New details in Preston Lord murder investigation; dog lit on fire in Phoenix | Nightly Roundup

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From new details in the Preston Lord murder investigation to a shocking crime in Phoenix involving a dog, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Friday, March 8, 2024.

1. New details in Preston Lord murder investigation

Preston Lord murder investigation: Theft of gold chain caused fight that led to teen's death, MCAO says

Authorities have released new information on the events that led up to the death of Preston Lord.

2. Phoenix family mourns after loved one was shot and killed

Phoenix family seeks answers in shooting that killed their loved one

A local family is begging for help amid a search for the person or persons responsible for the death of their loved one on Mar. 4

3. Vice President Kamala Harris visits Phoenix

VP Kamala Harris visits Phoenix during her 'Fight for Reproductive Freedoms' tour

Vice President Kamala Harris will be campaigning in Phoenix and making remarks during her Fight for Reproductive Freedoms tour.

4. Shocking animal-related crime in Phoenix

Dog doused with gasoline, lit on fire in Phoenix; Silent Witness offers reward

A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest after police say a dog died after he was lit on fire in Phoenix.

5. Presidential Preference Election: What is it?

Presidential Preference Election: What to know about Arizona's 'primary' for President

On March 19, a Presidential Preference Election will take place in Arizona, and early mail-in ballots are already being counted in Maricopa County. Here's what you should know about this election.

Traffic closures this weekend

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Phoenix weekend freeway closures (March 8-11)

The eastbound U.S. 60 will be closed between the Loop 202 and Crismon Road from 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday; westbound Interstate 10 will be narrowed to three lanes between Broadway Road and 40th Street from 10 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Monday; Broadway Road will be closed in both directions between I-10 and 55th Street from 10 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Monday; and the northbound Loop 101 will be closed overnight between Raintree Drive and Princess Drive-Pima Road in north Scottsdale from 10 p.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Monday.

Also, your weather forecast for tonight

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5PM Weather Forecast - 3/8/2024

We saw another round of stormy weather today in parts of Arizona. When will things dry out?