The Morning News Brief on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
From an arrest in Scottsdale, to a fatal Phoenix shooting, and an update on Ketel Marte, here are your top stories for August 20, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.
1. Valley man allegedly ran prostitution operation out of his condo
Scottsdale man arrested in connection with prostitution allegedly involving his girlfriend
Scottsdale Police arrested a 41-year-old man for allegedly pandering and receiving earnings from prostitution out of a condo in the East Valley city.
2. Police investigating deadly shooting at Phoenix QuikTrip
Security guard shoots, kills armed man at Phoenix business, police say
A 44-year-old man died after being shot by a contracted security guard at a Phoenix business near Peoria Avenue and Black Canyon Highway.
3. Neighbors calling for safer streets after deadly e-bike crash
Community demands safer streets after 13-year-old e-bike rider killed in Citrus Park
A community is mourning 13-year-old Nash Pryor, who was killed while riding an e-bike. Neighbors are now calling for safer roads and wider sidewalks.
4. Schoolteacher found dead, husband arrested
Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story
A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened.
5. Latest fallout in the Ketel Marte saga
Ketel Marte's agent speaks on D-backs' star's absence
Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte has been away from the team since he didn't show up for a game at Fenway Park in Boston, and now, the second baseman's agent is providing an update on this status.
A look at today's weather
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Low storm chances, heat on tap for Phoenix on Thursday
Rain chances drop in Phoenix as extreme heat warnings stay in effect through the weekend.