Valley family mourns child killed in car crash; Nancy Guthrie latest updates l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (KSAZ-TV; Getty Images)
From a West Valley family mourning the loss of a 12-year-old boy who was killed in a car crash to the latest updates on the Nancy Guthrie case, here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of April 23.
1. "Our hearts are broken"
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Avondale family mourns 12-year-old fatally struck by car
A 12-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car near Lower Buckeye and El Mirage roads in Avondale.
2. Latest updates in Nancy Guthrie case
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Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 82 latest updates
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 82 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
3. EPA allows D15, E10 fuels sales
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Arizona gas stations to begin selling E15, E10 blends to cut fuel costs
The EPA has issued a waiver allowing gas stations to sell E15 and E10 ethanol blends through May 20 to help lower fuel costs.
4. Cause of death revealed for Celeste Rivas Hernandez
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s cause of death released
New gruesome forensic details have been released in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Singer D4vd’s defense team maintains his innocence as the trial looms.
5. School voucher measures on the November ballot?
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Arizona school vouchers: 2 groups working to get their measures on the November ballot
In a matter of months, Arizonans could vote on two competing ballot measures that would make changes to the state's school voucher program.
