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Crash on SR 87 north of Sacaton
SACATON, Ariz. — First responders are on the scene of a crash involving a law enforcement cruiser on State Route 87. The crash happened Tuesday evening north of Sacaton. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Several vehicles were involved in...
Rollover crash involving police SUV closes freeway south of Phoenix area
COOLIDGE, AZ (AZFamily) — A freeway was closed for hours south of the Valley due to a crash involving a Gila River Police Department SUV on Tuesday evening. It happened on State Route 87, about 17 miles north of Coolidge. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said only minor...
Meteor streaks across San Tan Valley sky
A bright and colorful meteor streaked across the sky in San Tan Valley near Ironwood Drive and Pima Road on the evening of April 16. Kyle Schmaltigan sent the video in after he caught the meteor while he drove through a residential area. Right now, the Lyrid Meteor is underway for about a week.
Casa Grande Public Library Announces Return of Beloved Summer Reading Program Starting May 1st
As summer plans start heating up, the Casa Grande Public Library is tossing its hat in the ring with an announcement that's sure to delight bookworms of all ages. A summer staple, the Summer Reading Program, will be making its grand return — and it's not too soon to mark the calendars for this educational escapade. The official kickoff date for registration is none other than May 1st, as per the latest buzz from the Casa Grande city announcement.
Officials ID pilot killed in Maricopa airplane crash as Florence resident
A solo pilot that died Sunday after his plane crashed in Maricopa was identified as 45-year-old Allen Key Sackett of Florence by Maricopa Police Department. Around 7 a.m. the day of the crash, Maricopa fire and medical teams responded to a report of a small aircraft going down east of Murphy and La...
Softball Game Recap: Imagine Prep Storm vs. Mission Heights Prep Phantoms
It was a good run, but Imagine Prep unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Mission Heights Prep Phantoms by a score of 8-6. Imagine Prep was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mission Heights Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
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