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🪙 Arizona Says Goodbye to the Penny… Kind Of Arizona is officially moving into a new era. Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a new law allowing businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest 5 cents as pennies begin disappearing from circulation. So what does that mean for you? 👉 If you pay with cash: Totals ending in 1¢, 2¢, 6¢, or 7¢ → rounded down Totals ending in 3¢, 4¢, 8¢, or 9¢ → rounded up Totals ending in 0¢ or 5¢ → stay the same � https://www.azfamily.com 👉 If you pay with a card or digitally: Nothing changes. You still pay the exact amount. � Arizona Daily Star 👉 Pennies aren’t illegal: They’re still valid, but businesses may not always use them moving forward. � Arizona Daily Star This change comes as the federal government phases out penny production due to cost, with each penny costing more to make than it’s worth. � https://www.azfamily.com Why it matters here in Arizona: For most people, the difference will only be a penny or two per purchase. But over time, some are asking… 💬 Will it balance out, or will cash users feel the impact more? One thing is clear: Arizona is one of the first states stepping into a “post-penny” system, and how it plays out could shape what other states do next. What do you think, Prescott? Is this a smart move… or just another way people lose a little more at the register? 👇 Drop your thoughts below. #PrescottNews #ThePrescottTimes #ArizonaNews #LocalNews #PrescottAZ #YavapaiCounty #CommunityVoice

This lottery story just turned into a courtroom battle. A convenience store manager at a Circle K location in Scottsdale is now facing a legal dispute over a $12.8 million lottery ticket that was allegedly left behind by a customer. According to reports from 12News, the complaint filed in Maricopa County Superior Court states the incident happened on November 24. A customer reportedly asked for numbers to be replayed for “The Pick” drawing, and a worker printed $85 worth of $1 tickets. The issue? The customer allegedly only paid $60 — leaving 25 tickets sitting on the counter. Those tickets reportedly remained there overnight. The next day, after news broke that a winning ticket had been sold at the store, manager Robert Gawlitza allegedly scanned the remaining tickets and discovered that one of them was worth $12.8 million. Now the big question: Who legally owns the winning ticket — the customer who selected the numbers but didn’t fully pay, or the person who later scanned and possessed the ticket? What started as a routine transaction has turned into a high-stakes legal fight over millions. Proof that sometimes the real drama begins after the numbers are drawn. #ArizonaNews #LotteryDrama #CircleK #Scottsdale #LegalBattle #BreakingNews #LotteryWin #CourtCase #RealLifeNews #MoneyDispute #WhoOwnsIt

Reward in Nancy Guthrie Case Now Up to $200,000 A major new reward has just been added in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Tucson home more than two weeks ago under suspicious circumstances. According to reports and official statements from Crime Stoppers, Milwaukee attorney Michael Hupy has pledged an additional $100,000 for information leading to an arrest. That reward is being offered through Crime Stoppers and is separate from the $100,000 already announced by the FBI — bringing the total possible reward to $200,000. The Crime Stoppers reward allows tipsters to remain completely anonymous while still being eligible for payment if their information results in charges. Hupy is president of Milwaukee Crime Stoppers, but this reward will be administered locally through Crime Stoppers of Tucson. The FBI has confirmed the investigation remains active. Authorities continue pursuing leads, conducting forensic analysis, and interviewing individuals connected to the case. Anyone with information can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. Nancy is still missing. #NancyGuthrie #BringNancyHome #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #MissingPerson #CrimeStoppers #FBI #RewardIncreased #ArizonaNews #JusticeForNancy

🚨 SHERIFF FIRES BACK: “WE DID OUR JOB” AS NANCY GUTHRIE CASE INTENSIFIES Sheriff Responds to Criticism Over Investigation Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is pushing back against criticism over how his department handled the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Nanos addressed claims that deputies left the crime scene too early or failed to thoroughly process the property before the FBI became involved. The sheriff strongly disagreed with that narrative. According to Nanos, his officers were at Guthrie’s home for nearly 20 hours, collecting evidence and fully processing the scene before federal agents conducted their own follow-up search. He stated that his department completed its responsibilities and that the FBI later “did their thing” as part of the joint effort. Nanos also shared that his brother passed away the day after Nancy was reported missing — at the same time national media descended on Tucson to cover the case. Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, was taken from her Tucson home on February 1. The FBI has since released doorbell camera footage showing a masked individual wearing gloves and carrying a backpack outside Nancy’s home. Investigators recently confirmed that DNA was recovered from a glove believed to match the one worn by the person captured on video. That DNA profile is expected to be run through the national CODIS database to determine whether it matches a known offender. The investigation remains active. #NancyGuthrie #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #BringNancyHome #FBIUpdate #ArizonaNews #ColdCaseOrNot #JusticeForNancy #CrimeScene #DeathLiesAlibis

Nancy Guthrie Live Updates: A Suspect Is Being Questioned After a Traffic Stop. Authorities in Arizona have detained a person for questioning following a traffic stop connected to the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the individual was stopped south of Tucson and is currently being interviewed by investigators. The development came hours after the FBI released surveillance images showing an armed, masked person tampering with a doorbell camera outside Guthrie’s home on the day she went missing. Officials have not confirmed whether the detained individual is the same person seen in the footage, and no charges have been announced. Nancy Guthrie, mother of television host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen in late January at her Tucson-area home. Evidence of a struggle was later discovered, and the case has drawn national attention as authorities continue searching for answers. The investigation remains ongoing, with local and federal agencies urging anyone with information to come forward. #NancyGuthrie #Arizonanews #Crime #alexandernewsshow.