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Utah outlier in presidential race but still shifts red

11/17/2024 10:32pm
States across the country, from New York to California, shifted right in last Tuesday's historic general election; the Beehive State was no exception.

Locals in the NFL: Taysom Hill makes NFL history in Saints' blowout win over Browns

11/17/2024 10:20pm
Hill totaled 206 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns Sunday as the Saints rolled to a 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns, arguably the most impressive offensive performance of the season in New Orleans.

Man, 70, hit and killed while crossing 3500 South in West Valley City

11/17/2024 9:56pm
A 70-year-old man was hit and killed Sunday night while trying to cross 3500 South, and police say the driver of the car that hit him fled the scene.

Fish and Game discover 'likely' cause of death for dozens of pigeons in Idaho

11/17/2024 9:45pm
Wildlife officials believe the reason why dozens of pigeons were found lying dead on a downtown city block in American Falls, Idaho, is due to malnutrition.

50 years on, Salt Lake County's Whitmore Library endures as a community staple

11/17/2024 9:35pm
Whitmore Library was constructed in Cottonwood Heights in 1974 as a response to increased demand for library space in a growing Salt Lake County. The county library system recently celebrated 50 years of the Whitmore branch.

Will Hardy explains why Keyonte George didn't start 2nd half of Utah's loss to Clippers

11/17/2024 9:28pm
The LA Clippers topped the Jazz 116-105 Sunday at the Intuit Dome.

The future of Utah elections

11/17/2024 9:04pm
Utah lawmakers are planning significant electoral reforms in the upcoming legislative session after a roller coaster ride during the 2024 election cycle.

Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructure

11/17/2024 8:19pm
A Ukrainian official says a Russian strike on a nine-story building in the city of Sumy killed eight people and wounded dozens.

The Utah-born weight loss shake that's transforming bodies across America

11/17/2024 8:04pm - SPONSORED
As a nation, there's no denying that Americans are getting sicker and fatter.

Get Gephardt helps Eagle Mountain woman when her dishwasher became a repair nightmare

11/17/2024 7:40pm
Andee Otuafi is hand washing a lot more dishes than she thought she would after buying a new GE dishwasher. She says just two months after she purchased the appliance, it stopped working.

Rep. Burgess Owens angles to lead House Education Committee

11/17/2024 7:02pm
Rep. Burgess Owens' spirits have been at an all-time high since Election Day as Republicans gained control of the White House and Congress.

Victim of hit-and-run crash speaks out against plea deal for suspect

11/17/2024 6:05pm
The victim of a horrific hit-and-run is speaking out against a possible plea deal for the suspect in the case, who has a lengthy record.

BYU's season isn't over after loss to Kansas, but it should be on high alert

11/17/2024 5:32pm
The Cougars dropped seven spots to No. 14 in the AP Top 25 after a 17-13 home loss to the Jayhawks, but can make up a lot of ground with a win over newly ranked Arizona State.

Residents question whether Epic Sports Park in Provo is truly public

11/17/2024 5:21pm
With two successful tournaments under its belt, Epic Sports Park in Provo, once it is completely built out, will be the only one of its kind in Utah.

TikTok parent ByteDance's valuation hits $300B, with possible share buyback, sources say

11/17/2024 4:44pm
TikTok's parent company ByteDance is valuing itself at about $300 billion, after it recently approached investors about a share buyback program, according to two people familiar with the matter and a document viewed by Reuters.

Mississippi State erases 11-point halftime deficit to beat Utah in final minutes

11/17/2024 4:27pm
For 20 minutes, the Runnin' Utes were the best team on the court.

Following the money in Utah's elections

11/17/2024 4:04pm
Where there are elections, there's often big money — to the tune of millions of dollars. That's true in Utah, which doesn't come close to being a state with the most expensive races.

Have You Seen This? Bungee jumping grandma puts us all to shame

11/17/2024 3:36pm
This woman is 75 years old — and she's as cool as a cucumber as she prepares to go somersaulting off a 700-foot cliff.

His retirement package involves helping save the Earth

11/17/2024 3:03pm
Peter Murray decided to put his lifelong study of plants and trees to use and let nature come up with a bag that is everything a plastic bag isn't, sturdy and biodegradable.

Fascinating exhibit portrays the role salt plays in the world

11/17/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
A new exhibit explores the multifaceted role of salt environmentally, culturally and historically.

Why a Jew made a series about Catholic saints

11/17/2024 2:02pm
Matti Leshem is a Jew who created a series about Catholic saints with Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese.

Why Donny Osmond and Michael Jackson had such a strong bond

11/17/2024 1:40pm - PARTNER
In a new documentary about boybands, Donny Osmond reflects on the height of his stardom in the 1970s and his unique bond with King of Pop Michael Jackson.

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia

11/17/2024 1:08pm
President Joe Biden's administration has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia, two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the decision said on Sunday.

After first loss of season, BYU sees biggest drop in latest AP Top 25 rankings

11/17/2024 1:06pm
After a 9-0 start to the season, BYU suffered its first loss of the season to Kansas Saturday night.

Registering your boat or OHV out of state to save on tax money is illegal, Utah officials warn

11/17/2024 12:01pm
A legal loophole is being exploited by many Utahns to avoid paying taxes for their vehicles, boats, or off-highway vehicles.

Odyssey Dance and David Osmond to perform new Christmas show

11/17/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
Odyssey is once again raising the bar with a festive extravaganza that promises to be the ultimate holiday experience, featuring the talented David Osmond.

In 1973, a library book was checked out. 51 years later, it's finally been returned

11/17/2024 11:00am
In July of 1899, "The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley," was added to the collection of the Worcester Public Library. The book, a compilation of illustrations by a British artist and poet, remained in the collection until 1973, when it was checked out and never returned.

High-speed chase ends search for girl sought in Amber Alert

11/17/2024 10:25am
A high-speed chase that ended in a crash led to the recovery of a girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert Sunday morning. The driver who was arrested was someone police say the girl had met online.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: BYU drops out of top 10 with loss as teams jockey for position

11/17/2024 10:01am
The perfect season has come to an end.

Latter-day Saint women's soccer coach Chris Watkins winning — again — at a Catholic university

11/17/2024 9:02am
Longtime BYU soccer coach has now enjoyed success at two Jesuit schools: Gonzaga and Boston College.

10 amazing Utah places you can take your family for less than $10 each

11/17/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
Utah offers a wealth of family-friendly venues that provide plenty of fun without draining your savings. Here are 10 of the best options to consider.

Provo-based nonprofit helps paralyzed Boise resident become certified scuba diver

11/17/2024 7:10am
Boise resident Nathan Ogden, who has been paralyzed for 20 years, got help from Provo-based Just Breathe Adaptive to gain scuba diving certification.