Remains found in Litchfield Park backyard; New poll on Arizona governor race | Nightly Roundup
PHOENIX - Missing persons case in Litchfield Park now a homicide investigation; prosecutors seek death penalty in death row murder case; and more - here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Thursday, August 6, 2026.
1. West Valley missing persons case now a murder investigation
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Human remains found in backyard of Litchfield Park home: Avondale PD
Avondale Police say they have found human remains at a Litchfield Park home as part of what was initially described as a "missing persons investigation involving suspicious circumstances."
2. Death penalty sought for two Arizona death row inmates
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Death row murder: Arizona prosecutors seek death penalty a second time for 2 inmates
They were already on death row. Now, two Arizona inmates could face execution a second time after allegedly murdering a fellow prisoner behind bars.
3. Who's ahead in the race for Arizona governor?
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2026 Election: New poll shows who's ahead in the Arizona governor's race
AARP, along with a Republican and a Democratic polling firm, conducted a poll on the race to be Arizona's next governor, and the results were released on Thursday.
4. Ex-Fountain Hills firefighter sentenced in hidden cameras case
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Arizona firefighter hid cameras in ex-wife’s house, now a registered sex offender after spying on 2 teens
A former Fountain Hills firefighter has been ordered to register as a sex offender after secretly installing hidden cameras inside his ex-wife’s home to spy on her and two teenagers.
5. When is PSL making a return to Starbucks?
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Starbucks reveals Pumpkin Spice Latte return date for 2026
PSL fans rejoice! Starbucks has announced when its Pumpkin Spice Latte and other fall menu items will be returning this year.
A look at your weather for tomorrow
Hot temps expected through the weekend in Phoenix
We are expecting temperatures in the 110s to persist in the coming days for the Valley, along with a chance for rain. However, we are also expecting some changes next week.