More heat records fall as chance of Christmas rain increases for parts of Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With a high temperature of 81 degrees so far today, we have broken today’s high temperature record of 79 degrees from 2024. More records are possible early this week, followed by an increased chance of rain on Christmas Eve and Christmas. Mostly clear to partly...
Vance tries to weather the MAGA storm at Turning Point
The weekend-long gathering has been enveloped in intraparty fighting.
Phoenix City Council clears way for TSMC’s 900-acre campus expansion amid resident pushback
TSMC Arizona’s planned campus expansion in north Phoenix is much closer to becoming a reality. Phoenix City Council unanimously approved rezoning measures allowing industrial uses on a roughly 900-acre site directly south of TSMC during a Dec. 17 meeting. On Jan.7, TSMC will bid for the site – which...
Arizona livestock show returning to Phoenix for 78th year
The Arizona National Livestock Show is coming to Phoenix.
Long-time volunteer remains hopeful amid The Salvation Army fundraising shortfall
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is hundreds of thousands of dollars short of its fundraising goal in Arizona, threatening programs and services the nonprofit provides year-round. The organization is about $800,000 short of its state goal and $200,000 behind compared to the same time...
Valley Metro will offer free rides after 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve
Valley Metro has announced its schedule for the upcoming holidays. Some services will be limited, while others will be extended. Bus, light rail and streetcar service will operate on a normal weekday schedule on Christmas Eve, but there will be no express or rapid bus service. On Christmas Day, all...
Erika Kirk Accidentally Says ‘Grift’ Instead of ‘Grit’ About Her Late Husband Charlie: ‘Long Day’
The flub took place while Erika was speaking at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix on Dec. 20
Tempe officer injured while detaining suspect
TEMPE, Ariz — A Tempe police officer was injured while detaining a suspect, according to authorities. The Tempe Police Department said the incident happened when a suspect fled during a traffic stop near Priest Drive and Western Canal. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news...
Fazoli’s opens 4th location in the Valley since Phoenix return
PHOENIX — Italian fast food restaurant Fazoli’s continued its resurgence in the Phoenix area as it opened a new location in Surprise this week. The new location, located near Litchfield and Waddell roads, marks the fourth location the Kentucky-based chain has opened since its return to the Valley in 2023.
Discover Arizona’s hidden gem suburb with great location and low costs
Avondale, Arizona, sits just west of Phoenix, yet many travelers and even residents overlook it. Once known mainly as a commuter suburb, Avondale has steadily evolved into a livable, affordable community with strong access to the Valley’s biggest job centers. Locals say its appeal lies in balance: close enough...
