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Phoenix Justice of the Peace dies during vacation in Canada
PHOENIX — Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Frank Conti died Tuesday while he was on vacation in Canada. The 61-year-old suffered a fatal heart attack. “We all knew we could count on Frank whenever necessary," Presiding Justice of the Peace Anna Huberman said in a statement Wednesday. "The leadership at his court was outstanding. This is a terrible tragedy not only for his home family but also for his court family.”
An Arizona lottery player just won $1 million. Here's where the ticket was sold.
SAN LUIS, Arizona — A lottery ticket purchased in southern Arizona is now worth $1 million after Tuesday's drawing. The Arizona Lottery said a Mega Millions ticket bought at a Chevron station near Main and D streets in San Luis yielded a big jackpot this week. Tuesday's winning numbers...
Robert Kennedy Jr. planning to 'address the nation' in Phoenix on same day Trump will be here
PHOENIX — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to address the nation in Phoenix on Friday, the same day Republican Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Glendale. Kennedy's campaign said the candidate's address will be about "the present historical moment and his path...
Weather Impact Alert: Storms expected in central Arizona, Valley area Wednesday evening
PHOENIX — A 12News Weather Impact Alert is in place for Wednesday and Thursday afternoon with storms expected to rumble through the Valley and northern Arizona. Temps will also cool down as a result of cloud cover and moisture overhead. These monsoon storms could bring strong wind, hail and...
12News A+ Teacher: Jessica Mooney at Madison Simis Elementary
PHOENIX — The 12 News A+ Teacher for Wednesday, Aug. 21 is a second-grade teacher at Madison Simis Elementary School. A parent of one of Jessica Mooney's students reached out to 12News saying, despite the fact her son is on the spectrum and has struggled to find his place socially and academically, as he navigates life with ADHD, when he got into Mooney's class, he flourished.
A Valley seamstress almost shut down her business after several custom pieces were stolen. Then the community stepped in.
PHOENIX — It's vibrant and vintage clothing you can't find anywhere else in the Valley. That's because Kelsey Garner custom makes each outfit by hand with some passion projects taking up to 14 hours to complete. Garner has been a seamstress for more than a decade and is the...
A man was selling elotes in Phoenix when he was hit by a stray bullet, hospitalized
PHOENIX — A West Phoenix food vendor remains in the hospital after he was struck by a bullet on Sunday. According to Phoenix police, 32-year-old Raul Domínguez was shot around 5 p.m. near Sunridge Park just West of 62nd Avenue and Roosevelt Street. Amalia Domínguez, Raul's sister, said...
Arizona boy could lose finger after being bitten by rattlesnake
PHOENIX — A Valley boy was seriously injured after being bitten by a rattlesnake in Yavapai County. Michelle Bahme told 12News they were packing up their truck at the end of a successful camping trip and getting ready to drive back home to the Valley when her 9-year-old son came running up to her.
Phoenix police investigating deadly knife fight
PHOENIX — A knife fight in central Phoenix left one man dead and another man in the hospital, officials said. The Phoenix Police Department said the incident, near 16th Street and Indian School Road, started as a fight on Monday night. Officers arrived at the scene at around 8...
Arizona Supreme Court clears way for voters to decide on constitutional right to abortion
PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a 200-word summary that abortion advocates used to collect signatures for a ballot measure is valid, clearing the way for voters to decide on the constitutional right to an abortion. Under the measure, abortions would be allowed until an embryo...
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