The Morning News Brief on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (Getty Images; KSAZ-TV)
From a verdict reached in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs to a sheriff's K-9 who tracked down a lost little boy in the Arizona desert, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of July 2.
1. Verdict reached
Live Diddy trial verdict: Guilty of prostitution; acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but convicted of prostitution charges.
2. Good dog!
K-9 Piper rescues lost little boy using his scent in Maricopa County
K-9 Piper of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was able to find a missing little boy within three hours of the report using his scent.
3. Deadly pedestrian crash
Pedestrian identified in deadly Phoenix crash; suspect accused of impairment
A woman was killed after she was struck by a car while crossing the road mid-block in Phoenix early Monday morning. The driver, Phoenix Police say, was arrested because she reportedly showed signs of being impaired.
4. Fan banned for interference
Diamondbacks ban fan for rest of season after interference during game at Chase Field
An Arizona Diamondbacks season ticket holder who interfered during a game on Monday night at Chase Field has been banned by the team for the rest of the season.
5. Emily Pike murder case
'Much more violent': Expert weighs in on Emily Pike's cause of death
A woman who once worked as Pinal County's Chief Medical Examiner is weighing in a day after authorities released a cause of death for Emily Pike, a 14-year-old who was found dead and dismembered near Globe in February of this year.
Today's weather
Arizona weather forecast: Scattered showers expected on Wednesday in Phoenix
Rain chances are in Wednesday's forecast in the Valley. We'll see about a 30-40% chance for showers.