The Morning News Brief on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
From the parents of an East Valley boy who was mistakenly pronounced dead not facing charges, to a country music star surviving his ex-wife's "kill shot," here are your top stories for July 30, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.
1. Rebekah Baptiste's mother sues DCS over daughter's death
DCS sued a year after Rebekah Baptiste, 10, dies from severe abuse
A wrongful death lawsuit claims Arizona DCS failed to act on 19 reports of severe abuse prior to the death of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste.
2. Parents of Gilbert boy who nearly drowned won't be charged
No charges for Gilbert parents in shocking case of toddler found breathing in hospital morgue
Prosecutors will NOT charge the parents of the toddler who woke up in a Maricopa County morgue. Here is what county officials say the police got wrong.
3. Six-hour SWAT standoff ends with no suspect in custody
SWAT raid fails to catch Arizona murder suspect
Arizona SWAT teams surrounded a Bullhead City home after tips that murder suspect Christopher Pratt was inside.
4. "It went straight through my heart and both my lungs"
Trace Adkins survived ex-wife's 'kill shot' after bullet passed through heart and lungs
Trace Adkins is going into detail about how he survived a "kill shot" from one of his ex-wives.
5. "I want to give you guys the show you deserve. ... I'm sorry"
Megan Moroney cancels show mid-performance, leaves stage in tears
Country star Megan Moroney cut her Denver concert short Tuesday night after becoming too sick to continue performing, later telling fans it was "the hardest decision" she has ever had to make.
A look at today's weather
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Extreme heat warning in Phoenix
Phoenix faces extreme heat warnings as weekend temperatures near 116 degrees.