Deadly Bourbon Street crash; family mourns Phoenix man killed at bus stop l Morning News Brief

At least 10 people were killed and dozens were hurt when a truck crashed into a large crowd of people celebrating the new year in New Orleans; a Phoenix family is mourning the loss of a man who was shot and killed on Christmas Day at a bus stop; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Wednesday, January 1.

1. Deadly New Year's crash

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New Orleans live updates: Driver plows into Bourbon Street crowd, killing 10

At least 10 people were killed and over 30 hurt after a pickup truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. Two officers were shot in the incident, and the suspect is dead. Here's what we know.

2. Man gunned down on Christmas

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Family of Jesus Beltran in mourning after he was killed by a gunman at a bus stop on Christmas

The family of Jesus Beltran is picking up the pieces of their broken hearts after he was shot and killed at a bus stop on Christmas morning.

3. Arrest made in father's death

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Suspect arrested after fatally hitting a Phoenix father with his car, PD says

The suspect who police say intentionally killed a father of five with his car in Phoenix on Dec. 27 has been arrested.

4. Sun Devils in Peach Bowl

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ASU vs. Texas in College Football Playoff Quarterfinal

ASU battles the Texas Longhorns on New Year's Day in the College Football Playoffs Quarterfinals at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia.

5. New year, new laws

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Here are the new laws now in effect on January 1, 2025

As 2025 begins, new laws take effect across the country.

Today's weather

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Arizona weather forecast: Air Quality Alert in effect for Phoenix on New Year's Day

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the National Weather Service through 9 p.m. on Jan. 1.

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