Arizona

The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie enters a new phase as details emerge regarding a second ransom note sent five days after she vanished. In the case, which has now reached 185 days, the alleged kidnappers claimed that Nancy Guthrie was accidentally killed and subsequently "buried with nature." FOX News contributor and former Los Angeles district attorney Josh Ritter joined the broadcast to analyze the psychological and strategic elements of these strange communications. Authorities are examining the multi-million dollar ransom demands and subsequent digital tracking efforts. While the initial ask for the ransom was 4 million dollars, the FBI strategic response involved an enticing offer of an arbitrary lower number in Bitcoin to track the crypto wallet transactions. According to the investigation details, the captors never accessed the account, leaving law enforcement to sift through over 40,000 tips and various media communications sent to TMZ and local affiliates in Tucson. Legal expert Josh Ritter notes that the operation appears to be a prepared crime gone wrong rather than a sophisticated kidnapping outfit, suggesting the perpetrator may have originally intended to target the daughter, Savannah Guthrie. With 185 days passed, Ritter highlights that human intelligence and individuals coming forward will likely be the key to breaking the case. Investigators continue to track resources, including suspicious community communications from an unidentified individual using male pseudonyms to seek money from media outlets in exchange for information.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is requesting to remove a monitor assigned back in 2013 due to a civil rights violation. MCSO says they have changed leadership and expresses concerns about the costs. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo has the story. 

Four people were displaced after a fire broke out on June 26 at a Paradise Valley home near 64th Street and Shea Boulevard. No injuries were reported. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.

A police investigation is underway near 44th and Washington streets after a body was found near a canal. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.

Happy Friday! This weekend in the Valley will be breezy and warm, with highs in the triple digits.

The state has revoked the license of Sun State Pools following 85 complaints since September 2025. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

Tombstone Brewery in Phoenix was standing room only as fans gathered to watch Team USA advance to the knockout round. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi has more.

On Channel 10 Rewind 1985: Arizona breaks ground on the Squaw Freeway project as residents fight to save mature trees.

Groups argue a new Phoenix ordinance restricting food and medical distribution in public parks violates constitutional rights. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.

A surgeon at the Spine Institute of Arizona explains how losing fat and muscle too quickly on GLP-1 drugs leads to lower back strain. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

June 25 marks the 17th annual World’s Largest Swim Lesson. More drowning accidents take place in June than any other month of the year. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo has the story.