The Morning News Brief on Friday, January 23, 2026.
From a head-on crash at a West Valley intersection that left one person dead to an incoming winter storm that's expected to dump rain and snow across Arizona, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of January 23.
1. Deadly crash shuts down intersection
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What we know:
Police say a man died in a head-on crash at the intersection of 51st and Peoria Avenues. A second man suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Local perspective:
The intersection is expected to be closed for several hours. Drivers should avoid the area.
2. Threat investigation at West Valley school
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What we know:
Police say they are investigating a social media threat made towards Imagine Preparatory Academy in Surprise.
What they're saying:
"The Surprise Police Department takes all threats of this nature seriously, and the safety of students and staff remains a top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, police resources will be on campus today," police said in a statement.
3. Amazon jobs cuts
Amazon to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping corporate layoffs
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
4. Teen detained in deadly shooting
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What we know:
A 16-year-old is in custody after an 18-year-old man died after being shot inside a home near Central Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
Dig deeper:
Police say the teenager and the victim knew each other.
5. Truck gets stuck on bridge
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Semi-truck gets stuck on Arizona bridge
State Route 88, better known as the Apache Trail, is back open after crews removed a semi-truck that got stuck on a bridge.
Weekend weather outlook
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Morning Weather Forecast - 1/23/26
Happy Friday! A winter storm is set to bring rain and snow to the state this weekend.