Phoenix Police officer’s widow sues to stop murder weapon auction
The widow of a Phoenix police officer gunned down in 2007 while on duty filed a lawsuit to stop the auction of the gun that took his life. Julie Erfle, the widow of Officer Nick Erfle, argues that auctioning off the weapon violates her rights as a crime victim under the Arizona Victims’ Bill of Rights. She said...
Tempe faces call to remove AI cameras that track where you’ve been
A nationwide network of surveillance cameras is surreptitiously tracking your movements, including when you drive through Tempe. What’s more, federal agents have been documented using that network to track down people they want to deport. Now a Tempe City Council candidate is pushing the city to end its contract...
Woman finds her uncle dead inside west valley independent living facility
A woman says her uncle had been dead for days and that the independent living facility he was at had no idea. The living facility has not directly responded to questions related to how something like this could have happened but did offer condolences to the family.
Arizona educators worry about school cuts if bond, override measures don’t pass
This November, several central Phoenix school districts are asking voters to approve bond and override measures to raise funds for school operations. Educators say if they fail to pass, districts could be forced to make significant cuts. There are 21 of those measures on ballots across Maricopa County, asking...
Copper thefts are on the rise. Here’s how you can spot suspicious activity.
PHOENIX — Copper theft has a significant impact on the community, not just due to its financial implications. A copper thief can cut one fiber-optic line, causing an outage for an entire community, including emergency services, according to CenturyLink. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking...
Scottsdale raises pay of critical employees to fill vacancies
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — The City of Scottsdale announced a pay raise for critical employees in an effort to hire more and keep them with the city. It will take effect in November. The Scottsdale City Council approved a plan from City Manager Greg Caton and unanimously endorsed Resolution...
Police arrest, charge 13-year-old for 100 mph ‘joyride’ through Gilbert, Mesa
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Monday and faces multiple charges after what police called a "joyride" in his mother's Chevrolet Tahoe that reached speeds of more than 100 mph, went airborne at
Mesa group home blames Emily Pike’s parents, San Carlos Apache Tribe in reply to...
San Carlos Apache teen Emily Pike was found slain in February after disappearing from a group home in Mesa. Her father recently filed a lawsuit alleging negligence by the home led to Emily’s death. The facility has since responded in an Oct. 15 filing before Maricopa County Superior Court.
Man accused of beating up homeowner, sparking standoff in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is facing more charges after police said he broke into a Mesa house, beat up another man and then wouldn’t come out for hours during the weekend. Brendon Williams was arrested on Saturday night. Investigators said the 36 -year-old went into the...
Triple shooting in Mesa; SNAP benefits affected by government shutdown l Morning News Brief
From a triple shooting in the East Valley that sent three people to the hospital to food stamps being affected by the ongoing government shutdown, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of October 22. 1. Three people shot in Mesa. What we know: —...
