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PHOENIX — The Phoenix Veteran Affairs Regional Office hosted the Hiring America’s Best Career Fair on Wednesday. It was one of four sights around the county hosting the job fair for veterans. “There were multiple employers offering positions I might be qualified for, and I’m interested in,” said...

Hiring America's Best Career Fair targets local veterans

PHOENIX — Firefighters are working to contain a massive pallet fire that ignited in west Phoenix Thursday night. The Phoenix Fire Department said more than 100 firefighters from four agencies are battling the third alarm blaze at a business near 35th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. Firefighters tell 12News...

Firefighters battling massive pallet fire in west Phoenix

Scottsdale, AZ

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A firefighter was transported to the hospital after being stung by bees at an apartment complex in north Scottsdale, according to the Scottsdale Fire Department. When crews arrived at the San Portales at Silverstone complex near Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak roads, Scottsdale firefighters found an active...

Firefighter, 3 others hurt after being stung by swarm of bees in Scottsdale

PHOENIX — For more than 20 years, Patricia Austin has been paying 30% of her income toward rent and a Section 8 housing voucher covers the rest. “Out of all this time, it’s made sure I didn’t become homeless,” Austin said. Austin is now getting help...

Thousands waiting for housing vouchers in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Two kids and a woman in her 20s were transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in west Phoenix Wednesday night. Phoenix firefighters said all three victims are stable after being struck at a low rate of speed outside a Sam's Club near 83rd Avenue and McDowell Road.

2 kids, woman injured in crash outside Sam's Club in west Phoenix

Mesa, AZ

MESA, Ariz. — When Troy Kotsur made history as the first Deaf male actor win an Oscar at the 2022 Academy Awards, he was thinking about his father. By then, Kotsur had already become a hero to the Deaf community, widely celebrated for his acclaimed performance in the family drama “CODA.” It was easy to admire the tenacity and talent that had brought Kotsur, in his early 50s, to the movies' biggest stage after years of struggle as an actor in an industry not known for its hospitality to Deaf performers.

Mesa native Troy Kotsur pays tribute to father in new short film

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department has made over 44 substantive changes to its proposed policy that outlines when, how, and why officers shall employ violent force on a citizen. After releasing an initial draft of the use-of-policy back in January, the agency made a number of revisions and...

Phoenix police proposes making several changes to use-of-force policy

PHOENIX — Hundreds of Rio Verde Foothills residents have gone without water service for six months and counting. There's one possible solution left on the table, a bill that could come to a vote when the Legislature resumes work on Monday. But neighboring Scottsdale could be an obstacle. Mayor...

With time running out, Scottsdale mayor could stand in way of restoring water to Rio Verde Foothills

PHOENIX — A suspected thief was arrested this week on suspicion of stealing over $45,000 in fragrances from Ulta Beauty stores located throughout the Valley. Jose Acosta, 37, was taken into custody Wednesday in Mesa for a series of retail thefts that have occurred over the last year. Court...

Suspect fills pillowcase with $2,960 in fragrances, police say

TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona's summers are no joke, and the extreme heat can frequently pose a life-threatening risk. Tempe is opening a new cooling center to help protect some of the most vulnerable people in the city. The new EnVision Center is located at 1310 E. Apache Blvd. It...

Tempe celebrates grand opening of new cooling center

Chandler, AZ

CHANDLER, Arizona — Police said alcohol and speed appear to be factors involved in an incident in which a car crashed into a Chandler house Monday night. Chandler police were called to the home near Riggs and Gilbert roads around 8:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a male...

Police: Alcohol, speed factors after car crashes into Chandler home

PHOENIX — According to the Arizona Department of Agriculture, there are roughly 20,000 farms and ranches across Arizona. Some can be found in the Phoenix Metro. One of those is the Knight Ranch in Laveen. It’s a Black-owned ranch that is passing on the country living to the next generation.

Kids learn about life on the ranch in Laveen

PHOENIX — Two people were transported to the hospital after multiple structures caught fire in central Phoenix late Tuesday afternoon. Phoenix firefighters said around 4:30 p.m., crews were called to 16th and Oak streets for reports of an alley fire. When firefighters got on scene, the fire had extended...

FD: 2 injured, 2 homes destroyed in central Phoenix fire

Maricopa, AZ

PAYSON, Ariz. — The Tonto National Forest will initiate Stage 1 fire restrictions Thursday morning to minimize the risk of wildfire damage. State trust lands in Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila counties will also launch Stage 1 restrictions starting Thursday, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM). The restrictions also apply to state parks located outside of the incorporated municipalities of these three counties.

Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect tomorrow across Arizona

TEMPE, Ariz. — Take a visit to Tempe Town Lake and you’ll notice orange boxes with the markings “Emergency 911 Life Ring.”. “We’re in the process of installing 37 flotation devices here at Tempe Town Lake,” said Tempe Community Services Director Craig Hayton. Nine will...

Floatation rings installed at Tempe Town Lake after man's drowning

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The intersection at Miller and McKellips roads in Scottsdale is closed following a crash Tuesday evening that injured a police officer. The crash involved a vehicle driven Scottsdale police officer and another vehicle, according to the Scottsdale Police Department. Police said the officer has been hospitalized...

Scottsdale police officer injured in crash

MESA, Ariz. — Rural Metro Fire said Tuesday it was stopping its suppression efforts at a mulch fire in east Mesa and allowing the property owner to extinguish the smoldering material. The fire started burning last week near Elliot and Sossaman roads, causing large clouds of smoke to disperse...

Firefighters letting property owner handle Mesa mulch fire

PHOENIX — In a matter of moments, Troy Reed lost his home. A wind-fueled fire pushed along Oak Street just north of McDowell Road, burning down multiple properties. According to the Phoenix Fire Department, approximately 150 firefighters and 50+ units were called to fight the huge blaze. Reed said...

After central Phoenix fire, homeowners wonder what's next?

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale police have identified the two suspects who are suspected of violently assaulting a man at a hotel Sunday night near Marshall Way and Goldwater Boulevard. Andre Woods, 48, and Justin B. Walowitz, 41, are suspected of assaulting a 36-year-old man and holding a knife to...

Assault at Scottsdale hotel leads to arrest of 2 men

PHOENIX — A Phoenix police vehicle hit a child in south Phoenix, leaving them with critical injuries, the city's police department said. The incident happened Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. near 11th Avenue and Pima Street. Police have not released the age, gender or name of the injured child.

Phoenix police car hits child, causing critical injuries

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Valley salon says protecting natural hairstyles is next step in allowing people with race-based natural hairstyles more freedom

TEMPE, Ariz. — It's probably not something you'd expect to happen, especially if it hasn't happened to you. A study released this year found over 20%...

Valley salon says protecting natural hairstyles is next step in allowing people with race-based natural hairstyles more freedom

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