Phoenix 911 dispatchers now use AI to handle non-emergency calls
Phoenix has implemented artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline its 911 system, allowing human dispatchers to focus on life-threatening emergencies while AI handles routine non-emergency calls.
1 hurt after vehicle struck by train in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle was hit by a train in west Phoenix overnight. First responders were called to the area of 27th Avenue and Thomas Road around 2:40 a.m. on Monday for reports of a train crash. When Arizona’s Family...
‘I thought I was in a movie or something’: Goodyear police officer hitches a...
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A West Valley motorcyclist found himself in the middle of an active police investigation. What happened next is something he still can't believe happened. "I thought I was in a movie or something," John Gillen said. >> Live, local, breaking. Download the 12News app. Gillen has...
1 killed in semi-truck rollover crash on Loop 303 near Peoria
All westbound lanes of the Loop 303 are blocked as crews work to clear the crash. Gina Maravilla and Gibby Parra have team coverage of this breaking news.
8 Arizona Lobster Roll Joints Proving Fresh Seafood Isn’t Just For Coasts
Who says you need an ocean view to enjoy a perfectly stuffed lobster roll?. Arizona has quietly become a surprising hotspot for this classic New England treat, with restaurants and food trucks serving up fresh, buttery lobster in the heart of the desert. From family-owned spots to creative food trucks,...
Where Locals in Arizona Go for Fry Bread With Honey
If golden fry bread drizzled with honey makes your heart race, you are in the right place. Arizona locals know exactly where to find the fluffiest rounds, kissed with sweetness and served with genuine hospitality. From beloved institutions to roadside stands, these spots turn simple dough into pure comfort. Let this...
Goodyear City Council votes to raise prices for water, sewer, and trash
The Goodyear City Council approved a nearly six-percent price hike for water, sewer, and trash at their meeting on Monday night.
Giant 40-foot tall inflatable Santa stolen from Phoenix tree lot
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Thieves stole a 40-foot-tall and 20-foot-wide inflatable Santa Claus from a family-owned tree lot in Phoenix over the weekend, taking a decoration that has been part of the business for 35 years. The theft occurred sometime between Saturday night and early Sunday morning at Kraemer’s Tree...
Man transported large amounts of fentanyl into Kansas.
WICHITA, KAN. – An Arizona man was sentenced to 272 months in prison for his part in a drug trafficking ring that transported large amounts of fentanyl into Kansas, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Rafael Turner, 35, of Phoenix, Arizona, and formerly of Wichita,...
The 10 wealthiest ZIP codes in the Valley
Paradise Valley is home to the wealthiest ZIP code in Maricopa County. Where’s the wealthiest ZIP code in Maricopa County? If your finger is hovering somewhere over Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, you’re not far off. According to U.S. Census data from 2023 — the most recent available —...
