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'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.
'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.
Barry Manilow reveals he has lung cancer
Lisa Respers France, CNN | Updated Dec. 22 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Barry Manilow is rescheduling his January arena concerts due to an update regarding his health.
Want to read more in 2026? Here's how to revive your love of books
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 22 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it's never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again.
Musician surprises Herriman High School marching band while on tour
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 7:46 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah high school marching band that spent over 250 hours preparing a field show based on an indie-folk artist's music got a surprise they'll never forget.
Third 'Avatar' film lights up global box offices
Lisa Richwine, Reuters | Updated Dec. 21 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Director James Cameron's third "Avatar" movie kicked off its box office run with roughly $345 million in global ticket sales through Sunday, meeting pre-weekend forecasts for the epic movie franchise from Walt Disney.
Celebrate Christmas with these books by authors with Utah ties
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Looking for a festive holiday read? You don't have to look too far — there are plenty of authors with ties to Utah that have written some very merry Christmas books. From holiday romances to mysteries to illustrated children's books, here are some books to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession
Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges. The ruling on Thursday came more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.
The Kennedy Center is adding 'Trump' to its name, White House says
Jeff Mason and Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted Dec. 18 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has decided to rename the institution the Trump-Kennedy Center, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday.
West Valley City uses Christmas trees to celebrate diversity, foster unity
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Trees of Diversity holiday exhibit at West Valley City's Cultural Celebration Center uses Christmas trees as a means of celebrating diversity and fostering unity.
Sandy's Hale Centre Theatre celebrates bond payoff, takes sole ownership of building
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Hale Centre Theatre takes sole ownership of Sandy building, as a construction bond is paid off early to the city.
'Buck Rogers' star Gil Gerard dies at 82
Associated Press | Posted Dec. 17 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
Gil Gerard, who played television's hunky sci-fi hero William "Buck" Rogers soon after the "Star Wars" franchise took hold in the late 1970s, has died. He was 82.
Rob Reiner's son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss
Andrew Dalton and Christopher Weber, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 17 - 2:53 p.m. | Save Story
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, appeared in court as he faces charges of first-degree murder in the killings of his parents.
Warner Bros asks investors to reject takeover bid by Paramount Skydance
Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 17 - 12:14 p.m. | Save Story
Warner Bros. is telling shareholders to reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying that a rival bid from Netflix will be better for customers and creators.
Ballet West warns 'The Nutcracker' patrons about third-party ticket scams
Shelby Lofton and Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
Ballet West is warning patrons to be cautious when buying tickets for "The Nutcracker" after multiple customers recently reported paying inflated prices for tickets that were invalid or did not exist.
'General Hospital' actor Anthony Geary, a Utah native, has died at 78
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 16 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Anthony Geary, the Utah native who played one half of the beloved soap opera couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.
Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner's son, Nick, with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Andrew Dalton and Christopher Weber, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 16 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after director and his wife found dead at their Los Angeles home
Christopher Weber and Mike Balsamo, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 15 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
Police say the younger son of Rob Reiner, Nick Reiner, was taken into custody Monday after the deaths of the director-actor and his wife Michele at their home in Los Angeles.
