Audio sheds light on DC plane crash; Valley firefighter hurt in explosion l Morning News Brief

Air traffic control audio is shedding light on the moments before and after a military helicopter collided with a passenger jet in Washington, D.C.; a Valley firefighter was hospitalized following a garbage truck fire and explosion; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Friday, January 31.

Hello, Demi! Desiree Fluellen's new addition to AZAM family
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FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen is now on a special assignment after giving birth to a baby girl. Welcome to the AZAM family, Baby Demi!

Woman killed in Phoenix motorcycle crash
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A woman died at the hospital following a crash between a motorcycle and another vehicle at the intersection of 35th Avenue and Dunlap, police said. The intersection was shut down due to the investigation.

Woman sentenced in flight attendant assault
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The U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Jan. 30 that a Seattle woman involved in an incident onboard a flight to Phoenix has been sentenced.

Isaac School District to receive $25M loan from Tolleson Union High School District

The Tolleson Union High School District is helping out the Isaac School District in a major way. It's loaning the distressed school district $25 million as Maricopa County says it's more than $28 million in debt.

Latest on deadly plane crash in Washington D.C. | Nightly Roundup

From a mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. that resulted in the death of dozens to local reaction on the crash, here's a look at some of your top stories.

State Fairgrounds host 31st annual quilting festival
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The annual Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival at the Arizona State Fairgrounds is set to be its biggest and brightest yet. FOX 10's Tom Fergus has more.

NFC West Huddle: Super Bowl LIX
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Sports reporters who cover the Seahawks, 49ers, Cardinals, and Rams talk about the upcoming Super Bowl LIX.

Isaac School District makes agreement on finances
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Another school district in the Phoenix area is stepping in to help Isaac School District, which is in the midst of a financial crisis.

AZ Gov. Hobbs announces groundwater legislation
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"Governor Katie Hobbs, along with bipartisan state and local leaders will hold a press conference to announce legislation to protect rural families and farmers from out-of-state corporations pumping the state groundwater for their own profit."

Man killed, woman hurt in north Phoenix double shooting

A man died and a woman was seriously hurt in a shooting late Wednesday night at an apartment complex near 7th Street and Bell Road.

Latest on DC plane crash; skydiver dies in Arizona l Morning News Brief

Dozens are feared to be dead after a miliary helicopter collided with an American Airlines plane near Washington, D.C.; an investigation is underway after an experienced skydiver died south of the Valley; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Thursday, January 30.

'Slowpoke' driver bill introduced in AZ State House
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A new bill introduced at our state capitol is looking to get slow drivers to move over on our freeways. HB 2235 would impose a $500 fine for driver going at or below the speed limit in the left lane. Lawmakers say the goal of the bill is to reduce congestion by keeping the left lane clear for passing vehicles.

Businesses await South Central light rail expansion to open
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Businesses along the South Central corridor are waiting for the light rail expansion to open. It's been five years of construction, and some businesses lost customers, and sometimes, their entire business. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.

New bill could secure D-backs future in Arizona
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A bill in the Arizona House of Representatives will set aside sales tax funds for Chase Field renovations and secure a lease extension for the Diamondbacks.

Isaac School District to receive $25M loan
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The Tolleson Union High School District is helping out the Isaac School District in a major way. It's loaning the distressed school district $25 million as Maricopa County says it's more than $28 million in debt.