Ex-Arizona Cardinal arrested; Globe still recovering after deadly floods l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Monday, October 27, 2025. (Getty Images; KSAZ-TV)
From the arrest of a former Arizona Cardinals running back to a town east of the Valley that is still recovering a month after deadly flash floods hit the area, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of October 27.
1. Ex-NFL star arrested
What we know:
Former star running back Adrian Peterson was arrested in Texas, according to jail records.
Dig deeper:
Peterson played 15 seasons in the NFL, including a stint with the Arizona Cardinals.
2. Possible serial killer linked to missing TV anchor
What we know:
Authorities revealed that a man once named a person of interest in the disappearance of Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit was responsible for the 2006 killing of a Wisconsin woman and may have been responsible for other murders.
The backstory:
Huisentruit vanished on June 27, 1995, after calling a colleague to say she was on her way to work but never arriving. Police found signs of a struggle outside her apartment, including a pair of high heels and a bent car key near her car. She was declared legally dead in 2001, though her body has never been found.
3. Globe residents still recovering after deadly floods
Globe residents show signs of resilience as recovery efforts continue 1 month after historic flooding
Residents and business owners are coming together one month after historic and deadly flooding hit Globe. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean spoke with the community about their recovery progress.
What we know:
It's been a month since deadly flooding hit the city of Globe, located east of the Valley, killing two people there and another woman nearby, while also destroying many homes and businesses.
Local perspective:
In the heart of downtown Globe along Broad Street, there are several businesses that have been able to reopen since the flooding, but still many that are behind these fences, the owners unsure when or if they'll ever reopen.
"There's still so much to be done, to be honest," said Michelle Sallows.
4. Hurricane Melissa
What we know:
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage. It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.
Dig deeper:
Category 5 is the highest on the Saffir-Simpson scale with sustained winds exceeding 157 mph (250 kph). Melissa would be the strongest hurricane in recorded history to directly hit the small Caribbean nation, said Jonathan Porter, chief meteorologist at AccuWeather.
5. West Valley storage facility fire
RV's damaged in Avondale storage facility fire
More than a dozen RV's were impacted by a fire on Oct. 27 at a storage facility near El Mirage and Indian School Roads, firefighters said. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown.
A look at today's weather
Morning Weather Forecast - 10/27/25
Expect warmer-than-normal temps on Monday in the Valley with a high near 90 degrees.