Tempe seeking public feedback for ordinance to prevent drink spiking
The city of Tempe is drafting ideas to address drink spiking. The Drink Spiking Education and Prevention Council Subcommittee is asking for input from the public on the issue. The subcommittee will look into implementing an ordinance that would prevent the tampering of drinks. According to the city, the subcommittee...
Hobbs, western governors tackle water needs at WGA Conference
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum speaks at the Winter Meeting of the Western Governors' Association in Paradise Valley, Ariz., on Thursday, Nov. 20. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs joined governors from Hawaii, Montana, Idaho and Utah to talk about water, energy, agriculture and healthcare at Western Governor’s...
Motorcyclist hit by bus after crashing into SUV in Mesa
MESA, Ariz. — A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital on Monday after being hit by a bus. Before he was hit by the bus, the motorcyclist crashed into an SUV, police said. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Officers...
Mesa’s Asian District gets big upgrade with Mekong Plaza expansion
The long-awaited expansion of Mekong Plaza is open after years of delays. Why it matters: Mekong Plaza formed the foundation of Mesa's thriving Asian District, Arizona's largest collection of Asian restaurants, grocery stores and shops. Driving the news: Developers, business owners, politicians, economic development...
Phoenix Police Seek Public’s Help to Apprehend Suspect in Arby’s Armed Robbery, Cash Reward...
The Phoenix Police Department is on the lookout for an individual linked to an armed robbery at an Arby's restaurant, which took place on November 8 near Central Avenue and Baseline Road in South Phoenix; the authorities are actively canvassing for information that could lead to an arrest and are offering a cash...
Nearly all Phoenix homes lost value in 2025, report says
If you bought a home before the pandemic hit, you probably have spent the last several years tracking your home value with varying levels of glee. After COVID-19 hit, housing prices seemed to go only up, up, up. And that meant tens of thousands of dollars in potential profit — if you could afford to buy a new home...
Family of suicidal man killed by police plans to sue Phoenix PD and City
When a south Phoenix family called 911 for help about their suicidal father, they didn’t think he’d be killed by police. Now, the family plans to sue the Phoenix Police Department.
Phoenix advocates push for change after child assaulted at school
State lawmakers are calling for stricter oversight of child predators after police say a registered sex offender snuck into a Phoenix elementary school last week and assaulted a student.
South Phoenix family wants change after dad killed in mental-health call
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A south Phoenix family is calling for changes to the way police respond to mental-health emergencies after their father was shot and killed by police last month. Officers say 49-year-old Victor Altamirano charged at them with a knife, but body-worn camera footage is now raising new...
Former AG lawyer hit with felony charge for stealing, reselling mail
The former Arizona Attorney General’s Office official who was arrested by postal inspectors in Phoenix last week has been charged with one count of felony theft. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office submitted the charge against Vanessa Hickman, the former state government division chief under Attorney General Kris...
