Good evening. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Utah.

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TOP STORIES:

PLANE CRASH

SALT LAKE CITY — A small plane crashed Wednesday in a Utah neighborhood, killing the pilot as the aircraft narrowly avoided hitting any townhomes, authorities said. An unidentified 64-year-old pilot died in the crash of the twin-engine Cessna, said Roy police Sgt. Matthew Gwynn. Debris from the plane crashed through the roof of a home that didn't have anybody inside at the time, he said according to The Salt Lake Tribune. SENT: 250 words, photo.

OFFENSIVE LICENSE PLATE-UTAH

SALT LAKE CITY — Personalized license plates that spark multiple complaints will get extra scrutiny in Utah amid questions about how a plate emblazoned with the phrase “DEPORTM” could be on the road despite strict state rules and previous objections. If more than one person reports a particular plate, it will now be flagged for extra attention and reviewed by the attorney general's office, said Scott Smith, who oversees the motor-vehicles division as executive director of the Utah Tax Commission. By Lindsay Whitehurst. SENT: 410 words, photos.

STRONGER BEER-UTAH

SALT LAKE CITY — Businesses in communities bordering Utah say the state's new and stronger beer allowances have hurt sales. The beer sales have dropped about 20% to 30% in Utah-bordering communities in Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada and Colorado, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. SENT: 230 words.

IN BRIEF:

— CONDOMS-STATE SLOGANS — The state of Utah is trying something new to fight HIV infections: handing out condoms with cheeky plays on state pride. (With AP Photo)

— TWO BODIES-FOUND — 2 found dead in Ogden home, but no foul play suspected

— POLITICAL CONSULTANT-CHARGES DROPPED — The last remaining criminal charge has been dropped in Las Vegas against a former Republican political consultant who had been accused of imprisoning and battering his girlfriend.

SPORTS:

PELICANS-WILLIAMSON

METAIRIE, La. — Zion Williamson, the top choice in last summer’s NBA draft, is scheduled to make his regular season debut for the Pelicans on Jan. 22 when New Orleans hosts the the San Antonio Spurs, Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin said Wednesday. SENT: 350 words, photos.

PROSPECTS-INJURIES

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — When college stars like Cole Anthony are injured, they are faced with the question of whether they should they return or just sit out the season to protect their looming draft prospects. By Aaron Beard. SENT: 950 words.

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