Meet Bolt, the TSA's cutest canine for 2026

Bolt, a “doggone dedicated” bomb sniffer at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, has been named TSA’s top dog for 2026.

Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas

A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition.

Tyler Moldovan case: Shooting suspect found guilty of attempted murder

Prosecutors and Maricopa County court officials say Essa Williams has been found guilty of multiple charge in connection with a shooting that left Phoenix Police officer Tyler Moldovan badly wounded in late 2021.

Americans split on whether UFOs have Earthly explanations, poll finds

Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found. 

'The risk of misuse is too great': Tempe turns off Flock system

Automated license plate readers in Tempe have been shut off, officials said on Aug. 26. "The risk of misuse is too great," Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said.

Man in custody following armed standoff at Phoenix bar

A man who allegedly pulled out a gun inside Dunes Cocktail Lounge near 35th and Dunlap avenues on August 25, leading to an hours-long standoff, has been taken into custody.

Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80

Tim Curry, the acclaimed film and television actor best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died.

GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol

The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.

VAI Resort developer takes control of Mattel Adventure Park; Tim Curry dies at 80 l Morning News Brief

From a theme park handover in the West Valley, to GLP-1 extreme heat warnings, and the death of an actor known for his "Rocky Horror Picture Show" role, here are your top stories for August 26, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.

Billings, Montana shooting: Former Seattle-area family among 8 killed

A family with ties to the Seattle area has been devastated after a man opened fire and killed eight of his relatives in Billings, Montana.

Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B

Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.

Shipping holiday packages with US Postal Service to cost more this year - See the temporary price increases

It will cost more this holiday season to ship packages with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcing plans for a temporary price change for some package shipping products for the 2026 peak holiday season.

El Niño outlook l Weather Wisdom Wednesday
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On this Weather Wisdom Wednesday, FOX 10's Krystal Ortiz gives us our first look at the winter outlook and what El Niño has in store for the Valley.

Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly

Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.