Chandler man shot at while chasing alleged car prowlers finds suspects’ gun near sidewalk...
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A Chandler man said his decision to confront two teens attempting to break into his neighbor's car Friday night nearly cost him his life. The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he had just gotten home when he saw the teens dressed in black trying to break into a neighbor’s car.
Teen Arrested for Aggravated Assault After Shooting at North Scottsdale Halloween Party
A teen has been taken into custody following a shooting at a Halloween party in north Scottsdale. Near Bell Road and Thompson Peak Parkway, the incident, which took place on Oct. 26 just before 12:30 a.m., resulted in a male victim suffering a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Scottsdale Police...
East Valley teen gets special parade for a milestone birthday
PHOENIX — An East Valley teenager who loves sports cars got the surprise of a lifetime when dozens of Corvettes and other high-performance cars rolled past his house in a special birthday parade. Liam, who turned 18 last Saturday, was born at 37 weeks as a seemingly healthy baby,...
Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver who was stung by bees, police say
MESA, Ariz. — A pedestrian died after being hit by a car driven by a person who was having a medical emergency due to bee stings, according to officials with Mesa police. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The incident...
Aviation workers picket at Sky Harbor, working without pay during shutdown
Air traffic controllers, TSA officers and safety technicians held a rally at Sky Harbor airport to talk about making ends meet, as most federal workers have already missed two paychecks during the federal government shutdown.
Phoenix Rallies Against Hunger: City and St. Mary’s Food Bank Unite for Food Drive...
In response to a halt in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the City of Phoenix is spearheading a citywide food drive initiative. This move seeks to combat the rising food insecurity among its residents by teaming up with St. Mary's Food Bank. According to a statement by the City of...
Hobbs assists at food bank to prepare for SNAP to run dry
For the last three years, Jeanette Alvarado, 50, has relied on St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix to guarantee her children their next meal. It’s a concern she never had when her husband was alive. “We never had to go through this. My husband and I always had...
Mesa teacher arrested after alleged physical fight with 14-year-old student
Mesa police say officers were dispatched to American Leadership Academy on Thursday near Power and Pecos roads after a report of a teacher who had physically assaulted a student.
Crews respond to two mountain rescues in Valley Saturday morning
Valley firefighters were busy Saturday morning, responding to two separate mountain rescues in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Just after 11 a.m., Scottsdale and Phoenix Fire technical rescue crews were called to a trail near 23000 North 128th Street after a 30-year-old hiker reportedly suffered a seizure about a mile in....
Tempe Mourns the Loss of Beloved Fire Paramedic John Garza, Veteran of Two Decades...
Tempe has lost one of its stalwart heroes with the passing of Fire Paramedic John Garza, who succumbed to cancer earlier this morning. Garza, a veteran member of the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue, dedicated himself to serving his community for over two decades, according to an announcement by the city. His tenure on...

















