Phoenix AZ

PHOENIX — A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot during an altercation on Monday afternoon in Phoenix. Officers responded to reports of a fight near 16th Street and Baseline Road just after 1 p.m., according to Phoenix police. At the scene, officers spoke with a man...

PHOENIX — A crash in west Phoenix has resulted in the death of a 6-year-old girl. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. A crash near 75th Avenue on Interstate 10 had caused the eastbound lanes of the highway to close Sunday evening, according to the Arizona Department...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A three-day adoption event found forever homes for more than 400 sick, injured, and abused pets in the Phoenix area this weekend. The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) offered free adoptions on all pets during the 17th annual MARS Global Adoption Weekend, which ran from Friday through Sunday, at...

Phoenix Police detectives are investigating a homicide  in which a man was found dead lying in the roadway.

A man accidentally shot himself in the leg while handling a gun in north Phoenix near 19th Avenue and Cactus Road, police said. He's expected to be OK.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A new study shows the Phoenix metro ranks low in walkability compared to most major cities, labeling it a car-dependent city. The region has made some strides in public transit, including expanded bus routes and additional light rail lines. Eric Iwersen, the City of Tempe’s Transportation...

Your next pizza delivery might arrive on wheels, but without a driver. DoorDash unveiled Dot on Sept. 30, an autonomous delivery robot designed to operate on sidewalks, bike lanes, roads, and driveways, and is purpose-built for local commerce. As part of the company’s expansion into autonomous technology, Dot will...

From the outside, you might drive past Chase’s Diner in Chandler without a second glance – but locals know that would be a mistake of epic, stomach-growling proportions. This unassuming eatery has become a pilgrimage site for food enthusiasts throughout Arizona, with some travelers happily making two-hour drives just...

Arizona is facing an unprecedented school closure crisis. Last school year, 20 schools were forced to shutter their doors, causing uncertainty and heartache for many Arizona families who rely on and choose their local neighborhood schools. Now, even more districts are being forced to make agonizing decisions about...

GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — A teen is in custody after allegedly driving drunk and fighting a police officer in Gilbert. Around midnight on Sunday, officers responded to a single-car rollover crash near Greenfield and Chandler Heights roads. Police say the driver, 18-year-old Santiago Galindo, fled the scene before...