Shooting and crash at Arizona Mills; government shutdown latest l Morning News Brief
A shooting and crash at a Valley mall is under investigation; a government shutdown looms after a plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump was rejected by Congress; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Friday, December 20.
Ex-police chief sentenced for paying $100 to rape teen
Larry Clay Jr. was chief of the Gauley Bridge, West Virginia Police Department in 2020 when he reportedly convinced a woman to sell her stepdaughter to him for $100.
Plane crashes into orange grove near Mesa's Falcon Field
The crash happened at an orange grove near Mesa's Falcon Field, according to fire officials.
Shooting, crash at AZ Mills l Morning Headlines Dec. 20
A person was found with gunshot wounds in a crashed car at Arizona Mills mall; a bad crash in Phoenix left a minivan crushed under a semi-truck; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Friday, December 20.
Watch: Bullet breaks school bus window, narrowly missing students
Video from inside a school bus shows the chaos that ensued after a stray bullet flew through the window and narrowly missed the 30 students on board.
Delphi murders trial: Richard Allen sentenced in killings of 2 girls
The man convicted in the 2017 murders of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, learned his prison sentence today.
Thief returns baby Jesus statue stolen from nativity scene with apology note
A thief in Colorado stole a baby Jesus figurine from a local nativity scene, and it was later returned with an apology note.
Minivan crushed under semi-truck in Phoenix
A minivan was crushed underneath a large semi-truck on Dec. 20 near 43rd And Highland Avenues. Police say the driver of the van is expected to survive. The driver of the semi-truck stayed at the scene.
Burger chain named as America’s most expensive fast-food restaurant: 'Overpriced'
Customers have complained of price increases at fast-food chains amid inflation.
Person found with gunshot wounds inside crashed car at Arizona Mills: PD
A person was found shot inside a crashed car at Arizona Mills on Dec. 20, police said.
Driver of stolen car killed in Glendale crash, police say
A man who was driving a stolen car was killed in a crash near 67th and Alice Avenues, police said. A woman and her two grandchildren who were also involved in the crash suffered minor injuries.
Arizona Secretary of State overstepped his authority on elections manual, judge rules
A ruling by a Maricopa County judge has invalidated provisions of Arizona’s elections manual, including one that said the secretary of state must canvass election results even if a county has not certified its ballots.
Fontes overstepped his authority on elections manual
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled that Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes exceeded his authority when he created the rule in the 2023 Elections Procedures Manual. It required the statewide certification of elections results to move forward even if the vote tallies from every county in the state have not been submitted.
Driver of stolen car killed in Glendale crash: PD
A man who was driving a stolen car was killed in a crash near 67th and Alice Avenues, police said. A passenger in the car was badly hurt. Police say the man was driving the stolen car with the headlights turned off when he crashed into an SUV. A 49-year-old woman driving the SUV and her two grandchildren, ages 6 and 12, were taken to a hospital.
Man killed, 4 hurt in west Valley crash
A man was killed and four other people, including a teenage girl, were hurt in a crash on Dec. 19 near 43rd and Northern Avenues, Phoenix Police said. The man was not identified.
Shooting, crash investigation at Arizona Mills
A person was found with gunshot wounds inside a crashed car at Arizona Mills, Tempe Police said. The victim is believed to have non-life-threatening injuries.
4 Mesa UPS workers accused of stealing packages
Four United Parcel Service workers have been arrested in an alleged scheme to steal packages.
Where to watch the Arizona Cardinals: Week 16
In Week 16, the Cardinals head to Charlotte where they face the Carolina Panthers.
Big Lots to start holding 'Going out of Business' sales at remaining locations
Big Lots announced it will likely not complete its purchase agreement to sell off its assets as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is holding Going Out Of Business sales now.
Family of Allison Feldman 1 step closer to justice after AZ Supreme Court's DNA ruling
The family of Allison Feldman is one step closer to justice after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled DNA evidence can be used in court nearly a decade after the crime took place.