4 Popular Bars and Taverns Closing in Arizona in March 2026
From the loss of decades-old nightclubs to the quiet shuttering of suburban favorites, here is the state of Arizona’s bar and tavern scene this month. The first few days of March have been marked by a dramatic shift in the downtown Phoenix landscape, along with the conclusion of several long-running neighborhood...
Valley woman recovering from life-threatening illness after eating friend’s homemade food
PHOENIX — A Valley woman is recovering from a rare and life-threatening illness that many doctors only read about in medical textbooks. Trinity Peterson-Mayes, 24, was perfectly healthy just weeks ago. But a meal with friends last month left her nearly paralyzed. Peterson-Mayes, a wedding planner, said everything...
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 parking garage moving forward despite opposition
A controversial plan to build a parking garage in Old Town Scottsdale is pressing ahead, even as the city’s own mayor and thousands of people have called for it to be stopped.
Scottsdale district approves plan for Pima Elementary School, considers options for Echo Canyon
The Scottsdale Unified School District has started planning for the future of two campuses that are set to close at the end of the school year. In December, the governing board voted to repurpose Pima Elementary School and Echo Canyon School due to declines in enrollment. At a meeting Tuesday...
We-Ko-Pa’s Ember Restaurant Earns AAA Four Diamond
FORT MCDOWELL, AZ – Ember, the fine dining restaurant owned and operated by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation inside We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond restaurant designation, becoming the first tribal-owned restaurant in the State of Arizona to receive this distinction. Presented by AAA,...
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.
Mesa, AZ — Police Alert: Hiker Airlifted After Medical Emergency at Usery Mountain Park
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Mesa, Arizona — A hiking trip at Usery Mountain Regional Park turned into a helicopter rescue after a man experienced symptoms of a possible heart attack. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office,...
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...
