Scottsdale mayor’s brother sues city, police over alleged retaliation
The owner of two Scottsdale strip clubs is suing the city and its police department in federal court, alleging retaliation and exaggerated reports used to build what the lawsuit calls a “sham investigation.”
Man accused of murder after shooting left 1 dead, 1 hurt in downtown Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is jailed on murder and other charges following a deadly shooting over the weekend in downtown Tempe. On Wednesday, Tempe police announced that 23-year-old Aidan Zepeda has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Jacob Jaime, Jr. Tempe police officers...
Man fighting for his life after house fire in Phoenix
A man is fighting for his life after a fire ripped through a house in central Phoenix Thursday night. Crews said they pulled one man from the house and he was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition.
Suspect arrested after body found inside trunk in Phoenix
PHOENIX - A murder suspect has been arrested after police say a man's body was found inside the trunk of a car in Phoenix. Phoenix Police say an officer on March 28 "obtained credible information" that a man had been killed near 24th and Van Buren streets, and the victim's body had been placed inside the trunk of a...
Final Filiberto’s reopens after 8 locations abruptly closed
Last summer, in the thick of the sweltering heat, the thing steaming residents more than June’s triple digits was the abrupt closure of eight Filiberto’s Mexican Food restaurants. Instead of getting their breakfast burrito or carne asada fries, would-be customers found “Closed” signs taped on drive-thru menu boards...
Arizona Department of Public Safety arrests 6 suspects, 5 of whom are ‘documented transnational...
PHOENIX — Multiple people were arrested following an ongoing investigation into suspected drug trafficking in Phoenix, authorities say. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The Arizona Department of Public Safety State Gang Task Force arrested six people near Camelback...
‘Debilitating pain’: Paddleboarder airlifted from Salt River
MESA, Ariz. — Easter weekend is when people start to pack the Salt River. However, within the past week, two people had to be rescued. Paddleboarder Tasha Waisner has travelled down the famous East Valley River countless times, but her most recent visit was almost her last. “I've never...
Man dies, tractor-trailer ‘pierced’ by timber in collision
A tractor-trailer driver died after his vehicle was "pierced" with timber in a collision with a log truck. (Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd/X)
will.i.am teaching new Agentic A.I. course at ASU
Music icon will.i.am is teaching a course on Agentic artificial intelligence at Arizona State University. The course focuses on using private "agents" rather than chatbots to help students accomplish tasks and solve complex societal problems. The Black Eyed Peas frontman aims to use AI to combat job displacement and...
Tempe tests Axon license plate readers amid Flock backlash
Tempe voted to approve a 60-day trial of Axon’s automated license plate readers (ALPRs), making it the latest Arizona city to look for alternatives to Flock Safety cameras.

















