Friend remembers victims in wrong-way crash on US 93
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Five people, including a child, were killed in a wrong-way crash on a freeway in northern Arizona over the weekend. Troopers say a suspected drunk driver hit another car head-on. That driver was headed north in the southbound lanes on U.S. 93 early Saturday morning. Ryan...
10 Famous Singers from Arizona
Arizona’s music scene is a dazzling tapestry of talent, blending fiery rock legends, soulful voices, and genre-defying artists who have shaped the sound of America and beyond. From the desert city of Phoenix to the scenic landscapes of Tucson and Sedona, the Grand Canyon State has been the birthplace and creative...
Top 10 Best Cities for Retirees to Relocate—Idaho Makes the List, Study Finds
Climate, affordability, and services are just some of the most important aspects to consider when choosing where to spend your retirement years. Financial technology company SmartAsset uncovered the cities retirees are moving to that are relatively easier on the wallet while offering an excellent quality of life. Can...
Missing man may be ‘armed and unstable,’ Scottsdale PD says not to approach
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale police are asking people not to approach a missing man who may be "armed and unstable". >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. "He has recently been exhibiting paranoid ideations and is believed to be armed with...
City of Phoenix plans Juneteenth holiday closures
City of Phoenix offices will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Solid Waste Collection: Curbside collection will not change during the week of
Phoenix Hit By Dangerous 111-Degree Endangering Health and Economy
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that Phoenix is about to face 111°F heat over the next few days. He outlines the serious consequences, including rising heat-related deaths, overwhelmed emergency rooms, costly emergency housing measures, and a halt to major industries like construction.
Conman accused of murdering woman inside her garage in Mesa over money
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A convicted Valley conman was arrested after police said he harassed his neighbor and then murdered her inside her garage earlier this year. Derek Bollwinkel was taken into custody on June 2 at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in connection with the death of 82-year-old Linda Baran. He had been...
2 men sentenced to 7 years in prison for fatal street race in Avondale
PHOENIX — Two men who killed a 32-year-old while street racing in the West Valley were sentenced last week to seven years in prison, authorities announced Monday. Jakari Barksdale, 21, and Emanuel Cervantez, 21, were sentenced on Friday for the fatal street race that occurred in May 2021, according to the Maricopa...
The Reuben Sandwich At This No-Fuss Restaurant In Arizona Is So Good, It’s Worth...
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences hide behind the most ordinary facades, and Goldman’s Deli in Scottsdale proves this truth with every towering Reuben sandwich they serve. You know that feeling when you bite into something so perfect that time stops for just a moment?. That’s exactly what happens...
Local dispensary turns smoking slogan to mitzvah goal
The term “420” has been associated with cannabis use since the 1970s. The consensus of its origin is attributed to a group of friends from San Rafael High School in Marin County, California, who would meet up after school at 4:20 p.m. to get high. Once Arizona and other states began legalizing marijuana for...