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'Freak accident' in Scottsdale; teen allegedly brings a gun to work: this week's top stories
Pursuit hurts child; mistrial in George Kelly case | Crime Files. From a teen being accused of bringing a gun to work and accidentally shooting a coworker to a "freak accident" on a Scottsdale party bike, here are this week's top stories. 1. Phoenix hikers help man on trail who...
Preston Lord murder suspect to appear in court
This week, one of the teens charged in the murder of Preston Lord will appear in court. Seven people were arrested in connection to the death of the east Valley teen in 2023. One is 17-year-old Talan Renner, who is charged with first-degree murder. He will be in court on Tuesday.
Remembering Lauren Heike one year since murder on Scottsdale hiking trail
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Sunday, April 28, marks one year since Lauren Heike was killed. On April 28, 2023, around 10 a.m., the 29-year-old would leave her apartment and walk on a nearby trail. Her parents said she did this often. “We’re happy that in her last moments, she...
3 shooting victims told police they were standing on the sidewalk when they were shot by 'unknown person' in west Phoenix
PHOENIX — Three people were shot in west Phoenix Friday night and officials said the victims told them they were just standing on the sidewalk when an unknown person started shooting. Officers with the Phoenix Police Department responded to the area of 27th Avenue and Camelback Road just after...
Extreme heat and weather events predicted to get worse
PHOENIX — As summer draws near, so do the dangers of wildfires, extreme heat, and monsoon flooding. It’s that time of year when we’re bracing for the hot summer months, seeing more and more 110+ degree days. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking...
A pro-Palestine protest ended with 72 people being arrested after it was broken up by police. Here's a timeline of how it unfolded.
TEMPE, Ariz. — Police are on guard and barricades remain in place on Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, following a night of unrest, with pro-Palestinian protesters refusing not leave campus until their demands were met. 12News cameras were rolling as DPS troopers and ASU police officers cleared an...
Arizona school district considers bathrooms with no doors
A school district in Arizona is considering a new open concept bathroom that would allow staff to see into the facilities from a hallway, which the school’s administration says was made to address student behavior. An administrator said during a presentation to the Peoria Unified School District’s Board of Education Thursday night that the new […]
Overnight 6-car crash leaves 1 hurt on Loop 202 in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — An overnight crash involving multiple vehicles left one person hurt on a busy East Valley freeway Sunday. According to DPS troopers, around 1 a.m., six cars were involved in the collision on the eastbound lanes of the Loop 202 Red Mountain near McClintock Drive. One person was hospitalized, but authorities say the extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown.
ASU Israel-Gaza protest arrests elicit reaction from Maricopa County Attorney
Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at George Washington University sit in a tent to avoid the rain in Washington, Saturday, April 27, 2024.(AP Photo/Cliff Owen) A University of Southern ...
Scottsdale Drivers Brace for Two-Month Ramp Closure on Northbound Loop 101 at Cactus Road
Commuters in north Scottsdale are in for a rough ride as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) prepares to shut down the northbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Cactus Road for a staggering two months. Beginning Monday, April 29, the ramp closure will force drivers to scout alternative paths, all part of a long-term freeway widening project set to torment local traffic until early 2026.
Glendale police shoot man acting 'erratically' and waving gun outside of business
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A Glendale police officer has been involved in a shooting, according to authorities. Officers were called out to a store after receiving reports that a person was acting "erratically" and waving what appeared to be a gun, the Glendale Police Department said. >> Download the 12News...
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