Phoenix officers injured in Tonto Street shooting
Detectives are investigating a shooting near 1700 West Tonto Street that left two Phoenix officers and a suspect injured. The Phoenix Police Department's Special Assignment Unit was
Phoenix readers react to downtown mural artists’ pro-MAGA pasts
Back in July, downtown Phoenix’s newest mural, “Through Her Eyes,” debuted and instantly grabbed people’s attention. Stretching up the eastern side of the Saiya apartment building at First Avenue and McKinley Street, the striking work consisting of parallel 230-foot-tall strips colorfully depict a woman’s face gazing...
Sophia Spurlock, 16, missing from Queen Creek, MCSO says
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating 16-year-old Sophia Spurlock who is missing and was last seen leaving her residence about 5 p.m. Sept. 3 in
Arizona law will allow multi-family homes on single lots. Historic neighborhoods want to be...
An Arizona law will soon allow what is called “middle housing” — duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and townhomes built on single-family lots in cities with 75,000 or more people. The goal of House Bill 2721, which was signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs in 2024, is to...
Dad of Mesa woman stabbed 22 times raising awareness about domestic violence
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The father of a domestic violence survivor is sharing his daughter’s story in hopes of bringing more awareness to this widespread crime and its impact. On Aug. 22, Donald Hume says his daughter in Mesa was stabbed 22 times after her ex-boyfriend broke into...
Lawmakers hold closed-door meeting amid probe into DCS
PHOENIX — Lawmakers held a closed-door stakeholder meeting following the high-profile murders of three kids known to the Department of Child Safety. Elected officials, law enforcement, and tribal leaders discussed crucial improvements to the child welfare system. "There are some gaps, but we're working towards them,"...
Student arrested after allegedly burying a gun outside Phoenix high school
PHOENIX — A student is in custody after allegedly burying a handgun just outside the entrance of a Phoenix high school. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Phoenix police said a staff member told a school resource officer for Mountain...
This 1950s-Themed Arizona Diner Serves Some Of The State’s Best Milkshakes
Tucked away in the Arizona desert, Nana Dee’s Diner in Mesa feels less like a restaurant and more like a step back in time. With its checkerboard floors, chrome trim, and bold red booths, it captures the spirit of the 1950s in every detail. The food is hearty and...
LIVE UPDATES: Monsoon storms bring heavy rains, high winds, dust to the Valley
Powerful monsoon storms are moving across Arizona, bringing rain, high winds, dust, and lightning to the Valley.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Valley rain chances ramp up Thursday and Friday
Thursday will be an ABC15 Weather Action Day as the threat of storms may potentially impact your evening commute. Remnant moisture from Hurricane Lorena will get caught up in our monsoon flow and significantly increase storm chances Thursday evening into Friday across the Valley. We could see blowing dust, damaging...