Ex-ASU student goes missing while camping; funeral service for Ofc. Gabriel Facio l Morning News Brief

The Morning News Brief on Monday, June 16, 2025.

An ex-ASU student is missing after she was last seen at a northern Arizona campground; an East Valley officer who died after being shot in the line of duty is being remembered; and more. Here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of June 16.

1. Search ongoing for missing camper

Janelle Banda, former ASU student, goes missing from Coconino County campsite

A former ASU student was last seen leaving a campground between Flagstaff and Sedona, called the Edge of the World campsite. Janelle Banda was last seen on the night of Friday, June 13.

2. Rest in peace

Gabriel Facio: Procession, funeral service for slain Apache Junction officer

Ofc. Facio was shot during a traffic stop on June 2 near Ironwood Drive and Elliot Road. He died at the hospital six days later.

3. Trump travel ban

Trump considers adding 36 countries to travel ban

A State Department memo outlines specific guidelines that the 36 countries must meet to avoid a potential U.S. travel ban.

4. Phoenix shooting investigation

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Phoenix shooting

A man is fighting for his life after being shot early Monday morning near 35th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard.

5. Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect in court

Live updates: Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter to make first court appearance after manhunt

Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to make his first court appearance Monday afternoon on charges of murder and attempted murder.

Today's weather

Arizona weather forecast: Extreme heat kicks off the week in Phoenix

Extreme heat kicks off the week in the Valley. Today, we'll see a high near 114°F.

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