Phoenix AZ

A city analysis says that while Phoenix Police spent over $98.56 million on overtime in the 2024-25 fiscal year, hundreds of unfilled officer positions largely covered the cost. The analysis, which was presented to a City Council subcommittee Sept. 3, says Phoenix actually saved $12.2 million, largely because Phoenix...

This incredible video shows a fiery red sky over Phoenix, Arizona, shortly after an evening thunderstorm passed through the area on Sept. 1.

Protesters gathered outside of Arizona Public Service’s Phoenix headquarters Thursday to criticize the state’s largest utility for backing off clean energy goals it set five years ago. Last month, APS officials announced the utility was getting rid of its commitment to obtain all of its energy from sources...

Monsoon storms popped up in the Phoenix area, flooding parts of Tempe. Phoenix Sky Harbor saw sideways rain around 10 p.m. Monsoon rain made its way through the East Valley, hitting the parts of Tempe especially hard on Wednesday night. MCSO sergeant injured in Phoenix crash caused by red-light runner.

Back in July, downtown Phoenix’s newest mural, “Through Her Eyes,” debuted and instantly grabbed people’s attention. Stretching up the eastern side of the Saiya apartment building at First Avenue and McKinley Street, the striking work consisting of parallel 230-foot-tall strips colorfully depict a woman’s face gazing...

An Arizona law will soon allow what is called “middle housing” — duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and townhomes built on single-family lots in cities with 75,000 or more people. The goal of House Bill 2721, which was signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs in 2024, is to...

PHOENIX — Liberty High School wrestler Ryder Fortenberry said he came forward with hazing allegations against the wrestling program in order to change the culture and protect his little brother. During an interview on KTAR News’ The Chris & Joe Show, Fortenberry said a lot of things factored into...

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The father of a domestic violence survivor is sharing his daughter’s story in hopes of bringing more awareness to this widespread crime and its impact. On Aug. 22, Donald Hume says his daughter in Mesa was stabbed 22 times after her ex-boyfriend broke into...

PHOENIX — Lawmakers held a closed-door stakeholder meeting following the high-profile murders of three kids known to the Department of Child Safety. Elected officials, law enforcement, and tribal leaders discussed crucial improvements to the child welfare system. "There are some gaps, but we're working towards them,"...

PHOENIX — A student is in custody after allegedly burying a handgun just outside the entrance of a Phoenix high school. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Phoenix police said a staff member told a school resource officer for Mountain...