Sacred Heart Church in Phoenix honors Hispanic heritage and community roots
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re revisiting a place in Phoenix you may have driven by, but might not know much about: the historic Sacred Heart Church. It was built in the 1950’s near 16th Street and Buckeye Road. “It could be just a...
Sheriff Sheridan questions accuracy of audit that accuses MCSO of overreporting oversight costs
PHOENIX – Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan is questioning the accuracy of an audit that found his agency allegedly overreported the cost of court-ordered oversight in a long-running racial-profiling case by tens of millions of dollars. A court-ordered monitor has been reviewing MCSO operations for over a decade...
New videos show deadly road rage shooting in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Tempe Police Department released videos on Monday that show a road rage shooting over the summer that left a father dead in front of his 9-and 8-year-old sons and its aftermath. Investigators said 46-year-old Dustin Jackson shot and killed 29-year-old Steven Bevan near Warner...
Arizona sees October surge in demand for utility assistance as shutoffs resume
Organizations that offer utility assistance to low-income Arizonans see a surge in demand this time of year. The Arizona Corporation Commission bars many of the state’s power companies, including APS from disconnecting customers June 1 through Oct. 15 so that Arizonans are not left without air conditioning during...
APS seeks a 14% increase
Electricity customers may get a shock on their bills; Arizona Public Service is seeking to raise customer rates by more than 14%, which would increase the average residential monthly bill by $20. The Arizona Corporation Commission last approved an 8% increase in 2024, when APS had requested a 13.6% hike.
‘No Kings’ protest planned for Saturday, Oct. 18 in Chandler
A national protest event held in June is set to be repeated Saturday, Oct. 18, with Chandler being in on the effort. As part of a nationwide day of nonviolent protest, according to a news
4 vehicles involved in crash on Elliot Road in Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Four vehicles were involved in a crash on Elliot Road in Chandler on Sunday morning, according to authorities. The Chandler Fire Department said the crash happened near Arizona Avenue on Elliot Road. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your...
Dog seriously injured after possible stabbing, police say
PHOENIX - Phoenix police are investigating a possible stabbing that left a dog with serious injuries on Oct. 11. Officers responded to the area of 59th Avenue and Palm Lane just before 5:45 p.m. regarding "unknown trouble." They were told that an unknown man possibly stabbed a dog, after it...
Woman shoots, kills intruding ex-boyfriend in south Phoenix, police say
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman shot and killed her ex-boyfriend after he reportedly forced his way into her apartment in south Phoenix on Friday night. At about 11:25 p.m., first responders were dispatched to a call of threats made at an apartment near 32nd Street and Southern Avenue. When...
Mesa City Council Approves 137-Unit Townhome Community Near East Main Street
In its Sept. 22 meeting, the Mesa City Council unanimously approved a rezoning for the proposed 137-unit attached townhome development called Velora. The council approved rezoning a 3.3-acre parcel and a 3.7-acre parcel to form a planned-area development overlay for the multifamily development. Dolly Varden LLC is...