Rain threat raises fears in community south of Goodyear after deadly flooding
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ (AZFamily) — Residents of Rainbow Valley are calling for flood warning systems along Waterman Wash after a man was swept away in floodwaters last month, leaving the small unincorporated community outside Goodyear searching for answers about jurisdiction and safety measures. Vince Upton died in the...
Phoenix bakery fights back against influencer, goes viral
JL Patisserie owner Jenna Leurquin posted a video on social media after an influencer gave her bakery a bad review. The video has been seen by more than 70 million people.
Tesla gets final permit to bring Robotaxi service to Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Tesla is a step closer to getting its driverless rideshare vehicles on Valley streets. The electric vehicle maker applied for a Transportation Network Company (TNC) permit on Nov. 13, which would be the final step needed to bring its Robotaxi service to the Phoenix area. The company has since met...
Vehicle crashes, dangles off overpass in Phoenix
PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Public Safety is at the scene of a vehicle that crashed and is dangling off an overpass in Phoenix. One individual was extricated from the vehicle. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The crash...
Billie Eilish brought the house down in Phoenix
On the way to Mortgage Matchup Center last night, I passed by a row of tents. They belonged to fans who were camping out to be on the rail for tonight’s show. They had already been there for hours. Thus is the power of Billie Eilish. Eilish’s year-long, globe-crossing...
Arizona troopers place 46% of stopped commercial vehicles out-of-service during Phoenix blitz
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol recently sidelined nearly half of the commercial vehicles that they stopped during series of targeted operations in the Phoenix area. On November 19, AZDPS announced results from “several details targeting seatbelt use and collision-causing violations...
Her ex-boyfriend broke into her home, shot her current boyfriend and then himself, court...
PHOENIX — An Arizona man broke into his ex-girlfriend's home, shooting her current boyfriend before turning the gun on himself, according to court documents. While both men survived, the woman's current boyfriend is in the hospital, fighting for his life. Now, she's speaking out about what happened. Tatum Sucato...
Phoenix Approves Extension of Apprenticeship Program
The City of Phoenix is planning to expand its apprenticeship program and make it permanent. In January 2024, the City partnered with local private businesses to create apprenticeship opportunities to expand the regional workforce. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company was the first private partner, and multiple...
2 dogs dead, 1 rescued after fire breaks out in Phoenix residence
PHOENIX — Two dogs died after a house fire broke out in west Phoenix on Monday morning, authorities said. First responders with Phoenix, Glendale and Avondale responded to reports of a house fire near 105th Avenue and Camelback Road around 11:45 a.m., according to the Phoenix Fire Department. Smoke was billowing from...
AI arrives at church: How chatbots are shaking up religion
A new digital awakening is unfolding in some churches, where pastors and prayer apps are turning to artificial intelligence to reach worshippers, personalize sermons and power chatbots that supposedly resemble God. Why it matters: Some users say AI is helping churches stay relevant in the face of shrinking staff,...
