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In-Season Tournament: Kevin Durant ends Jazz's upset bid with late 3

11/17/2023 11:04pm
The NBA wanted high-intensity games in November, it got it on Friday.

No. 17 Kansas spoils senior night for No. 13 BYU with 3-1 upset

11/17/2023 10:38pm
BYU was led by another massive performance by junior Erin Livingston, who had 21 kills and six digs in the Cougars' fifth conference loss, the most in a season since 2011.

FCC adopts new cellphone rules designed to keep domestic violence victims safer

11/17/2023 10:29pm
Men and women in abusive relationships now have an added layer of protection on their cellphones.

Thieves use AI generated images in romance scams. How you can spot the fake people

11/17/2023 9:51pm
Artificial intelligence has made looking for love online even more complicated. Crooks are using AI tools to create fake people to steal money and personal info from real people using dating apps and social media.

SpaceX engineers had to blow up Starship spacecraft on its 1st launch. 2nd try set for Saturday

11/17/2023 9:32pm
SpaceX will have a second try at a successful launch of its massive Starship rocket system on Saturday after an April attempt led to a midair explosion, destruction of the rocket launch pad and debris raining down for miles around the company's Texas launch facility.

Backcountry guides frustrated by Forest Service decision to pause permit program

11/17/2023 9:03pm
Local backcountry guides are expressing frustration with a U.S. Forest Service district ranger decision they say will kill much of their business this winter.

Alabama Supreme Court denies Orem mayor's appeal of $1M judgment in fraud lawsuit

11/17/2023 8:33pm
The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday upheld a $1 million judgment against the mayor of Orem. A judge called Mayor David Young a "lynchpin to this fraud" in a 2022 case involving his son.

Long-lost $26 million masterpiece found in kitchen heads to the Louvre after 4-year campaign

11/17/2023 8:05pm
The Louvre Museum in Paris has added a "national treasure" to its collection four years after it was discovered during a house clearance.

Skyridge High earns first-in-Utah 'Frozen' musical rights

11/17/2023 7:31pm
"Frozen the Musical" is only allowed by Disney for one high school each year to put it on. This year, Skyridge High takes the stage and is full of excitement, spunk and love.

Winter storm warning issued for Utah's mountains with 'significant' snow in forecast

11/17/2023 7:04pm
The first big snowstorm of the season appears to be heading Utah's way, prompting a series of winter storm warnings for Utah's mountains.

Pick Six Previews: Utah to get past Arizona in low-scoring affair

11/17/2023 6:33pm
Both defenses are about 20-30 spots better than their opposing offenses, so I am calling for a lower-scoring game than some of these Pac-12 shootouts.

Review: Is 'The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' worth a trip back to Panem?

11/17/2023 6:06pm
Here are some reasons I liked and didn't like "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care

11/17/2023 5:33pm
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia, the Carter Center announced Friday.

The Great Salt Lake and Colorado River are at a pivotal crossroad

11/17/2023 5:05pm
Is the glass half full or is it half empty? With the Great Salt Lake shrinking and the Colorado River struggling to meet demands, it appears the glass is draining fast.

Utah starts strong but can't hang on against No. 6 Houston in 76-66 loss

11/17/2023 4:43pm
In a defensive, tight battle against a ranked Houston team, Utah was the first to blink.

SLCC announces tuition waiver for Native American students

11/17/2023 4:31pm
A new tuition waiver at Salt Lake Community College is open to students who are members of a federally recognized tribe whose boundaries fall within or adjacent to Utah and who are taking up to 18 credit hours.

Donald Trump loses bid for mistrial in New York civil fraud case

11/17/2023 4:05pm
A New York judge on Friday rejected Donald Trump's bid for a mistrial in New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil fraud lawsuit over his family real estate company's business practices.

Have You Seen This? Three years of trick shots

11/17/2023 3:32pm
These two brothers scream with excitement every time they make one of their trick shots.

Ogden native holds affordable ski swaps across Utah to give more people access to the sport

11/17/2023 3:04pm
Tucker Roberts has organized five ski swaps across the Beehive State, stretching all the way from Cache Valley to St. George, to help skiing be more affordable.

Ears ringing? It could be a sign of a more serious health problem

11/17/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Many people don't even notice that they have tinnitus — but it's far from being a mere nuisance.

Prosecutors ask to move Chad Daybell's trial to eastern Idaho, oppose cameras in courtroom

11/17/2023 2:36pm
Prosecutors in the Chad Daybell murder case are asking a judge to move his trial from Ada County back to eastern Idaho.

How to host a perfect Thanksgiving feast

11/17/2023 2:06pm - PARTNER
More than half of Thanksgiving dinner hosts welcome 10 or more relatives for the holiday, while another quarter expect 20 guests or more. That's a lot of people to please. No need to worry, though, when you follow KSL Classifieds tips for preparing for the big show.

Review: 'Trolls Band Together' is more toe-tapping nonsense

11/17/2023 2:05pm
"Trolls Band Together" is now in theaters, and it's ready to assault all of your senses with glitter and earworms.

Sugar House 'Christmas Street' in jeopardy; residents raising funds to keep decades-old tradition going

11/17/2023 1:31pm
For decades "Christmas Street" in Sugar House has been a tradition families can look forward to, but it is now in jeopardy. Why neighbors are asking for your help.

Pick Six Previews: Oklahoma has a decisive advantage in road matchup against BYU

11/17/2023 1:02pm
Oklahoma has decisive advantages in every unit and positional matchup of this game. They also have extra motivation as they pursue a spot in the Big 12 title game.

4 officers found legally justified in shooting, killing armed National Guardsman

11/17/2023 12:43pm
Four SWAT team members were determined Friday to be legally justified in using deadly force against a suicidal Utah National Guard member who fired multiple rounds during a 5½-hour standoff.

Group launches petition to draft a Mitt Romney-Joe Manchin presidential ticket in 2024

11/17/2023 12:00pm
The Draft Romney Manchin Committee launched a petition to convince Utah Sen. Mitt Romney to run on a third-party presidential ticket in 2024.

Apple will make a big change to iPhone messages next year

11/17/2023 11:26am
The long-standing battle over the iOS' blue and Android's green text bubbles will soon take a more friendly turn.

President Ballard was asked to help correct church's name. Here's how he led

11/17/2023 11:25am - PARTNER
President Russell M. Nelson began to emphasize the correct, full name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints nearly three decades before he became its president.

Couple in trafficking case accused of threatening women they helped get into the US

11/17/2023 10:55am
A Millcreek couple has been arrested for investigation of human trafficking and accused of helping relatives get into the U.S. illegally, then forcing them to work for them to pay off their debts.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 12 of college football

11/17/2023 10:27am
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.

President M. Russell Ballard remembered for his faith, devotion to family

11/17/2023 10:02am
Funeral services for President M. Russell Ballard, former acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were held Friday.

Here's what the state's Oct. 1 headcount reveals about Utah public schools

11/17/2023 9:58am
Enrollment in Utah public schools has dropped by nearly 2,000 students statewide from the previous year, according to the new data from the Utah State Board of Education.

Utah activist found guilty for crimes related to Jan. 6 insurrection

11/17/2023 9:31am
A Utah activist who filmed the Jan. 6 breach of the Capitol was convicted Thursday on seven federal counts for his conduct during the insurrection.

Former Utes safety Eric Weddle finding greatness coaching high school football

11/17/2023 9:02am
Now at 38 years old, Eric Weddle is back in high school as the head coach of the Rancho Bernardo Broncos.

Mistrial declared for Kentucky officer charged in Breonna Taylor killing

11/17/2023 8:22am
The federal civil rights trial of a former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer charged in the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman whose killing fueled a wave of racial justice protests, was declared a mistrial on Thursday.

Study shines more light on toxins in Great Salt Lake dust

11/17/2023 8:04am
A research group claims the lake's sediment could cause neural disease, but local scientist raises concerns over research methods.

5 small ways to serve people and families around you this holiday season

11/17/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Studies over the course of years show that small acts of service can improve mental health and general wellbeing.

House Ethics chairman introduces resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress

11/17/2023 7:55am
House Ethics Chairman Michael Guest, a Mississippi Republican, introduced a resolution Friday to expel GOP Rep. George Santos of New York from Congress, one day after the Ethics Committee released a damning report on its investigation into Santos.

Burglars target SLC businesses in similar fashion, owners say

11/17/2023 7:50am
Two eastside business owners are hoping someone can help identify those responsible for early morning break-ins Thursday at their shops.

Deneece Huftalin stepping down as president of Salt Lake Community College after 10 years

11/17/2023 7:30am
Deneece Huftalin is stepping down as president of Salt Lake Community College after 10 years at the helm, the community college announced Thursday.

Amazon will allow US customers to buy cars on its site from local car dealers starting next year

11/17/2023 6:50am
Want to buy a car on Amazon? Well, now you might get your chance. The e-commerce giant will launch vehicle sales in the U.S. next year and allow local car dealers to sell directly to customers on its site.

Utah sues manufacturers over 'unconscionable' insulin pricing

11/17/2023 6:17am
The Utah Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit against insulin manufacturers on Thursday accusing them of what it calls an unconscionable insulin pricing scheme.