Deadly crash along Beeline Highway, vigil held for Emily Pike | Morning News Brief

From a deadly crash along a highway near the East Valley to the latest on the murder of a Native American teen whose remains were found in Gila County, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

1. Vigil held for Emily Pike

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Emily Pike: Vigil held for Native American teen found dead in Gila County

The San Carlos Apache Tribe community, and beyond, is mourning the tragic death of 14-year-old Emily Pike. She went missing from Mesa and was found dead in Gila County weeks later.

2. Deadly crash along highway near the East Valley

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Deadly crash along Beeline Highway prompts investigation: DPS

The 3-vehicle crash, according to DPS officials, happened in the area of State Route 87 and Mesa Drive.

3. Car crashes into school in north Phoenix

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Car crashes into north Phoenix school: FD

Phoenix Fire officials said the crash happened in the area of 21st Avenue and Cactus Road.

4. Giraffe in Michigan city?

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Giraffe in Detroit: Animal spotted in bed of pickup is 100% real

A giraffe in the back of a truck turns out it was precisely what it looked like for a Metro Detroit driver.

5. Texas congressman remembered

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Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies at 70

Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died.

Also, your weather forecast for today

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Arizona weather forecast: A chance for rain this week in Phoenix

A weather system is expected to bring rain and colder temperatures to parts of the state later on this week.

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