No. 14 Utah holds off Washington State with backup QB Bryson Barnes

Bryson Barnes wasn't perfect in his first collegiate start, but he did enough to lead Utah to a 21-17 victory on the road against Washington State.

What makes Utah a world destination to National Geographic?

Calling it an "adventurer's dream," Utah has been singled out among the best in the world adventure destinations by National Geographic magazine.

In Whiting's first game, BYU women ride ever-present, steady Gustin to win

The junior power forward who averaged a double-double last year totaled 25 points and 24 rebounds in 37 minutes to help the Cougars roll to a 72-51 win.

Jon Huntsman Jr., Tulsi Gabbard endorse Mike Lee in Senate race

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and former Hawaii Democrat Tulsi Gabbard have thrown their support behind Sen. Mike Lee in his reelection bid.

Democracy essential for problem-solving, Evan McMullin says during rally with Rep. Kinzinger

Senate candidate Evan McMullin said preserving a functioning democracy is essential to solving economic, environmental and social problems during a virtual rally hosted by Illinois Republican Adam Kinzinger on Thursday.

Oregon 'burn boss' arrest inflames Western land use tensions

A ranching family in Oregon is applauding the arrest of the leader of a U.S. Forest Service crew that carried out a planned burn in a national forest that spread onto the family's property.

Texas public safety director 'did not fail' Uvalde, refuses calls to resign

In the face of calls for his resignation, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Col. Steven McCraw did not step down, saying that his officers "did not fail the community" of Uvalde.

Housing market mortgage rates break 7%, highest since 2002. Could they hit 8%?

The average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage broke 7% on Thursday, the first time since April 2002, continuing ruthless downward pressure on the U.S. housing market.

1 mistake causes 96% of retirees to lose more than $100,000 in Social Security benefits

Save yourself money and time by avoiding common Social Security mistakes.

Hawaii's Big Island gets warning as huge volcano rumbles

Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island that the world's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt. Scientists say an eruption isn't imminent, but they are on alert.

Is Vancouver out as a candidate for the 2030 Olympics?

The race for the 2030 Winter Games may be down to Salt Lake City and Sapporo, Japan, now that Vancouver, Canada, appears to be out of the running.

Court finds man charged with killing former Springville neighbor competent

A Utah judge determined Thursday that a man accused of shooting his former neighbor on the neighbor's front porch in Springville is competent to stand trial for murder.

Bestselling author, Harvard professor named as U. impact scholar

In its quest to become a top public university in the nation, the University of Utah has named bestselling author and social scientist Arthur Brooks as an impact scholar.

Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, ousts top executives

Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company's general counsel, two people familiar with the deal said Thursday night.

Have You Seen This? Hockey 'stick man' stays ready in case of break

Toronto Maple Leafs equipment manager Bobby Hastings went viral this week for his impressive diligence in staying ready with the hockey sticks in case a player breaks his mid-play.

What role can history play in saving the Great Salt Lake, solving Utah's water woes?

Utah historians agree the past may not provide a perfect roadmap to solve the state's water challenges, but it can help provide examples and context.

Unique Utah primary care clinic makes patient needs the focus

After working (and teaching about) systems that seemed to cater to anything but the patient, a Provo native decided to return home to build his dream clinic—one that is focused on the patient/physician relationship.

1 seriously injured in crash on US 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon

State troopers say one person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon Thursday.

Videos showing sexual assault of infants allegedly found on cellphone following arrest

A man was arrested during an undercover sting operation after he reportedly arrived at a predetermined location in St. George to meet up with a 6-year-old boy but instead was met by task force agents working under the Utah Attorney General's Office.

Pick Six Previews: Utah to win a high-scoring game with Rising leading the charge

Utah is coming off the midseason bye week with a 5-2 record and a No. 14 national rank. While their playoff aspirations are likely off the table, the remaining team goals are still in play, namely: defending their Pac-12 title, and returning to the Rose Bowl.

State division pulls plug on Utah Lake Restoration Project proposal

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has canceled the state's $6 billion-plus plan to create human-made islands at Utah Lake.

As clocks change, doctors hope driving habits do, too

Officials are asking Utah motorists, and pedestrians, to change their habits as Daylight Saving Time ends, so an already devastating year in auto-pedestrian crashes doesn't become even more tragic.

'It rocked my world': Faith, gratitude helping 4-star BYU commit Amari Whiting through ACL injury

Amari Whiting has made the play hundreds of times, maybe even thousands, when everything went horribly wrong.

Salt Lake police officer charged with sexual battery during training session

A Salt Lake police officer who allegedly said he thought a female co-worker was "one of the guys" is now facing charges of sexual battery.

Diver finds more human remains in Lake Mead, marking at least the 6th discovery this year

After a diver found what appeared to be a human bone in Lake Mead, the park searched the area and uncovered more human remains, the National Park Service confirmed Wednesday.

How a BYU grad became Idaho's most zealous conservative advocate

Opponents paint him as a culture warrior, but Raúl Labrador says Idaho needs a conservative attorney general who stands up to "federal overreach."

Whose insurance pays when a neighbor's fire damages your property?

Putting up the hundreds of people who are still unable to go home due to Tuesday night's four-alarm fire in Sugar House will not be cheap. So, who pays? The answer, KSL investigators found, is it depends.

Amid fierce battles, Russia warns it could hit US satellites

Moscow-appointed authorities have fled the capital of southern Ukraine's Kherson region as Ukrainian forces attacked Russia's hold on the city. A senior Russian official warned that Western commercial satellites used for military purposes in support of Ukraine were a "legitimate target for a retaliatory strike."

Husband, father of 4 killed in Sandy road rage confrontation

Police confirmed Thursday that a Pleasant Grove husband and father of four was the victim in Wednesday's deadly road rage confrontation in Sandy.

'Extremely impaired' woman arrested after going 110 mph on freeway

A woman who troopers say was extremely impaired was arrested Wednesday after driving recklessness and going over 100 mph on I-15, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Intermountain Healthcare doctors 1st to use new life-saving heart procedure in Utah

Doctors at Intermountain Healthcare performed a new life-saving procedure to repair an aneurysm in the aortic arch of a man's heart.

Meta fined $24.7M for campaign finance disclosure violations

A Washington state judge has fined Facebook parent company Meta nearly $25 million for repeated, willful violations of campaign finance disclosure laws.

Utah state fire marshal explains fire dangers at large construction sites

Following the large fire that broke out overnight Tuesday in the Sugar House area, Utah State Fire Marshal Ted Black said there's always a period of risk while a building is under construction.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 9 of college football

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.

Woman critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Salt Lake City

A woman was critically injured after being hit by a car in Salt Lake City.

Utah deputy twirling lasso in search for Black man prompts calls for training, accountability

As a Grand County sheriff's deputy searches for a shoplifting suspect in July, a rope repeatedly pops into view of her body camera.

Menopause: Still confusing but coming into focus for women

Menopause is part of the journey of life that all women will pass through, but each will write their chapter differently. Navigating the twists and turns of this transition is challenging for women and medical professionals.

Florida teen captures 28 Burmese pythons, winssssssss $10K

A 19-year-old South Florida man captured 28 Burmese pythons during a 10-day competition to remove the invasive species. The challenge was created to increase awareness about the threats posed by the invasive snakes.

Tesla faces US criminal probe over self-driving claims, sources say

Tesla is under criminal investigation in the United States over claims that the company's electric vehicles can drive themselves, three people familiar with the matter said.

US economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of economic contraction and overcoming punishingly high inflation and interest rates.

COVID-19 shots added to CDC's recommended immunizations list. Here's the impact on Utah

Although COVID-19 vaccines have been put on the list of routine immunizations recommended for both children and adults by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health experts stress that doesn't mean the shots are now mandatory.

Jarred Vanderbilt has fouled a lot. Here's why the Jazz aren't concerned

Jarred Vanderbilt's energy has no doubt been a major catalyst to Utah's surprising 4-1 start.