PHOENIX - Pima County Sheriff defends Nancy Guthrie case investigation; new Arizona bill targets marijuana smoke and odor; and more - here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Thursday, February 19, 2026.
1. Nancy Guthrie case latest
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 19 latest updates
Thursday marks the 19th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
2. Nancy Guthrie: Pima Co. Sheriff defends investigation
Sheriff defends Nancy Guthrie investigation amid mounting criticism
The sheriff leading a team of hundreds of investigators in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is responding to mounting criticism over the handling of the case on Thursday.
3. New details on deadly California avalanche victims released
Avalanche victim is spouse of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team member, sheriff says
At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo confirmed that one of the deceased victims was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team.
4. Arizona lawmaker targets marijuana smoke and odor
Marijuana odor bill proposed by Arizona state lawmaker
An Arizona State Senator has proposed two identical measures that would make it a crime for someone to cause excessive marijuana smoke and odor within the state.
5. Family files claim against Phoenix over police shooting
Family of Christian Diaz files $25M claim against Phoenix for deadly police shooting
Christian Diaz’s family filed a $25M claim against Phoenix after an officer fatally shot Diaz while he restrained an intruder. The claim says police ignored warnings the intruder was disarmed, firing one second after shouting a command.
A look at your weather for tomorrow
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Evening Weather Forecast - 2/19/26
A third winter storm is set to hit Arizona, bringing rain to the Valley and snow to the High Country. FOX 10's Cory McCloskey has the details.