Plane crashes into home and backyard; Nancy Guthrie latest l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
From a plane crash in a north Phoenix neighborhood to the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie, here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of March 4.
1. Plane hits house, crashes into backyard
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3 hurt after plane crashes into backyard of north Phoenix home
Three people are hurt after firefighters say a plane crashed into the backyard of a north Phoenix home near Cave Creek Road and Deer Valley Drive.
2. Nancy Guthrie disappearance
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Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 32 latest updates
Wednesday marks Day 32 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.
3. ‘They’re at high risk'
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Teens from Queen Creek group home believed to be victims of trafficking at 'The Blade', records say
A 20-year sentence for a trafficker who targeted girls at Desert Lily Academy highlights an apparent dangerous gap in security. Chief Brice says the high-risk nature of the youth requires immediate police intervention to prevent exploitation.
4. AG employee involved in deadly shooting
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Arizona AG employee 'involved' in death of Mesa mom of 7 killed on neighbor's doorstep
An employee with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, DuLance Morin, has been identified by police as the person involved in the death a Mesa mother of seven.
5. Spring break travel warning
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Travel advisories issued for Mexico ahead of spring break after cartel violence
A Level 2 travel advisory has been issued for Mexico ahead of spring break following a wave of cartel violence and retaliatory attacks linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
A look at today's weather
Morning Weather Forecast - 3/4/26
Wednesday's high in the Valley will be slightly cooler than yesterday at around 84 degrees.