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1 day ago | 12news.com | Joe Dana

PRESCOTT, Ariz. — While the City of Prescott waits on a judge’s decision about the future of a $15 million rodeo facility upgrade, a chorus of citizens wants the money spent on a more pressing need: wildfire protection. “Frankly, as much as I enjoy the rodeo, if we can’t protect our forests, our communities, our homes, who cares about the rodeo?” said HOA President Patrick Bernardi of the Cathedral Pines neighborhood located on the south side of Prescott.

1 day ago | 12news.com | Chase Golightly

MESA, Ariz. — An 11-year-old dog in Mesa nearly lost his life after he was attacked by a coyote. Angela Marino said her dog Luigi was let out to use the bathroom by her brother around 4:30 in the morning last week. She said her brother was still outside when the attack happened. Within seconds, Marino said she could hear Luigi yipping for help. When she walked out, she could see her beloved dog in the coyote's mouth.

1 day ago | 12news.com | Chase Golightly

MESA, Ariz. — Un pequeño perro de 11 años en Mesa casi pierde la vida después de ser atacado por un coyote. Angela Marino compartió que su hermano dejó salir a su perro Luigi para que hiciera sus necesidades alrededor de las 4:30 a.m. de la semana pasada. Añadió que su hermano aún estaba afuera cuando ocurrió el ataque. En cuestión de segundos, Marino dijo que escuchó a Luigi pidiendo ayuda bastante fuerte. Al salir, vio a su querido perro en el hocico del coyote.

2 days ago | 12news.com | Jeff Vinton

PHOENIX — Almost 15 months after a man was stabbed to death, three arrests have been made, the Phoenix Police Department announced Monday. Phoenix police said they were originally called due to a stabbing outside of a business near 35th Avenue and Van Buren at about 11:35 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2024.   >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.

2 days ago | 12news.com | Jeff Vinton

CHANDLER, Ariz. — A three-year-old boy is in critical condition at a Valley hospital after being pulled out of a backyard pool, according to the Chandler Fire Department. CFD told 12News that crews were called to a home on the 5000 block of East Elmwood Place, which is just south of the intersection of Chandler Heights and Gilbert roads. The department said Chandler police officers got to the home first and found a three-year-old who was unconscious after being pulled out of a backyard pool.