Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
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🚨 Crime
An 18-year-old is charged with aggravated assault after a bottle he allegedly threw hit and injured a BYU cheerleading coach during a football game.
🎓 Education
A study commissioned by the Utah System of Higher Education found that Utah's public college graduates are lacking in essential workplace skills, recommending enhanced collaboration and work-based learning programs between universities and local industries to bridge skill gaps.
🌲 Environment
New legislation, named the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, signed by President Joe Biden, simplifies the cleanup process for non-profits and state agencies, aiming to improve water quality around abandoned mine sites.
Utah announces over $20 million in funding for 31 outdoor recreation projects to enhance access, sustainability, and experience for residents and visitors, reflecting a growth in the state's outdoor economy.
🏈 Sports
The UHSAA has completed the high school sports region realignment process for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, with notable changes including Cedar Valley and Westlake moving to Region 2 in Class 6A and Orem moving to Region 7 in 5A football.
BYU freshman Egor Demin's exceptional passing and improved shooting make him a potential top-five pick in the 2025 NBA draft, according to NBA scouts and executives.
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