Government avoids shutdown; Walmart pesticide punk arrested in Mesa | Nightly Roundup
PHOENIX - From lawmakers avoiding a government shutdown in a last-minute deal in DC to a man arrested for spraying pesticide on grocery products in a Mesa Walmart, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Saturday, December 21, 2024.
1. Man arrested for spraying pesticide on groceries in Mesa
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Man sprays groceries with pesticide at Walmart in Mesa, arrested on multiple charges
A 27-year-old man was arrested for spraying grocery store items with a chemical spray in Mesa.
2. Man arrested in crash that kills two cousins
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Man arrested in crash that kills 2 men in Phoenix
A 28-year-old was jailed after a crash at 73rd Avenue and Indian School Road killed two men, leaving behind six children.
3. Government shutdown averted in last-minute budget deal
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Government shutdown averted: What's next?
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
4. Horton Fire continues to burn without containment
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Horton Fire forces SET evacuations as it passes 600 acres burned
The Horton Fire continues to grow in the Tonto National Forest, surpassing 600 acres burned with 0% containment.
5. Jugging: what is it and why are the police concerned about this trend
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Mesa residents are concerned about the amount of crashes this year at Falcon Field
Both the pilot and passenger walked away from of a small plane crash outside of Falcon Field in Mesa but residents who live nearby are concerned with the amount of crashes this year.
Also, your weather forecast for tonight
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Arizona weather forecast: Temperatures start to cool but could still set a new record
On Saturday, we are expecting a high of 79° which would break the record of 78° we set last year.