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ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

Jen Riess and Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec 7th - 7:31am

Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.

Coach Kim: Delivering bad news as nicely as possible

Kim Giles, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Dec 7th - 7:16am

In this edition of LIFEadvice, Coach Kim shares some ways to make delivering bad news to others easier on both of you.

Scene from 'Elf' comes to life as Buddy meets dad in Boston

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec 7th - 6:27am

Just like a real-life movie, the story of Buddy the Elf meeting his biological father has come to life, just in time for the holidays.

Locals in the NFL: Passing on stats, Taysom Hill hurls NFL-first 2 TDs as Saints lock up playoff bid

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec 6th - 10:19pm

It had been a long time since Taysom Hill completed a touchdown pass before Sunday's NFL kickoff between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons — 1,471 days, dating back to his senior year at BYU. But Hill put those numbers to bed Sunday afternoon.

Latter-day Saint leaders share message of peace, hope during annual Christmas devotional

Lauren Bennett, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec 6th - 9:28pm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its annual Christmas devotional Sunday, which was broadcast live from the Conference Center Theater on Temple Square.

Map: Here's your guide to seeing holiday lights in Utah this year

KSL.com Staff  |  Updated Dec 6th - 9:24pm

If you're ready for some holiday magic in the form of colorful lights, then we've got you covered on how to see them all this holiday season.

Report finds microwave energy likely made US diplomats ill

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec 6th - 9:09pm

A new report by a National Academy of Sciences committee has found that "directed" microwave radiation is the likely cause of illnesses among American diplomats in Cuba and China.

Drug paraphernalia found in stolen vehicle after 100 mph chase

Jen Riess, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec 6th - 8:33pm

Law enforcement officers found multiple items of drug paraphernalia after chasing down a vehicle reported as stolen at speeds reaching 100 mph last week.

Got curds? Dairy producers spreading holiday cheer and kindness

Jasen Lee, KSL  |  Posted Dec 6th - 7:57pm

Utah dairy farmers and Dairy West are delivering dairy products to thousands of Utahns this week as part of the Holiday Curds + Kindness program, which provides dairy goods to individuals and families across the Beehive State.

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How a great app can help businesses survive the struggles of COVID-19

Appstango  |  Posted Dec 6th - 7:00pm

The global pandemic hasn't slowed down customers' enthusiasm for mobile apps, and indeed may be driving demand as shopping, socializing and job-related activities migrate to online spaces.

Kid business owners bake up a plan to help other kids for Christmas

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Dec 6th - 6:26pm

As most children began writing their lists for Santa, a trio of Utah siblings worked to make other kids' Christmas wishes come true.

Have You Seen This? Dance like the pandemic isn't watching

Martha Ostergar, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Dec 6th - 5:42pm

Who needs a play date when Ian is your mail carrier?

BYU got exactly what it needed, if not wanted, in last-minute trip to Coastal Carolina

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec 6th - 5:13pm

What BYU wanted was a win to help validate their record and prove they belonged with the elites of college football. What they needed, though, was a chance to hang with one of the top programs in the sport.

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani positive for COVID-19 after wave of lawmaker lobbying

Jan Wolfe, Reuters  |  Posted Dec 6th - 4:45pm

President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for COVID-19, Trump said on Sunday, after a wave of travel by the former New York mayor seeking to persuade Republican state lawmakers to overturn the election results.

Police say intoxicated St. George man struck child with motorcycle, kept going

Graham Dudley, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec 6th - 3:18pm

A St. George man was arrested Saturday after police say he struck a child while riding his motorcycle under the influence of alcohol.

Man killed, woman critically injured in shooting at upscale Salt Lake apartment complex

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Dec 6th - 2:07pm

A man died and a woman was critically injured early Sunday in a shooting at a downtown Salt Lake apartment complex, police said.

Health department reports 2,563 new coronavirus cases Sunday in Utah

Graham Dudley, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec 6th - 1:23pm

In its daily tally of new coronavirus statistics, the Utah Department of Health is reporting 2,563 additional confirmed cases in the state Sunday.

BYU slides down in AP, Coaches polls after loss to Coastal Carolina

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec 6th - 1:08pm

The Cougars spent five weeks in the AP's top 10 before a 22-17 loss on the Surf Turf dropped them six spots to No. 14.

West Valley police say man, officer were hit by car after man 'intentionally' ran into traffic

Graham Dudley, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec 6th - 12:25pm

The West Valley Police Department says a man is in critical condition Sunday after both he and a police officer were struck by a car on Redwood Road Saturday night.