Become a Phoenix New Times member and we’ll buy you a drink
Per tradition each December, the reporters and editors of Phoenix New Times take a moment to close our laptops, dust the crumbs off our T-shirts and ask the bosses: When, exactly, can we hit the bar?. The answer is real soon. And as we log off and hoist a glass...
Gilbert stabbing suspect arrested; victim expected to survive
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities arrested a suspect accused of stabbing another man in the East Valley late Thursday night. Police arrested Jeffery Wisner on charges of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a weapon, and disorderly conduct involving weapons. At about 9 p.m., Gilbert police...
Holiday shopping spree for Arizona kids in need
The event was held at the Target store in the Desert Ridge Marketplace. Each child was escorted around the store where they were able to spend $300-350 on anything they wanted, including toys, clothes and books. Santa was there to help out.
Police investigating Ahwatukee shooting that left 37-year-old man dead
PHOENIX — A shooting in Ahwatukee early Friday morning left a man dead, according to authorities. Phoenix police officers responded to calls of a shooting near 44th Street and Chandler Boulevard shortly after midnight. They found 37-year-old David Martin with at least one gunshot wound, according to police. Martin...
Woman Trapped In Burning Car Opens Up About How Officer Saved Her Life: ‘It...
An Arizona State University student is speaking out after narrowly escaping death when she became trapped inside her burning car following a crash near Interstate 10—saved only after a police officer rushed into the flames to pull her free. “I’ve never felt that kind of heat where it’s so...
2 aircraft hit each other on taxiway at Deer Valley Airport
PHOENIX — Two aircraft crashed into each other on the taxiway at Deer Valley Airport on Sunday morning, according to authorities. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The Phoenix Fire Department said the "low-impact collision" happened at the airport at...
As Arizona schools close doors due to enrollment drop, Tempe district sees uptick in...
At a time when many Arizona school districts are closing schools due to declines in enrollment, the Tempe Union High School District is seeing a slight uptick in students. Districts across the state have seen a drop in students in recent years and fewer kids means less money. Some have even had to cut jobs to make up...
Phoenix Children’s annual walk brings hope to patients, families during the holidays
PHOENIX - A heart-warming tradition at Phoenix Children's Hospital looks to inspire sick children. The whole event started in memory of 15-year-old Katie Wagner, who was a patient at Phoenix Children's. Her family kept a candlelight vigil outside her window. Heartbreakingly, Katie has since passed away, but the event...
Interstate 10 reopens after hit-and-run crash in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers heading toward downtown Phoenix from the West Valley on Interstate 10 had to be temporarily detoured on Friday night because of a hit-and-run crash. It happened in the eastbound lanes of I-10 at 67th Avenue, close to the southbound Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, around...
2 dead, 8 hurt after fiery wreck in Mesa; 3 officers among those injured
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Two people are dead, and eight others, including three police officers, were hurt in a fiery crash early Saturday in Mesa. The collision happened near the intersection of Southern Avenue and Dobson Road just before 12:30 a.m. Investigators say a westbound vehicle was speeding and rear-ended a...
