Homeland Security raids Zipps Sports Grill locations across the Valley; several Tempe employees detained
PHOENIX, Arizona — Homeland Security Investigations Arizona is conducting search warrants at 15 locations across the Valley, according to the United States Attorney's Office, District of Arizona. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Federal law enforcement agents have...
Wrong-Way Police Pursuit I‑40 in Needles Linked to Train Robbery
NEEDLES, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A 26-year-old man from Phoenix, Arizona, was taken into custody after an alleged train burglary that led to a dangerous wrong-way pursuit on Interstate 40, authorities announced Tuesday. On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 3:30am, deputies from the Colorado River Station,...
Mesa man gets life for killing co-worker over suspected workplace romance
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa man will spend life behind bars after he killed a co-worker over suspicions of a workplace romance, prosecutors say. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced that Tyler McGuire, 31, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Deazo...
4 people hospitalized after crash near busy Mesa intersection
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Four people are in the hospital after a crash near a busy Mesa intersection Tuesday night. Mesa police responded to a multi-car crash near Gilbert Road and Southern Avenue. One person is seriously hurt and had to be pulled out of the vehicle, police said....
State’s first formal teacher retention study shows more than 14% of educators left the...
PHOENIX — In the Arizona Department of Education’s first report about teacher retention, presented to the Arizona State Board of Education on Monday, it said more than 14% of Arizona’s educators left the profession in the 2024-25 school year. That translates to more than 8,600 educators leaving the profession.
This Legendary All-You-Can-Eat Arizona Restaurant Is So Good, People Drive Across The State For...
If you think pizza is just a meal, not a quest, you’ve clearly never heard of this place in Arizona. This isn’t your average slice-and-scarf joint, oh no. It’s a full-blown, all-you-can-eat pizza carnival where the cheese flows like the Colorado River, and people literally drive three hours from Phoenix (yes, three)...
Tempe reiterates, police do ‘not conduct immigration enforcement activities’
TEMPE, Ariz. — Tempe police released a statement Monday stating that their agency has no part in any immigration enforcement and does not participate in joint immigration operations. While the police department aids federal and state law enforcement partners, the partnerships involving Tempe police "are limited to...
Mesa cafe serving up tasty happy hour deals for under $9
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — It’s time for happy hour, and one Mesa restaurant is serving up delicious deals for as low as two bucks!. What’s Crackin’ Cafe, located near Power and McDowell roads, hosts happy hour every day from 12:30 p.m. to closing. Guests can get chips and salsa for $5, a cheeseburger with French fries...
This Tiny Arizona Bakeshop Is Known for Tamales Locals Swear By
On Broadway Road in Mesa, a tiny bakeshop draws lines with the aroma of masa and fresh bread. Panadería y Carnicería La Estrella keeps ovens humming from 5 AM to 9 PM, and locals swear the tamales here taste like home. You will find pan dulce, conchas, bolillos,...
Man accused of punching pilot at Sky Harbor Airport
Kenneth Morrow is accused of aggravated assault after he allegedly punched a pilot at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

















