Mesa triple stabbing suspect arrested; AZ reverses federal vaccine guidelines l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
From a man accused of stabbing a woman and her daughters while they were asleep inside an East Valley apartment to Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs issuing an executive order that challenges new federal COVID-19 guidelines, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of September 18.
1. Triple stabbing suspect arrested
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Man accused of stabbing mom, 2 daughters while they were asleep inside Mesa apartment
Police say 22-year-old Lowell Dorn stabbed a woman and her two daughters while they were asleep inside an apartment near Dobson and Broadway Roads. Dorn is accused of attempted murder and burglary.
2. Gov. Hobbs challenging COVID-19 vaccine guidelines
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Arizona reverses federal vaccine guidelines with new executive order
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is challenging new federal COVID-19 vaccine guidelines from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., issuing an executive order that makes the vaccine available to all state residents.
3. Bank robbery arrest
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Suspect arrested in Phoenix for allegedly robbing bank inside Walmart
A 19-year-old was arrested in Phoenix for allegedly robbing a bank inside a Cottonwood Walmart in August.
4. Deadly officer-involved shooting
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Man killed in shooting involving Glendale officers
A 28-year-old man was killed in a shooting involving officers on Sept. 18 outside a home near 91st and Glendale Avenues. No officers were hurt.
5. Man shot by police in East Valley
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Suspect shot by officers at home in Mesa
A 33-year-old man who allegedly pointed a gun at officers on Sept. 18 near Mesa Drive and Southern Avenue was shot and taken to the hospital. No officers were hurt.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Remnants of Mario bringing rain to Phoenix
Happy Thursday! Wet weather is in today's forecast. As for our high temperature, we'll top out near 96 degrees.