Mesa school district inks lease with special needs academy
Smith Junior High School in east Mesa will soon have a roommate. Mesa Public Schools recently inked a 10-year lease agreement with Polaris Academy to occupy space at the middle school campus, effective Jan. 5. The private school teaches children with autism and other neurodivergent conditions. “They’ve been great in...
The Must-Try Arizona Buffet Where The Dessert Spread Is The Real Reason People Visit
Tucked inside Casino Arizona in Scottsdale, Eagles Buffet has earned a reputation that stretches far beyond the slot machines and card tables. While most buffets lure you in with promises of prime rib or seafood towers, this spot flips the script entirely. Visitors walk through those doors with one mission:...
Cops arrest 249 people at Arizona bar for underage drinking
The teens face charges of possessing fake ID’s, underage intoxication, and providing false information.
Arizona Mayor Sparks Outrage After Singling Out Non-White Speakers With “Routine” Location Questions at...
ARIZONA – A viral town hall moment in Fountain Hills is drawing major backlash after a local woman recorded the mayor repeatedly grilling only non-white speakers about where they live — questioning their residency, origins, and eligibility to speak — despite never asking the same of white attendees earlier in the...
Homeless man finds hope and healing at Circle the City Medical Respite Center
A Phoenix man experiencing homelessness discovered a lifeline when he was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer earlier this year, finding not just medical care but a path to sobriety and self-worth.
Valley couple donates $75K to St. Vincent de Paul
An anonymous Valley couple donated $75,000 to St. Vincent de Paul during the 12News Turkey Tuesday fundraiser.
Questions linger over suspect who attacked girl at Phoenix school
The sex offender accused of attacking a 10-year-old girl at a Phoenix school was a no-show at Tuesday's court hearing as questions remain regarding a plea deal. Abel Gblah waived his appearance right for his court hearing. It comes as victims' advocates are demanding accountability over his plea deal from years ago....
Life in prison for Hells Angels member; two co-defendants get 10+ years
PHOENIX - A member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has been sentenced to life in prison for a gang-motivated murder in Phoenix in December 2021. Keith McCollough was convicted of killing 25-year-old Richard Coss near 23rd Avenue and Deer Valley Road in Phoenix. According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s...
Mesa police arrest longtime activist who says he was observing federal immigration agents
The Mesa Police Department arrested a longtime Valley activist on Tuesday morning as he was documenting federal immigration activities, leading to backlash from protesters and state officials. “Earlier today, we learned that UFCW Local 99 Organizing Director, Martin Hernandez, was detained in Mesa while peacefully...
Bobcats spotted resting on Scottsdale home’s roof
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A Scottsdale resident captured images of some unexpected guests lounging on her neighbor's roof near the McDowell Mountains. Shawna Hankins, who lives near the base of the mountains, spotted two bobcats using the rooftop as a rest area on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 23. Hankins, a...
