KPNX - Arizona

Early spring means early snake season in Arizona

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:49:20 GMT

A week of record-breaking temperatures means Arizona's snake population has decided it's time to come out of their dens early.

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La familia Guthrie visita el creciente monumento conmemorativo afuera de la residencia de su desaparecida mamá

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:38:09 GMT

Savannah Guthrie y su hermana fueron vistas agregando flores en el área afuera de la casa de su mamá cerca de Tucson, donde les siguen dejando muestras de cariño.

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Woman's body recovered from Lake Pleasant, sheriff says

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:05:25 GMT

MCSO received reports of a possible drowning on Sunday near Pipeline Cove at Lake Pleasant.

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Guthrie family visits growing memorial outside of missing mother's home

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:00:49 GMT

Savannah Guthrie and her sister were seen adding flowers to the memorial outside their mother's home near Tucson.

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Fantasy 5 lottery ticket worth $330K sold in Tucson

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:24:02 GMT

A lucky winner is now six figures richer thanks to a ticket sold at a southern Arizona grocery store.

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3 people killed during alleged 'racing' incident in Arizona

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:23:30 GMT

One of the involved vehicles was allegedly "racing another vehicle" before the deadly crash, Tucson police said.

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Continúa el calor en Arizona...

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:13:21 GMT

Las temperaturas permanecerán arriba de lo normal al empezar la semana laboral, ¡mientras que se aproximan grandes cambios para el viernes! c

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And the heat goes on in Arizona...

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:07:37 GMT

Temps stay above normal to start the workweek, with big changes brewing for Friday!

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What is Read Across America Day?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:04:08 GMT

The nation's largest celebration of reading all started in 1998. Here's how you can get involved and champion reading all month long.

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California man last seen driving toward Grand Canyon

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:04:10 GMT

Jeremy Whisennand was last seen in Blythe, California, on Feb. 10. He was driving toward the Grand Canyon, police said.

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West Valley sushi shop owner released from ICE detention after eight months

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:35:17 GMT

A federal judge has granted Kelly Yu temporary freedom after she filed a habius corpus petition.

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500 people gather for Black History Month 5K in Glendale

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:10:59 GMT

Organizers hope to make the first-ever Black History Month 5K and wellness festival a yearly event in the Valley.

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Arizona leaders respond to U.S.-Israel military operations against Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:09:18 GMT

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and others have responded to "Operation Epic Fury", a military operation executed between the United States and Israel against Iran.

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Tucson woman seeks $3 million from Tempe after arrest over 'Game of Thrones' meme

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:12:42 GMT

Police evacuated a Tempe City Council meeting after a post showing Queen Cersei incinerating opponents.

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An Arizona house bill that would ban minors from attending drag shows heads to the Senate

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:44:43 GMT

House Bill 2589 was passed with 31 Republican Yeas and 22 Democrat Nays.

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Judge rules in favor of Coolidge High School, basketball team reinstated to AIA bracket

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:31:28 GMT

The Arizona Interscholastic Association said the Coolidge High School team will be allowed to play in a semifinal game scheduled for Feb. 28.

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Million-dollar reward brings surge of tips in search for Nancy Guthrie

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:30:58 GMT

The $1 million reward for Nancy Guthrie's case has spurred over 1,000 tips.

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Concerns rise over new ICE detention center plan in Marana

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:56:51 GMT

A Southern Arizona community coalition, Pima Resists ICE (PRICE), opposes DHS plans to contract MTC for an ICE detention center in Marana.

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Mesa Public Schools cuts dozens of jobs across district

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:42:35 GMT

The job cuts include several teaching positions at campuses throughout the East Valley district.

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3 Phoenix men indicted in sex trafficking, conspiracy case

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:49:02 GMT

The defendants are accused of being involved in a criminal enterprise known as the "Money Dream Team."

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2 taken to hospital after I-17 crash involving several vehicles

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:36:17 GMT

DPS is investigating two separate car crashes reported in the same area of Interstate 17 on Friday.

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Warmer weather could bring out rattlesnakes earlier, officials warn

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:15:25 GMT

Arizona's unseasonably warm weather increases rattlesnake encounters, raising safety concerns. Experts urge caution for hikers.

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Report: One-third of Arizona school districts at greater financial risk due to shrinking enrollment

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:08:20 GMT

The auditor general says 69 of Arizona's 207 districts are potentially at a greater financial risk due to enrollment loss.

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Report: Nearly 400K Arizonans not using SNAP benefits anymore

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:29:14 GMT

Federal laws for SNAP benefits are tougher now than in previous years. This is reportedly causing recipients to leave or be removed from the program.

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'We have to be resilient’: Miami students and staff rise after devastating floods

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:54:39 GMT

In the wake of last September's devastating floods in Gila County, resilience shines as the Globe and Miami communities rally for recovery.

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Cindy McCain stepping down as Executive Director of the World Food Programme

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:33:10 GMT

McCain cited health reasons for her departure.

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AG Mayes responds to 12News I-Team revealing alleged $10.3M in banned ESA purchases

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:49:38 GMT

12News has obtained records from the Arizona Department of Education revealing misspending of possibly 20% of all purchases in the $1 billion voucher program.

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‘I want to go home’: Tempe family still out after storm damage, blames HOA inaction

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:47:20 GMT

Dozens were forced out of their homes by October's devastating microburst storm that tore through Tempe.

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Travel delays, violence in Puerto Vallarta cause Phoenix travelers to rethink future trips

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:32:38 GMT

Passengers arriving at Sky Harbor said their trips home were delayed and uncertain after unrest in Puerto Vallarta, making some rethink future travel.

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Love 'Heated Rivalry?' Meet the author credited with creating the sports romance sub-genre.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:55:00 GMT

Susan Elizabeth Phillips is best known to readers as the author who put sports romance on the page. She spoke with 12News ahead of the release of her newest book.

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Tempe police urge caution after man steals unlocked, running SUV from transit center

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:22:27 GMT

A Tempe man was arrested for allegedly stealing an unlocked, running SUV from the Tempe Transit Center. Here's what we know.

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2 defendants facing charges connected to shootout with DEA agents in Phoenix

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:02:46 GMT

According to a news release, one of the defendants allegedly coordinated the sale and delivery of approximately 50,000 fentanyl pills.

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Over 170 arrests made during Scottsdale's 'human exploitation' operation

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:23:47 GMT

Scottsdale police led a proactive operation focused on identifying "sex buyers" and "child predators."

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Valley teen author proves you're never too young to pursue your dreams

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:06:25 GMT

Melissa Costa of Chandler wrote her first book at the age of 11 and is already working on her second. She sat down with 12News to share her author journey.

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Is your apartment using AI software to inflate rental prices?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:51:08 GMT

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes secures a $1 million settlement from Weidner Property Management in a lawsuit alleging rent price fixing.

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Condoms, gift cards and wedding gifts: Arizona parents allegedly misspent $10 million in ESA funds

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:45:43 GMT

The Arizona Department of Education records obtained by 12News show misspending could be 20% of all purchases in the $1 billion voucher program.

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Zipps Sports Grill hiring manager to change plea, court documents state

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:36:46 GMT

Diego Gonzalez-Rosales, former hiring manager at Zipps Sports Grill, is changing his plea in a case involving the alleged use of fake identities to hire workers.

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Peoria man facing charges for allegedly hiding body after neighbors report overpowering ‘rotten meat’ odor

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:31:36 GMT

Court documents state the suspect put on his grandmother's wig to disguise himself when he moved the body.

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2 sentenciados a prisión por el asesinato de un adolescente de 17 años en Phoenix

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:18:44 GMT

La fiscal del Condado Maricopa, Rachel Mitchell, dijo que su oficina ve "este tipo de casos muy frecuentemente".

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'He stole my bike': Video shows Gilbert officer detaining suspected e-bike thief

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:05:35 GMT

A child called 911 after a subject with a gun stole his e-bike on Feb. 6.

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