Gov. Hobbs signs new Arizona law requiring penny-rounding at checkout
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2938 Friday, mandating that businesses round to the nearest 5 cents if pennies are not available to complete a transaction. The Greater Phoenix Chamber, which represents many Valley businesses, applauded the move in a written statement. “With pennies no longer...
Scottsdale councilman defends roundabout cancellation
SCOTTSDALE (AZFamily) — Scottsdale City Councilman Barry Graham is defending his vote to cancel a planned roundabout project along the Scottsdale Road corridor, after a report released this week showed the replacement project will cost an additional $3.4 million. “It would have been the only roundabout on the north...
Two Bojangles restaurants slated to open in the Valley this year
A spokesperson for Bojangles confirmed to ABC15 that two new restaurant locations are scheduled to open in late summer 2026. Here's where the locations will open.
8 Family-Owned Mexican Restaurants in Arizona That Are Worth the Drive
Arizona is home to some of the most authentic, soul-warming Mexican food you will ever taste. Many of the best spots are family-owned restaurants that have been serving loyal customers for decades. From slow-cooked tamales to hand-pressed tortillas, these places put love into every single dish. Whether you live...
Phoenix hotel, closed for years after a fire, will become apartments
A long-shuttered Phoenix hotel will be transformed into a residential development after a partnership between a hospitality company and a residential management firm bought the property. The Sheraton Crescent, located at Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue, has been closed since 2023, after an electrical fire and water...
Treated seawater could help Arizonans as state faces potentially deeper Colorado River water cuts
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Carlsbad is almost 400 miles away from Phoenix; however, a plant in the Southern California city that turns ocean water into drinking water could help Arizonans in the future. But it wouldn’t work in the way you’re probably thinking: the new proposal is suggesting a water...
Viral video shows Waymo stopping in middle of busy Chandler intersection, scaring first-time passengers
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A viral video showing a driverless Waymo vehicle stopping in the middle of a busy Chandler intersection has racked up millions of views on TikTok after the passengers inside posted the frightening moment online. Inside the vehicle were first-time riders Josie Kaufman and her sister, Alex...
2 arrested after shooting at Tempe motel leaves person critically hurt
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Two suspects face charges after a person was badly injured in a shooting at a Tempe motel earlier this week. Tempe Police said they arrested two people in connection with the March 9 shooting at the Motel 6 at Roosevelt Street and Broadway Road. The...
Man accused of killing New River pastor attempts guilty plea, judge refuses
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The man accused of killing a New River pastor and planning to kill 13 other religious leaders appeared in court Thursday morning, where he unexpectedly attempted to enter pleas, which the judge rejected. Adam Sheafe entered an unexpected “no contest” plea during the hearing, which was...
Crash involving car hauler, pickup truck on I-17
Two people were hurt in a crash between a car hauler and a pickup truck near Interstate 17 and 7th Avenue on March 12.
