Mexican consulate in Phoenix warns that ICE is working with Pinal County Sheriff’s Office
The Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix says the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is working with the immigration and customs enforcement. It recently published this information via social media to the Mexican community. The consulate says it received community concerns and reports from the families of detained...
Injured hiker rescued from South Mountain trail
PHOENIX — An injured hiker was rescued from a trail on South Mountain Saturday morning, according to authorities. The Phoenix Fire Department said the man injured his leg while he was hiking on the Pima Canyon Trailhead at the Phoenix mountain. >> Download the 12News app for the latest...
Chandler man shot at while chasing alleged car prowlers finds suspects’ gun near sidewalk...
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A Chandler man said his decision to confront two teens attempting to break into his neighbor's car Friday night nearly cost him his life. The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he had just gotten home when he saw the teens dressed in black trying to break into a neighbor’s car.
East Valley teen gets special parade for a milestone birthday
PHOENIX — An East Valley teenager who loves sports cars got the surprise of a lifetime when dozens of Corvettes and other high-performance cars rolled past his house in a special birthday parade. Liam, who turned 18 last Saturday, was born at 37 weeks as a seemingly healthy baby,...
Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver who was stung by bees, police say
MESA, Ariz. — A pedestrian died after being hit by a car driven by a person who was having a medical emergency due to bee stings, according to officials with Mesa police. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The incident...
Aviation workers picket at Sky Harbor, working without pay during shutdown
Air traffic controllers, TSA officers and safety technicians held a rally at Sky Harbor airport to talk about making ends meet, as most federal workers have already missed two paychecks during the federal government shutdown.
Hobbs assists at food bank to prepare for SNAP to run dry
For the last three years, Jeanette Alvarado, 50, has relied on St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix to guarantee her children their next meal. It’s a concern she never had when her husband was alive. “We never had to go through this. My husband and I always had...
Mesa teacher arrested after alleged physical fight with 14-year-old student
Mesa police say officers were dispatched to American Leadership Academy on Thursday near Power and Pecos roads after a report of a teacher who had physically assaulted a student.
Crews respond to two mountain rescues in Valley Saturday morning
Valley firefighters were busy Saturday morning, responding to two separate mountain rescues in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Just after 11 a.m., Scottsdale and Phoenix Fire technical rescue crews were called to a trail near 23000 North 128th Street after a 30-year-old hiker reportedly suffered a seizure about a mile in....
Tempe Mourns the Loss of Beloved Fire Paramedic John Garza, Veteran of Two Decades...
Tempe has lost one of its stalwart heroes with the passing of Fire Paramedic John Garza, who succumbed to cancer earlier this morning. Garza, a veteran member of the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue, dedicated himself to serving his community for over two decades, according to an announcement by the city. His tenure on...

















