PHOENIX - From prosecutors declining to file charges against Governor Katie Hobbs over "pay-to-play" allegations to new information on the Havasu Falls tourist attack suspect, here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Friday, August 21, 2026.
1. Shocking allegations in the East Valley
Cali child porn felon wearing Barbie backpack while stalking school zones nabbed in SWAT standoff: Gilbert PD
Parents noticed a man with a Barbie backpack and Disney tote creeping near local schools. When neighbors called cops on the e-bike rider, they uncovered a convicted California child porn felon—triggering an intense SWAT standoff in a quiet neighborhood.
2. Nancy Guthrie case reaches another grim milestone
Nancy Guthrie case: 200 days later, still no sign of Savannah Guthrie's mom
Day 200 has come and gone in the search for Nancy Guthrie, and there's still no sign of the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host, Savannah Guthrie.
3. New details on Havasu Falls attack suspect
Suspect in Havasu Falls tourist attack has prior violent criminal history, records show
Taylor Nardo Paya faces federal charges after a tourist was attacked near Havasu Falls. Court records reveal a prior conviction and prison sentence for robbery.
4. No charges for Gov. Hobbs following years-long probe: AZ AG
Arizona Attorney General not charging Gov. Hobbs over pay-to-play accusations
The Arizona Attorney General's Office will not be filing charges against Governor Katie Hobbs over allegations she took part in a "pay-to-play" scheme with a group home firm, it was announced on Aug. 21.
5. Latest on the Hayden Panettiere case
Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend Brian Hickerson allegedly gave her Narcan: Report
Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend, allegedly administered Narcan the day she died, according to a TMZ exclusive report.
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A look at your weather for tomorrow
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Shaping up to be a hot weekend in Arizona
Storm chances are low and our weather is hot this weekend. FOX 10's Ashley Loaeza has the details on this weekend's forecast.