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Aggies offense dooms itself Saturday night against Rebels

Jacob Nielson for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 2:04 a.m.

In the game played out in front of the students, Utah State football leaned into a reputation of it's own that has began to gain traction in recent weeks: having a dud of an offense.

Kebo and Kody: Hall's arsenal too much as No. 19 BYU tops Wyoming

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 1:41 a.m.

On a night when Jaren Hall's top receiver re-emerged, two more wide receivers broke free for the BYU passing game in a key win over Wyoming.

No. 13 Utes roll to 34-13 victory in the desert over reeling Sun Devils; Kuithe injured

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 25 - 1:05 a.m.

And though Utah started out conference play with a dominant win on the road, it came with a cost.

Utah State falls to UNLV, drops to 1-3 on season

Jacob Nielson for KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 10:32 p.m.

Turnover, penalties ravage Aggies as they fall to UNLV 34-24 on Saturday night at Maverik Stadium.

Camping plans? Utah tent company changes sleeping outdoors

Brooke Nally for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 10:18 p.m.

Gone are the days of laying on uneven ground, or being bent like a banana. Utah-based Haven Tents is changing the way sleeping is done while camping and recreating outdoors.

Black physicians of Utah host Medicine Immersion Day

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 9:15 p.m.

Intermountain Healthcare has always been proud of all the firsts in medicine it has accomplished through the years, and what happened at Alta View Hospital in Sandy on Saturday is a first that was long overdue.

U. Health: Contraception need higher in the wake of Roe v. Wade decision

Lindsay Aerts, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:09 p.m.

University of Utah Heath says the demand for birth control is up and they have a new clinic hoping to get women faster access.

Pet shelters overwhelmed by repercussions of COVID pets

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 7:38 p.m.

On Saturday, Utah pet shelters and rescues gathered at Wheeler Historic Farm in Murray for Petapalooza, where the goal was to adopt 150 pets into homes.

'It's worth it': Many parents prioritize recreational activities despite increasing costs

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 7:07 p.m.

Although inflation is causing a lot of costs in life to increase, parents and coaches are continuing to prioritize the importance of sports and recreational activities for youth in Utah.

West Valley man charged with raping woman at Cedar City concert

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 6:25 p.m.

A West Valley man was charged Friday with sexually assaulting a woman during an outdoor festival concert near Cedar City last year.

Jordan High student athletes help 2 kids with cerebral palsy enjoy fun run

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 5:17 p.m.

Some Jordan High School athletes are shining a little brighter in the eyes of two Park Lane Elementary students after giving them some speed in the school's recent fun run.

'Totally devastated': Trucks, trailers and ATVs stolen from Pleasant Grove neighborhood

Ladd Egan, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 4:18 p.m.

Residents of a Utah County neighborhood that was targeted by car thieves last weekend are warning others to be on the lookout.

Have You Seen This? 11 seconds to perfectly sum up sibling 'fights'

Martha Ostergar for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 3:31 p.m.

Growing up is hard, and sometimes siblings who are doing nothing to bother you at all make it feel even harder.

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Utah company paves the way for new hobby with safe model guns

GOAT Guns  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 3:00 p.m.

Collecting real, functional guns is an expensive hobby. From 1911s to MK22s, collecting firearms is a thrilling but costly pastime.

Is the flu making a comeback after a COVID-19 pandemic lull?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 1:12 p.m.

Flu season is coming, and it could be a doozy this year.

Meet Japan's cyborg cockroach, coming to a disaster area near you

Rocky Swift and Tom Bateman, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 12:21 p.m.

If an earthquake strikes in the not too distant future and survivors are trapped under tons of rubble, the first responders to locate them could be swarms of cyborg cockroaches.

Utahn accused of wire fraud and money laundering in alleged cryptocurrency mining scheme

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 11:49 a.m.

James Wolfgramm of Spanish Fork is accused by the Justice Department of collecting nearly $1.7 million for a cryptocurrency mining machine that doesn't exist.

Get Gephardt: Is your car spying on you?

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 11:01 a.m.

Privacy advocates say many new car owners are having to put their personal information on the line.

Healing hearts: 53 years after dismissal, BYU honors members of Wyoming's 'Black 14'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 10:07 a.m.

Mel Hamilton and John Griffin, two members of the Black 14 from the 1969 Wyoming football team, will be honored on behalf of the Black 14 before Saturday night's kickoff between BYU and Wyoming.

Night owls at high risk of certain chronic diseases, study says

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 9:28 a.m.

If you prefer to go to bed and get up later — a sleep chronotype known as being a night owl — you may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study found.

Do Logan Bonner, Aggies have what it takes to beat UNLV?

Jacob Nielson for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:37 a.m.

Saturday's game against UNLV is no doubt the most important of the season yet — for Logan Bonner and his team.

New stained-glass window shows Lehi won't forget its fallen officer

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:19 a.m.

A new stained-glass window at Lehi City's public safety building honors the legacy of the police department and its only officer killed in the line of duty.

Poll: Ongoing inflation and lurking recession a top worry for Utahns

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 7:21 a.m.

Persistent, record-high inflation hasn't been an issue for U.S. consumers for decades, but that took a dramatic turn in the last year-and-a-half and has yet to show any clear signs of easing.

Bingham overcomes sluggish start to best Mountain Ridge in Top 10 matchup

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 11:45 p.m.

The No. 8 Miners rebounded from a slow start to roll past the No. 7 Sentinels 24-13 in the KSL.com Game of the Week.

Get free entry to all US National Park sites on Saturday

Forrest Brown, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 10:33 p.m.

It's officially autumn, and the U.S. National Park Service has a great way for people to celebrate the equinox this week and a return to cooler weather.

Dow sinks to 2022 low as recession fears roil world markets

Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 10:02 p.m.

Markets sold off around the world on mounting signs the global economy is weakening just as central banks raise the pressure even more with additional hikes to interest rates.

Lila Canyon Mine Fire still burning in Carbon County

Ayanna Likens, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 9:27 p.m.

The Lila Canyon Mine fire that started Wednesday was still burning Friday.

New Utah memorial honors US Army Air Forces personnel lost in World War II training, accidents

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 8:58 p.m.

The 467th Bomb Group Association along with around 50 other individuals met Friday at the Historic Wendover Airfield to commemorate through a memorial dedication ceremony the 15,5000 U.S. Army Air Forces personnel who died in training or in accidents while traveling overseas.

Utah's electric vehicle growth is a 'hot topic.' Here's how agencies are coordinating its future

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 8:31 p.m.

A forum on electric vehicles held Friday in Salt Lake City could be the beginning of a massive master plan for local, county and state agencies to use.

Utah receives $10.8 million for opioid crisis

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 7:59 p.m.

In an effort to fight the opioid crisis, the Biden-Harris Administration is divvying up $1.5 billion to all states and territories.

Teen who tried to take school officer's gun last year arrested in new gun case, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 7:34 p.m.

A 16-year-old boy who police say attacked a school resource officer last year and tried to take her gun has been arrested again in a different case involving a gun, police say.

It's close to midnight: Dancers, alumni reflect as curtains open on final 'Thriller' season

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 7:01 p.m.

"Thriller" by Odyssey Dance Theatre opened tonight for its final season. Dancers and alumni of Odyssey reflect on the impact Odyssey had on their lives and on Utah.

Timothy Gadson III resigns as Salt Lake City School District superintendent

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 6:07 p.m.

Timothy Gadson III resigned as superintendent for the Salt Lake City School District on Friday, ending the monthslong speculation about a dispute between him and the school board.

Hurricane Fiona roars by Bermuda, on route to Canada

Dánica Coto and Rob Gillies, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 6:02 p.m.

Hurricane Fiona pounded Bermuda with heavy rains and winds as it swept by the island and is forecast to approach northeastern Canada as a still-powerful storm late Friday.

1 killed, 1 hospitalized after motor home crash on I-15 in Box Elder County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 5:25 p.m.

A motor home driver was killed when the vehicle left I-15 in Box Elder County and struck a ditch.

Idaho judge bans cameras from upcoming Daybell hearings

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 5:19 p.m.

District Judge Steven Boyce has issued an order banning video and still cameras from all upcoming hearings in the Chad and Lori Vallow Daybell case.

US support for Ukraine could mean 'we're going to go to war with Russia,' Rep. Stewart says

Kyle Dunphey, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 5:16 p.m.

If the White House maintains its continued support for Ukraine without defining success, the U.S. risks going to war with Russia, Rep. Chris Stewart said on Thursday.

Rushing into history: How the run game will decide No. 19 BYU's bout with Wyoming

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 4:08 p.m.

The program built on brute force and strength has returned to its roots under Craig Bohl, a match made in heaven for the former three-time FCS national champion head coach of North Dakota State.

Have You Seen This? How to get a free dinner in Venice

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 3:34 p.m.

If you've ever traveled to Venice, you know how expensive it can be for a decent meal.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources launches new drone law enforcement team

Britt Johnson and Elizabeth Weiler, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 3:01 p.m.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources just launched its new drone law enforcement team, meant to help officers and Utahns alike.

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Wings & Wheels: Utah's Festival of Speed returns for its 10th anniversary Saturday

Jason Bell for KSL Cars  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 3:00 p.m.

Bigger and better than before, this event promises car enthusiasts, airplane aficionados and adrenaline junkies of all ages a time they'll never forget. Don't miss Wings & Wheels Saturday at the Spanish Fork Airport.

Rape case moved to juvenile court after documents show refugee was 3 years younger

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 2:28 p.m.

Felony rape charges were transferred from adult court to juvenile court after a boy obtained documents showing he was 16 at the time of the alleged crimes and not 19 as other documents indicated.

Pick Six Preview: Wyoming's run game to test BYU, but Cougars with advantage

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 1:56 p.m.

Look for BYU to bounce back with a win and move the series to 12-2 all-time against Wyoming.

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The F-word has taken over TV

Aaron Shill, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 1:21 p.m.

If it seems like the F-word is now part of most popular television programs, that's because it is ... even on ad-supported basic cable TV.

Wheelchair Palooza in Park City this weekend will open a new world of possibilities for some

Jed Boal, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 1:16 p.m.

There's an adaptive sports event at Woodward Park City this weekend that is likely to turn wheelchair users on to an exciting new world of activities.

Get Gephardt: No, really, why are Utah gas prices still higher than the national average?

Matt Gephardt and Cindy St. Clair, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 12:35 p.m.

While the rest of the country has seen a drastic reprieve in gas prices, Utah lags significantly behind.

Tracking Transparency: Why prison surveillance videos are rarely released to the public

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 12:00 p.m.

Videos obtained by the KSL Investigators offer the first look at the violence that erupted inside prison walls after a 2019 decision to house two rival gangs together.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 4 of college football

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 11:16 a.m.

Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Utah raises Great Salt Lake berm in effort to stop salinity levels from harming ecosystem

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 11:00 a.m.

Utah land managers say they've recently raised a berm underneath the railroad causeway in an effort to thwart rising salinity levels that threaten the health of the lake.

Over 1 million Teslas recalled because windows can pinch fingers

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 10:32 a.m.

Tesla is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the U.S. because the windows can pinch a person's fingers when being rolled up.

St. George grandma pregnant, carrying son's baby after his wife's hysterectomy

Ashley Moser, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 10:00 a.m.

When Jeff and Cambria Hauck, who already have four children through in vitro fertilization, learned surrogacy would be their only option to have another baby, she had a lot of uncertainty. But Jeff's mother stepped up to become their surrogate.

COVID raises risk of long-term brain injury, large U.S. study finds

Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 9:30 a.m.

People who had COVID-19 are at higher risk for a host of brain injuries a year later compared with people who were never infected by the coronavirus, a finding that could affect millions of Americans, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.

Apple will sponsor Super Bowl halftime show starting in February

Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 8:55 a.m.

The National Football League has reached a multiyear deal with Apple Music to sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show, beginning with the American football championship game in February 2023, the league said on Thursday.

BYU study finds hands-on experience is best for children to learn financial responsibility

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 8:20 a.m.

A new study from BYU researchers shows children who have hands-on experience with money when they are young are better prepared to be financially responsible in the future. The data also found that those who were effectively prepared for financial independence have better relationships and mental health outcomes.

'An escape': Cosplayers, celebrities and fantasy fans gather for FanX

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 8:05 a.m.

Thousands are expected to attend FanX, a Salt Lake City comic convention that celebrates a variety of genres within the fantasy world, from anime to sci-fi to superheroes and beyond.

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6 Utah Valley drives where you can see spectacular fall colors

Explore Utah Valley  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 8:00 a.m.

There are many drives through the mountains that are well worth the high cost of fuel. Here are a few of the best leaf-peeping spots throughout Utah Valley.

Explainer: Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 7:41 a.m.

A NASA spacecraft is about to clobber a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away. The spacecraft named Dart will zero in on the asteroid Monday, intent on slamming it head-on at 14,000 mph.

Gephardt helps Utah traveler after she was bumped from flight

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 7:23 a.m.

A Farmington woman says she got bumped from an oversold flight, and Delta did not reimburse her for her first-class ticket. Get Gephardt finds answers.

N.J. couple's wedding turns to a catastrophe after venue's floor caves in

Toni Yates, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 6:54 a.m.

A New Jersey wedding reception had to be evacuated after the second floor caved in.