Phoenix AZ

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A hoarding problem at an Ahwatukee home has sparked concern and frustration among neighbors after years of complaints, and the recent discovery of a body in the backyard. Drone footage taken of the property shows the piles of trash, rotting food, clothing, and other debris both...

A 55-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of two photo radar signs in Tempe, police said Tuesday. Sven Siverston was arrested Aug. 13 following an eight-day investigation

One student was fatally stabbed after a classroom fight escalated at Maryvale High School in Phoenix on Tuesday, Aug. 19, according to the Arizona Department of Education news release. Shortly before 11 a.m. local time, Phoenix police officers and fire crews responded to the high school. It remains unclear whether...

PHOENIX — Nostalgia is always on the menu at Mel's Diner in Phoenix!. Mel's isn't just your typical old-fashioned diner, it's a legendary pit stop that once served coffee, sass and catchphrases on the classic 1970s TV series, "Alice." You can't miss the TV show throwback "kiss my grits!" while you're there.

MESA, AZ — Mesa police say a young teen selling an item online was shot after allegedly robbing the buyer during the transaction Tuesday night. The incident occurred in the area of Stapley Drive and McKellips Road around 8 p.m. Police received reports of gunshots, including one caller who...

A boy died following a Monday collision as he was walking in front of his mother near 36 th Street and McDowell Road, police said Tuesday. The collision occurred just after 8 p.m. Aug. 18 near

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Rebekah Baptiste, 10, was laid to rest Monday as the Department of Child Safety faces scrutiny over its response to numerous reports of abuse and neglect involving the family. Rebekah’s father, Richard Baptiste, and his girlfriend, Anicia Woods, have been charged with her murder, as well as with...

PHOENIX — A Phoenix city leader is pushing for bold changes to tackle Arizona’s housing crunch. Vice Mayor Ann O’Brien has introduced a plan aimed at speeding up home construction. Her proposal includes zoning reforms, policy updates and legal changes at the city, state and federal levels.

PHOENIX — Just a few months before officials say Rebekah Baptiste was tortured and killed in Apache County by her father and her father's girlfriend, Phoenix Police responded to her family's home after she had not shown up to school for several days. 12News reviewed a police report detailing...

It may still be hot outside, but Local First Arizona is already planning for cooler temperatures with its annual Arizona Fall Festival.