Crew find body of missing man swept away by floodwaters
Christopher Couch, 53, was first reported missing on Sunday morning when someone called 911 to report that a car had been swept away by floodwaters in the Agua Fria River near Table Mesa and Interstate 17.
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.
Illegal cockfighting rings persist across Arizona despite 1998 ban
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Illegal cockfighting continues to surface across Arizona more than 25 years after the state banned the practice, with recent raids highlighting the ongoing criminal activity. “Arizona traditionally was a hotbed of cockfighting. It was one of the last five states to have legal cockfighting,” said...
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...
