Kneepkens scores 24 on birthday as Utes upset Ducks to reach first Pac-12 title game

No. 6 Utah was unfazed by the moment — the program's first Pac-12 semifinals appearance — and took it to Oregon to closeout a 70-63 win and upset over the Ducks.

It makes sense that the attack on Ukraine is causing you anxiety, experts say. Here's what to do

Russia's attack on Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the globe, and many people are feeling stress, anxiety and fear.

Utah Legislature passes last-minute ban on transgender female athletes; Gov. says he'll veto

In the last few hours of the Utah Legislature, a lawmaker proposed an all-out ban on transgender female students participating in girls sports. Gov. Cox said he would veto the bill.

Why masks are still mandated on public transportation, at least for now

Although masks are no longer deemed necessary in much of the country under new CDC guidelines as COVID cases fall, they still must be worn on planes and public transportation.

View from the bench: Barcello's 22 leads BYU past LMU in WCC Tournament opener

Alex Barcello poured in 22 points, three rebounds and three assists as fifth-seeded BYU pulled away for a 85-60 win over eighth-seeded Loyola Marymount inside Orleans Arena.

'There will be nights like this': Jazz explain 34-point loss to Pelicans

The Jazz were down 18 after the first quarter, they trailed by 27 at halftime and fell behind as many as 37 in the second half.

Utah podcaster, blogger invites 'strangers' to gather to raise funds for Ukrainian people

Hundreds of Utahns, led by Strangeville podcaster and blogger Eli McCann, have put together a two-event fundraiser for Ukrainians in need. The two-part Friday and Saturday night event is called Strangers in Ukraine.

Amazon employees have opportunity to advance their education at University of Utah

The University of Utah on Thursday announced that the school has been selected as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice Program, providing Amazon's hourly employees access to an undergraduate education.

'He's everything good in the world': Utah teacher gets proposal in front of students

A Utah high school teacher received an unusual announcement on the intercom: She had someone waiting at the front office to propose to her.

Advisories issued across Utah mountain areas ahead of cold winter storm

The National Weather Service on Friday issued several winter weather advisories ahead of a system forecast to produce over a foot of snow in some of Utah's mountains this weekend.

'Dark and moody': Is 'The Batman' a movie to take your kids to?

Is "The Batman" the type of movie you can feel good about taking young children to see? We can't answer that for you, but we can give you some information about what to expect from this PG-13 film.

Who is running for school board? Parent, teacher groups are both recruiting

As the filing window for school board elections comes to a close, some incumbents are not seeking reelection, perhaps reflective of the demands of the office the past two years.

'My hands are tied': Judge dismisses shooting case against advocate because of new Utah law

A judge on Friday said he had no choice but to dismiss a case against a Salt Lake advocate charged with firing seven rounds at a pickup truck after it hit his car and drove away.

Attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant triggers worldwide alarm

Russian troops Friday seized the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe after a middle-of-the-night attack that set it on fire and briefly raised worldwide fears of a catastrophe in the most chilling turn yet in Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Man with lengthy criminal history accused of sexually abusing woman walking dog

A South Salt Lake man who prosecutors say has an extensive criminal history now faces new charges accusing him of detaining and sexually abusing a woman walking her dog.

Why Utah, 24 other Republican states pushing for 'energy independence'

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined two dozen other Republican governors across the country calling on President Joe Biden to "restore American energy independence."

Have You Seen This? This elephant is a master practical joker

I didn't know elephants had such a personality, not to mention this one seems to be so polite.

5 dry eye symptoms and how to treat them

Dry eye disease is now considered a "critical and significant public health issue" across the country, says Ophthalmology Times.

As Ukrainians flee, 'we even feel a bit guilty we are OK'

More than 1 million Ukrainians have fled the nation and are grappling with the pain of leaving everything behind, including family members.

Mesquite police recover more than a dozen catalytic converters during traffic stop

Three men are in jail in Nevada and over 15 catalytic converters were recovered during a traffic stop in Mesquite last month, one that prompted an investigation that led detectives to a storage yard where much of the criminal activity allegedly took place.

Russia-Ukraine war pushing up the price of bread, wheat

Russia's invasion of Ukraine, one of the world's breadbasket nations, has driven wheat prices to 14-year highs, forcing bread consumers to eat the cost.

Health officials report 261 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

Utah health officials reported 11 COVID-19 deaths on Friday and 261 new cases as the numbers continue to decrease.

Holladay house shut down, declared a 'public nuisance'

A house in Holladay has been closed to occupancy following the latest arrest there.

Meet the man bringing bunkers to the masses

Drew Miller, a Harvard grad and retired U.S. Air Force colonel, is on a mission to protect the middle class from catastrophe.

Groundbreaking dates announced for temples in Utah, Idaho, California

Groundbreaking dates for three temples, including the Smithfield Utah Temple, were announced on Friday by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Boy hit while riding scooter in Eagle Mountain not expected to survive

A 13-year-old boy hit by a car while riding a motorized scooter in Eagle Mountain Wednesday was having his organs prepared for donation Friday.

Latter-day Saints in Europe providing aid as refugee crisis grows in Ukraine border countries

Latter-day Saint leaders who oversee four countries absorbing the bulk of Ukrainian refugees said they are providing aid and called for a day of fasting and prayer on Sunday.

Arizona police seek public's help in 1998 killing of Utah mother

Arizona investigators released new information and made a plea for help from the public on Friday to help them solve the 24-year-old cold case homicide of a Utah woman killed in Arizona.

Salt Lake City to study 'bold' plan to reduce speed limits. Will it make streets safer?

The default street speed in Salt Lake City's neighborhoods is one step closer to being reduced to 20 mph. But will that alone make a difference?

Utahns feel impact of latest attack on Kharkiv

Parts of Kharkiv, Ukraine, were unrecognizable to natives living in Utah Thursday after the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported dozens killed and hundreds injured in the latest attack on the country's second-largest city.

I-15 traffic stop in Cedar City yields 20 pounds of meth, 4.4 pounds of fentanyl pills

A 19-year-old California man allegedly involved in trafficking approximately $1 million worth of narcotics was arrested in Cedar City late Tuesday night following a traffic stop on Interstate 15.

Return of fans brings energy back to WCC Tournament for BYU team that needs to win

The fans will be back in Las Vegas this weekend — meaning a swarm of Gonzaga fans will invade the Orleans Hotel and Casino, like they normally do before Monday's semifinals.

Utah YouTuber pleads no contest to making fraudulent AAA claims

A Hurricane man who runs a popular YouTube channel called "Matt's Off Road Recovery" was sentenced to probation and fines after pleading no contest to making false insurance claims.

High court reimposes Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence

The Supreme Court has reinstated the death sentence for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Spanish Fork man has emotional reunion with first responders who saved his life

A man is publicly thanking those who saved his life after he collapsed inside his own home and nearly died.

Have slow internet? Utah wants to know where to help with broadband access

The Utah Broadband Center wants Utahns to self-report their internet speeds around the Beehive State in order to map where speeds are lagging and need to improve.

5 reasons Utah's weather guy thinks the spring skiing here is the best anywhere

Spring skiing maintains an under-the-radar quality that adds to its allure. Many locals will happily tell you their favorite months for skiing are March and April, or even May.

Utah man slashed tires then fired 36 rounds at witness, police say

A man was arrested Thursday after police say he fired 36 rounds at a witness who had seen him slashing tires at a South Salt Lake apartment complex.

US added 678,000 jobs in February in sign of economic health

U.S. employers added a robust 678,000 jobs in February, another gain that underscored the economy's solid health as the omicron wave fades and more Americans venture out to spend at restaurants, shops and hotels despite surging inflation.

'Hedgehogs' versus tanks, as Kyiv braces for Russian onslaught

As Russian troops closed in on Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Thursday, a muddy construction site in a local neighborhood was teeming with workers and welders making anti-tank barricades known as "hedgehogs."

Controversial homeless shelter bill advances despite concerns it would strain existing resources

A proposal meant to incentivize cities to provide emergency homeless shelter space in the winter cleared a final legislative hurdle on Thursday.