment have failed. The most recent plan...
Deadly crash under investigation in Tempe
TEMPE, Ariz. — One person has died after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Tempe, according to authorities. The Tempe Police Department said the three-vehicle crash was at the intersection of Rural Road and University Drive. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to...
5 Best Barbecue Joints in Mesa, Arizona to Try
Mesa—on the edge of the Sonoran desert—is home to a blossoming BBQ scene where Southwestern flavors meet time-honored smokehouse technique. Expect mesquite and pecan wood, touches of Mexican spice, bold rubs, and inventive sides. Pitmasters here take their craft seriously, competing with Phoenix’s best, yet also put...
Charges submitted for 2 in connection to 2021 murder
Benjamin Anderson went missing on New Year's Eve 2021. His car was found burned near I-17 and Dunlap; and his body was found later that day.
Head-on crash on SR-74 in north Phoenix kills a driver
State Route 74 in north Phoenix has reopened after a deadly crash on Saturday night. The two-car crash happened at milepost 29 near I-17 on the night of Sept. 6 just after 7 p.m.
SRP reminds customers of utility bill assistance programs
Due to prolonged high temperatures, SRP is reminding customers about utility assistance programs to help with increased bills. The utility's summer disconnection moratorium will end on Sept. 9, and customers are encouraged to seek help through SRP or nonprofit partners like AZCEND to avoid a disruption in service....
Arizona Locals Swear by the Green Chile Beef at This Unassuming Mexican Spot
Tucked into a modest blue building on 7th Avenue in Phoenix, El Norteño doesn’t aim for flash. Instead, it quietly earns its reputation for authenticity, food made with care, not flair. Fans line up for one specific reason: the green chile beef, a Wednesday-only special that has near-mythic status among locals.