Death investigation in the West Valley; Lori Daybell trial latest | Morning News Brief

Day 5 of Lori Daybell's second and final trial in Arizona; investigation underway following death at a Surprise neighborhood; and more. Here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of June 11.

Man found dead in the front yard of a Surprise home

Surprise Police identified the person who was found dead in the front yard of a home on Wednesday, June 11.

Phoenix area mom opens hair salon for kids
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A mom in the Valley has opened a hair salon for kids, with an eyes of helping to make the experience a good one for those with sensory challenges. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more on Pigtails and Crewcuts.

Glendale offers museum for car lovers
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Father's Day is set to take place on Sunday, June 15, and if your dad is a car lover, there is a place in the West Valley for them. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more on the Martin Auto Museum.

Valley Fever: Deal with higher risk amid monsoon
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The annual Monsoon season in the Phoenix area is set to start on June 15, and along with rain, the monsoon can also deliver a major health problem. We sat down with Dr. John Galgani with Banner University Medical Center to talk about Valley Fever.

Surprise Police investigating suspicious death
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Police in Surprise are asking for the community's help, as they investigate a death that they now call suspicious. The victim, identified as 23-year-old Raquel Morales, was found in a landfill on April 17. She was last seen on March 30.

Protesters clash with police during Homeland Security investigation in Peoria

An investigation escalated into a chaotic scene on Tuesday in a Peoria neighborhood where Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) agents were serving a search warrant.

Former AZ state lawmaker indicted for fraud
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Austin Smith, a former Republican state lawmaker who represented a legislative district in Surprise, is accused of submitting fake petition signatures to the Arizona Secretary of State's Office when he was running for re-election in 2024.

Park rangers at Camelback Mountain work to inform hikers of hot temp dangers

We're hearing from a park ranger at Camelback Mountain who is there for many reasons, but one of the most important ones is informing people about the dangers of the extremely difficult hike during summer months.

MCSO makes a renewed call for help in solving teens' Mount Ord deaths

June 10 marks two weeks since two Valley teenagers were found shot to death while on a camping trip near Mount Ord in the Tonto National Forest. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office at 602 876-TIPS.

Surprise ends WeRide pilot program
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The city of Surprise is dropping the WeRide pilot program, an affordable on-demand public transit service. People call it like you would an Uber, but at a fraction of the cost.

MCSO renews call for help in teens' Mount Ord deaths
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Two weeks ago, two Valley teens were found shot to death near Mount Ord. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says it needs the public's help to figure out what happened. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has this story.

Park rangers work to inform hikers of high temps dangers
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A Camelback Mountain park ranger's crucial role includes informing visitors about the extreme difficulty and dangers of the hike, especially during summer months. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has this story.

Peoria protesters clash with police; Lori Vallow Daybell trial latest  | Nightly Roundup

From a clash between police and protesters in the West Valley to what happened today in Lori Vallow Daybell's 2nd and final Arizona trial, here's a look at some of your top stories.

Lori Daybell Trial: Idaho lieutenant testifies
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On June 10, the 4th day of Lori Vallow Daybell's second and final trial in Arizona, Rexburg, Idaho Police Lieutenant Ray Hermosillo took the stand. Hermosillo was one of the detectives on the case against Lori and Chad Daybell.

Lori Daybell Trial: Witness from Idaho testifies
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June 10 was Day 4 of Lori Vallow Daybell's 2nd and final Arizona trial, and on Tuesday, a key witness who is a familiar face from out-of-state took the stand. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more.

Phoenix holds annual monsoon readiness event
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The city of Phoenix held its annual monsoon readiness event Tuesday morning ahead of the monsoon season, which officially starts on Sunday, June 15. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on all the behind-the-scenes prep work.

Family wants justice for toddler who police say died under babysitter's watch

Christopher Watkins, 33, is accused in the death of Mesa toddler, Ladorious Perez, 3. Watkins was reportedly watching the toddler when he fell from a stool and hit his head in 2024.