Firefighters save man who was trapped in New River floodwaters
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Multiple fire agencies worked early Sunday to save a man who got trapped in New River floodwaters, and the rescue was captured on camera. Rescuers responded around 6 a.m. to the area of 19th Avenue and Tanya Trail, just south of Desert Hills Drive. Details are...
US 60 closed in Mesa due to water in roadway
MESA, Ariz. — US 60 in Mesa is closed in both directions, according to ADOT. ADOT said the closure is due to standing water in the roadway near mile marker 183. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The roadway is...
Mesa weekend slowed by flooding
Heavy rain slowed travel around Mesa over the weekend of Oct. 10-12. By the morning of Sunday, Oct. 12, the U.S. 60 freeway had to be shut down temporarily due to pooling water in lanes at Val
Dog seriously injured after possible stabbing, police say
PHOENIX - Phoenix police are investigating a possible stabbing that left a dog with serious injuries on Oct. 11. Officers responded to the area of 59th Avenue and Palm Lane just before 5:45 p.m. regarding "unknown trouble." They were told that an unknown man possibly stabbed a dog, after it...
Mesa City Council Approves 137-Unit Townhome Community Near East Main Street
In its Sept. 22 meeting, the Mesa City Council unanimously approved a rezoning for the proposed 137-unit attached townhome development called Velora. The council approved rezoning a 3.3-acre parcel and a 3.7-acre parcel to form a planned-area development overlay for the multifamily development. Dolly Varden LLC is...
Scottsdale ranked as one of best US cities to drive in, other Valley cities...
PHOENIX — Rain or shine, the city of Scottsdale is the fourth-best U.S. city to drive in, according to a recent nationwide study. It was featured in WalletHub’s “Best & Worst Cities to Drive in (2025),” which stacked up the top 100 most-populated towns and compared them based on the four categories of cost of...
Arizona State University launches first-of-its-kind school after receiving largest donation in university history: ‘I’ve...
"We need their voices and commitment to sustain a healthy planet." Arizona State University launches first-of-its-kind school after receiving largest donation in university history: 'I've made this a priority' first appeared on The Cool Down .
People Drive From All Over Arizona To Dine At This Legendary Mexican Restaurant
There’s a place in Scottsdale where the margaritas flow like water, the tamales taste like they were made by angels with corn masa on their wings, and locals will gladly drive two hours through desert heat just for a taste. Los Olivos Mexican Patio isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a...
Kid Rock replaces country star ahead of Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Kid Rock is subbing in for Cody Johnson as a headliner for the three-day music festival and rodeo at Chase Field. Johnson had to abruptly pull out of the lineup after he ruptured an eardrum and had to undergo emergency surgery. The rock superstar is set...
Two 19-year-olds arrested after deadly shooting in Chandler Friday night
CHANDLER, AZ — A 19-year-old man has died after a shooting near McQueen and Warner roads Friday night. Chandler police say witnesses called 911 to report that shots were fired during a dispute between two individuals. When officers arrived, they found 19-year-old Daniel Sublasky who had been shot, he...

















