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3+ hour, 28+ min ago (413+ words) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. " As Black Friday crowds packed Old Town Scottsdale's restaurants, bars and streets, Scottsdale police joined agencies across the East Valley on Friday night to launch this year's holiday DUI task force " an effort running every weekend through the end of the year. The goal, police say, is straightforward: get impaired drivers off the road before they hurt someone. With dozens of restaurants, bars and breweries drawing in locals and tourists " and a rivalry matchup between Arizona State University and the University of Arizona adding to the rush " some out-of-towners told 12News they planned ahead to stay safe while enjoying the night. Will Pennington said he served as the designated driver for his group. "I'm the DD for the night, so if the ladies want to drink, they can drink all they want, and they'll have a safe ride home....

5+ hour, 46+ min ago (379+ words) Nov 28, 2025, 8:52 PM The Jocque Concepts creation, which is located at 4439 N. Saddlebag Trail, is 5,800 square feet and can serve up to 400 people at a time in its open-air space. The new restaurant's menu features Ahi fish tostadas with chipolte aioli and leeks and a Mediterranean platter with skewers, hummus and tzatziki. Signature dishes such as these have been spearheaded by Mexico City native Hector Cruz. It will be open at 4 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekends, and the restaurant will also host a grand opening party on Dec. 20. With the significant difference in hours of operation, the new joint will offer both "golden hour" and "lunar hour" deals, with $12 signature cocktails, pizzas and small plates including papas bravas and queso fundido. The extensive drink menu is highlighted by the Sunseeker (tequila-based), the Huguette Spritz with pear and mint and the Casa Blanca…...

7+ hour, 6+ min ago (115+ words) PHOENIX - One person is dead and another is seriously injured following a crash on the Loop 101 on Friday evening. The collision happened at 5:32 p.m. on Nov. 28 at Bell Road and the Loop 101. Glendale Police said "individuals had to be extricated," following the crash. One victim died, while another was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Bell Road is shut down in both directions, along with the on and off ramps of the Loop 101. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes. It is unknown what led up to the crash. The victim's identities were not released." Map of the crash location. The Source: Glendale Police Department...

7+ hour, 10+ min ago (1867+ words) PHOENIX " Are you looking for the perfect gift for the reader in your life?" Lucky for Arizonans, there are many local authors writing everything from romance and non-fiction to middle-grade and picture books. Whether you're looking for a new read to curl up with this holiday season or a gift for your loved ones, we've got you covered: Check out this gift guide packed with local picks for everyone on your list." No matter if you're reading to your kids or buying picture books for beginning readers, Arizona has a host of authors writing stories great for the little ones in your life." J.E. Laufer, a Valley-based author, has written multiple children's books. Each book includes some of her experience as an educator for more than 25 years, including building emotional intelligence and having difficult conversations." Laufer told 12News she wrote her first…...

7+ hour, 32+ min ago (447+ words) LOS ANGELES " Months after Kim Kardashian said she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, she got a scan of her brain on her show "The Kardashians." In Season 7, Episode 6, she saw Dr. Daniel Amen, a celebrity doctor who previously scanned sisters Khlo" Kardashian and Kendall Jenner's brains. Amen told Kim Kardashian her brain was "beautiful" and she typically managed stress well, but she had holes in her brain where they weren't meant to be. "The front part of your brain is less active than it should be," he said in the episode. "With your frontal lobes as they work now, it would be harder to manage stress and that's not good for you, especially as you're studying and you're getting ready to take the boards." According to the Cleveland Clinic, the frontal lobe manages thinking, emotions, personality, judgment, self-control, muscle…...

7+ hour, 37+ min ago (368+ words) Nov 28, 2025, 7:01 PM PHOENIX " A Scottsdale man has been fined more than $240,000 for investment fraud from late 2018 to early 2023, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) announced on Nov. 19. John A. Perez allegedly "fraudulently (engaged) in unlicensed advisory services" from November 2018 to February 2023 and has been ordered to pay $174,087 in restitution fees and another $71,000 in administrative penalties. According to the ACC, Perez posed as "a wealthy retired investment adviser and stockbroker" and claimed that he could teach investors "how to significantly increase their investments." Perez promised gains based off of his "carpool investment account" and sent investors screenshots of the account to convince them he had managed their money. However, the ACC found this touted account showed "little to no activity" in reality. Over the four-plus-year period, Perez allegedly met with at least eight individuals or groups across Arizona for fee-based "training sessions." ACC…...

9+ hour, 46+ min ago (168+ words) A woman has died, and a man was critically injured in a crash in Peoria. Three children were taken to the hospital and are stable, authorities said. 1 dead, 1 critically injured in Peoria crash PEORIA, Ariz. " One person has died and another has critical injuries after a crash in Peoria Friday night, according to authorities. The Peoria Fire-Medical Department said the crash happened near Loop 101 and Bell Road. A woman died at the scene, and a man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Three children and a woman were taken to the hospital and are stable. This is a developing story; additional details will be added as they become available. Watch 12News for free You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12+ app! The free 12+ app from 12News lets users stream live events " including daily newscasts like "Today in…...

10+ hour, 20+ min ago (204+ words) CHANDLER, Ariz. " One of Arizona's largest holiday celebrations is officially underway as the Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide Western Town kicked off its 10th year Friday night. The annual event, which features more than 7 million lights, transforms the area into what can only be described as an "Arizona Disneyland" once the sun goes down. Co-organizer Sammy Pratt said the team has been assembling the massive display since May. "You don't get sleep when you're putting up the biggest Christmas celebration in Arizona," Pratt said. "We got 7.5 million lights. We got train rides, we got stunt shows, we got s'more making, cookie decorating, and parades. Everything Christmas, we got it here." Some fan favorites include the large gingerbread house display, and a new show called Dare to Dream, a light performance incorporating fire, pyrotechnics and fog effects. The event also features a…...

11+ hour, 1+ min ago (628+ words) ARIZONA, USA " Three Arizona lawmakers are calling for an end to the investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly by the Pentagon after Kelly's involvement in a video calling for U.S. troops to defy "illegal orders." MORE INFORMATION:Sen. Mark Kelly says he's not 'intimidated' by Pentagon investigation Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton, along with Congresswomen Yassamin Ansari and Adelita Grijalva, penned a letter to Secretary Pete Hegeth asking him to immediately close the Department of Defense's investigation of Kelly. The letter says in part: "We write today in strong opposition to your Department's investigation of Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. Last week, Senator Kelly and five other Members of Congress who previously served in the U.S. military or intelligence community released a video restating a core principle of current law and military doctrine: service members must obey lawful orders and are not required to…...

11+ hour, 31+ min ago (147+ words) Queen Creek police said the deadly crash, involving the bike and a vehicle, happened just before midnight on Combs Road east of Gantzel Road. Bicyclist hit and killed in Queen Creek, police say QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. " A crash late Thursday night in Queen Creek claimed the life of a bicyclist, according to authorities. The Queen Creek Police Department said the crash, involving the bike and a vehicle, happened just before midnight on Combs Road east of Gantzel Road. The bicyclist died at the scene. The person's name has not been released. Next-of-kin notifications are underway, police said. "At this time, neither speed nor impairment appears to be a factor for the driver," police said. This is a developing story; additional details will be added as they become available. Watch 12News for free You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to…...