AZ Briefing: Fake electors case moves forward; 1st ‘Gilbert Goon’ faces prison time; Demolition ahead for Valley landmark?

Good morning, Arizona. Here’s what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day.

Arizona’s fake electors case took a step forward this week with three days of hearings on its first significant motions.

A trial date for the case also was set for January 2026.

More about the major takeaways from the case.

Other big stories

➤ U.S. Department of Justice investigators say Phoenix police need oversight and hope city leaders will negotiate a settlement. If the city does not, it might face a lawsuit.

Tyler Freeman, 18, is the first person tied to the “Gilbert Goons” who will go to prison for gang attacks. He was involved in brass-knuckles beatings.

Troy Hayden moved from Fox 10 to 12 News. Find out what other big changes in Phoenix TV news have happened so far this year.

➤ Today, you can expect it to be mostly sunny and very warm with a high near 106 degrees. Expect it to be cloudy at night with a low near 84 degrees. Get the full forecast here .

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