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Recently reintroduced Colorado wolves could find their way into Utah

12/25/2023 10:05pm
Colorado released several wolves into the state on Dec. 18 as part of its reintroduction plan. Utah wildlife officials said there's a chance they could wander into the Beehive state.

Study seems to confirm secret ingredient for better coffee

12/25/2023 9:31pm
Coffee connoisseurs have long held the belief that adding a little water to the beans before grinding them could make a difference. A new study by researchers at the University of Oregon seems to confirm exactly why.

Native American artists hope to pass their tradition on to future generations

12/25/2023 9:06pm
Near the southern end of the Grand Canyon rests a trading post where you can find the work of Native American artisans, and if you're lucky, you might catch the artist working there, too.

Inside the $760M restoration of Notre Dame cathedral

12/25/2023 8:17pm
The spire of Notre Dame, crowned by a brand new golden rooster, regained its place in the Paris skyline last week.

A mother lost her wallet in the 1950s. 65 years later, a family is reconnecting with lost history

12/25/2023 7:46pm
A raffle ticket to win a new 1959 Chevrolet; credit cards with no magnetic strip; family photos in black and white: All tucked away behind a bathroom wall in the Plaza Theatre, untouched for decades.

100 years ago, Salt Lake City had 'the most enjoyable Christmas on record'

12/25/2023 7:05pm
In 2023, there are plenty of opportunities to give back during the Christmas season.

The year of social media soul-searching: Twitter dies, X and Threads are born, AI gets personal

12/25/2023 6:17pm
For social media users, 2023 was a year of beginnings and endings, with some soul-searching in between.

US animal shelters overcrowded with pets from families facing economic and housing woes

12/25/2023 5:44pm
Animal shelters around the U.S. are bursting at the seams amid the rising cost of living.

Around 100 Airbus employees fall ill after company Christmas party

12/25/2023 5:01pm
A holiday celebration for employees of an Airbus subsidiary in France took a turn for the worse earlier this month as dozens of employees became sick after a company Christmas party.

Utah research may change everything we know about snowfall

12/25/2023 4:08pm
A new study led by University of Utah researchers offers new insight into how and why snowflakes fall the way they do.

Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the children coming to the US alone

12/25/2023 3:40pm
Faith and community groups across the United States are trying to recruit many more foster families to help move the children from overwhelmed government facilities.

Have You Seen This? The great debate: Is 'Die Hard' a Christmas movie?

12/25/2023 3:03pm
A film historian recently talked to CNN about whether "Die Hard" is considered a Christmas movie.

The secret life of gift cards: Here's what happens to the billions that go unspent each year

12/25/2023 2:22pm
Americans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. Most will be redeemed. But many gift cards wind up forgotten or unused.

Norovirus spreading quickly in Utah, experts say 'wash your hands'

12/25/2023 1:45pm
Norovirus, better known as the stomach bug, is spreading like wildfire in Utah right now.

American Fork auto shop owner helps catch attempted burglar

12/25/2023 1:13pm
The owner of an auto shop in American Fork who helped catch a potential burglar is calling it "luck."

BYU basketball opens Christmas morning at No. 14 in AP Top 25

12/25/2023 12:09pm
The Cougars jumped back inside the top-15 nationally after connecting on a season-high 16 3-pointers in a 101-59 win over Bellarmine.

A story of forgiveness that shook the world

12/25/2023 11:40am - PARTNER
After his brother was murdered in Dallas, an 18-year-old from the island of St. Lucia made a decision that tested the limits of mercy.

They met on a Greyhound bus on Christmas Day, been married 60 years

12/25/2023 11:33am
Ruth Underwood woke up with a start, and realized – to her horror – that she'd fallen asleep on a stranger's shoulder.

Pennsylvania animal shelter has no more dogs after hundreds of adoptions

12/25/2023 10:47am
For the first time in nearly 50 years, there are no dogs at the Adams County, Pennsylvania, SPCA and the recent residents are spending the holidays with their new families.

A sweet made-in-Utah bona fide Christmas tradition

12/25/2023 10:02am
When Mike and Linda Staheli saw the notice that a chocolate company in Salt Lake City was going on the market, they decided to investigate.

Pope Francis denounces weapons industry, makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world

12/25/2023 9:30am
Pope Francis is denouncing the weapons industry in his Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.

Ukraine says it shot down Russian fighter jets, drones as the country officially marks Christmas

12/25/2023 8:59am
Ukraine's air force says it has shot down two Russian fighter jets during the night along with two cruise missiles and 28 Shahed-type drones. The report on Monday said that the attacks were aimed at southern and central regions of Ukraine but that no casualties were immediately known.

Faith on the court: Utah Jazz players share how belief guides their NBA journey

12/25/2023 8:55am
Faith has provided some Jazz players perspective during low times and helped them stay grounded as they navigate the whirlwind that is the NBA world.

Israeli airstrikes kill 100 in one of war's deadliest nights, Gaza officials say

12/25/2023 8:24am
At a funeral in Gaza on Monday a line of Palestinians touched white shrouds containing the bodies of at least 70 people who Palestinian health officials said were killed by an Israeli airstrike targeting Maghazi in the centre of the besieged strip.

Christmas Eve shooting at Colorado mall leaves 1 dead, 3 injured

12/25/2023 7:55am
Authorities say a man has been fatally shot and three people were hurt at a shopping center in Colorado. The Colorado Springs Police Department says a fight broke out on Christmas Eve between two groups of people in the afternoon at the Citadel Mall.

Ogden Valley incorporation booster encouraged by study; skeptics worry about higher taxes

12/25/2023 7:21am
A state study has determined that incorporation of the Ogden Valley, as sought by some residents, is financially feasible.