Hero speaks out on duct-taping plane passenger; Labor Day guide | Morning News Brief

From a passenger who is hailed as a hero after he duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat to what's open and closed for Labor Day, here's a look at your top stories.

Phoenix school district opens free food pantry

A school district in Phoenix is fighting food insecurity by opening a food pantry that allows families in need to shop for free groceries.

Phoenix food pantry lets people get free groceries
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A Maricopa County school district is fighting food insecurity. The Wilson School District lets families shop for free groceries twice a month, and FOX 10 has the details.

Storm brought morning rain to parts of Phoenix
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The monsoon brought some early morning rain to parts of the far East Valley on Labor Day.

Arizona weather forecast: Temperatures set to rise in Phoenix this week

Phoenix will see high temperatures peak at 109 degrees on Wednesday as high pressure strengthens. By Thursday, weakening high pressure opens the door to a 20% to 30% chance of rain.

Family of armed man shot by police speaks out after calling police over mental health crisis
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Family members are demanding answers after Phoenix police shot and killed 20-year-old Johnathan Delgado in an alley near 18th Avenue and Cheryl Drive following a mental health call. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi hears more from the family.

Arizona children get crucial nutritional support through nonprofit food program
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With rising grocery prices and reduced SNAP benefits, Arizona families are turning to early childhood centers for free meals. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns how A New Leaf is fighting childhood hunger.

Man armed with knife killed in Phoenix officer-involved shooting
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A man armed with a knife was shot to death by Phoenix Police on Sunday morning. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi has the latest on the active investigation.

Arizona nonprofit A New Leaf provides free meals to children in need

Arizona nonprofit A New Leaf is integrating a federal food program to provide free and reduced-price meals to young children.

Maricopa County warns of lost pets during Monsoon season
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A Phoenix family is searching for their 18-month-old dog, Oreo, who escaped when a storm blew open their fence six weeks ago. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo learns more about how owners can protect their pets during monsoon storms. 

Phoenix family searching for missing goldendoodle after severe monsoon storm

Summer monsoon storms can scare pets away from home, and one family has been searching for their 18-month-old goldendoodle, Oreo, for six weeks after a storm blew open their fence.

Police shoot, kill man armed with knife in North Phoenix after Taser fails

Phoenix police shot and killed a man on Sunday morning after responding to a call regarding a suicidal person harming himself in an alley near 18th Avenue and Cheryl Drive.

Annual community fair brings free fun, healthcare to Phoenix families
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Dozens of local agencies gathered at a Phoenix school to give back to the community and teach students the importance of public service. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz checks out the community fair at Franklin Police and Fire High School. 

Phoenix man busted in $8M school fraud scheme for $30K-a-month Miami mansion

Feds bust 62-year-old Phoenix resident Jonathan Ballew after he allegedly stole $8 million from an Ohio school for troubled teens to buy luxury cars and rent a Florida mansion.

Phoenix high school hosts free community fair to inspire future first responders

Hundreds attended the annual community fair at Franklin Police and Fire High School, which featured free healthcare, haircuts, and activities for families.

Arizona requests execution warrant for Ernesto Martinez in 1995 trooper murder

After exhausting all appeals, death row inmate Ernesto Martinez could be executed as early as January 2027 for the 1995 murder of Arizona trooper Robert Martin.

What happens next after Lindsay Clancy murder trial mistrial ruling | FOX 10 Phoenix
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A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after a jury deadlocked with an 11-1 vote. Legal expert Josh Kolsrud joined Ellen McNamara and Marc Martinez to analyze the courtroom developments, including the lone holdout juror who reportedly recognized reasonable doubt while others sought a different verdict. The defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, requested to remove the holdout juror, but Judge Sullivan denied the motion, leading to a special action appeal that was rejected by the state supreme court. The discussion highlighted controversies surrounding the defense attorney's public statements following the ruling. Kolsrud noted that revealing details about the holdout juror raised significant concerns about potential jury intimidation and public pressure. The judge ultimately declared a mistrial to avoid coercing the jury after multiple notes indicated they could not reach a unanimous verdict. Looking ahead to a potential retrial, legal analysts suggest the process could take a year or longer as attorneys navigate jury selection and potential changes of venue. Retrials statistically favor the prosecution roughly 85% of the time, as prosecutors gain insight into defense strategies. Future proceedings may also address whether to sequester the jury or remove cameras to limit the impact of intense social media exposure.