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Fatal Crash on Highway 6 Leaves One Dead and Several Injured

A three-car collision on Highway 6 near Diamond Fork Road in Utah County claimed the life of one person and injured several others on Saturday afternoon. The crash involved a black Kia Soul, a white Kia Sportage, and a white Kia Telluride, occurring during winter conditions. Officials report that the Kia Soul lost control, spun into westbound lanes, and was struck by the other vehicles. A passenger in the Soul, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. Multiple people from all vehicles sustained injuries, with two listed as serious. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and drivers were advised to avoid the area during lane closures.

National News

Luigi Mangione Likely to Waive Extradition to New York

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to waive extradition from Pennsylvania to New York, where he faces charges of second-degree murder. Arrested on December 9 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Mangione allegedly targeted Thompson due to grievances with the health insurance industry. Writings seized by police suggest a premeditated plan, and Mangione also faces charges related to possessing an untraceable ghost gun. Public reaction has been polarized, with some expressing support for Mangione and contributing to a defense fund. Mangione’s legal representation in New York is Karen Friedman Agnifilo, a former Manhattan District Attorney’s Office member.

International News

Syrian Rebels Form Transitional Government After Assad’s Fall

Syria's rebel forces have formed a transitional government following the rapid fall of President Bashar Assad’s regime. Meanwhile, tensions in the region remain high as Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah and Syria, and the U.S. embassy urges citizens to leave Syria due to a volatile security situation. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has promised continued strikes to prevent Hezbollah from rearming, while expressing no interest in conflict with the new Syrian government. The U.S. has deployed an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East amidst these developments.

Sports News

UCLA Strengthens Hold on Top Spot in Women’s Basketball Rankings

UCLA holds onto the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 women’s basketball rankings, securing 30 out of 32 votes. Notre Dame surged to No. 3 after defeating UConn, which dropped to No. 4. Georgia Tech climbed to No. 17 with its best start in program history at 11-0. Cal re-entered the rankings at No. 24 for the first time since 2019 after defeating Stanford. Iowa State fell out of the rankings following a loss to No. 22 Iowa.

Events  

December 16th

• A Magical Cirque Christmas - Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:00

• A Christmas Carol - Monday, December 16, 2024

December 17th

• Teen Stocking Surprises - Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM

• Winter Word Search – Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM

December 18th

• Photos With Santa at Provo Towne Centre - Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM

• Candlelight: Holiday Special Concert - Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM

December 19th

• DUG SLC Holiday Meetup at Topgolf - Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM

• Breakfast with Santa - Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM

December 20th

• Holiday Pops Extravaganza - Friday, December 20, 2024 at 7:30 PM

• LIVE MUSIC: UnBroken - Friday, December 20

December 21st

• Winter Farmers Market - Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM

• Brick Fest Live - Saturday, December 21, 9 AM–5 PM

December 22nd

• Buche de Noel – 5 Hour Cake Workshop - Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 3:00 AM

• Ballet West - The Nutcracker - Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 5:00 AM

December 23rd

• Winter Break Art Camp 2024  - Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM

• The Nutcracker - Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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