Recovering addict shares journey of healing after summiting the highest free-standing mountain

Archie Swensen thanks God every day for a second chance at life, and last month, he accomplished something that just a few years ago would've been impossible for him.

No. 21 BYU basketball survives heavyweight fight with Kansas State

A shorthanded Kansas State squad that only dressed 10 players — and played eight — pushed the Cougars to the brink.

Utah State stomps Boise State on Stew Morrill's honorary night

Utah State beat Boise State 80-61 at home Saturday night, snapping their two-game losing streak and finishing their regular season series against the Broncos 2-and-0.

Hamas had command tunnel under UN Gaza headquarters, Israeli military says

Israeli forces have discovered a tunnel network hundreds of yards long and running partly under United Nations Relief and Works Agency's Gaza headquarters, the military says, calling it new evidence of Hamas exploitation of the main relief agency for Palestinians.

Utah National Guard helps with Super Bowl LVIII security

Thousands of people are heading to Las Vegas as the San Francisco 49ers face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. As a result, security in the city is at an all-time high, and if there are any biological or chemical threats, a specialized team from Utah is there to help.

Clipped wings: Utah's largest wildlife rehabilitation facility faces an uncertain future

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of northern Utah's former facility is officially destined for demolition and will not be able to rehabilitate any more animal rescues in the immediate future.

In rural Utah, concern over efforts to use Colorado River water to extract lithium

A company's plan in southeast Utah to extract lithium is adding to an anxiety familiar in this part of the arid American West: how the project could affect water from the Colorado River.

Runnin' Utes lose steam, fall 85-77 to visiting Sun Devils

The Runnin' Utes had nothing left in the tank after a triple overtime loss Thursday.

Urban skijoring? Horse-drawn skiers take over downtown Salt Lake City

Sixty truckloads of snow lined West Temple so teams could ride horses and ski on the city road as part of the first-ever Salt Lake Winter Roundup festival on Saturday.

Vineyard becomes Utah's first certified 'city of kindness'

Vineyard became the first city in Utah to be a certified "city of kindness" and kicked off a One Kind Act a Day initiative.

Standoff: What's happening at the border in Eagle Pass, Texas?

Residents of the small Texas border town have found themselves at the center of the country's immigration debate. Here's what they say should be done.

Two walk away from plane emergency landing in Spanish Fork

A plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Spanish Fork after experiencing an engine failure. The two occupants were able to get themselves out of the plane after the landing.

Border Patrol union leader on why he endorsed Senate immigration deal

Senate Republicans quashed the most comprehensive bipartisan border security package in years, with some arguing it failed to go far enough to address the country's immigration crisis despite an endorsement from the National Border Patrol Council.

Ukraine aid bill inches forward in US Senate

The U.S. Senate on Friday edged closer to passing a bill that includes $95.34 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but faces an uncertain path to becoming law due to Republican opposition in both chambers of Congress.

BYU alumnus names newly discovered nematode after former professor

A BYU alumnus honored his former professor and mentor by naming a microscopic worm he discovered after him.

Jazz GM explains deadline moves, team's plan to a long-term championship window

Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik is confident in the Jazz's plan.

Wealth disparities by race grew during the pandemic, despite income gains, report shows

A strong performance in financial markets, particularly an outsize gain for the stock market in 2021, helped entrench existing trends of wealth inequality during the pandemic, new data released this week show.

No. 4 Red Rocks score season high in first road test, win over Washington

The first true road meet of the season didn't prove to be a daunting task for the fourth-ranked Red Rocks Saturday afternoon.

Have You Seen This? Man appears to be fluent in 'dog'

I'm not sure how this talented man can best put his barking skills to use. Perhaps he could get a job at an obedience school?

BYU psychologist explains potential impact of school board member's post on student-athlete

The parents of the 16-year-old girl at the center of a controversial social media post about her appearance told KSL they expect this situation will impact their daughter for some time.

Worrisome link between teen substance abuse, mental health trouble

U.S. teens who use drugs and alcohol often cite stress and anxiety as the primary reason. And half of those who misuse prescription drugs say they do so alone.

20/20 vision: Lauren Gustin helps see BYU women past Cincinnati for consecutive wins

Lauren Gustin finished with 21 points and 20 rebounds as the Cougars pulled away for a 69-57 win over the Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How artificial intelligence is shaking up these school classrooms

Educators were among the most concerned demographic groups when the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT made its public debut less than a year-and-a-half ago.

Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

Schools are confronting soaring absence rates. Some are calling for parents to send their children to class even if they are not feeling 100% well.

Why a former BYU lineman will be pulling for San Francisco's 'Mr. Irrelevant' in Super Bowl

Skiba coached Purdy in junior high football, when he coached his lone son among five daughters alongside Purdy and his brother Chubba.

Funding request: A new $100 million pipeline to help the Great Salt Lake and birds

A partnership proposed by Ogden City with the state of Utah has the potential to save millions of gallons of water per day, ensure a reliable supply of culinary water and help the Great Salt Lake — tackling an avian nightmare that plays out each summer.

Gov. Cox, Utah lawmakers lead out in fight against social media

With teen suicides nearly quadrupling in Utah from 2007 to 2015, the state launched a youth suicide task force in 2018 with Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, and then Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox as chairs.

Sewage leak temporarily closes Bear River Middle School

Workers will spend the weekend deep-cleaning parts of Bear River Middle School after approximately 1,000 gallons of sewage spilled inside.

Here's what you can expect from Super Bowl commercials this Sunday

Big-name advertisers will be pulling out all the stops on Super Bowl Sunday — enlisting high-profile actors, investing in dazzling special effects and, they hope, going for laughs as they seek to win over viewers during game breaks.

Could Utah get more water from outside the state? Proposed bill opens that option

A proposed bill would set up a council to oversee water discussions with outside entities; however, critics are concerned about transparency issues with the way the bill is set up.