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No. 2 Utah outlasts No. 23 Arizona in late-night shootout to stay undefeated

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 15 - 1:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier hit Creed Whittemore late in the fourth quarter, and the receiver went 70 yards untouched for what turned out to be the game-winning score.

Instant takeaways from No. 10 BYU's bounce-back victory over Baylor

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU football avoided a second consecutive loss by taking down the Baylor Bears, 28-7.

Wasatch County ordered to pay $400K in Daniels Canyon Mine dispute

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Wasatch County Council was ordered by a 4th District Judge to pay $400,000 in attorney fees to a mining company it has been in dispute with for more than a year over a proposed expansion.

BYU cruises to 28-7 win over Baylor behind Bachmeier's 4 touchdowns

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 10:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Bachmeier bounced back with a four touchdown performance to help BYU pick up a 28-7 win over Baylor.

Red Cross honors Utah volunteers for service during disasters and emergencies

VideoSarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American Red Cross of Utah recognized dozens of volunteers Saturday for their service helping communities respond to disasters and emergencies across the state.

Mountain lion rescued released back into the wild after months of rehab

Chelsea Hylton  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mountain lion cub that was reported injured near Castiac, California, was released back into the wild after months of rehab, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced.

Holiday meals donated to 100 Utah military families

VideoSarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

With just weeks until Thanksgiving, Operation Homefront is helping families of active-duty service members and veterans.

SpaceX's Starship returns from orbit, captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

SpaceX's Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier.

Johannes Gutenberg — the long-presumed Father of Printing — is having his 'paternity' challenged

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new book co-edited by a University of Utah librarian explores Korea's "Jikji," the oldest surviving book printed with movable metal type, and challenges Western narratives crediting Johannes Gutenberg as the printing pioneer.

How P.F. Chang's new CEO is bringing 'theatrics' back to its dining rooms

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

When P.F. Chang's CEO Jim Mazany took the job last year, he was confronted with a big problem: People were mostly ordering the chain's Chinese food for takeout instead of dining in.

Utah governor recognized by Time 100 on climate

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 5:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox appeared in the Time 100 list of 2026 climate leaders released on Monday alongside energy entrepreneurs, environmental organizers and celebrity activists, standing out as one of the lone conservatives.

Meta fined $887 million in Italy over Android gallery photos and videos on Facebook

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Italy announced an $887 million fine against Meta on Saturday for using photos and videos from Android users' galleries on Facebook without specific consent or adequate disclosure.

Have You Seen This? Unfortunate squirrel goes into spin mode

VideoOrrin Olsen  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Do you remember what it felt like as a kid when the merry-go-round would start spinning too fast?

Pope laments violence enveloping Peru as he ministers in his former diocese

Nicole Winfield, Astrid Suarez and Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 2:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV prayed for an end to the violence ravaging Peru, addressing one of his adopted homeland's most pressing concerns from his former cathedral.

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The professional sports team owner trying to lead with love

Krysyan Edler, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

On the eve of the Royals' semifinals match, Miller sat down with the Deseret News to talk about the team, its value to Utah and being the female owner of a professional women's sports team.

Romney has a 2028 prediction — but there's a catch

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Sen. Mitt Romney said he stands by his prediction for the Republican Party's next presidential nominee, but said it depends on how President Donald Trump handles his last two years in office.

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Semi hydroplaned, crashed while navigating on-ramp to southbound I-15 in Murray

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck hydroplaned while traveling onto southbound I-15 from westbound I-215 in Murray, losing control and temporarily blocking the ramp. The ramp was fully reopened at 1:15 p.m.

Man sentenced to probation for gun possession after second trial leads to acquittal for killing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale man charged following a Murray road rage incident that ended in a fatal shooting avoided a murder conviction and prison and was instead ordered to spend time on probation.

US air travel schedule should recover from ground stop by the end of Sunday, FAA says

Will Weissert, Josh Funk and Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Airlines across the U.S. are working to recover from the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years. Thousands of flights were canceled Saturday.

New Orleans port sues to get control of tanker that crashed into cruise ship on Mississippi River

Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just hours after a tanker in New Orleans lost its steering and slammed into a docked river cruise boat, the city's port sued to make sure federal investigators can seize the vessel that is owned by a subsidiary of a Chinese company.

KSL says goodbye to 2 familiar voices

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

It marks the end of an era at KSL as two of Utah's most familiar radio voices sign off, closing chapters on careers that collectively span more than 85 years in broadcasting.

Family members: Woman injured in rappelling fall faces long road to recovery

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman critically injured in a 60-foot rappelling fall in Diamond Fork Canyon has undergone multiple surgeries and is showing encouraging signs of recovery, her family said.

Darth Vader's light saber used in 'I am your father' duel sells for nearly $5 million

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A light saber used by Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" movies "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold Thursday for nearly $5 million in an auction.