Phoenix Zoo announces the name of the baby girl giraffe
We're excited to share that the Phoenix Zoo's female baby Masai giraffe officially has a name -- and it's Kasi ! Kasi means "speed" in Swahili, and she's already
First person charged in Maricopa County with new fentanyl law pleads guilty to manslaughter
MESA, Ariz. — The first person in Maricopa County believed to be charged under a new Arizona law involving the sale of fentanyl has entered into a plea agreement. Cruzita Leon, 35, was arrested by Mesa police in March 2025 for allegedly selling fentanyl to a 49-year-old man who died from an overdose on Dec. 1, 2024....
Mesa Community College graduates nurses amid Arizona workforce shortage
A total of 68 registered nurses, 19 licensed practical nurses and 20 nurse assistants were awarded degrees and certificates during Mesa Community College commencement ceremonies held Dec. 15-16 at
Arizona’s 10 Best Under-The-Radar Restaurants Thriving Without A Single Ad
There is a secret map locals across Arizona keep in their heads, the one dotted with tiny kitchens that never bought a billboard yet somehow stay packed. In the Copper State, those spots thrive on pure word of mouth, the kind where a friend leans in and whispers you must try this place tonight!
Trains, plains and the plaid Christmas jacket: Keeping holiday traditions alive
MESA, Ariz. — The late Kent Dana wore a plaid jacket every Christmas holiday from the 1980's until he retired in 2012. In the spirit of tradition, 12News Journalist Joe Dana ensures the jacket makes an annual appearance. This year's story is about a Mesa couple's tradition on tracks.
Teen dies, 2 others injured in Mesa shooting
A 19-year-old man died after a shooting Tuesday night in Mesa, police said. Two others were injured in the shooting that occurred just before 10 p.m. Dec. 23 near East Brown Road and North 40 th
Arizona livestock show returning to Valley for 78th year
The Arizona National Livestock Show is coming to Phoenix.
Annual toy drive keeps Arizona teen’s memory alive
A Valley family has turned their grief into Something Good this Christmas by hosting a toy drive for Phoenix Children’s Hospital in honor of their late son.
Valley home displays 40,000 LED lights programmed to dance to music
Preparations for one holiday light display at a Phoenix home begins all the way in February. FOX 10's Megan Spector learns how one homeowner is spreading Christmas cheer in his neighborhood.
Mesa Circle K Robber Sentenced to 9.5 Years in Prison for Armed Theft and...
An armed robbery at a Mesa Circle K in April has led to a nearly decade-long prison sentence. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office reports that Cameron Davis, born in March 1991, was handed 9.5 years for threatening a store employee with a knife during the heist. According to the official statement released by...

















