Old Town Scottsdale saloon donates dollar bills off walls to support a great cause
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Lining the walls at an Old Town Scottsdale saloon sit thousands of dollar bills. However, the cash isn’t just for show; it benefits Valley children and families in need. Each year, the Rusty Spur Saloon, located near Main Street and Brown Avenue, collects all...
Phoenix gas station sells for $3.1M
Cushman and Wakefield announced Wednesday in a release their real estate firm arranged the sale of an ARCO AM/PM gas station and convenience store at 1201 East Northern Avenue in Phoenix.
Meet Coco: MCAO’s newest K-9 victim advocate for emotional support
PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Attorney's Office welcomed K-9 Coco who will provide emotional support for victims during court hearings or trials. "Today, we introduced our newest (and possibly most popular) employee: a four-year-old golden retriever named Coco!" MCAO said on Dec. 17. The office says supporting...
Superstition Springs Center will replace its double-decker carousel
After rumors circulated online about the closure of the double-decker carousel, ABC15 reached out to mall representatives to verify if the post claiming a permanent shutdown.
Kyrene School District votes to close 6 schools
The school district, which encompasses Tempe, Chandler, Guadalupe, and Ahwatukee, is citing budget cuts and declining enrollment. Zach Prelutsky has more.
Bank manager found guilty of embezzling $655,000 from Mesa branch
MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa woman has been found guilty of embezzling funds from a bank she managed in the East Valley. Brooke McDonough, 35, was convicted of multiple offenses following a two-week trial that ended this month in federal court, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Arizona.
Gas prices in Arizona drops ahead of Christmas
PHOENIX - As we head into the holidays, gas prices are dropping, offering a bit of a Christmas surprise and helping with affordability issues. According to GasBuddy, at least three Valley stations are selling gas for under $2.70 a gallon. At one gas station in Central Phoenix, shoppers can find...
DPS Remembers Fallen Trooper Christopher Marano
12/17 The Department of Public Safety remembers fallen Trooper, Christopher Marano, who died on this date in 2009. Marano was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle as he was laying down stop sticks during a pursuit on the Loop-101 in Phoenix. The suspect, 43-year-old Georgia Baker, abandoned the stolen vehicle...
Phoenix Fire Department announces memorial service for fallen fire captain
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Firefighters from Phoenix and around the Valley will join loved ones this week to remember a Phoenix fire captain who recently passed away. The Phoenix Fire Department said Luke Moran’s memorial service is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m. and will be livestreamed on the department’s YouTube page.
911 operators now ask Phoenix callers if they want mental health experts
Emergency dispatchers responding to calls from Phoenix residents now ask if the caller needs a behavioral health expert in addition to — or in lieu of — a police officer or firefighter. The move came after the Phoenix City Council voted to adopt various measures aiming to address “modernizing public safety services...

















