'NCIS: Los Angeles' actress dies; deadly West Valley freeway crash l Morning News Brief
From an actress who passed away following a lengthy battle with an illness to a crash along a West Valley freeway that left one person dead, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of December 16.
From an actress who passed away following a lengthy battle with an illness to a crash along a West Valley freeway that left one person dead, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of December 16.
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation for editing his Jan. 6 speech
The lawsuit alleges that the news organization combined parts of President Donald Trump’s speech on Jan. 6, 2021, claiming that his words were “misrepresented."
The lawsuit alleges that the news organization combined parts of President Donald Trump’s speech on Jan. 6, 2021, claiming that his words were “misrepresented."
Tempe officer involved in crash
A Tempe Police officer was not hurt after being involved in a crash with another driver on Dec. 16 near Baseline Road and Beck Avenue. The other driver suffered minor injuries.
A Tempe Police officer was not hurt after being involved in a crash with another driver on Dec. 16 near Baseline Road and Beck Avenue. The other driver suffered minor injuries.
Trump doubles down on Rob Reiner criticism
President Donald Trump is doubling down on controversial comments he made about Rob Reiner, who was found dead with his wife Michele in their Southern California home.
President Donald Trump is doubling down on controversial comments he made about Rob Reiner, who was found dead with his wife Michele in their Southern California home.
Powerball Dec. 2025 vs. the biggest lottery jackpots in history
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Tribal chairman accused of sex assault has similar allegations from 1989, records show
The White Mountain Apache Tribe's chairman is under federal investigation for sexual misconduct claims, but FOX10 has uncovered similar allegations dating back to the 1980s.
The White Mountain Apache Tribe's chairman is under federal investigation for sexual misconduct claims, but FOX10 has uncovered similar allegations dating back to the 1980s.
Pentagon launches full command investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘serious misconduct’ allegations
The department previously announced it had launched a formal review into allegations of misconduct against Kelly over a video calling on service members to "refuse illegal orders."
The department previously announced it had launched a formal review into allegations of misconduct against Kelly over a video calling on service members to "refuse illegal orders."
Delayed November jobs report shows US added 64K jobs but lost 105K in October
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
17 cats abandoned in Pinal County parking lot
In Pinal County, the sheriff's office says animal care and control volunteers said they found 17 cats abandoned in the parking lot of a business behind the shelter. Most of the cats were in good health and are available for foster or adoption.
In Pinal County, the sheriff's office says animal care and control volunteers said they found 17 cats abandoned in the parking lot of a business behind the shelter. Most of the cats were in good health and are available for foster or adoption.
Pentagon escalates investigation into AZ Sen. Mark Kelly
The investigation stems from a video involving Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers who call on active-duty military members to refuse "unlawful" orders.
The investigation stems from a video involving Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers who call on active-duty military members to refuse "unlawful" orders.
Arizona joins multi-state lawsuit against Uber
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is joining a 22-state lawsuit accusing Uber of using deceptive and unfair business practices.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is joining a 22-state lawsuit accusing Uber of using deceptive and unfair business practices.
Decision expected on Kyrene Elementary School District closures
After months of debate, a Valley school district is expected to decide on the fate of several of its campuses with a vote on Dec. 16. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
After months of debate, a Valley school district is expected to decide on the fate of several of its campuses with a vote on Dec. 16. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Rachael Carpani, 'NCIS: Los Angeles' actress, dies at 45
The actress appeared in the first season of "NCIS: Los Angeles" and starred in the series "McLeod’s Daughters."
The actress appeared in the first season of "NCIS: Los Angeles" and starred in the series "McLeod’s Daughters."
Morning Weather Forecast - 12/16/25
Temps will remain warmer-than-normal today in the Valley with a high around 79 degrees.
Temps will remain warmer-than-normal today in the Valley with a high around 79 degrees.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.25 billion for Wednesday's drawing
The cash prize continues to grow after no lottery player matched all of the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.
The cash prize continues to grow after no lottery player matched all of the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.
Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest
A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.
A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.
'Rapid Act' would remove daytime speed limits in parts of rural Arizona
The "Rapid Act" proposed on Monday would remove daytime speed limits on certain rural interstates across Arizona, as drivers would be required to be "reasonable and prudent."
The "Rapid Act" proposed on Monday would remove daytime speed limits on certain rural interstates across Arizona, as drivers would be required to be "reasonable and prudent."
Inaugural Hanukkah car parade spreads 'Jewish pride' following deadly mass shooting
The Scottsdale community gathered for car parades on the second night of Hanukkah following the recent mass shooting in Australia. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more on how they are spreading pride and support amid their pain and fear.
The Scottsdale community gathered for car parades on the second night of Hanukkah following the recent mass shooting in Australia. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more on how they are spreading pride and support amid their pain and fear.
Records reveal new details on White Mountain Apache chairman's past
FOX 10 Investigates is uncovering the concerning past of White Mountain Apache Chairman Kasey Velasquez, as recent allegations of sexual misconduct are strikingly similar to those dating back to the 1980s. Investigator Justin Lum reports.
FOX 10 Investigates is uncovering the concerning past of White Mountain Apache Chairman Kasey Velasquez, as recent allegations of sexual misconduct are strikingly similar to those dating back to the 1980s. Investigator Justin Lum reports.