Arizona couple ordered to pay $12 million for health care fraud

The two defendants were sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution for a billing scheme targeting Arizona's Medicaid system.

Homeless encampments return to ‘The Zone’ as Phoenix heat intensifies

As Phoenix temperatures climb, concerns are growing for people living on the streets in The Zone.

Peoria City Council unanimously approves controversial Vistancia cell tower proposal

The City's Planning and Zoning denied the application in May. Verizon had appealed to City Council members. The council voted 7-0 in favor of the cell tower.

Suspect in Arizona DPS trooper-involved shooting attempted to drive away with trooper hanging out of car window

The shooting happened northeast of Benson, Arizona, on May 25. Here's what we know.

2 homes destroyed in Tempe fire

Smoke plumes can be seen from Loop 101 and University Drive in Tempe. Tempe Fire and Medical has not responded to 12News' numerous requests for information.

At least 2 people shot at Desert Sky Mall

Police responded to the mall, located near Thomas Road and 75th Avenue, and say two people were shot.

Attack at Surprise house party could trigger Preston’s Law charges

Two teens are facing charges in the case, which investigators say could qualify under Preston’s Law.

Woman dies weeks after fiery crash in Cave Creek

Weeks after a fiery crash north of the Valley, one woman had died.

Temps above 100 to continue around Phoenix area with late-week breezes

The streak of triple-digit temperatures continues today, with highs expected to reach around 105 degrees.

Hours after 3 individuals were arrested at a home in Tempe, the house caught fire

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Mesa and Tempe Police and Fire Departments, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

First hantavirus death reported in Arizona in 2026

A person in Mohave County is the first confirmed death from Hantavirus in Arizona this year.

2 hospitalized after shooting in Desert Sky Mall in west Phoenix

Two people were taken to the hospital after being shot inside a mall in Maryvale, police said.

Phoenix Pride files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid corporate sponsorship decline

2 injured in Desert Sky Mall shooting

Peoria City Council approves 70-foot cell tower proposal

Communities are about to get better cellphone reception in Peoria.

Tempe house catches fire hours after standoff leads to 4 arrests

Hours after a tense SWAT standoff ended in four arrests, a Tempe home went up in flames and investigators are now trying to determine if the two scenes are connected.

Sky Harbor Airport shooting 9-1-1 calls: New audio reveals Christmas night chaos

DPS: Wanted woman shot, killed after trying to drive off with trooper near Benson

Authorities are sharing new details about what led up to a deadly trooper-involved shooting on I-10 near Benson.

Calls grow for removal of Laura Owens TEDx talk amid ongoing criminal case

Critics say TED and TEDx have remained silent despite repeated requests to review or remove the 2021 presentation.

New drug doubles survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients

New results of a global study on a pancreatic cancer drug are bringing oncologists to tears.

Deer Valley educators allege mistreatment of disabled Hispanic students, retaliation after reporting concerns

Mother of special ed student tells 12News she withdrew her child from the district and is now seeking an Empowerment Scholarship for her son's education.