Bodies of child and father found in lake; AG Mayes sues over alleged home-stealing scheme l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
From the bodies of a young child and father found in a lake to the Arizona attorney general filing a lawsuit alleging a home-stealing scheme that targeted seniors, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of August 26.
1. Mother allegedly drove golf cart into lake
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Bodies of child, father found in lake after Amish woman’s 'concerning statements,' sheriff says
The victims were identified as 4-year-old Vincent Miller and 45-year-old Marcus Miller.
2. Massive monsoon storm hits the Valley
Storm chaser Mike Olbinski talks intense monsoon that hit Phoenix area
Storm chaser Mike Olbinski joins FOX 10's John Hook and Christina Carilla after an intense monsoon storm swept through the Phoenix area on Monday night.
3. Millions stolen from AZ seniors, lawsuit claims
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Arizona AG sues over alleged home-stealing scheme targeting seniors
Arizona's Attorney General is suing two people accused of stealing homes from senior citizens through a multi-million-dollar real estate scheme.
4. Idaho murders latest
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Investigators reveal Kohberger panicked in real time after learning of suspect vehicle
Bryan Kohberger's phone records show he was worried after police identified the make and model of a suspect vehicle in the Idaho student murders.
5. Arizona man sentenced
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Prescott man sentenced for kidnapping and sexual assault: YCAO
In addition to a 16-year prison sentence, 35-year-old Brett David Ellis will also have to register as a sex offender, according to the Yavapai County Attorney's office.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Small chance of more storms on Tuesday in Phoenix
After a wild night of storms on Monday, we'll see a chance for more showers and thunderstorms in the Valley with a high near 99°F.