Ballots burned in mailbox fire in Phoenix; Trump hosts rally in Tempe l Morning News Brief

PHOENIX – An investigation is underway after ballots were burned when a USPS mailbox was set on fire in Phoenix; former President Donald Trump will be back in the Valley for a campaign rally on Thursday; and more – here’s a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of October 24th.

1. Ballots burned in the mailbox

Over a dozen ballots were damaged after a United States Postal Service mailbox caught fire in Phoenix near 7th Avenue and Indian School Road, fire officials said. Read more here.

2. Trump at Mullett Arena

Former President Donald Trump (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Former President Donald Trump will be back in Arizona on Thursday when he appears at a campaign rally in Tempe. Read more here.

3rd man pleads guilty to threatening Hobbs

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs

A Colorado man repeatedly threatened online to kill top election officials in his state and Arizona – both Democrats – as well as a judge and law enforcement officials, according to a guilty plea he filed. Read more here.

4. Reality TV star loses prison job

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 7: Todd Chrisley visits SiriusXM Studios on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

Todd Chrisley, a reality TV star currently serving a prison sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion, has been fired from his job at the prison chapel, according to his attorney. Read more here.

5. Beyoncé at Harris Rally?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 29: (Editorial Use Only) (Exclusive Coverage) Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at MetLife Stadium on July 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Par

Beyoncé is expected to appear at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Read more here.

Today’s weather

The heat continues in the valley today – we will see highs near 95°F. Read more here.