Man dead, suspect at large after shooting at north Phoenix home
A man is dead and a suspect is on the loose after a shooting on Thursday afternoon near 7th Avenue and Loop 101 in north Phoenix.
Porch pirates caught on camera stealing packages from Phoenix home on Christmas morning
PHOENIX — A Phoenix family is speaking out after security video captured two thieves stealing packages from their front porch early Christmas morning. The theft happened around 1:50 a.m. near 33rd Street and Mountain View Road, while most residents were asleep. Video from David Stevens' Ring doorbell camera shows a...
Arizona first responders sacrifice their holiday to protect yours
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — While most people spent Christmas Day relaxing and enjoying the holiday with family and friends, first responders remained on the job, keeping communities safe across the Valley. Paradise Valley Police Officer Vasilije Sagovnovic chose to work Christmas Day as a sacrifice to his community. It’s...
Family honors late son with toy drive for Phoenix Children’s Hospital
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Valley family has turned their grief into Something Good this Christmas by hosting a toy drive for Phoenix Children’s Hospital in honor of their late son. Elijah Hernandez died in September 2024 after fighting a battle with pulmonary valve stenosis. He was only 18...
2 seriously injured after red‑light crash in Mesa, police say
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Two people were seriously injured in a crash in the east Valley Wednesday night. Just after 9:30 p.m., Mesa police responded to the intersection of Dobson Road and Broadway Road for a reported crash. Investigators said a northbound driver ran a red light and intentionally...
Verbal altercation between 2 men on Valley Metro bus leads to stabbing, police say
PHOENIX — A suspect is at-large after a verbal altercation on a Valley Metro bus in Phoenix led to a stabbing on Christmas morning, according to the city's police department. At 9:05 a.m., police said they responded to a stabbing near 13th Avenue and Van Buren Street. Police said...
SAFE Alert canceled after missing 66-year-old Phoenix man found safe
PHOENIX — Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert on Tuesday morning for a 66-year-old man from Phoenix who had been been missing since November. Ricardo Gibson was found safely at a local hospital, according to the Phoenix Police Department. When the alert was first issued, Gibson was last seen on...
People Drive From All Over Arizona For The Fish Tacos At This Mom-And-Pop Restaurant
Tucked away in the shadow of Piestewa Peak, where the desert meets culinary paradise, sits a Phoenix treasure that has locals and travelers alike mapping routes just for a taste of seafood perfection. Aunt Chilada’s might not be oceanside, but their fish tacos have created such a devoted following that...
2 people taken to hospital after Avondale car crash
AVONDALE, Ariz. — A West Valley car crash on Christmas Day resulted in two people being taken to a hospital, according to officials. The two-vehicle collision was reported in Avondale at about 11:30 a.m. near Littlefield and Indian School roads. Photos taken by 12News show that both involved vehicles...
Phoenix Zoo announces the name of the baby girl giraffe
We're excited to share that the Phoenix Zoo's female baby Masai giraffe officially has a name -- and it's Kasi ! Kasi means "speed" in Swahili, and she's already

















