Tempe ‘dad’ band wins contest, raises money for community
Tempe-based dad band The Bone Daddies struck a winning chord at the annual Law Rocks Phoenix event in December, earning the coveted Judges' Choice Award while helping
Off Air: NBC Palm Springs Weekend Anchor Tiani Jadulang Announces Departure for Phoenix
A familiar face at NBC Palm Springs is preparing to say goodbye to the Coachella Valley.During a recent episode of Off Air, weekend anchor and longtime reporter Tiani Jadulang announced she will be leaving the station after nearly five years to take on a new role in Phoenix, Arizona. Jadulang will be joining KPNX,...
Gilbert man charged after deadly DUI crash in New Mexico
SHIPROCK, NM (AZFamily) — A Gilbert man is facing several charges after investigators said he was drunk and caused a deadly crash in New Mexico days before Christmas. The New Mexico State Police said Casey Wade Russell was driving his pickup truck on U.S. Highway 491 outside Shiprock, which is in the northwest corner...
Phoenix cops given more discretion for citing pedestrians standing on traffic medians
PHOENIX — Phoenix police officers may now first issue citations rather than warnings when they observe pedestrians standing on traffic medians. Starting Jan. 16, the city's code will be amended to remove a requirement that had forced officers to first issue a warning to pedestrians who violate the traffic rule. But...
Man hospitalized after shooting outside QuikTrip store in east Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are investigating a shooting outside an east Phoenix convenience store that left a man seriously injured Friday morning. Shortly before 8 a.m., officers were called to a QuikTrip store at 44th and Oak streets, between Thomas and McDowell roads. There, they found a man with at least one...
Phoenix cracks down on jaywalking with new citation policy
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Starting Friday, a new update to a city of Phoenix ordinance will allow officers to issue citations for people illegally crossing or stopping on the street. City Ordinance 36-128 will allow officers to issue a ticket on first contact when they notice someone breaking this law. Phoenix...
Unsolved 2021 murder sparks push for front license plates in Arizona
A Phoenix mother wants Arizona’s license plate law changed after a key detail may have solved her daughter’s murder. Surveillance video showed the suspect vehicle, but no front plate to trace. So Brenda Gilliam-Miller, Destiny McClain’s mother, is pushing Arizona lawmakers to require state drivers have a front...
Mesa Fire Department captain accused of drunk driving incident that left 1 man dead
MESA, Arizona — A Mesa Fire Department captain has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for his involvement in a drunk driving crash that ended a man's life. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The crash happened...
Scottsdale Italian restaurant named one of ‘Absolute Best’ in US
Chowhound released its list of the best Italian restaurants in each state and Andreoli Italian Grocer in Scottsdale made the list. To compile the list of standout restaurants with "exceptional cuisine," Chowhound studied customer reviews and accolades (national and international). The list revealed a mix of...
Missing 8-year-old girl from Navajo Nation found dead, officials announce
PHOENIX – A missing 8-year-old girl from the Navajo Nation has been found dead, officials announced. Authorities issued a Turquoise Alert for Maleeka Boone on Friday morning after she went missing in Coalmine, Arizona, which is southeast of Tuba City. Her death was announced by the Navajo Police Department...

















