Memorial held for Valley Uber driver; teen killed in Peoria off-road crash l Morning News Brief

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The Morning News Brief on Monday, September 29, 2025.

From a memorial service held for a Valley Uber driver who was killed by a suspected drunk driver to a teenager who died in an off-road crash, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of September 29.

1. Uber driver killed by alleged drunk driver

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Family, friends remember Uber driver killed by suspected drunk driver

A memorial service was held for Nicole Snell, the Uber driver killed along with her passenger in a suspected DUI crash last weekend.

2. National Coffee Day deals!

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National Coffee Day: Get these brew-tiful deals Monday

Starbucks, Dunkin’, Peet’s, and dozens of other chains are offering rewards member perks, BOGO offers, or $1 specials.

3. Teen killed in Peoria crash

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Teenager killed in Peoria off-road crash, police say

A 14-year-old died in an off-road crash on Sept. 28 near Lake Pleasant Parkway and Old Carefree Highway, police said.

4. Deadly attack on churchgoers

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Michigan church shooting: Victim search continues after suspect sets Grand Blanc church on fire during attack

Crews continue to sift through the rubble of what was the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after an attack during Sunday service. A church shooting and fire killed at least four people, while suspect Thomas Jacob Sanford is also dead.

5. Charlie Kirk assassination

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Tyler Robinson appears in court. What we know

Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and reportedly are planning to seek the death penalty.

Today's weather

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Arizona weather forecast: Temperatures climbing across the state

The forecast high returns to the 90s on Sept. 29. The high will reach 93 degrees – still 3 degrees below average – in Phoenix.