North Phoenix Dad Vanishes Near Park As Family Fears Murder
Kyle Smith, a 26-year-old father of three from North Phoenix, has been missing since mid‑July, and his family says they are now bracing for the worst. Smith was last known to be alive while talking to his wife on his cell phone on July 14, 2025. Since then, relatives say months of silence have left his children...
IKEA Adds Phoenix to List of 10 New Stores Opening this Year
PHOENIX, AZ (March 16, 2026) — IKEA has included Phoenix, Arizona, on its list of 10 new U.S. locations opening this year, reinforcing the retailer’s continued expansion in the Valley with what will become its third Arizona location. The new store is planned for Village Square II, 4643 E. Cactus Road, near Cactus...
3 in custody after shots fired at Phoenix police helicopter
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Three people were taken into custody after shots were fired at a Phoenix police helicopter during a response overnight. Phoenix Police responded to a report of shots fired near 36th Street and Van Buren Street just before 1:30 a.m., and a helicopter team was called in to assist.
Phoenix Zoo celebrates African lion Pilipili’s 4th birthday
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Zoo celebrated the fourth birthday of Pilipili, a male African lion, on Sunday with a Chicago-style pizza party!. Pilipili came to the Phoenix Zoo from Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. In honor of his roots, the Zoo partnered with Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria to host his celebration.
City promotes feral cat program
The city of Phoenix uses a humane approach to manage feral cat populations through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR); a method that helps both community members and cats thrive. Through this program, cats are safely trapped, spayed/neutered and vaccinated and then returned to their original location. Ear-tipping shows a cat...
Armed man holds mother, child hostage before officer-involved shooting
A man who reportedly fired at officers was shot to death by police after a woman and child were rescued from a West Phoenix backyard. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns how it all began with a call for help during a fight.
Perfumania opens soon at Glendale mall
Perfumania is bringing an expanded selection of affordable designer fragrances, gifts and accessories to shoppers at two Valley malls, including one in the Northwest Valley. A new stores opened
Authorities investigate ‘active police situation’ in Phoenix
PHOENIX — Police are currently investigating an incident in Phoenix on Sunday. Authorities were sent to the scene near 43rd Avenue and Camelback Road on Sunday morning. Police on scene are dealing with an active situation. Details on what is occurring are limited. This is a developing story. We...
Diamondbacks Reschedule Game vs Brewers due to Weather Concerns
The Diamondbacks join a growing list of clubs to move their game times this week.
“3 stars or less are not allowed”: Scottsdale renter fined $4,000 after posting negative...
Bianca Buono’s 12 News I-Team report starts with a scenario that feels almost too ridiculous to be real: a renter writes honest negative reviews about a property management company, then logs into the tenant portal and finds a steep “fine” waiting for him – $2,000 per review, $4,000 total.

















