Arizona charter school says fundraiser for the late Charlie Kirk raised $34,500
PHOENIX — A spokesperson for Arizona Leadership Academy charter schools tells 12News they will donate $34,500 to a California-based mental health foundation in honor of the late Charlie Kirk. Read…
Man pleads guilty to stabbing girlfriend to death after Loop 101 car crash
PHOENIX — A man has pleaded guilty to the violent murder of his girlfriend that was caught on camera off the Loop 101 freeway in Peoria. Read more Lawsuit accuses…
Lawsuit accuses Peoria school district of failing to stop teacher from abusing students
PEORIA, Ariz. — A lawsuit filed against the Peoria Unified School District accuses administrators of failing to address the “predatory” behavior of a fifth-grade teacher who is now serving time…
18-year-old indicted for 3 counts of murder for Buckeye shooting that killed his pregnant ex-girlfriend
BUCKEYE, Ariz. — A grand jury has formally indicted an 18-year-old man for three counts of first-degree murder for a Buckeye shooting that killed the defendant’s pregnant ex-girlfriend and wounded…
Tempe student, mother taken to Texas ICE facility after arrest tied to suspected smuggling case
TEMPE, Ariz. — The detention of a Tempe mother and her 14-year-old son by federal immigration authorities sparked emotional protests outside a local elementary school this week, leaving family members…
Federal judge says President Trump’s name must be removed from Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue…
A Village Builds a School: How community support is transforming Biltmore Preparatory Academy
PHOENIX — Walk the campus of Biltmore Preparatory Academy in central Phoenix today and you’ll find construction fencing going up, a demolition crew at work, and an administration buzzing with…
Southwest updates policy plus-sized travelers months after tightening it
WASHINGTON — Southwest Airlines has updated its policy for plus-sized travelers to allow for gate agents to give customers extra seats free of charge if needed. Read more Take a…
Take a sneak peek at the brand new Phoenix Fire Station 74 in Ahwatukee ahead of its grand opening
PHOENIX — After years of planning and construction, Phoenix’s newest fire station is preparing to officially open its doors to the community in Ahwatukee. Read more The American Red Cross…
The American Red Cross needs blood donations urgently as supply drops
PHOENIX, Arizona — The American Red Cross is calling for immediate blood and platelet donations after a sharp decline in scheduled appointments caused the national supply to fall by several…