Tempe AZ

Fire crews rushed to an apartment complex near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road on Tuesday after a call escalated and dispatchers upgraded the response to a second alarm. The Phoenix Fire Department reported that firefighters were carrying out a full evacuation while searching units and working to knock down the...

Beginning in 2025, more than 20 public schools in neighborhoods across the Valley have closed or are in the process of shutting their doors. A decline in the number of students enrolling into public schools is a major contributing factor as to why schools are closing their doors for good.

Aaron Benjamin, 30, died last Thursday while rowing Hance Rapid at mile 76.5 of the Grand Canyon. Aaron Benjamin’s final social media post before he left for the Colorado River was environmentalist Edward Abbey’s credo that “wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.”

An early-morning break-in at a Gilbert apartment turned violent Sunday when a resident shot an alleged intruder, leaving the man hospitalized in critical condition, according to police. Gilbert officers were called to an apartment near S. SanTan Village Parkway and the Loop 202 after a 911 report of a break-in....

Looking for amazing no-frills spots in Arizona that serve breakfast worth writing home about?. These 8 straightforward restaurants offer morning meals that taste out of this world without any fancy gimmicks!. 1. Ronnie’s Cafe (Glendale) Ronnie’s Cafe stands proud with its patriotic red, white, and blue signage that...

PHOENIX — An orthopedic surgery hospital in Phoenix and other parties have agreed to pay $5.6 million to resolve kickback allegations investigated by the federal government. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday a settlement had been reached with OASIS Hospital, Dignity/USP Phoenix Surgery Centers and...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An active investigation involving Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents and other law enforcement is ongoing in west Phoenix late Tuesday morning. While details remain limited at this time, the incident was reported at a parking lot near 67th Avenue and Van Buren Street around 10 a.m.

Air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps in Arizona are prone to faster wear and tear due to the state’s desert conditions. The weather is beyond anyone’s control, but the climate inside the house isn’t. Proper maintenance helps maximize HVAC system lifespans, while adequate insulation and an airtight building...

PHOENIX — A shooting in north Phoenix has left one man with life-threatening injuries, according to Phoenix police. Officers arrived near 27th and Peoria avenues about 8:40 p.m. Monday after a reported shooting, police said. Officials said they found a man at the scene with at least one gunshot wound.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Tempe has made hundreds of arrests when it comes to college-aged suspects using fake IDs to get into bars. The establishments with the most arrests, according to Tempe Police, happened around Arizona State University. Students at ASU's Tempe campus told 12News they either have a fake ID or know someone...