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

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 11:48 a.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.

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.

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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.

Don't be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve

Katia Hetter, CNN  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sleep expert Dr. Raj Dasgupta shares advice on getting kids to sleep on Christmas Eve.

Idaho man admits to killing 4 people

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 56-year-old Burley man agreed to spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to four murders.

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.

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.

Colorado's Wedgewood records shutout as Avalanche edge Mammoth 1-0

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 10:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth fell short on the road to the Avalanche in the team's final game before the holiday break. Vitek Vanacek finished with 25 saves while Scott Wedgewood stopped 32 shots on his way to a shutout.

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.

Oklahoma university graduate student barred from teaching over gender essay grading dispute

Andrew Hay, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Oklahoma has stripped a graduate student of teaching duties after ​the teaching assistant gave a zero grade to a student who cited the Bible and her personal religious beliefs in an essay on gender.

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

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.

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.

Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas have drawn outrage, but some families want to return

Sean Murphy, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly six months after a roaring flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas, the 100-year-old camp will begin enrolling new campers in January. The decision is dividing families who've sent their children there.

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.

BYU women's volleyball has a new head coach — and a key return from portal

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars hired former BYU men's volleyball assistant and one-time interim head coach Rob Neilson on Tuesday, returning to Provo after a historic six-year career at Utah State.

Vital World Cup ski competition pulled out of Utah over low snow accumulation

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

An international ski championship that's considered one of the last qualifying events for the 2026 Winter Olympics is being pulled out of Utah over low snow totals.

Idaho legislator says Gem State's water supply is priority for Congress

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho State Sen. Kevin Cook recently led a trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with Idaho's congressional delegates about water storage projects.

No. 12 BYU will be without star RB LJ Martin in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Head coach Kalani Sitake confirmed before Tuesday's practice in Orlando that the junior tailback will miss the bowl game after having surgery.

Centerville man sentenced for attempted obstruction in deadly Weber County shooting case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Centerville man has been sentenced for attempted obstruction of justice in a case tied to a deadly Aug. 31 shooting in western Weber County.

Have You Seen This? Buck tosses decoy like a boss

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Definitely an impressive toss. And it underscores the fact that the most dangerous time to be a decoy is during the rut.