A mother was killed and her child critically injured in a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver in Apache Junction; the suspect faces multiple charges.

A man was arrested for a hammer attack on an elderly woman in San Tan Valley; she remains in critical condition. The suspect also allegedly stole her truck.

Gilbert man, Joe Rim, faces second-degree murder charges for the death of 18-year-old Stephen Jacobo in Mesa, following a second arrest by Mesa Police.

Teenagers in a stolen car crashed into a police SUV and a truck in Phoenix during a chase and were detained by police without any serious injuries reported.

A mother was killed and her daughter critically injured in Apache Junction after a wrong-way crash involving a pickup truck on US 60. The driver of the truck is also seriously hurt, and impairment has not been ruled out.

Phoenix hosts the national Women's March on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, with local events across the US, focusing on abortion rights and upcoming elections.

Emergency personnel in Phoenix responded to numerous incidents from Jan. 15-21, including a fatal motorcycle crash, a shooting, and a semi-truck fire. Similar calls in Christchurch also kept responders busy.

A 15-year-old Phoenix girl, Giaginette Brown, died in her bedroom from a drive-by shooting. Isaac Orozco, the alleged getaway driver, faces second-degree murder charges.

Arizona may soon legalize human composting as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial methods, with State Rep. Laurin Hendrix introducing a bill to permit the process.

A 12News analysis refutes claims that Arizona's ESA program saves the state money, uncovering statistical errors and omissions, as debates over its efficiency and transparency continue.

The Phoenix Art Museum hosts PhxArt Amplified Vol. 3, an immersive audio-visual festival blending live music with art exhibitions, and offering food, drinks, and engaging activities.

A 19-year-old, Raul Franco, was sentenced to nearly nine years in prison for starting a shootout at Tanger Outlet Mall in Glendale, which resulted in injuries and panic.

The Barrett-Jackson Car Auction in Scottsdale is starting with classic and custom cars, hoping to surpass a $203 million sales record, while local police increase their presence for traffic control and safety.