Chandler man shot at while chasing alleged car prowlers finds suspects’ gun near sidewalk...
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A Chandler man said his decision to confront two teens attempting to break into his neighbor's car Friday night nearly cost him his life. The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he had just gotten home when he saw the teens dressed in black trying to break into a neighbor’s car.
East Valley teen gets special parade for a milestone birthday
PHOENIX — An East Valley teenager who loves sports cars got the surprise of a lifetime when dozens of Corvettes and other high-performance cars rolled past his house in a special birthday parade. Liam, who turned 18 last Saturday, was born at 37 weeks as a seemingly healthy baby,...
Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver who was stung by bees, police say
MESA, Ariz. — A pedestrian died after being hit by a car driven by a person who was having a medical emergency due to bee stings, according to officials with Mesa police. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The incident...
Aviation workers picket at Sky Harbor, working without pay during shutdown
Air traffic controllers, TSA officers and safety technicians held a rally at Sky Harbor airport to talk about making ends meet, as most federal workers have already missed two paychecks during the federal government shutdown.
Mesa teacher arrested after alleged physical fight with 14-year-old student
Mesa police say officers were dispatched to American Leadership Academy on Thursday near Power and Pecos roads after a report of a teacher who had physically assaulted a student.
Tempe Mourns the Loss of Beloved Fire Paramedic John Garza, Veteran of Two Decades...
Tempe has lost one of its stalwart heroes with the passing of Fire Paramedic John Garza, who succumbed to cancer earlier this morning. Garza, a veteran member of the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue, dedicated himself to serving his community for over two decades, according to an announcement by the city. His tenure on...
Hearing set for Arizona serial street shooting suspect
PHOENIX - A hearing has been scheduled for a man who is accused of terrorizing the Valley during an 11-month serial shooting spree. The suspect, Aaron Saucedo, is facing several charges, including eight counts of first-degree murder. He is accused of killing nine people and wounding two others during the spree, which...
Bee swarm inside car causes crash in Mesa; 2 hospitalized
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Two people were hospitalized after bees got loose inside a car and caused a crash in Mesa on Saturday morning. First responders were dispatched to the area of Mesa Drive and McKellips Road on reports of a car driving into a pole. Authorities say the...
BNSF weighs in after Maricopa County rejects new land use for $3.2B rail hub
Maricopa County’s Board of Supervisors has run out of patience when it comes to railroad giant BNSF.
Teen arrested in connection to north Scottsdale Halloween party shooting
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left another person injured at a Halloween party in north Scottsdale on October 26.

















