Nightly Roundup: A deadly weekend at Lake Mead, controversy brews over Gilbert business plans
PHOENIX - From reports showing a rather tragic weekend at Lake Mead, to a Vegas man's claim that he narrowly escaped death in the North Atlantic, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Friday, June 23, 2023.
1. A deadly Father's Day weekend in northwestern Arizona
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6 dead at Lake Mead over Father's Day weekend
Three people died in a multi-vehicle accident, two drowned, and one died by suicide, officials said.
2. Toddler dead after mom leaves her home alone
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Ohio mother facing charges after 16-month-old daughter dies while home alone
According to officials, the mother went on a vacation to Puerto Rico and Detroit, Mich., and left her daughter home alone for nearly two weeks.
3. Controversy brews over planned business in the East Valley
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Some Gibert residents oppose new plans for bar and restaurant
Plans call for the business to serve food during the daytime, and then transform into a nightclub during the evening hours. Some residents say the restaurant does not fit the area's vibes.
4. Las Vegas man claims he almost made it onto doomed Titan submersible
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Vegas financier shares text from late CEO of company that operated doomed Titan submersible
A wealthy real estate developer from Las Vegas revealed that he turned down an invitation for him and his son to tour the Titanic wreckage on board the ill-fated OceanGate submersible.
5. Wholesaler's sleeper sofa goes viral
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Costco's sleeper sofa ignites debate among shoppers
A Costco Wholesale sleeper couch has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram as shoppers share their opinions on the new sleeper sofa — both positive and negative.