Second-half form helps BYU pull away from Cincinnati for first Big 12 win

Like the second-half fire knife dancers that have become a recent hit, BYU's Big 12 home debut caught fire Friday night.

Alta upsets Brighton 24-10 to enter mix in Region 6

The Alta defense came up with several takeaways and pitched a second-half shutout to take down No. 8 Brighton.

Cloud seeding efforts in Utah will increase to bring more snow

In 2023, the Utah Legislature provided an annual budget of $5 million to expand the state's cloud seeding program.

Utah's anemic offense stalls as Oregon State rolls to upset victory

Oregon State got to Utah's defense on the first drive for an early score, and then pulled away in the second half for a 21-7 win at home.

St. George woman wins big on 'The Price is Right'

St. George resident Keri Thompson walked off the "The Price is Right" stage with $62,728, two vacations, a home theater set and a one-year supply of ice cream.

Bail bondsman charged alongside Trump in Georgia pleads guilty, becoming first defendant to do so

A bail bondsman charged alongside former President Donald Trump and 17 others in the Georgia election interference case has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges.

Women share accounts of West Jordan man who admitted to sex crimes at singles parties

Three women shared stories of how they were abused by a businessman and administrator of a popular Facebook group for singles as he was being sentenced for charges in two counties.

Panda diplomacy: China taking back its giant pandas from US zoos

China is collecting its giant pandas on loan to zoos in the United States and other countries in what foreign policy analysts say is a possible change in its approach to "panda diplomacy."

Taxidermied animals in a South Dakota museum found to contain arsenic. Nobody knows what to do with them

What do you do with more than 130 arsenic-tinged taxidermied animals with significant historical and academic value, languishing in a now-closed museum that may or may not be a public health hazard?

Cyclist killed in collision with tour bus on mountain road in Midway

A cyclist from Sandy was struck and killed by a tour bus in Midway Friday morning.

Weber County Sheriff's Office using drones to help solve crimes faster

When a drone is launched, Weber County deputies in the dispatch center can quickly stream what it's seeing to other deputies in the field.

Utah Gov. Cox on declining trust in institutions: 'It should scare all of us'

Declining trust in democratic systems "should scare all of us," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Friday during the Atlantic Festival in Washington.

Utah Highway Patrol: 20 deaths so far this year in road rage crashes

From tailgating to brake checking, KSL explores road rage remedies and realities.

Utah steps up post-incarceration rehabilitation with new treatment center

Utah's approach to post-incarceration rehabilitation is growing with a new treatment center in Utah County, giving adult male parolees opportunities to receive help with getting back into society and getting their lives in order. Timpanogos Community Treatment Center is the sixth post-incarceration treatment facility in Utah.

'Unusual' find at Salt Lake City airport prompts brief baggage shutdown, TSA travel reminder

Transportation Security Administration agents working at Salt Lake City International Airport got quite a scare recently, which is now being used as a reminder of how to bring "unusual" items to an airport.

5 compelling reasons you should attend this year's Senior Expo

If you are seeking answers to questions about senior care, but are unsure where to begin your search or who to contact for assistance, the Senior Expo is your one-stop solution!

Measurable snow forecast for Utah's mountains as new water year begins

Utah's new water year is forecast to begin with some measurable snow in the mountains, plus rain and cooler temperatures across the state.

USU researchers helping Utah prepare for increasing number of dementia patients

Utah State University hosted a research event on Thursday to discuss growing dementia research at the university, to address a growing population of people with dementia and their caregivers.

Hardy says it will be like 'The Hunger Games' to decide on Jazz starting backcourt

Call it the calm before the storm. When the Jazz open up training camp next week in Hawaii, Hardy is expecting anything but tranquility.

Students in this ski resort town are building tiny homes to house teachers

Aspen School District and other Colorado school districts near ski resorts are taking innovative steps to ensure teachers and other school district employees can afford to live near the schools where they teach and work.

8-hour armed barricade situation in Kearns ends with 2 in custody

An armed barricade situation that lasted more than eight hours ended peacefully Friday night after two men surrendered to police custody.

Home, business impacts expected as UDOT picks I-15 expansion 'preferred alternative'

Utah transportation officials say their I-15 expansion plan will improve traffic between Salt Lake and Davis counties. It could also relocate dozens of homes and businesses.

McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government open collapses, making a shutdown almost certain

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open has collapsed. Friday's vote a day before the deadline makes a government shutdown almost certain.

2 southern Utah Chick-fil-A locations cited for violating child labor laws

Two Chick-fil-As in St. George were fined $187,000 by the U.S. Department of Labor and ordered to pay $47,000 in back wages and liquidated damages.

Weber County sheriff asks voters to approve up to $98 million for jail expansion

The Weber County sheriff is asking voters for up to $98 million in bond funds to help with growing mental health and drug addiction needs.

The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state laws seeking to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution.

New hymnbook for Church of Jesus Christ will be released in 4 languages by the end of 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans to release a consolidated collection of hymns and children's songs in the next nine months, and the full book by the end of 2026.

Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge

A grand jury in Las Vegas has indicted the last living suspect in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur in the rapper's death. Duane "Keffe D" Davis was charged Friday with murder.

UDOT wants public comment on lane extension to Midvalley Highway in Tooele County

The Utah Department of Transportation is holding meetings for community members to learn more about a possible extension to the existing Midvalley Highway.

Visit Japan in cherry blossom season with this Utah tour group

There are certain things everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime — and seeing Japan's famous cherry blossoms in person is definitely one of them.

Planning a conference weekend drive? Fall colors are on full display

Our Deseret News photojournalists spent time up in the mountains capturing the stunning array of colors.

Judge says she is ending conservatorship between former NFL player Michael Oher and Memphis couple

A Tennessee judge says she is ending a conservatorship agreement between former NFL player Michael Oher and a Memphis couple who took him in when he was in high school.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 5 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.

How will El Niño impact the upcoming ski, snowboard season?

The NOAA forecasts an El Niño weather pattern for the winter 2023-2024 season, which will bring something different from the past three years of La Niña.

Netflix shutters its DVD rental business, marking the end of the red envelope era

Netflix will send out its last red envelope on Friday, marking an end to 25 years of mailing DVDs to members.

Pick Six Previews: Utah grinds out another tight win thanks to defense

Utah grinds out another tight win thanks to its elite defense.

Tooele area residents want city to look at mosquito abatement

Tooele Valley neighbors say they're fed up with a mosquito problem, and they can't get any relief. 

Draper couple accused of making nearly $1.5 million off counterfeit DVD sales

A Draper couple is facing felony charges for allegedly selling more than 100,000 counterfeit DVDs on eBay, bringing in nearly $1.5 million.

Sen. Mitt Romney polls other senators about possible deal as shutdown deadline looms

The government will shut down all "nonessential" services Sunday unless Congress strikes a funding deal. Sen. Romney took the temperature of his fellow senators Wednesday.

How to upsize your living space without forfeiting your low interest rate

Building an extra space to separate your home and professional life is what one company specializes in.

Sean Reyes 'deeply saddened' by Tim Ballard allegations, won't endorse in Senate race

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said he's "shocked and deeply saddened" by allegations that Tim Ballard sexually harassed several anonymous women during his time at Operation Underground Railroad.

Long-serving Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein dead at 90

Dianne Feinstein, a long-serving Democratic senator from California and gun control advocate who spearheaded the first federal assault weapons ban and documented the CIA's torture of foreign terrorism suspects, has died at 90, a source familiar with the news said on Friday.

Prosecutors demand Amazon information on purchase of knives in case against Idaho student killings suspect Bryan Kohberger

Prosecutors in the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students, demanded customer information from Amazon related to the purchase of knives as part of their investigation, according to newly unsealed court documents.

Carnegie Medal awarded to Utah hero for daring rescue of child in submerged car

Joe Donnell, who rescued then-9-year-old Paxton Knight from a submerged truck, is to be the recipient of an award offered to extraordinary heroes who risk their lives.