8 Arizona Soul Food Spots That Bring Southern Warmth To The Desert
Arizona might be known for its cactus-covered landscapes and scorching summers, but hidden throughout the desert are restaurants serving up the kind of comfort food that makes you feel like you’re sitting at grandma’s dinner table. Soul food brings Southern tradition to life with every bite of crispy fried chicken,...
Arizona Mayor Sparks Outrage After Singling Out Non-White Speakers With “Routine” Location Questions at...
ARIZONA – A viral town hall moment in Fountain Hills is drawing major backlash after a local woman recorded the mayor repeatedly grilling only non-white speakers about where they live — questioning their residency, origins, and eligibility to speak — despite never asking the same of white attendees earlier in the...
Valley couple donates $75K to St. Vincent de Paul
An anonymous Valley couple donated $75,000 to St. Vincent de Paul during the 12News Turkey Tuesday fundraiser.
Illegal cockfighting rings persist across Arizona despite 1998 ban
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Illegal cockfighting continues to surface across Arizona more than 25 years after the state banned the practice, with recent raids highlighting the ongoing criminal activity. “Arizona traditionally was a hotbed of cockfighting. It was one of the last five states to have legal cockfighting,” said...
Questions linger over suspect who attacked girl at Phoenix school
The sex offender accused of attacking a 10-year-old girl at a Phoenix school was a no-show at Tuesday's court hearing as questions remain regarding a plea deal. Abel Gblah waived his appearance right for his court hearing. It comes as victims' advocates are demanding accountability over his plea deal from years ago....
Life in prison for Hells Angels member; two co-defendants get 10+ years
PHOENIX - A member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has been sentenced to life in prison for a gang-motivated murder in Phoenix in December 2021. Keith McCollough was convicted of killing 25-year-old Richard Coss near 23rd Avenue and Deer Valley Road in Phoenix. According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s...
Mesa police arrest longtime activist who says he was observing federal immigration agents
The Mesa Police Department arrested a longtime Valley activist on Tuesday morning as he was documenting federal immigration activities, leading to backlash from protesters and state officials. “Earlier today, we learned that UFCW Local 99 Organizing Director, Martin Hernandez, was detained in Mesa while peacefully...
Massive bar raid in Arizona ends with 249 arrests: ‘Underage drinking is not a...
Massive underage drinking bust in Tempe leads to 249 arrests at single bar. Police target fake ID use in major compliance operation at local tavern.
Bobcats spotted resting on Scottsdale home’s roof
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A Scottsdale resident captured images of some unexpected guests lounging on her neighbor's roof near the McDowell Mountains. Shawna Hankins, who lives near the base of the mountains, spotted two bobcats using the rooftop as a rest area on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 23. Hankins, a...
Understanding Vehicle Tag Renewal After a Year of Expiry
A social media user recently shared their confusion regarding vehicle tag renewal on a Reddit forum. The user had let their car tags expire for almost a year before renewing them through the Motor Vehicle Department's (MVD) website. However, upon receiving their new tags, they were surprised to find that the tags...

















