Great Barrier Reef explodes into life in 'magical' spawning event

The Great Barrier Reef has "given birth" in its annual coral spawn, creating a cacophony of color on the Australian landmark.

What we know and don't know on new COVID variant

South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country's most populous province.

Park City Mountain Resort celebrates opening day

Park City Mountain Resort officially opened for the 2021-2022 season on Sunday.

'Encanto,' 'House of Gucci' fuel Thanksgiving box office

Thanksgiving weekend moviegoing was still far from the feast it normally is, but Disney's "Encanto" and the Lady Gaga-led "House of Gucci" both gave a lift to two genres that have been particularly battered by the pandemic: family movies and adult dramas.

Here's where BYU, Utah, Utah Valley are headed for the NCAA volleyball tournament

The Cougars and Wolverines booked a spot via their respective conference titles, while the 17th-ranked Utes earned an at-large bid after finishing third in the Pac-12.

Researchers try producing potato resistant to climate change

University of Maine researchers are trying to produce potatoes that can better withstand warming temperatures as the climate changes.

5 ways to save money, lose weight and get healthier, even during rapid inflation

As consumer prices have soared to more than a 30-year record high, many Americans are looking at ways to save. Utah metabolic scientist and best-selling author, Dr. Ben Bikman, an unexpected benefit to this challenging economic situation is that it offers the additional motivation to take control over your health and weight.

Supreme Court set to take up all-or-nothing abortion fight

Both sides are telling the Supreme Court there's no middle ground in Wednesday's showdown over abortion. The justices can either reaffirm the constitutional right to an abortion or wipe it away altogether.

Holiday travel numbers show departures and returns about the same

Holiday travel numbers are up and airport departures and returns just about mirror each other. While not quite back to pre-pandemic numbers, Salt Lake International Airport will see thousands of people return through their terminals.

Louis Vuitton star designer Virgil Abloh dies after private battle with cancer

Virgil Abloh, fashion's highest profile Black designer and the creative mind behind Louis Vuitton's menswear collections, died on Sunday of cancer, Vuitton's owner LVMH said.

After carrying BYU all year, Tyler Allgeier pushes Cougars to 10-2 in new way

Perhaps Tyler Allgeier's biggest contribution to the Cougars' capping off a 10-win season was giving it up to Jackson McChesney to finish off BYU's fifth win over a Pac-12 school at USC.

Bobby Wood scores in stoppage time to send RSL to Western Conference Final

Justin Meram found Bobby Wood with a cross in stoppage time, and Wood sent a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner of the net to lift Real Salt Lake to a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Have You Seen This? Farmer has hilarious conversation with pet goat

They understand each other perfectly, even if we don't understand them at all.

Utah company's escape-room-in-a-box puts a thrilling mystery under the tree

Each month, a new adventure filled with cryptic clues, ciphers and puzzles, transports players to a different international city where they solve a riveting mystery.

US braces for omicron, prepares for African country travel ban

U.S. health officials on Sunday said they were preparing for the likely appearance of the new omicron COVID-19 variant, with restrictions set to begin on Monday against travelers from eight southern African countries.

Everything you always wanted to know about Hanukkah but were afraid to ask

Hanukkah looks simple from the outside, right? Candles and fried foods. But the holiday means so much more.

85-year-old man saves 77-year-old brother on Utah golf course

Earlier this year, 85-year-old Blaine Wood used his CPR training to help save the life of his 77-year-old brother on a St. George Golf course.

BYU edges up to No. 12 as the Utes make a jump to No. 14 in latest AP Top 25

In the final week of the regular season, BYU and Utah did what they were supposed to do: Win. And for that effort, the two programs moved up in this week's rankings.

Utah kids' eye care charity expanding to Mali, Africa

Next month, Utah-based nonprofit Eye Care 4 Kids will take its first steps to open internationally with a new clinic in Mali, Africa.

Ogden woman dies in Idaho ATV crash

An Ogden woman died in an ATV crash in Idaho on Friday.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: One of the best weekends of college football this season

If you can't get excited about what transpired this weekend in college football, are you even a fan?

US Customs officials seize nearly 4,000 bongs at DC airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials seized a shipment of almost 4,000 bongs at Washington Dulles International Airport, the agency said.

The Santa experience this year is a mix of laps, distancing

Santa is back this year, but he pleads caution as he continues to tiptoe through the pandemic.

Ski for less with Black Friday deals from Snowbasin

These discounts won't last long, so get your ski pass cheaper while you can.

The return of layaway? A new tech-driven riff is bringing the idea back, in a big way

Almost every U.S. retailer used to offer the option to have an item stashed away while you made incremental payments until paid in full. Is that option returning?

Unbeaten: No. 13 BYU holds off USC to claim consecutive 10-win seasons, 5-0 vs. Pac-12

Tyler Allgeier ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns as BYU improved to 5-0 against the Pac-12 with a 35-31 win over USC on senior night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.