Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local
Valley
Arizona
Crime
Nation World
Near Me
Politics
I-Team
12News en Español
Features
Latest News Stories
50 dogs seized from Chandler dog rescue accused of neglecting animals after neighbors voice concerns for weeks
VOTE: Friday Night Fever Week 5 Hot Shots Plays of the Week!
Weather
Back
Forecast
Radar
10-Day
Hourly
Maps
Traffic
Heat
Monsoon
SkyCams
Latest Weather Stories
Warm start to fall
Tropical Storm Ophelia off the mid-Atlantic coast producing winds just below hurricane force
Sports
VERIFY
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Phoenix, AZ »
77°
Phoenix, AZ »
Weather
Closings
Advertise With Us
Meet the Team
Forecast
TV Listings
Things to Do
Español
VERIFY
RADAR
12News on YouTube
Bullhorn
Gas prices
Arizona Midday
Today in AZ
Those Who Serve
Download Our App
Breaking News
Read More »
More (
) »
Phoenix's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Phoenix, Arizona | 12NEWS.com
National
VERIFYING the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latino’
Social Justice
Yes, Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to commemorate the signing of ADA in 1990
In the U.S., July is Disability Pride Month, recognizing the signing of ADA, & the history, achievements, experiences and struggles within the disability community.
National
Disability Pride Month commemorates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July is Disability Pride Month. It celebrates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination.
Summer Guide
No, fireworks don’t expire but they do lose their spark as they age
Experts say fireworks can last up to 20 years but could be dangerous if not stored properly.
Holiday
No, fireworks don’t expire but they do lose their spark as they age
July 4 is approaching and we were asked, do fireworks expire? No. But, you should use them before they get too old so your fireworks show will be brighter
Summer Guide
Summer cookout food safety tips
Summer is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grill. We VERIFY five ways to keep you and your guests safe at your next cookout.
Summer Guide
Yes, you can wash an American flag
If you want a clean flag for 4th of July or Memorial Day, rest assured the flag code does not prohibit people from washing or cleaning the American flag.
VERIFY
The progress pride flag is copyrighted, but only restricted for commercial use
People on social media claimed the flag is copyrighted, but its Creative Commons license only restricts commercial use, which requires the designer’s permission.
Holiday
Yes, Father’s Day started in Spokane, Washington
Spokane resident Sonora Smart Dodd, whose father raised her and her five siblings after their mother died in childbirth, started Father’s Day in 1910.
LGBTQ+
Yes, Sally Ride was the first known LGBTQ+ NASA astronaut
Ride became the first American woman in space in 1983. Her romantic relationship with Tam O’Shaughnessy became public after Ride’s death in 2012.
Holiday
The legacy of civil rights leader Anna Arnold Hedgeman | Expert Interview with Minnesota state Senator Erin Maye Quade
Minnesota state Senator Erin Maye Quade breaks down the legacy of civil rights leader Anna Arnold Hedgeman.
Holiday
Resurfacing the erased history of Black women in the civil rights movement | Expert Interview with Kaye Wise Whitehead, Ph.D.
Kaye Wise Whitehead, Ph.D. discusses the erased and often forgotten history of Black women in the civil rights movement.
Before You Leave, Check This Out
KPNX would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow