Fraud case tied to unlicensed treatment facility in motel; deadly U.S. 60 crash l Morning News Brief

The Morning News Brief on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (KSAZ-TV)

An unlicensed treatment facility operated out of a Phoenix motel has been linked to a multi-million-dollar fraud case; one person died in a crash along an East Valley freeway; and more. Here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of April 29.

1. Motel tied to clinic convicted of fraud

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Phoenix motel used as unlicensed health care center tied to clinic convicted of AHCCCS fraud

FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum is uncovering how an unlicensed treatment facility operated out of a Phoenix motel with ties to a multi-million-dollar fraud case.

2. Deadly East Valley freeway crash

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1 killed in Mesa U.S. 60 crash

One person died at the hospital following a crash early Tuesday morning along the eastbound lanes of the U.S. 60 at Sossaman Road.

3. Compounding pharmacies to halt semaglutide sales

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Semaglutide injections will no longer be sold at compounding pharmacies after May 22

Compounding pharmacies will no longer be allowed to create semaglutide injections, a generic and cheaper version of Ozempic and Wegovy. This comes after a judge rejected a bid by these pharmacies to keep selling the mixture.

4. Woman indicted in man's alleged drug death

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Alleged fentanyl dealer arrested in Mesa man's death

For the first time under a new Arizona law, authorities say a person in Maricopa County has been charged for selling fentanyl that resulted in someone's death.

5. Let's go on a hunt for gold!

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Hunting for gold with an Arizona prospector

FOX 10's Steve Nielsen went hunting for gold with Prospector Raw of Pay Streak Gold Panning & Prospecting Adventures near Morristown as the selling price per ounce is up to more than $3,000.

Today's weather

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Arizona weather forecast: Slightly warmer temps on Tuesday in Phoenix

A bit warmer today in the Valley, but still a nice day. We'll see a high near 87°F.

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