Remember BYU's 11-win season for what it was, not what could have been

If ever there was a time for BYU head coach Kalani Sitake to do some politicking, taking a shot at the College Football Playoff selection committee, it was Saturday night.

3 challenges go against Utah in final minute of loss to 76ers, but it shows progress

Three reviews in the closing minute that went Philadelphia's way as the 76ers escaped Utah with a 114-111 victory Saturday at the Delta Center.

What Luke Dimyan said about playing Judas on 'The Chosen'

Luke Dimyan plays a controversial character on "The Chosen" — Judas, the disciple who betrays Jesus, played by Jonathan Roumie. If it could be said the series was inching toward the betrayal the last four seasons, it's now hurling toward it in Season 5.

Here are 3 times Congress showed signs of unity in 2024

While there were many roadblocks to passing legislation in 2024, here are three instances of bipartisanship in Congress.

Teachers give failing grades to 'bruh,' 'delulu' and other 2024 slang terms

If you're a bit confused hearing the kids at the family holiday party saying "skibidi" or "delulu," and feel you need a translator — just find a school teacher.

Martin, No. 17 BYU overpower No. 23 Colorado in primetime Alamo Bowl

BYU had a dominant defense, elite special teams and LJ Martin — as well as Parker Kingston, who also can't lose.

A plane crashes and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179

South Korean officials say a passenger plane burst into flames after it skidded off a runway at an airport and slammed into a concrete fence. Its front landing gear had apparently failed to deploy.

15 hurt in Florida when train hits fire truck that drove onto tracks after another train passed

Three firefighters and a dozen passengers have been injured in Florida after a fire truck drove around the crossing arms into the path of a high-speed passenger train after waiting for a freight train to pass.

Ogden man, 26, accused of killing 1, leaving trail of destruction while fleeing police

Ogden police said a 26-year-old fled the Ogden Regional Medical Center while drunk in his pickup truck, killing one person and injuring others.

Tucker Anderson's 3-pointer lifts Utah State to upset win over No. 20 San Diego State

The Aggies won their first road win against a ranked opponent since 1991.

What happened to the Great Salt Lake this year

Editor's note: This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative , a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake .

Climate anxiety: Moving past worry to action

You can add worry about climate change to the list of things vexing teens and young adults who are already stressed over the cost of college and food and housing and myriad other issues.

The highlights and hurdles of the 2024 housing market

Waiting for the perfect time to enter the housing market in 2024 was like waiting for your stock to go to the moon — a fanciful hope.

'Home Alone' director explains how the McCallisters were able to afford that house

Audiences have wondered for years how the family in "Home Alone" was able to afford their beautiful Chicago-area home, and now we know.

Have You Seen This? Beating burglars at their own game

If someone takes something from you, I guess it's logical to simply take it back.

Local artists aim to inspire 'wonder' in downtown winter-themed installations

Whimsical winter-themed works of art by local artists are adorning windows downtown at the Gateway all winter long.

What paid family leave programs looked like across states in 2024

Fourteen states have paid family and medical leave programs that allow both parents to take between six and 12 weeks to be with a new child, according to the tracking done by the Prenatal-to-3-Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University.

Elon Musk vows 'war' over H-1B visa program amid rift with some Trump supporters

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, vowed to go to "war" to defend the H-1B visa program for foreign tech workers late on Friday amid a dispute between President-elect Donald Trump's longtime supporters.

Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of US stores open

The discount chain Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open.

Putin apologizes for 'tragic incident' but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a "tragic incident" following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people.

Pick Six Previews: Colorado's late-season momentum enough to down BYU in bowl

Aside from the playoff games, this is the bowl game I am most excited to watch. The full-season Game Grader formula has this as a virtual pick'em, so I focused in on the recent performances.

'Pivotal step': U. biochemist's HIV research contributes to Science's 'Breakthrough of the Year'

The lab of a University of Utah biochemist laid the foundation for the development of a highly effective, long-lasting drug against HIV and was recently awarded for the effort.

Latter-Day Saint mission president, 54, dies in France after unknown illness

A Latter-Day Saint mission president, Jason Michael Soulier, died in his sleep Saturday while serving in Lyon, France, according to a statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

The best faith-based movies of 2024 — and where to find them

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" and "Ordinary Angels" were among the best faith-based movies this year.

Man, 53, dies from injuries after being struck by SUV in West Valley City

A 53-year-old man was pushing a shopping cart across 4100 South, police say, when he was struck by an SUV Friday night and killed.

Idaho mother and daughter lose nearly everything in fire early Christmas morning

A mother and daughter were celebrating Christmas with family when their home caught fire, destroying all of their possessions and killing their dog Molly.

'Romeo and Juliet' star Olivia Hussey Eisley dies at 73

Olivia Hussey Eisley, star of the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet" and the slasher classic "Black Christmas," has died, according to a post on her Instagram page. She was 73.

How 2024 became a 'catalytic' year for Salt Lake City

One of Salt Lake City's top leaders says "catalytic" might be the best way to describe everything that happened in Salt Lake City this year.

Some of CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel's most historic calls on the air

CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel passed away after his battle with cancer, we look back at his most historic calls

Kearns restaurant reopens after devastating burglary

A family scrambled to reopen their Mexican restaurant this weekend after burglars stole all their money, liquor and tools in an overnight break-in on Christmas Eve.

Southern Utah bus system launching app, media campaign for newest route

Southern Utah residents will soon be able to track buses and buy tickets on an app and will start seeing ads for the system's newest route between St. George and Zion National Park.

Keys to the game: How can the Cougars tame the Buffaloes and win the Alamo Bowl?

No. 17 BYU and No. 23 Colorado will face off in the "people's Big 12 Championship," as dubbed by BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff. How can the Cougars prevail the Alamo Bowl?

History-making probe achieves closest-ever approach to the sun

The Parker Solar Probe zoomed by the sun on Tuesday during a record-breaking flyby, coming within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface during humanity's closest approach to a star.

Hill Air Force Base's newest, youngest working dog goes on deployment

DDuke, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois bomb-sniffing working dog who arrived at Hill Air Force Base in January, is now on deployment. According to his handler, it is rare for a dog so young to pass the certifications necessary to become eligible to deploy.