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Phoenix has once again earned a failing grade from the American Lung Association in the organization's annual rankings of air quality across the U.S. According to this year’s State of the Air report, Phoenix is the fourth-smoggiest city in the U.S. Phoenix had no improvement from last year, when the city also ranked fourth-worst for ozone pollution.

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A Gilbert woman was relying on teacher loan forgiveness but found herself in an endless loop of phone calls and paperwork issues. Susan Campbell helps out.

PHOENIX — A 70-year-old landscaper is recovering after a swarm of bees stung him dozens of times. Benjamin Montgomery told 12News he was clearing weeds in a yard near 7th Street and Thomas Road on April 11 when hundreds of bees attacked him. “They swarmed all over me," Montgomery...

GILBERT, Ariz. — A Gilbert family is recovering after a frightening incident on an Arizona freeway sent a piece of metal crashing through their windshield and into their car. Marissa Kendel was riding in the passenger seat as her family drove southbound on U.S. 93 outside Kingman when a...

PHOENIX — A 76-year-old Vietnam veteran is recovering after surviving five days lost in the Arizona wilderness, enduring dehydration, a rattlesnake attack, and the psychological toll of not knowing if rescuers would find him in time. Mark Eric Young, who now lives in North Carolina, had returned to the...

Phoenix is getting a short break from the 90s, with cooler temperatures settling in through midweek and an even nicer weekend ahead. But while the heat eases, gusty winds are expected across parts of the state, with wind advisories in effect for areas including Kingman and Flagstaff, along with elevated fire danger in northeastern Arizona. Peter Mangione reports on what to expect day by...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A Scottsdale school was placed under lockdown Tuesday as police investigated reports of a possible weapon on campus. Numerous officers were dispatched to Copper Ridge School, located near Thompson Peak Parkway and Windgate Pass Drive, to search the campus for any weapons. No injuries have been...

Gilbert dog owners and veterinarians say they’re seeing an increase in Giardia cases after visiting the Cosmo Dog Park in Gilbert.

Arizona’s thrift store scene is packed with hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re hunting for vintage clothing, unique home decor, or gently used furniture, the right shop can feel like striking gold. Shoppers across the state keep coming back because every visit brings something new...