The Morning News Brief on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Getty Images; KSAZ-TV)
From the latest news as the search for Nancy Guthrie enters Day 41 to the opening date revealed for the first Arizona Buc-ee's location, here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of March 13.
1. Day 41 of Nancy Guthrie search
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 41 latest updates
Friday marks Day 41 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
2. Buc-ee's coming soon to AZ
Buc-ee's opening date set for Goodyear location
The 74,000-square-foot super gas station will have 120 fueling stations, and offer its iconic food items, such as Beaver Nuggets, beef jerky and smoked brisket.
3. Caribbean getaway turns into nightmare
Woman allegedly touches passengers' faces, then punches elderly travelers during Caribbean flight
Ebony Harper faces felony charges after a Frontier flight was diverted to Miami following the mid-air altercation.
4. Teen comes to his mother's aid, punches out stepdad
5. Phoenix QuikTrip shooting investigation
Man found with life-threatening injuries at Phoenix QuikTrip
Police are investigating after they say a man was found with a gunshot wound at a gas station near Cave Creek and Greenway roads.
Friday & weekend weather
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Morning Weather Forecast - 3/13/26
Happy Friday! Highs in the Valley will be in the 90s today and throughout the weekend.