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Gray wolves one step closer to losing federal protection
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. House passed a bill last week removing federal protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states.
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.
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
Silvia Stellacci and Colleen Barry, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 25 - 9:13 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything.
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
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
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.
'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds
Laura Ungar, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
Doctors say just one in 30,000 pregnancies occurs in the abdomen instead of the uterus. And Ryu Lopez is among the rare cases. He developed outside his mom's womb, hidden by a basketball-sized ovarian cyst.
Idaho Falls man reflects on friendship with NASCAR great Greg Biffle
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 24 - 8:52 p.m. | Save Story
As news of the tragic plane crash that killed NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children spread across the country, the loss hit especially close to home for Idaho Falls resident Trevor Blackburn.
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
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.
The only thing worse than eggnog is your hot take
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
As families gather around holiday feasts to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next, let us not forget: 'Tis the season to be jolly, not pessimistic.
Glenn Beck's daughter, who has ties to eastern Idaho, featured in new Christmas movie
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 24 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
The 20-year-old daughter of conservative radio host Glenn Beck was cast in her first film role that premiered over the weekend.
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Updated Dec. 24 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself.
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.
NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world
Colleen Slevin, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won't show up if they're not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will be able to find them.
Have You Seen This? Free groceries all around
Wendy Leonard, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
A computer glitch prompts store manager to reward patient customers with free groceries on the eve of Christmas Eve.
Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides
Jaimie Ding, Dorany Pineda and Tran Nguyen, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 3:19 p.m. | Save Story
A powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy rains and gusty winds bringing mudslides and debris flows that has led to some water rescues and evacuation orders.
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.
Photo gallery: Christmas food giveaway a gift for those in need
Laura Seitz, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Understanding the value of feeding the hungry, the Salt Lake City Mission hosted its annual "Christmas Food Box Giveaway" on Monday and Deseret News photojournalist Laura Seitz visited the mission to document the event.
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
Melanie Lidman, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war in Gaza, thousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve.
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.
LJ Martin's absence will open opportunities in BYU's run game, especially for a redshirt freshman
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick acknowledged the Cougars will use several running backs against No. 22 Georgia Tech absent leading rusher LJ Martin. But pay close attention to the redshirt freshman from Ridgeline High.
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.
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