Turbulence rocks Phoenix flight; firefighters battle double house fire l Morning News Brief

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Phoenix double house fire l Morning Headlines Dec. 30

Firefighters battled a double house fire that left several people displaced in a west Phoenix neighborhood; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Monday, December 30.

Severe turbulence left multiple people hurt on a flight into Phoenix; firefighters battled a double house fire in west Phoenix; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Monday, December 30.

1. Severe turbulence on flight to Phoenix

Alaska Airlines crew, passenger injured during severe turbulence on flight to Phoenix

The flight from Seattle to Phoenix was about an hour and 45 minutes in when the severe turbulence hit.

2. Double house fire

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Double house fire displaces 5 in west Phoenix

3. ‘Alice’ star dies

Linda Lavin, ‘Alice’ star and Tony-winning Broadway actress, dies at 87

Linda Lavin, who starred in the TV sitcom "Alice" as a paper-hat-wearing waitress, has died at 87.

4. Devils head to Peach Bowl

ASU football team sees major send-off as it heads to Georgia for Peach Bowl

It's a big week for ASU football fans – the Sun Devils are set to take on the Texas Longhorns in the Peach Bowl on New Year's Day.

5. Shrinking Colorado River

Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply

The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.

Today's weather

Arizona weather forecast: Highs in the 70s this week in Phoenix

High temps will stay in the 70s in the Valley this week as we kick off the new year.