Lori Vallow competent to stand trial; new developments in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder | Nightly Roundup

From an incident in Mesa that prompted a community college to go into lockdown to the latest chapter in ‘Doomsday Mom’ Lori Vallow's legal saga, here's a look at some of your top stories.

Police bond with residents in Shop with a Cop Day
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Officers are going shopping with 260 kids from around the Valley in Phoenix Law Enforcement Association Charities' annual Shop with a Cop event. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has the story.

Lori Vallow: 'Doomsday Mom' deemed competent to stand trial in Arizona

Vallow is accused of conspiring in the fatal shooting of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and plotting the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.

Final vote on potential closure of 5 schools
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As Roosevelt School District prepares to vote on whether or not to close five elementary schools in Phoenix, families and community members wait anxiously to find out where their kids will go to school next year. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.

As You Wish Pottery offering holiday clay paw prints
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A local pottery studio is helping dog parents make a great impression this holiday season. This weekend they're offering paw print ornaments. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has this story.

Christmas Fest at Vertuccio Farms | Drone Zone
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This month, we're bringing you the FOX 10 Drone Zone Holiday Lights Spectacular. We're taking a look at some popular holiday displays across the Valley from the night sky. We're kicking it off with Vertuccio Farms' Christmas Fest in Mesa.

Woman helps rescue a mother, her 4 kids after crash into Phoenix canal

A woman and her four kids were saved from a Phoenix canal after a crash on Thursday afternoon. The woman who rescued them recalls the moment she came upon the family.

Mesa Community College under lockdown
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Mesa Police say Mesa Community College was put on lockdown due to an incident in the area on Thursday. It also said Banner Desert Medical Center nearby was on lockdown, but the hospital says it never was.

Misdemeanors dropped against Bissonnette attackers
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Three men charged with misdemeanors against former Arizona Coyotes player and Spittin Chicklets podcast host Paul Bissonnette had those charges dropped. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara explains why.

Woman rescues a mother, her 4 kids after canal crash
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A woman and her four kids were saved from a Phoenix canal after a crash on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened around 3 p.m. near 93rd Avenue and McDowell Road.

Scottsdale drops misdemeanors in Paul Bissonnette case to allow Maricopa County to upgrade charges

Three misdemeanor cases involving the men who attacked former NHL player Paul Bissonnette were dropped in Scottsdale Municipal Court to transfer the cases to the Maricopa County Attorney.

Peoria Day of Giving: Volunteers shop for gifts
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A group in the West Valley is getting in the holiday spirit, as they shop for gifts ahead of the Peoria Day of Giving. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.

Lori Vallow deemed fit to stand trial: full hearing
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Lori Vallow, the so-called "Doomsday Mom," was deemed competent to stand trial in Arizona during a Rule 11 hearing in Phoenix on Dec. 5. Vallow is accused of conspiring in the fatal shooting of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and plotting the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.

New details in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder; Lori Vallow competency hearing l Morning News Brief

The manhunt continues for the suspect who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; Lori Vallow was back in court for a hearing to determine if she is mentally fit to stand trial in her Arizona case; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Thursday, December 5.

Police chase; ambulance crash l Morning Headlines Dec. 5
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Police used a grappler to stop a stolen vehicle during a pursuit on I-10; an ambulance was involved in a rollover crash in Scottsdale; and more ? here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Thursday, December 5.

Ambulance involved in Scottsdale rollover crash
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Police say an ambulance was involved in a rollover crash near 68th Street and Shea Boulevard. No patients were inside the ambulance at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported.

Police use grappler to stop stolen car on I-10
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Police say a grappler was used to stop a stolen vehicle on Interstate 10 at Avondale Boulevard. Two people inside the car were taken into custody.