Jen Wahl

1 week ago | 12news.com | Jen Wahl

PHOENIX — Una familia del Valle del Sol continúa impulsando fuertes cambios en la legislatura de Arizona tras perder a su hijo asesinado a por arma de fuego en el 2021. Los esfuerzos de la familia Petillo se materializan a medida que una nueva investigación demuestra que las armas de fuego causaron más muertes de niños y adolescentes que cualquier otra causa, incluyendo accidentes automovilísticos y cáncer, por tercer año consecutivo.

1 week ago | 12news.com | Jen Wahl

PHOENIX — A Valley family is continuing to push for change in the Arizona legislature, after they lost their son when he was shot and killed in 2021. The Petillo family’s efforts are happening as new research showed guns killed more children and teens than any other cause, including car crashes and cancer, for a third straight year. The staggering report is out of Johns Hopkins University.

2 weeks ago | 12news.com | Jen Wahl

MESA, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Health Services has taken some action against a midwife birth center after a family complained to the state about their care. The findings came after ADHS conducted an unannounced complaint inspection at the Willow Birth Center in Mesa in February 2025. That happened days after 12News first reported Carson and Daniel Neisess' story and the family said they filed their complaint.

2 weeks ago | 12news.com | Jen Wahl

PHOENIX — From movie theatres to water and jump parks, several Valley businesses are offering different ways to stay busy this summer without breaking the bank. These limited-time summer promotions provide excellent value for families seeking budget-friendly entertainment options during the hot Arizona months. Check out some of the hottest deals: At Main Event, there's a $14.99 deal for all you can play before noon, with a free $10 fun card. The deal includes bowling, laser tag and more.

2 weeks ago | 12news.com | Jen Wahl

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Arizona has taken another step forward in securing the future of water in the desert. New rules for turning wastewater into drinking water have been approved. The purification process is one that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality said more local utilities could adopt. An oversight council has just approved the new advanced water purification rules.