New drama in Lindsay Clancy trial; what to expect this Labor Day weekend | Morning News Brief
PHOENIX - From the latest in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial to what Arizonans can expect on the roads this Labor Day weekend, here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of Friday, September 4, 2026.
1. More drama in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
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Lindsay Clancy judge plans to declare mistrial
Jurors told the judge Friday they are deadlocked on whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children, leading to a hung jury. Without the jurors present in the courtroom, the judge said he intends to declare a mistrial but has given the defense an hour to make an emergency for a stay, arguing that the lone juror who has been holding out should be replaced.
2. ASU hockey player in coma
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ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich in coma after collapsing during team workout
Conflicting accounts have surfaced regarding the intensity and water access during an outdoor conditioning workout that led to the hospitalization of Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich.
3. Some rural Arizonans face new woe
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Rising wildfire threats leave rural Arizona residents struggling to find insurance
Homeowners in Heber-Overgaard describe being dropped by long-term insurance carriers despite spending thousands on Firewise property improvements. State committees are reviewing regulatory responses.
4. What Arizonans should expect this Labor Day weekend
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Arizona Labor Day travel guide: Best times to drive; latest gas prices
Planning a trip for Labor Day weekend? Check peak driving hours, local gas prices, and other advice.
5. Casa Grande shooting suspect captured
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Fugitive accused of gunning down bar patron in Casa Grande parking lot busted after 3 weeks on the loose
Casa Grande bar murder suspect Tristen Lee Alvarez is in cuffs after 3 weeks on the lam.
A look at your weather for tomorrow
AZ weather: Rain chances, cooler temps expected
Hurricane Marie remnants are bringing increased moisture and scattered rain chances to Arizona over the holiday weekend. Phoenix temperatures will remain slightly below average.