Party like it's 1996: Defense keeps BYU unbeaten with win over No. 13 Kansas State

After opening as more than a touchdown underdog at home in their Big 12 opener, BYU made sure Kansas State kept its winless record at LaVell Edwards Stadium intact.

Tooele County's longest-serving volunteer dies

Gerry Neil, the longtime chief of the Terra Fire Department, passed away a few days ago after getting home from a family reunion.

RSL clinches playoff spot, settles for 3-3 draw after early lead against Portland

A pair of teams on opposite ends of the playoff picture battled for more than 90 minutes to a 3-3 draw Saturday night at America First Field.

California firefighter arrested for allegedly starting 5 wildfires

A Cal Fire firefighter was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of starting five separate wildfires in the state within the last six weeks.

After years of waiting, Micah Bernard breaks through as leading running back for Utes

Senior running back Micah Bernard had something to get off his chest.

Man missing nearly 10 days found dead Saturday in Uintah County

The Utah County Sheriff's Office says a 44-year-old man who has been missing for nearly 10 days was found dead Saturday morning.

Ukraine says Russia is planning strikes on nuclear facilities

Ukraine's foreign minister said on Saturday that Russia is planning strikes on Ukrainian nuclear facilities before the winter, and urged the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog and Ukraine's allies to establish permanent monitoring missions at the country's nuclear plants.

2030 and 2034 Winter Games bid time line: Counting down to another Olympics for Utah

Utah was awarded the 2034 Winter Games on July 24, Pioneer Day in Utah.

Tired of overspending on your software project? This Utah company has a solution

Many software products fail because they need a product blueprint to begin an expensive development process. That's where UtahTech Labs comes in.

'Dances are stories' — Native American Hoop Dancing comes to Salt Lake

The first of what organizers say will be a yearly hoop-dancing competition took place Saturday at Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City.

YouTube ads can play even when your screen is paused now

The Google-owned platform confirmed Thursday that it has "widely rolled out Pause ads to all advertisers." When the video is paused, an ad will pop up on the side of the screen, according to social media posts.

Isaac Wilson earns 2nd win as starter as No. 12 Utes get past No. 14 Cowboys

In a low-scoring affair, Utah came out on top, 22-19 over Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a gritty game between the two Big 12 title contenders.

Drug-resistant bacteria deaths are projected to jump 70% by 2050

Drug resistant superbugs could kill more than 39 million people by 2050, according to a new study.

Weber Fire District shows community leaders what it's like behind the hose

Local leaders in Weber County had the chance to train with their county fire district and experience what it is like to do their jobs. 

Kamala Harris steps up outreach to Church of Jesus Christ voters in battleground Arizona

Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping up her efforts to win over voters who belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Defense falters as Aggies lose to Temple on the road 45-29

The Aggies head into conference play on a three-game losing streak.

Have You Seen This? 4-wheeler becomes a 3-wheeler

Here's your PSA for wearing a helmet. Because you never know when your four-wheeler is going to turn into a three-wheeler.

Ogden man dead after gunshot wound

A 45-year-old Ogden man died Saturday after succumbing to a gunshot wound, Ogden police said. This is believed to be an isolated incident.

'A masterpiece of natural beauty': Traverse Zion, other national parks in new TV series

The "National Parks: USA" TV series will explore Zion National Park.

Biden is putting a personal touch on his Asia-Pacific diplomacy in his final months in office

President Joe Biden is showcasing the Indo-Pacific partnership he nurtured since taking office. He's hosting the leaders of Australia, Japan and India in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday.

The US is more hands-off than usual in the Middle East. It fears making things worse

The Biden administration is taking a more hands-off approach than usual during a week of dramatic escalation between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.

Major movie theater chains unveil a $2.2B makeover plan

With movies hitting streaming services faster than ever and consumers cutting back on spending, moviegoers might feel a bit less enthused to head to their multiplex these days. That's why the biggest theater chains in the United States and Canada have a $2.2 billion plan to bring them back.

Utah State reportedly a 'top target' if Pac-12 stays in west

The Aggies could be on the move, and not just traveling back from Philadelphia after Saturday afternoon's college football game at Temple.

Why Utah ranks among the top states for outdoor thrills

With 15 ski resorts that boast of having "the greatest snow on earth" for skiing in the winter and mountain biking trails in the summer, Utah's terrain is not to be overlooked when it comes to high adventure.

The start of 'The Chosen' universe — Dallas Jenkins announces new projects

A project is in development to cover Acts of the Apostles.

Salt Lake Bees players of new and old, fans reflect the end of Smith's Ballpark

The view of the mountains made Smith's Ballpark a favorite among fans and players alike. It simply made it one of the top-rated ballparks in the minor league system for its view.

Researchers look to expand restoration efforts within Green River tributaries

Utah researchers are working to restore Green River tributaries with a host of strategies including reintroducing beavers and removing invasive plants.

Students make man's 'dream come true' with rap song compiled from his lyrics

An artist who cannot see or speak wrote rap lyrics that were put to song by a trio of students at the Utah Arts Academy in St. George.

Shades of '96: BYU faces stiff test against No. 13 Kansas State in Big 12 opener

No. 13 Kansas State will play at BYU for the first time since 1977 when the two teams kick off Big 12 play Saturday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

On the trail of the mystery woman whose company licensed exploding pagers

What Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono says she hasn't done is make the exploding pagers that killed 12 people and wounded more than 2,000 in Lebanon this week.

Positivity through poetry program helps youth in Utah's juvenile justice system

Positivity in poetry. It's one of the ideas behind a poetry program for youth in custody in Utah's juvenile justice system. Youth learn to express themselves and pick up other life skills along the way.

Putin was joking about support for Harris in US election, says foreign minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin was joking when he said Moscow was supporting Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November's U.S. presidential election, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Sky News Arabia.

Some experts are calling for age restrictions on the sale of nonalcoholic drinks. Here's why

They won't get you buzzed, but some experts say low-alcohol and alcohol-free beers and mocktails shouldn't be sold to minors, and they're calling for laws that curb underage sales to kids and teens.

You've seen the book, now get it for free

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Taylorsville High School student fighting for her life in ICU following stroke

A Taylorsville family is thanking the community for its support after their teen daughter was sent to the ICU after having a serious stroke.

Why 43 million acres in US are owned by foreign nations

An Idaho congressman is asserting more than 43 million acres of agricultural land is owned by foreign nations — including adversaries like North Korea, Iran or China.