PHOENIX - Authorities respond to bomb threat at a National Guard facility in Phoenix, teen accused of 1st degree murder following the deadly Maryvale High School stabbing; and more - here's a look at some of your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Thursday, August 28, 2025.
1. Bomb threat at National Guard facility in Phoenix
What we know:
Authorities are at the scene of a bomb threat incident at the Papago Park Military Reservation, located in the area of 54th Street and McDowell.
What they're saying:
"Local law enforcement and bomb squad teams are on scene and are coordinating with base security forces personnel," read a portion of a statement released by the Arizona National Guard.
2. Maryvale High stabbing suspect indicted on murder charges
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What we know:
A grand jury in Maricopa County has indicted a 16-year-old for his alleged role in a deadly stabbing at Maryvale High School.
Dig deeper:
According to court documents, Chris Aguilar has been indicted on a count of first-degree murder. He was previously accused of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Michael Montoya II.
3. Michigan man found guilty of setting trailers on fire in Arizona
What we know:
Federal officials say 66-year-old Viorel Pricop (pictured) has been found guilty of arson.
Big picture view:
Pricop, according to a statement, was found guilty of setting fire to three semi-truck trailers within Arizona that belonged to Phoenix-based Swift Transportation.
4. Shocking discovery near Las Vegas
What we know:
An investigation is underway after an individual found 70 piles of cremated human remains south of Las Vegas.
Dig deeper:
he piles of ashes were found on the Bureau of Land Management land, according to media reports from Las Vegas.
5. Influencer Emilie Kiser breaks silence following child's death
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Emilie Kiser posts to TikTok about son's drowning death
Influencer Emilie Kiser has broken her social media silence following her 3-year-old son's drowning death in Chandler.
What we know:
Influencer Emilie Kiser has broken her social media silence following her 3-year-old son's drowning death in Chandler.
What She's Saying:
"It's a pain, heartache, and void that no family should ever have to endure. I take full accountability as Trigg's mother, and I know I should have done more to protect him," read a portion of Kiser's statement
A look at your weather for tomorrow
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