Father of boys killed in crash pleads for seat belt safety; triple stabbing in Mesa l Morning News Brief

From a father sharing an emotional message after his two young sons were killed in a crash along Interstate 10 to the search for a suspect accused of stabbing a woman and her daughters inside an East Valley apartment, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of September 17.

Suspicious bag found outside Turning Point USA HQ in Phoenix

A bomb squad responded to the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, located near 48th Street and Baseline Road, after police say a suspicious bag was found. The bag has since been deemed safe.

Police investigation outside Turning Point USA in Phoenix
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A large police presence could be seen on Sept. 17 outside the Turning Point USA headquarters near 48th Street and Baseline Road following reports of a suspicious package in the area.

Kyrene School District may close schools due to declining enrollment

The Kyrene School District is home to 25 schools, but that number could be reduced by nine, to address a budget short fall, stemming from declining enrollment.

Mother, 2 daughters stabbed by suspect at Mesa apartments: PD

Police say a woman and her two daughters were asleep inside an apartment near Dobson and Broadway Roads on Sept. 17 when they were stabbed by an unknown suspect, who remains on the loose.

'Cougar Shadow' returns to Superstition Mountains
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You can expect a little extra traffic around the Superstitions Mountains this week as people try to catch a glimpse of something that appears just twice a year in the East Valley. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Mom, daughters stabbed inside Mesa apartment: PD
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Police say a woman and her two daughters were asleep inside an apartment near Dobson and Broadway Roads on Sept. 17 when they were stabbed by an unknown suspect, who remains on the loose.

Meth found in kitty litter containers in Arizona
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Deputies say they found more than 34 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside kitty litter containers in Navajo County.

Border wall construction underway in San Rafael Valley
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Environmentalists are speaking out against a new section of border wall that is under construction in eastern Santa Cruz County.

1 dead, 1 hurt in Sun City West shooting

A shooting at the Grandview Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center near Grand Avenue and Meeker Boulevard left one person dead and another seriously hurt, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.

Deadly shooting in Sun City West
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A shooting at the Grandview Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center near Grand Avenue and Meeker Boulevard left one person dead and another seriously hurt, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.

Trump, others to speak at Charlie Kirk's memorial service
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A big list of speakers, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, have been announced for Charlie Kirk's memorial service on Sept. 21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.

Kyrene School District considers closing several schools
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The Kyrene School District may close nine Valley schools due to declining enrollment. Dozens of parents, teachers and students spoke out against the governing board's plan to close the schools during a meeting on Sept. 16. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

When is Charlie Kirk's funeral? All we know so far

Funeral details for Charlie Kirk have been announced by his nonprofit, Turning Point USA.

Here is the full 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule

INDYCAR has announced its 2026 schedule, promising an exciting and action-packed season with the hopes of accelerating the sport's growth. The season includes a new 17-race lineup that features all races on FOX for the second consecutive season.

Charlie Kirk: Arizona highway could be named after him
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Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen says he'll introduce legislation to rename Loop 202 to the Charlie Kirk Memorial Loop 202 during next year's legislative session.

Phoenix teen shot while riding e-bike
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A 17-year-old boy was shot while riding his e-bike in Phoenix but managed to flag down a fire truck for help before being taken to the hospital. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has this story.

Arizona father pleads for seat belt safety after sons' deaths
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A Phoenix father whose two sons and their grandfather died in a crash is speaking out, pleading with other families to always wear a seat belt. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has this story.