Phoenix AZ

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...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As families across the Valley prepare for Thanksgiving, health officials are reminding home cooks about potential hazards lurking in every kitchen. Phoenix mom Kat Blaz learned about food safety the hard way during her first attempt at preparing a holiday turkey. “The first time I defrosted...

As Maricopa County health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak, a teen says she was hospitalized for four days after petting a pig at an Arizona State Fair petting zoo in October.

AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — An unusual legal battle is unfolding in the West Valley. Jeannette Garcia, an Avondale City Councilmember, is accused of propositioning a man and kidnapping his 14-year-old daughter when he declined. There are no criminal charges involved. The father and his daughter filed the lawsuit...

PHOENIX — A sophisticated package theft operation has been dismantled by law enforcement. Goodyear Police officials tell ABC15 there were 47 victims across the Valley. "So, there's been two major arrests with countless felony charges from these two individuals, and some other people have been identified and are...

MESA, Ariz. — A 41-year-old woman is accused of impersonating a registered nurse and using another person's nursing license to gain employment at hospice facilities in Cottonwood and Mesa between August and November 2025. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Glendale police say a teen boy is in the hospital after being shot Wednesday evening, and the shooter is still on the run. Details are limited about what led up to the shooting, but police said it happened near 59th Avenue and Royal Palm Road, just north of Northern Avenue. The shooter is at...

PHOENIX – Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert on Wednesday morning for a 61-year-old Phoenix woman who went missing earlier this week. Raquel Zamorano, who was last seen on foot near 16th Street and Osborn Road around 1 p.m. Monday, was located at a local hospital and is “being treated for dehydration,” authorities said.

A Phoenix resident has recently expressed concern over a rate hike by their car insurance carrier. They have been with the company for three years, have a clean record, and pay approximately $280 per month for full coverage on a 2019 sedan. The individual is now questioning whether this is a fair deal or if it's time...

PHOENIX — St. Mary’s Food Bank on Wednesday completed its third and final day of Thanksgiving Holiday Food Distribution. Over the past three days, 11,876 families were served at their Phoenix and Surprise locations. Across their statewide network, a record 25,523 families received a turkey, holiday food box and...