Surprise Snags Nitro Ice Cream Hotspot As Nite Creamery Targets Bell Road
Nitro-chilled scoops are headed for the West Valley. Nite Creamery, the California-born ice cream shop that debuted in Tempe last year, is planning a second Phoenix-area location in Surprise. The new shop is set to take over a space at 17865 W. Bell Road and is expected to open in May or June 2026 as the brand’s...
City of Phoenix may toughen fireworks penalties
Phoenix administration is preparing tougher penalties for lawbreakers who use illegal fireworks and pose widespread threats ranging from fires and air pollution to the mental health of some veterans and others. The disclosure by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays came during a City Council Public Safety and Justice...
Work on long-awaited AZ State Route 30 to begin sooner than you think
After more than 20 years, State Route 30 is finally more than just a line on the page. The Arizona Department of Transportation on Feb. 12 unveiled the design for the new Interstate 10 reliever freeway in the West Valley. "We're just very excited for this project," Madison Cole, a community relations manager for the...
Why More Arizona Homes Are Placing Agave By The Front Door
Your front door sets the tone for your entire Arizona home, and more homeowners are turning to agave plants to make that first impression bold and low-maintenance. If you’ve ever wanted a striking entryway that works with the desert instead of against it, placing agave near the door is one of the smartest moves you...
Arrest made in Tempe light rail stabbing that left woman hospitalized
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Tempe police have made an arrest in connection with a stabbing at a Valley Metro light rail that left a woman hospitalized. On Saturday, Tempe police announced that 34-year-old Allante Wallace was arrested on accusations of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon over the Thursday night stabbing.
Arizona ‘stand your ground’ law may create murky area between public, law enforcement
Cowboy culture and 'stand your ground' laws clash in Arizona, AZ AG Mayes' comments stir controversy PHOENIX - A knock on Ryan Whitaker's door reverberated through his apartment
This Ultra-Romantic Old Town Scottsdale Restaurant Feels Like A Once-In-A-Lifetime Date Night – And...
If you want a date night that feels electric from the first step in, Cafe Monarch is the move. Tucked in Old Town Scottsdale, this refined hideaway turns dinner into a story you will talk about for years. With a glowing patio, chandelier sparkle, and a polished prix fixe, every...
Mesa, Valley office building sector recovering
After half a decade of contraction and persistent uncertainty, conditions in the Phoenix metro office market last year began stabilizing – and, in some areas, improving. According to multiple brokerage and market research reports, vacancy rates are no longer climbing, net absorption has turned positive for the first...
NOW HIRING: 8 Valley companies ready to hire YOU! (2/15)
Looking for a new career or just something part-time for some quick cash? Here are 8 Valley companies hiring NOW!. For more job resources, visit our Virtual Job Fair at abc15.com/JobFair. If your company is looking to hire, send your submissions to [email protected], and you may be featured!. 1. Achieve...
Community gathers in Mesa one year after teen’s killing, demanding justice for Emily Pike
MESA, Ariz. — One year after 14-year-old Emily Pike was found dead in Gila County, community members gathered Saturday at the intersection of Mesa Drive and McKellips Road to honor her memory and demand justice. A memorial at the busy Mesa intersection has grown steadily over the past year,...

















