Year: 2025

Good Morning Maricopa County — Deadly Downtown Crash, Seat Belt Plea, State Fair Fun

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A deadly crash shuts down Central and McDowell, and a Phoenix father pleads for seat belt safety after losing his two sons and their grandfather in an I-10 wreck. Plus: the Arizona State Fair is about to kick off, downtown Phoenix lights up for El Grito, and Tempe preps for the Extra Innings Festival with Luke Bryan and Kane Brown.

Stay safe, stay neighborly — and don’t miss today’s dad joke at the end.

Good Morning Wake County — Deputy Byrd Case Closes, Cary Shooting, Fall Fun Ahead

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The brothers charged in Deputy Ned Byrd’s murder plead guilty, bringing long-awaited closure. Plus: a shooting at UNC Health’s Panther Creek facility in Cary, a Raleigh events roundup with 25 things to do this week, an Apex fundraiser honoring Brooklyn Mae Carroll, and Wendell’s Oktoberfest Block Party.

Stay safe, stay curious — and don’t miss today’s dad joke at the end.

Good Morning Montgomery County — DC Police Shooting, Missing Teen, Oktoberfest Returns

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A North Bethesda man is fatally shot by DC police, a Germantown teen is missing, and a judge tacks 27 more years onto a Germantown stabbing case. Plus: scam calls from fake deputies, repeated thefts at Westbard Square, Victor the “Sheriff of Silver Spring” goes missing, and Germantown’s Oktoberfest returns with food, beer, and culture.

Stay neighborly — and don’t miss today’s dad joke at the end.

Good Morning Fairfax County — Early Voting Starts, Dranesville Arrest, Taste of Annandale

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Good Morning Fairfax County Podcast

Early voting prep is underway in Falls Church, a man is in custody after a fatal Dranesville shooting, and Taste of Annandale is back this weekend with food, music, and fun. Plus: a deadly incident in Herndon, Meridian volleyball’s big win, and a new beer-and-wine permit request in Annandale.

Stay informed, stay neighborly — and don’t miss today’s dad joke at the end.

Child’s Death Under Investigation, Firefighters Killed, Mesa Shooting, and More — Sept 16, 2025

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Good morning, Maricopa County — here’s what’s happening today: Phoenix police investigate the death of a child in south Phoenix, two Timber Mesa firefighters are killed in a head-on crash, and a Mesa house party ends in tragedy. We’ll also cover the fiery Phoenix light rail crash, sentencing in a Chandler hostage case, and the heroic Good Samaritan rescue at Hell’s Gate. Plus, your full weather forecast, a Steveism, and today’s dad joke to start your day with a smile.

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Deputy Murder Case Update, Raleigh Crash Fire, and Community Happenings — Sept 16, 2025

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Good morning, Wake County — here’s what’s happening today: the brothers accused in Deputy Ned Byrd’s 2022 murder return to court, Raleigh police investigate a car crash that sparked a fire, and the Sheriff’s Office highlights train safety. We’ll also meet a Raleigh man whose model trains are pure nostalgia, look ahead to a free American Dance Festival performance in Cary, and a movie night at Halifax Park in Raleigh. Plus, your full weather forecast, a Steveism, and today’s dad joke to start your day with a smile.

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Carjacking Arrest, Attempted Murder Suspect, Bethesda Crash, and Fall Events — Sept 16, 2025

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Good morning, Montgomery County — here’s what’s happening today: police make an arrest in a June carjacking, a suspect in a July attempted murder is still on the run, and a tragic motorcycle crash in Bethesda claims a life. We’ll also share the quick thinking that stopped a dump truck disaster on Colesville Road, details on the Back to School Block Party in Germantown, and the return of Taste of Rio in Gaithersburg. Plus, your full weather forecast, a daily Steveism, and today’s dad joke to start your day with a smile.

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Route 29 Traffic Shift, Bulldozer Theft, Dranesville Shooting, and More — Sept 16, 2025

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Good Morning Fairfax County Podcast

Good morning, Fairfax County — here’s what’s happening today: Route 29 lane shifts could slow your commute, police crack a wild bulldozer theft case out of McLean, and a tragic shooting in Dranesville leaves one man dead. We’ll also remember young Kamran “Buddy” Golesorkhi in Reston, look at possible bus rapid transit in Herndon, and check out Tysons Corner’s brand-new “adult playground” Level99. Plus, your full weather forecast, a daily Steveism, and today’s dad joke to start your day with a smile.

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Johnathan Morin – Johnny Rocket: The Teen Who Faced Cancer Without Fear

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At just 15, Johnathan Morin received a devastating diagnosis: metastatic Ewing Sarcoma. But he didn’t ask “Why me?” — he simply said, “Tell me what I need to do.” Known as “Johnny Rocket,” this old soul with a competitive streak fought cancer with courage, humor, and grit. He doubled up on school, made the honor roll, took his dream trip to Hawaii, and dreamed of becoming a doctor to help other kids like him. Even as cancer returned again and again, he kept living — cheering on the Red Sox, riding his motorcycle, and filling every moment with purpose. This is the story of a brave young man who taught everyone what it means to live with heart.

Good Morning Maricopa County — Charlie Kirk’s Return, Garlic Festival, and Fall Fun

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Today’s headlines bring both weight and warmth. Charlie Kirk’s body returns home to Phoenix with Vice President JD Vance escorting the casket. In lighter news, Queen Creek’s Garlic Festival kicks off, and AZCentral highlights a full lineup of fall events across the Valley. Plus, we take a drone’s-eye look at Papago Park and share a tribute climb honoring 9/11 heroes in Tempe.

And yes, your daily dad joke is waiting at the end.

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