Gobert downplays block on Beverley; an end to Mitchell's 'Let's go!' tweets

Rudy Gobert said there was no special significance to blocking Patrick Beverley, and Donovan Mitchell explains why he ended his pre-game tradition.

Family struggles after mother dies 23 days after father in Christmas Eve crash

A crash that killed a woman on Christmas Eve in St. George may be tragic enough, but it was made even more by the fact the woman became a grandmother two months before. And her four older children also lost their father 23 days before the accident.

'I wanted 40': Donovan Mitchell drops season-high in his return as Jazz tame Timberwolves

Mitchell returned after missing the last two games to score 39 points in Utah's 120-108 win over Minnesota at Vivint Arena.

When will omicron peak? Utah experts hope it will be soon

Omicon is bearing down on Utah and driving up the state's COVID-19 case count to record levels, but health experts are hopeful the incredibly contagious variant will peak quickly.

RSV spikes in Utah: How to prevent it

COVID-19 isn't the only respiratory illness that's spiking in Utah. Respiratory syncytial virus can be especially hard on babies and senior citizens.

A look back on the 10 most-read sports stories on KSL.com from 2021

There's been highs and lows and everything in between, but mostly a lot of great athletic achievements for the athletes and athletic programs that compete in the state of Utah.

Limited revelers return to Times Square to usher in 2022

New York City readied to embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — as it prepared to revive its annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

Cam Rising thrives in his home state. Can the Rose Bowl be his crowning act?

Each time Cam Rising returns to his home state, the quarterback puts on a show

Colorado wildfires: How the West's drought can devastate even in winter

A few snowstorms and cold wintry conditions do not erase the West-wide drought, meaning the chances of a wildfire are not eliminated.

UHP looking for impaired driver finds couple both had too much, police say

A Utah man was arrested Wednesday for investigation of DUI after troopers received reports that a woman had left a Wendover casino intoxicated with children in the car.

Biden to speak with Ukraine president as US warns against Russian invasion

President Joe Biden will speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, several days after Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease an unremitting military crisis on Ukraine's border.

How Wall Street ended a tumultuous year

Investors are taking a breather as they prepared to ring in the new year and close the books on 2021, marking the second year of recovery from a global pandemic.

Stewart said he's 'best-qualified,' but is skipped for top GOP spot on intelligence committee

Utah Rep. Chris Stewart will not replace Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., as the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee.

Parents selling children shows desperation in Afghanistan

In a sprawling settlement of mud-brick huts in western Afghanistan housing people are displaced by drought and war, a woman is fighting to save her daughter.

Purdue Pharma seeks to appeal ruling that overturned its opioid settlement

Purdue Pharma is seeking to appeal to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals a judge's decision to unravel its restructuring plan that would have insulated its owners from liability in civil opioid-related cases.

Utah's snowpack surges above normal to close 2021 — but how long will this run last?

Utah will start 2022 with an above-average snowpack after an incredible run of storms. But that might not last much longer for some parts of the state.

Betty White, TV's Golden Girl, dies at 99

Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, whether as a man-crazy TV hostess on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" or the loopy housemate on "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 99.

It's 'unofficial,' but Utah breaks daily COVID record of about 4,700 new cases Friday

Utah health officials on New Year's Eve announced an "unofficial" record for new daily COVID-19 cases, with preliminary data showing about 4,700 new cases on Friday.

How the Rose Bowl became 'The Granddaddy of Them All'

The Rose Bowl changed football forever when its first game was held over a century ago. As Utah joins its legacy, here's how it became such a grand event.

US airline group seeks 5G wireless deployment delay near airports

A U.S. trade group representing major passenger and cargo airlines asked the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday to halt deployment of new 5G wireless service around many airports, warning thousands of flights could be disrupted.

Germany shuts down half of its 6 remaining nuclear plants

Germany on Friday is shutting down half of the six nuclear plants it still has in operation, a year before the country draws the final curtain on its decades-long use of atomic power.

Water shortage, Olympics, gay rights: Deseret News stories you missed in 2021

As the year draws to a close, the Deseret News compiled a list of stories that deserve more time in the sun.

Why are so many flights being canceled?

The forces that have scrambled thousands of flights since Christmas Eve could ease in January, but that's cold comfort to the millions of flyers with New Year's plans.

New Year's Eve muted by omicron; many hoping for better 2022

In many places, New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled for the second straight year due to a surge of coronavirus infections, this time driven by the highly contagious omicron variant.

'We're not going to end without a fight': Utah's road to the '22 Rose Bowl

Ty Jordan's final few words to the media on a cold December day would become a sort of motto to a program that would suffer immense tragedy over the next nine months.

CDC warns of E. coli outbreak in these 'power green' salads

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Thursday of a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to a popular type of salad.

New interpretation for US high-level nuclear waste could impact Idaho, Utah

The Biden administration has affirmed a Trump administration interpretation of high-level radioactive waste that is based on the waste's radioactivity rather than how it was produced.

J&J COVID-19 vaccine booster protects against severe illness from omicron, study finds

Two reports released Thursday show that people who get booster doses of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine are well protected against severe disease and hospitalization due to omicron.

These were the 10 most-read KSL.com articles of 2021

A look back at the KSL.com articles that were read the most in 2021.

3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

CDC warns against cruises, regardless of vaccination status

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned people on Thursday not to go on cruises, regardless of their vaccination status, because of onboard outbreaks fueled by the omicron variant.

US airlines grapple with omicron-related disruptions on last day of the year

Thousands of flights within the United States and internationally were delayed or canceled on Friday, adding to the travel disruptions during the holiday week due to adverse weather and rising cases of the omicron coronavirus variant.

In rare Utah labor dispute, Park City ski patrollers enter 47th bargaining session with 'action fund'

As the busiest time of the year for Utah's ski areas comes to a close, Vail-owned Park City Mountain Resort still hasn't successfully negotiated a contract with its ski patrol union.

UHP warns drivers as snowstorm hits right before New Year's Eve

Utah Highway Patrol has a warning for drivers, as troopers beef up their presence for the incoming winter storm and for New Year's Eve. They're urging people to take extra precautions, as dangerous winter conditions collide with busy holiday travel.