Arrest made in police recruit's murder; tree trimmer charged in co-worker's death l Morning News Brief

From an arrest made in a Tucson police recruit's murder, to a man charged in the accidental death of his co-worker, and a Valley veteran's tragic Costa Rica trip, here are your top stories for August 25, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.

Valley family helps foster kids feel special on birthdays
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A Valley woman has spent years volunteering at the Now Foster Alliance, making a big day all the more special. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the story.

Ex-Phoenix Police officer accused of stealing pleads not guilty

Ulises Oseguera, an ex-Phoenix Police officer who is accused of stealing money from fellow officers, appeared before a judge on April 30.

Man in custody following armed standoff at Phoenix bar

A man who allegedly pulled out a gun inside Dunes Cocktail Lounge near 35th and Dunlap avenues on August 25, leading to an hours-long standoff, has been taken into custody.

Alexander Kolodin responds to banning mail-In voting claims & political attacks | FOX 10 Talks
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Republican State Representative Alexander Kolodin, candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, joins FOX 10 Talks to discuss election integrity, voter accessibility, and his legislative record. Kolodin addresses direct claims made by incumbent Secretary of State Adrian Fontes regarding Prop 144 and allegations that Kolodin intends to ban mail-in voting. Throughout the interview, Kolodin clarifies his legislative record, defends the Arizona Secure Elections Act, and breaks down his stance on voting equipment reliability, Election Day queues, and constitutional boundaries.

Arizona weather forecast: Phoenix record heat expected before weekend storm chances return

The heat is on as the forecast high temperature will climb to 114 degrees by Tuesday afternoon in Phoenix. This is expected to break the current record of 113, set back in 2011.

Armed man barricaded inside Phoenix bar
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Police say they are negotiating with an armed man who is barricaded inside Dunes Cocktail Lounge near 35th and Dunlap avenues.

St. Vincent de Paul expands Phoenix shelter hours
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Extended hours at St. Vincent de Paul help residents escape dangerous summer heat in Phoenix. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen reports.

St. Vincent de Paul expands Phoenix heat shelter operations

St. Vincent de Paul expands daytime and overnight heat relief services in Phoenix as heat-related deaths go up to at least 81 in Maricopa County.

Phoenix police chief addresses arrests, termination of two former officers
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Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano joins FOX 10 to discuss the investigation into the two former officers accused of using violent force during a traffic stop. The Phoenix Police Department is now auditing traffic stops and camera usage following their arrests. 

Category 4 dust storm hits Arizona
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A massive dust storm swept through Arizona late Sunday night, bringing high winds to Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Arizona student offered $5M in scholarships chooses ASU for college

First-generation college student Joseph Parra Miguel received over $5 million in scholarship offers from dozens of universities before choosing to attend Arizona State University.

Axon pitches AI privacy tools as Flock loses contracts
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Following data misuse concerns that led cities like Chandler to drop Flock, Axon CEO Rick Smith says agencies are shifting to Axon's license plate readers. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Arizona weather forecast: Arizona rain chances return this weekend

Moisture levels will rise this weekend across Arizona, bringing scattered shower chances and relief from high temperatures across the region.

Digital evidence exposes fired Phoenix officers following violent traffic stop
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Taser and GPS tracking lead to charges against two former Phoenix police officers accused of using extreme force with their body cameras off. FOX 10's Megan Spector has the latest findings on what began with a violent traffic stop.

Fired Phoenix officers' violent traffic stop revealed by taser, GPS data

New details are emerging about the arrest of two Phoenix police officers accused of failing to report a use of force and turning off their body cameras during a traffic stop.

FOX 10's John Hook is retiring
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Longtime news anchor John Hook has announced his retirement from FOX 10 after 33 years, with his final broadcast set for Sept. 14.

What's next for Ketel Marte? Football season is closing in | FOX 10 Sports Exchange
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The Ketel Marte situation keeps getting wilder, the D-backs open a huge series, and the Mercury make a notable roster move.  FOX 10's Megan Plain has the latest on Marte and what it means for the Diamondbacks as they fight to stay in the postseason picture. Plus, the Chicago Cubs come to town! The Arizona Cardinals and ASU Sun Devils are another week closer to football. And, after being eliminated from playoff contention, the Phoenix Mercury have released DeWanna Bonner, giving the veteran an opportunity to join a playoff contender.