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A gun accidentally went off at an East Valley home. 1 person was hospitalized.
CHANDLER, Ariz. — One person was sent to an East Valley hospital after an accident shooting, according to the Chandler Police Department. Officers were called to the home on the 900 block of West Hemlock Way at about 2:05 p.m. on Saturday. Two people were reported to have been...
Lightning has sparked 4 fires in the Tonto National Forest. Here's what we know about them.
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — Crews are all over the Tonto National Forest fighting four separate wildfires, which were all sparked by lightning. Here's what we know about the. The Soldier Fire was sparked on Friday and is burning on Pleasant Valley Road about four miles east of the town of Gisela near the Hellsgate Wilderness, according to the Tonto National Forest on X.
Westbound lanes of Loop 202 reopen in Tempe after being closed due to hit-and-run crash
TEMPE, Ariz. — The westbound lanes of Loop 202 have reopened in Tempe after being closed due to a crash, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The crash happened near the Scottsdale Road off-ramp, which is where traffic was being directed off the freeway. The Arizona Department of...
How secure are Arizona power companies against cyberattacks?
PHOENIX — While the major power companies in Arizona were not affected by the global tech outage, the chance of a cyber attack remains a top concern for APS and SRP — especially during the summer months when so many in Arizona rely on air conditioning to survive.
Romero Fire burns 4,200 acres southwest of Kearny, residents told to be "SET" to evacuate
KEARNY, Ariz. — Fire crews are currently fighting the Romero Fire, burning 13 miles southwest of Kearny and 14 miles west of Dudleyville, since July 19. Residents of 3C Ranch have been told to be "SET" to evacuate at any time. Head to 12news.com/wildfires to get the latest information...
Man arrested, facing multiple charges including DUI in north Phoenix
PHOENIX — A man was arrested in north Phoenix and is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and driving under the influence, the city's police department said. Phoenix police officers responded to the area of 7th Street and Greenway Road for what was initially an alleged drunk driver in...
Sinkhole in Surprise closes road for the weekend
SURPRISE, Ariz. — A waterline break caused a sinkhole in Surprise near Bell Road and the 303 Friday night. Work crews were called to the area around 6:30 p.m. and found the roadway was flooded due to the line break, Sergeant Rick Hernandez with the Surprise Police Department said.
History made: Allisha Gray becomes first player to win both 3-point and skills competitions at WNBA All-Star
PHOENIX — Allisha Gray turned WNBA All-Star weekend's opening night into her own show. The Atlanta Dream guard had a historic evening, becoming the first player to win both the 3-point and skills competition in the same year Friday. “It’s very cool. Now I’m glad I accepted the call...
Tempe's 'Tha Truth Track Tribe' headed to Junior Olympics
PHOENIX — A Tempe club track and field team, Tha Truth Track Tribe, is headed to Texas to participate in the National Junior Olympics next week. The team includes 28 children and teens, and 26 of these kids qualified for the national tournament. “It's a pretty big deal,” said...
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74, her family announces
HOUSTON — Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died at 74, her family announced Friday night. "With incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas," her family said in a statement.
Migrant children in Arizona, 2 other states were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
MCALLEN, Texas — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that lacks adequate oversight, advocates say. A lawsuit filed Thursday by the Justice Department alleges employees of...
Arrest made in case where 3 people were found dead after apartment caught fire in Ahwatukee
PHOENIX — Four days after a woman and two men were found dead in an apartment that caught fire in Ahwatukee, a man has been arrested and charged in connection with their deaths, the Phoenix Police Department announced Friday. Police said that 30-year-old Chase Christman was arrested and charged...
Neighbors call Tempe home at the center of shooting and fire a 'problem house'
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Tempe home at the center of a local and federal investigation is a frequent target of police activity, neighbors tell 12News. That home along E Del Rio Dr. in south Tempe had U.S. Marshals sprawling outside it on Thursday afternoon as they were there to serve an arrest warrant on someone inside the home.
12News journalist calls 911 after discovering heat victim. Here’s what happened next.
PHOENIX — As a journalist, I typically try to find the closest eyewitness to an incident. On Wednesday morning, I became that eye-witness. The events that unfolded over several minutes in front of me revealed the spontaneous way citizens try to help first responders during heat emergencies. Whether we...
'Don't lose hope': Brittney Griner sends message to US journalist sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison
PHOENIX — Amid the excitement of the WNBA's All-Star Weekend returning to Phoenix for the first time since 2014, there was a serious reminder for Phoenix Mercury and Team USA center Brittney Griner of the trying times she has faced over the past couple of years. That's because Wall...
This downtown Phoenix home could be yours for $10, under one condition
PHOENIX — A home in downtown Phoenix could be yours for just $10, but only if you are willing to accept the unique challenge that comes with it. Known as the Kucharo house, the single-story vintage Craftsman-style house at 624 N. 5th St. is among the last remaining original homes in the Evans Churchill neighborhood near the heart of Roosevelt Row.
It may be 110+ degrees but the animals at the Phoenix Zoo had a snow day
PHOENIX — The animals at the Phoenix Zoo got a special treat Friday, thanks to SRP. The company brought 10 tons of snow and other cool treats to the zoo and let the animals have a real snow day. Some of the animals were more interested than others. The...
Former GCU standout Jacob Wilson removed from MLB debut after apparent injury
PHOENIX — Update 10:16 p.m. It was a night of highs and lows for former GCU infielder Jacob Wilson. The highs: Wilson made his MLB debut with the Oakland A's and got his first hit. The low: Wilson was removed from the game after appearing to injure his hamstring...
Legal fight continues with appeals over proposed immigration initiative for Arizona Nov. 5 ballot
PHOENIX — The fight to keep a proposed border initiative off Arizona’s Nov. 5 ballot is not over yet. Immigrant advocates kept the issue alive this week by filing notice to the state Supreme Court that they will appeal the judge’s ruling. A Maricopa County Superior Court...
Police: 2 shot at Tempe hotel
TEMPE, Ariz. — Two people sustained gunshot injuries Friday afternoon at a hotel in Tempe. The police department said officers were dispatched to a hotel near Elliot Road and Priest Drive for reports of a domestic disturbance involving multiple people. Upon arrival, officers discovered two people had been shot.
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