A power outage in Utah County affected nearly 20,000 residents due to damaged lines but was rapidly addressed, with most power restored by mid-morning.

West Valley City Police host a fundraiser at Chick-fil-A to support their Giving Tree program, with part of sales going to charity when mentioning the program during purchase. Santa will visit during the event.

Utah police are investigating an altercation between North Charleston City Council members Michael Brown Jr. and Nefertiti Brown at a bar during a conference.

The Sandy City Police partnered with Target for a "Coffee with a Cop & Pup" event to engage with residents, aiming to improve community relations and trust.

Utah's DWR has proposed minor modifications to the 2026 bear hunting season, including a new bear hunting unit and updated rules, and seeks public feedback.

The Central City Recreation Center will hold its 30th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, a free event in Salt Lake City, with meal preparation by UVU's culinary team.

Middle school students from Canyons District are preparing for the Honors Music Festival, offering an advanced repertoire and a collaborative music experience for performers and audience alike.

Winter rides through Hardware WMA offer close encounters with wild elk, with educational insights and festive activities, amid brucellosis management efforts.

Salt Lake City unveils Backman Community Open Space, a new park created from a once-neglected land parcel, funded by a 2022 GO Bond, featuring a playground and outdoor classroom linked to urban trails.

The Sandy City Fire Department partnered with volunteers and agencies for a fuel mitigation project, aiming to prevent wildfires by clearing vegetation and establishing fuel breaks.

The Ogden Police highlighted Officer Medina's act of helping with groceries on a service call, exemplifying community-oriented policing on social media.

The Weber County Sheriff's Office collaborates with the Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership to support needy children with a Giving Tree in their lobby for holiday gift donations.

Americans are cutting holiday budgets due to economic concerns, with many expecting to incur debt, while online sales are projected to grow, according to various reports and surveys.