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Volunteering with children can build character and create lasting family memories
Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteering with children can instill confidence in youngsters, teach social and problem-solving skills and provide unique ways for families to bond.
Main Street businesses burned in fire on the cusp of reopening as rebuild continues
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Five businesses remain closed since a fire ripped through a Main Street complex in downtown Salt Lake City in August, but two of them are on track to open in early 2026.
California drops suit against Trump's high-speed rail funding revocation
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted Dec. 27 - 8:51 a.m. | Save Story
California has dropped a lawsuit challenging the decision by the administration of President Donald Trump to cancel more than $4 billion in federal grants for the state's high-speed rail project, the state said late on Friday.
Returning your Christmas gifts? Here's some things you should know
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Now that Christmas is over and many have received gifts that they love and some gifts that they don't love as much, some of those gifts need to be returned.
Airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to winter storm warnings
Aatreyee Dasgupta, Reuters | Posted Dec. 26 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
Airlines in the United States have canceled or delayed thousands of flights during peak holiday travel on Friday due to severe winter storm warnings, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.
Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president
John Towfighi, CNN | Posted Dec. 26 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
Gold is having its best year since 1979.
Making a music video for rapper in Hawaii led Idaho couple to launch video production company
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Daniel and Sarah Guthmiller are the owners of Film Garage 208, a video production and marketing agency in Idaho Falls.
U. expands its Master of Business Creation program to a third continent — Europe
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
From its headquarters in Salt Lake City, the University of Utah's Master of Business Creation program already operates from eastern Canada to Ghana and several other African nations.
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.
Here's what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas
Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
From department stores to grocery stores, most retailers across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day,while others opt to cut back hours. But there's also a handful of businesses that will be open during the holiday.
US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season
Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices. According to data from motor club AAA, December has been the cheapest month for prices at the pump this year.
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.
US economic growth accelerates in third quarter
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Updated Dec. 23 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by robust consumer spending, but momentum appears to have faded amid the rising cost of living and recent government shutdown.
ECHL players head toward strike, putting the Utah Grizzlies' final season in question
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
ECHL players are on the verge of launching a strike, which could complicate the Utah Grizzlies' final season before relocating.
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 23 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.
7 Questions With Emmy explores holiday magic at the Grand America Hotel
Emmy Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
Emmy goes to The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, chatting with Executive Pastry Chef Xavier Baudinet and Jonnie Hartman, an artist who designed the Holiday Window Stroll at the hotel.
'Home Alone 2' nailed holiday travel chaos, but flight rules make movie's plot less plausible today
Rio Yamat, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
"Home Alone 2" depicts holiday travel chaos, but modern airport rules prevent similar mix-ups.
Waymo resumes San Francisco service after power outage pause
Harshita Mary Varghese, Reuters | Posted Dec. 22 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
Alphabet unit Waymo said on Monday it resumed its ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area on Sunday, a day after temporarily suspending operations due to a widespread power outage that snarled traffic and gridlocked parts of the city.
