Glendale gas station killer sentenced; Campus assault controversy mounts | Nightly Roundup

From a mounting campus assault controversy at Cornell University to changes that are being made to a well-known Downtown Phoenix event, here's a look at your top stories and videos.

Roosevelt Row First Fridays return, with changes
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Phoenix is launching a pilot program to bring art vendors back to Roosevelt Row for First Fridays on private property. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

Zion Teasley pleads guilty to 2023 murder of Lauren Heike on Phoenix trail

Zion Teasley pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of Lauren Heike on a north Phoenix hiking trail. He could face life behind bars at his December sentencing.

 ASU football vs. Baylor | FOX 10 Sports Exchange
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Welcome back to Sports Exchange with your hosts Robby Baker and Blake Niemann! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down a massive slate of action across Valley sports: ASU Football vs. Baylor.

Harvest Nights returns for Halloween in Phoenix
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Harvest Nights is returning for the Halloween season in West Phoenix. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details.

Arizona weather forecast: Warmer weekend brings gusty winds, near-100-degree heat

High pressure is driving up temperatures across Arizona this weekend, bringing breezy conditions, clear skies, and highs nearing the triple digits by Sunday.

Sex trafficking bust; Braiden Bell fired | FOX 10 Talks
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Join hosts Trenton Hooker and Brian Webb for today's top stories: a Peoria sex trafficking arrest, a serial predator's plea deal, an ex-Phoenix Mercury announcer's firing, and weekend movie reviews.

Flydubai attack latest; attorney on Cornell 7 | FOX 10 Talks
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Attorney Benjamin Taylor joins FOX 10 Talks to discuss the renewed investigation into allegations that a former Cornell University student was sexually assaulted by fraternity members in 2024.

Mother & son with 1 billion views share the inspiration behind their viral journey | FOX 10 Talks
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When Kimberly Dowdell first received her son Jack’s Down syndrome diagnosis, she prayed for just a glimpse into what his future could look like. That hopeful glimpse arrived when she stumbled across a day-in-the-life video of an 18-year-old with Down syndrome on YouTube.  In this uplifting interview on FOX 10 Talks, Jack and Kimberly Dowdell discuss their incredible journey from a simple video on the front porch to global internet stardom.

Kyrsten Sinema's ex-boyfriend rearrested; Gypsy Rose Blanchard's partner dies l Morning News Brief

From a cyberattack exposing personal data, to a court update in the Preston Lord case, and the passing of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner, here are your top stories for October 2, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.

Biggest takeaways from Week 3 l NFC West Huddle
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NFC West sports reporters, including FOX 10's Richard Saenz, recap Week 3 in the NFL. Also, looking ahead to Week 4, will each NFC West team cover their respective point spread?

First Friday returning to downtown Phoenix
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First Friday is returning to downtown Phoenix on Oct. 2, but with some changes. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo explains.

Botched execution; AI court drama | FOX 10 Talks
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Join FOX 10's Ellen McNamara and Steve Nielsen and be part of the conversation about the night's biggest stories.

Court rejects AI video in sentencing
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Chris Pelkey's sister says her family is prepared for a second sentencing after an appeals court rejected an AI video of her brother. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest.

Arizona manslaughter sentencing vacated due to use of AI 'victim impact statement'

An appeals court judge in Arizona has vacated a prison sentence for manslaughter, saying that the use of an AI video representation of the victim as his 'victim impact statement' during sentencing was prejudicial.

Preston Lord case: Talyn Vigil stays out on bond following court appearance

Talyn Vigil, a suspect in the Preston Lord case, remains free on bond after a judge requested more evidence regarding alleged release order violations before making a ruling.