Arizona Humane Society warns animal owners about lost pet scam
PHOENIX — The Arizona Humane Society is warning pet owners about a scam affecting families who have lost and are searching for their pet. According to the animal welfare organization, scammers are targeting missing pet owners after finding them online. They call the victims while impersonation AHS staff and say the...
Former Arizona AG Official Charged With Trafficking Stolen Jewelry
Phoenix—A former official in the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has been charged with trafficking stolen jewelry. Vanessa Hickman, 49, allegedly sold a diamond bracelet that was mistakenly sent to her home, according to a local news report by Arizona Family. On May 31, the United States Postal Service...
Understanding Vehicle Tag Renewal After a Year of Expiry
A social media user recently shared their confusion regarding vehicle tag renewal on a Reddit forum. The user had let their car tags expire for almost a year before renewing them through the Motor Vehicle Department's (MVD) website. However, upon receiving their new tags, they were surprised to find that the tags...
Most young adults happy to stay put in Phoenix
The lure of other cities isn't enough to convince most childless young adults in Phoenix to think about packing their bags. State of play: Nearly 43% of young adults in Phoenix say they're "likely" or "very likely" to leave town. That's per Gensler survey data covering about 2,200 residents aged...
Tempe Diablos Charities provides Thanksgiving meals to Guadalupe residents
Tempe Diablos Charities hosted their fifth annual Feed the Need event on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Frank Elementary School in Guadalupe, continuing a cherished tradition of helping families in
ICE agents involved in another vehicle collision, this time in Mesa
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents collided with a car driven by a person they were attempting to apprehend in a Mesa neighborhood last week, as crashes involving ICE become more common across the country. Over the weekend ICE confirmed to the Arizona Mirror that its agents were involved in the collision...
Controversial Debate: 249 Individuals Apprehended in Underage Drinking Sting at Tempe Bar
AZFamily - 11/22/2025 12:53:00 AM. A recent incident involving the arrest of 249 individuals for underage drinking at the Tempe Tavern, a bar near Arizona State University, has sparked a heated debate among the public. The Arizona Department of Liquor is considering administrative charges following the investigation....
Vlogger Captures Everyday Life on Phoenix’s 27th Avenue
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. A local vlogger documents a scooter ride along Phoenix’s 27th Avenue, an area known for its active street life. Using a camera and straightforward commentary, he records everyday events, community issues, and challenges in the neighborhood. His videos...
Motorcyclist hit by bus after crashing into SUV in Mesa
MESA, Ariz. — A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital on Monday after being hit by a bus. Before he was hit by the bus, the motorcyclist crashed into an SUV, police said. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Officers...
Mesa’s Asian District gets big upgrade with Mekong Plaza expansion
The long-awaited expansion of Mekong Plaza is open after years of delays. Why it matters: Mekong Plaza formed the foundation of Mesa's thriving Asian District, Arizona's largest collection of Asian restaurants, grocery stores and shops. Driving the news: Developers, business owners, politicians, economic development...

















