The Morning News Brief on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (KSAZ-TV; Getty Images; PCSO)
From a woman who was found dead outside a Phoenix police station to the opening of a new Valley apartment building that's inspired by a popular video game, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of November 18.
1. Woman found dead outside police station
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Man in custody after girlfriend found dead inside truck: PD
A man is in custody after police say he drove to a police station and told an officer his girlfriend was dead inside his truck.
What we know:
Police say a man flagged down officers saying his girlfriend was dead inside the back of his car outside a police station near 59th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard.
What they're saying:
"After inspecting the vehicle, an adult female was located suffering from obvious signs of trauma," police said. "Phoenix Fire responded and pronounced the woman deceased."
2. ‘Rainbow Road’ apartments
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Local perspective:
Rainbow Road, the name of a new apartment complex opening in downtown Phoenix, took inspiration from the Mario Kart video game, with tons of Easter eggs incorporated in the building.
What's next:
The building has been under construction for the past 16 months. It has 36 apartment units available, with rent starting at more than $1,900 a month. The complex is set to open on Dec. 1.
3. Deadly Glendale shooting
What we know:
A 40-year-old man was found shot to death near the front door of an apartment near the Westgate Entertainment District.
Dig deeper:
Detectives were conducting traffic control in the area when they heard gunshots and people yelling.
4. AZ egg producer acquisition
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Local perspective:
Hickman’s Family Farms, an Arizona egg producer, is being acquired by Brazilian company Mantiqueira USA after losing approximately 95% (6 million) of its flock this year due to the bird flu.
What they're saying:
"We basically built a business over 80 years of time and, you know, depopulated it over about a three-week period," Glenn Hickman said. "Watching all those chickens have to be put down was horrible."
5. Deadly Queen Creek crash sentencing
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What we know:
Jason Sanchez was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
The backstory:
Prosecutors say after drinking at a casino in June 2024, Sanchez slammed into the back of a minivan near Power Road and Hunt Highway, killing a 4-year-old girl and injuring her 6year-old brother.
A look at today's weather
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Morning Weather Forecast - 11/18/25
Rain is falling across Arizona on Tuesday and it's expected to continue throughout the day.