'Brady Bunch' star 'almost died'; driver crashes into Valley donut shop l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Getty Images; KSAZ-TV)
One of the stars of the hit TV show "The Brady Bunch" says she almost died while filming an episode; police say a shooting may have led to a driver crashing into a Valley business; and more. Here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of April 24.
1. ‘Yeah, I almost died’
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'Brady Bunch' star Susan Olsen 'almost died' during filming of first episode
Susan Olsen starred as Cindy Brady alongside Mike Lookinland, Christopher Knight and Barry Williams on 'The Brady Bunch.'
2. Possible shooting leads to crash
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Car crashes into Peoria building after possible shooting: PD
85th Avenue is closed between Peoria and Grand Avenues due to the investigation. The public is advised to avoid the area.
3. Bee attack nearly costs man his life
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Peoria couple recounts near-fatal bee attack during hike
A Peoria couple is recounting a nearly fatal bee attack while hiking. "They’re not gonna get to him in time and that was my thought, just losing him."
4. Man who allegedly killed neighbor's dog speaks
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Dog beaten to death: Peoria Police recommending animal cruelty charges to MCAO
While police have recommended animal cruelty charges against a man who allegedly beat a neighbor's dog to death, Kenneth McGaughey has not been arrested as of April 23. The suspect, meanwhile, insists he was protecting his pet.
5. ‘Baby bonus’
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Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Warm and sunny Thursday in Phoenix
"Weather conditions across the region will remain mostly tranquil through Friday, with some afternoon breeziness. Cooler temperatures and more widespread breezy to locally windy conditions will peak on Saturday, with strongest winds over the AZ higher terrain areas," the National Weather Service Phoenix said.