Commercial construction in Utah at strong pace despite pandemic

USC capitalizes on 5 Utah turnovers to claim 33-17 win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov 21st - 11:49pm

Utah saw the field after its first two season-opening attempts were canceled due to the prevalence of COVID-19 in the program, but it was a bit too much for the Utes against South Division favorite USC.

Man in critical condition after car rolls over near Jordan River

Jen Riess, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov 21st - 9:12pm

A man was transported to the hospital in critical condition after his car rolled over and almost landed in the Jordan River Saturday evening.

Any team, place, time: No. 8 BYU moves to 9-0 before 3-week layoff, but next steps aren't all in Cougars' control

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov 21st - 8:53pm

Even in a rout of an FCS opponent, BYU head coach Kalani Sitake was just happy his squad got to play. Truth be told, he wanted to play this game — not just for his guys, but for the Lions.

Trump plans would ease protections for sage grouse in West

Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov 21st - 7:41pm

The Trump administration announced plans Thursday that ease protections for sage grouse in the West, prompting an outcry by critics who say the move paves the way for widespread mining and drilling and ignores a federal court ruling.

Thanksgiving's Heroes distribute 2,500 turkey dinners to families throughout N. Utah

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Nov 21st - 7:11pm

One year ago over the holidays, Lance Bush learned he had colon cancer.

Retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers and economy

Christopher Rugaber and Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov 21st - 6:26pm

LaTonya Story is every retailer's worst fear.

Teen killed in Kearns shooting overnight

Graham Dudley, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov 21st - 6:09pm

A 15-year-old male was shot and killed Saturday morning in Kearns, police said.

Wilson throws 4 TD passes in 1st half, backups impress as No. 8 BYU routs FCS foe No. Alabama

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov 21st - 5:50pm

Wilson continued his steady rise, throwing for 212 yards and four touchdowns, Dax Milne caught four passes for 101 yards, and Tyler Allgeier ran for 141 yards and two scores — all in the first half — as No. 8 BYU cruised to a 66-14 win over FCS foe North Alabama in front of a mostly-empty LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

BYU tests 8,000 students for COVID-19 ahead of Thanksgiving break

Mike Anderson, KSL TV  |  Posted Nov 21st - 5:49pm

Volunteers from the nursing school at Brigham Young University have tested 8,000 students for COVID-19 before they head home for Thanksgiving. It is a huge effort that they pulled together with very short notice.

Ground broken for USU Moab campus

Marjorie Cortez, KSL  |  Posted Nov 21st - 5:13pm

USU Moab will be university's first net-zero energy facility and feature its largest solar array.

Have You Seen This? Sheep is confused by new type of 'ground'

Martha Ostergar, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Nov 21st - 3:23pm

One does not just get tired of watching animals on trampolines.

Man who led officers on high-speed, wrong-way chase on I-15 says he 'thought it was all a dream'

Graham Dudley, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov 21st - 2:05pm

Cory Roy White, 43, is being held in the Juab County Jail without bail.

Prep football: UHSAA 6A, 5A, 4A state championships

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated Nov 21st - 1:45pm

Check back here for the latest scores from all the high school playoff football games across the state.

Saturday report shows 3,395 new coronavirus cases in Utah, 14 deaths

Graham Dudley, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov 21st - 1:30pm

That brings Utah to 173,979 total confirmed cases and 787 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic began.

Man held without bail after allegedly stabbing woman repeatedly on TRAX platform Friday

Graham Dudley, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov 21st - 12:23pm

Michael Nimmo, 50, was arrested Friday on suspicion of attempted murder, aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping.

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Did Drudge Report and Fox News turn blue in 2020?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov 21st - 11:51am

Once seen as staunchly Republican, the news site and cable news network raised eyebrows in their coverage of President Trump.

G20 to discuss post-pandemic world, back debt relief

Jan Strupczewski, Reuters  |  Posted Nov 21st - 11:18am

Leaders of the 20 biggest world economies (G20) will debate this weekend how to deal with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic that has caused a global recession and how to manage the recovery once the coronavirus is under control.

BYU athletics faces a $20 million budget shortfall, and the Cougars are asking for help

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov 21st - 10:27am

The Cougars' athletic director Tom Holmoe revealed Friday evening that the athletic department, which routinely operates in the black, is projected to face a shortfall of close to $20 million by the end of the 2020-21 athletic year.

Utah Department of Corrections director moving on to lead board of pardons

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov 21st - 8:55am

The executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections will become head of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole.