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The Utah food I believe should get a Michelin star. Or 2. Or 3

The Utah food I believe should get a Michelin star. Or 2. Or 3

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Earlier this month, Utah food enthusiasts rejoiced over the news that some Utah restaurants might earn a Michelin star. Maybe even two to three.
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ... a giant gingerbread man?

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ... a giant gingerbread man?

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

What started as just a silly idea in a group chat has become a movement connecting an entire community. And at the heart of it all are 20-foot tall blow-up gingerbread men.
North Ogden Divide to get gates to enable closure for avalanches in bad weather

North Ogden Divide to get gates to enable closure for avalanches in bad weather

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The North Ogden Divide, the mountainous road east of North Ogden, will install gates to close in the event of avalanches or hazardous driving conditions.
Clearfield High students raise over $100K for domestic violence services in Davis County

Clearfield High students raise over $100K for domestic violence services in Davis County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Clearfield High fundraiser raised more than $100,000 to strengthen security measures at Safe Harbor Crisis Center.
SLC to NYC: Utah dancers perform in Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular

SLC to NYC: Utah dancers perform in Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah dancers are living the dream, performing in New York City with the Radio City Rockettes, the iconic dance group that is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding

Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's overhaul of federal homeless services faced a setback on Friday that could jeopardize Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's top priority for 2026: funding Utah's massive central homelessness campus.
Utah mom who survived COVID complications, delivered at 28 weeks gives back to NICU families

Utah mom who survived COVID complications, delivered at 28 weeks gives back to NICU families

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four years after a life-threatening battle with COVID-19 and an emergency delivery at 28 weeks, a Utah mother returned to the hospital where her son was born.
President Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized with 'ongoing health issue'

President Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized with 'ongoing health issue'

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 2:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Jeffrey R. Holland has been hospitalized to be treated for ongoing health complications, according to a statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say

Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police found multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle in the home of an Ogden man they say made antisemitic threats online.
Mapleton man lights homes for people in need during the holiday season

Mapleton man lights homes for people in need during the holiday season

Arianne Brown for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Houses across Utah County are being lit up this holiday season, courtesy of one man who wants to give back.
Would Shakespeare give a thumbs-up to the film 'Hamnet'? A University of Utah professor's take

Would Shakespeare give a thumbs-up to the film 'Hamnet'? A University of Utah professor's take

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Besides examining how one processes deep grief, "Hamnet" reminds moviegoers of the humanities' cathartic capacity.
3 juveniles arrested after Eagle Mountain shooting that injured 1

3 juveniles arrested after Eagle Mountain shooting that injured 1

Curtis Booker and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police have arrested three juveniles after a shooting in Eagle Mountain Tuesday evening that left one man with critical injuries.
Tooele's Little Mountain Christmas tree stands as a beacon of community spirit

Tooele's Little Mountain Christmas tree stands as a beacon of community spirit

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Christmas tree on a hill in Tooele has been a holiday staple for nearly 50 years
Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County

Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Northbound Legacy Highway near 500 South in Davis County was closed early Wednesday as Utah Highway Patrol investigated a crash.
Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office

Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Christine Watkins, R-Price, is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead.
Beaver Mountain delays opening until after Christmas, first time in several decades

Beaver Mountain delays opening until after Christmas, first time in several decades

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a rare turn of events, management at Beaver Mountain Ski Resort made the unexpected decision to delay opening until after Christmas.
9-year-old who vanished during road trip found dead in Utah

9-year-old who vanished during road trip found dead in Utah

Josh Campbell, Holly Yan, CNN  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The remains of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard have been found in Utah's Wayne County. Her mother has been arrested.
'American Idol' singer from Idaho Falls proposed to after singing national anthem at Jazz game

'American Idol' singer from Idaho Falls proposed to after singing national anthem at Jazz game

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Local musician and former "American Idol" contestant Paige Anne is used to being in the spotlight, but recently all eyes were on her for something other than music — this time, it was a marriage proposal.
Provo meat processing business faces uncertain future after devastating fire

Provo meat processing business faces uncertain future after devastating fire

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 7:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire at Ford's Locker in Provo has resulted in a complete loss, and owners ask for patience as they figure out next steps for the business.