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Underage drinking a reality in Utah, despite state rankings

Underage drinking a reality in Utah, despite state rankings

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Underage drinking, in theory, is decreasing overall. But post-pandemic, the decrease in Utah has not been as much as that of other states.
Menorah car parade a chance to bring attention to Salt Lake City's Jewish community

Menorah car parade a chance to bring attention to Salt Lake City's Jewish community

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chabad Lubavitch of Utah is pleased to welcome the wider community for the annual downtown car menorah parade on Saturday. The parade departs from 1760 S. 1100 East at 7:30 p.m., and concludes at the Downtown Menorah at Abravanel Hall Plaza at 8 p.m. for the lighting of the fourth candle of Hanukkah.
US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people

US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal officials say the United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country.
1 dead, 1 arrested in hit and run and vehicle crash, Ogden police say

1 dead, 1 arrested in hit and run and vehicle crash, Ogden police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 27 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died, and another man was arrested after a driver struck a pedestrian, then fled and crashed into another vehicle in Ogden on Friday.
'Morrison Hotel' made famous by The Doors goes up in flames in LA

'Morrison Hotel' made famous by The Doors goes up in flames in LA

John Seewer and Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former Morrison Hotel, which was famously on the cover of a 1970 album by The Doors, has been significantly damaged by a fire in downtown Los Angeles.
Respect between BYU's Sitake, Colorado's Prime for competitive Alamo Bowl few saw coming

Respect between BYU's Sitake, Colorado's Prime for competitive Alamo Bowl few saw coming

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sitake and BYU (10-2, 7-2 Big 12) couldn't be happier than to face a top-25 program that tied atop the league with the Cougars with championship contenders in No. 12 Arizona State and No. 18 Iowa State.
She wrote to Secret Santa, then passed away. Now her husband is surprised with emotional gift

She wrote to Secret Santa, then passed away. Now her husband is surprised with emotional gift

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Watch what happens to Dustin Cook when he receives a Christmas gift he'll never forget, courtesy of East Idaho News and its $1 million Secret Santa initiative.
2 injured in Weber County rollover

2 injured in Weber County rollover

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were injured, one critically, in a rollover crash on I-15 in Ogden on Friday.
Here's one way to afford a home in this market

Here's one way to afford a home in this market

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a full day of juggling working from home with caring for her infant daughter, Hailey Deeds drives 45 minutes to Nephi where she and her husband are building their home.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime CBS sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties.
West Valley man shot brother before killing woman as he fled, charges say

West Valley man shot brother before killing woman as he fled, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man was charged Friday with shooting and injuring his brother before police say he hit and killed a pregnant woman while fleeing the scene.
Many (un)happy returns? Exchanging your gift could be tricky

Many (un)happy returns? Exchanging your gift could be tricky

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Retail Federation made some quite bold predictions about gift exchanges heading into 2025.
Have You Seen This? Utah family starts Christmas morning with epic challenge

Have You Seen This? Utah family starts Christmas morning with epic challenge

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah family's children face a series of elaborate traps before getting to their gifts on Christmas morning.
China banned sale of these minerals to the US. It matters to all of us

China banned sale of these minerals to the US. It matters to all of us

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States is grappling with the sudden announcement that China will no long export to this country vital elements that include antimony and other super hard materials.
California man charged with making mass shooting threats at 24 Utah schools

California man charged with making mass shooting threats at 24 Utah schools

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California man is facing two dozen criminal charges accusing him of calling 24 Utah County schools and leaving messages stating a mass shooting would take place.
Denver-based sandwich chain plans shops in Utah as part of Southwest expansion

Denver-based sandwich chain plans shops in Utah as part of Southwest expansion

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Denver-based fast-casual sandwich shop has announced plans to open four to six new locations in the Salt Lake City market.
3rd person charged in connection to alleged robbery, shootout at Layton apartment

3rd person charged in connection to alleged robbery, shootout at Layton apartment

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden woman, the last of three suspects, was charged Monday in connection to an armed robbery of an apartment in Layton that ended in a shootout over a year ago, according to charging documents.
Warning continues as post-Christmas storms produce strong rain, snow totals in Utah

Warning continues as post-Christmas storms produce strong rain, snow totals in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 27 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has already benefitted from storms between Wednesday and Thursday, but more moisture is on the way through Monday.
Tooele woman struck, killed by truck on Main Street

Tooele woman struck, killed by truck on Main Street

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 27 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 32-year-old Roosevelt woman was struck and killed by a truck on Christmas in Tooele, police say.
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