BYU's exhibition win over North Carolina won't count, but emotions, lessons were real

The Cougars are officially 0-0 before opening the season a week from Monday against Villanova in Las Vegas, but pulled back their first unofficial win of the season.

'Why Utah?': Australian business leaders join Utahns to tout industry in the Beehive State

So why should companies in geographically remote nations such as Australia and New Zealand do business with a state like Utah? A panel discussion Thursday answered those questions.

Liberia agrees to accept wrongly deported migrant Abrego, US says

The Trump administration said on Friday it reached an agreement with Liberia to accept Kilmar Abrego, the wrongfully deported migrant who became a flashpoint in its immigration crackdown.

An atmospheric river is moving through the West. How will it impact Utah?

An atmospheric river moving across the West this weekend triggered a winter weather advisory for some of Utah's mountains.

Picks Six Previews: At long last, Kansas to get win over K-State in Sunflower Showdown

Kansas and Kansas State meet annually in the Sunflower Showdown, one of the most-played rivalries in college football history.

Social media pressure, Utah culture, tied to rising cosmetic surgery rates

Social media is getting much of the blame for eroding self-esteem among teen girls and contributing to a growing cosmetic surgery culture. That's part of a recent study from the Utah Women & Leadership Project, which also points to broader cultural pressures.

Zac Blair shoots 69 for 5-under that has him poised to make back-to-back cuts in home state

The former BYU golfer who lives in Orem carded his fifth birdie on the par-5 18th hole before second-round play was suspended due to darkness Friday evening.

Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar in vivid hat, long hidden from view, sells for $37M

A long-hidden Picasso portrait was sold for $37 million at auction on Friday. The portrait, painted in July 1943, had remained out of view for over eight decades in a family collection.

US imposes sanctions on Colombian President Petro over illicit drugs

The U.S. on Friday sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of refusing to stop the flow of cocaine to the U.S., as tensions in Latin America continued to rise.

Utah GOP pivots efforts to overturn Proposition 4 in new filing for voter initiative

The state Republican Party shifted tactics for repealing a 2018 ballot initiative on redistricting standards on Friday, as hearings continued on the newly enacted congressional maps.

Trump wants to speed up building migrant detention centers; one potentially in Utah, CNN reports

The Department of Homeland Security is funneling $10 billion through the Navy to help facilitate quicker construction of migrant detention centers, according to sources on Friday.

US to escalate military presence in South America with aircraft carrier group

The Trump administration escalated a military buildup in the Caribbean on Friday by announcing the deployment of the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to Latin America.

Pilot of small aircraft seriously injured after plane crash near Escalante

A pilot flying a small, ultralight aircraft suffered injuries Friday afternoon after crashing the aircraft in Garfield County, a sheriff's office spokesman said.

Goats put to work as natural weed eaters at Pocatello's Century Heights Preserve

Seventy goats are earning their keep in Pocatello this week as part of an innovative project using the grazing animals to control weeds and improve wildlife habitat — no chemicals required.

'It is unusual': 5 juveniles suspected in flurry of deadly Weber County shootings

Weber County authorities have identified five juvenile suspects in three deadly shooting incidents in Weber County dating to Aug. 31 that have killed three people.

Kevin Love deletes joke about the NBA's FBI case after call from Damian Lillard

Kevin Love had a simple explanation for why he posted a meme about the NBA's latest scandal: It was funny.

California man pleads guilty to raping girl in Cedar City motor home

A California man pleaded guilty this week to attempting to rape a teenage girl while in a motor home parked in a Cedar City parking lot.

Consumer inflation cools in September; shutdown threatens next report

U.S. consumer prices increased slightly less than expected in September as a surge in the cost of gasoline was partially offset by a sharp moderation in rents, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates again next week.

Have You Seen This? Millions of red crabs begin migration on Australia's Christmas Island

The red crab migration is currently underway in Australia, as millions of crabs emerge from the forests of Christmas Island, making their way toward their coastal breeding grounds.

We need to learn from this, DA says about case of man killed while killing his parents

A West Valley officer was legally justified in killing a man while he was stabbing his parents to death. But the tragic incident exposes deeper systematic failures, the district attorney says.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 8 of pro football

What does Week 8 hold for the NFL this week?

'My new Disneyland': Trader Joe's opens in Riverdale, coming soon to Holladay, Herriman

Amid excitement and anticipation, Trader Joe's has opened a location in Riverdale, with stores soon coming to Holladay and Herriman.

Broadway power couple announced as 2025 Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert guests

A Broadway power couple will join the esteemed guest list of the coveted Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's annual Christmas concert.

Diego the sea lion dies at Utah's Hogle Zoo

Utah's Hogle Zoo announced on Friday the death of Diego, a California sea lion who made history as the biggest animal to get a CT scan at the University of Utah Hospital.

Fire at Salt Lake truck repair shop causes $500K in damage

An overnight fire that broke out at a Salt Lake truck repair shop early Friday caused an estimated damage of $500,000.

TikTok is changing the news industry. Here's how

Four in 10 young Americans get their news from TikTok. Is this something we should be worried about?

NY Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty to mortgage-related charges

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime critic of President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty in federal court on Friday to charges related to allegedly lying on mortgage documents.

Church of Jesus Christ adjusts boundaries, adds 55 new missions

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that 55 new missions will be created next year by adjusting the boundaries of existing missions.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 9 of college football

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.

Eastbound state Route 201 reopens after dump truck crash in West Valley City

A dump truck accident on state Route 201 Friday morning led to the temporary closure of the road, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Kouri Richins' defense wants judge to determine state witness' credibility

Kouri Richins' defense wants a judge to determine whether a man accused of supplying the fentanyl that prosecutors say was used to kill Richins' husband is a credible witness.

Moose on the loose! Officials remove large moose from Idaho neighborhood

Officials successfully removed a moose from a Chubbuck, Idaho, neighborhood Wednesday morning.

Pick Six Previews: Order to be restored as Utah rolls to victory over Colorado

The order will be restored to this rivalry, with Utah back as a Big 12 contender with a powerful rushing attack and the usual tough defense.

Bail denied for Roy firefighter charged in sexual abuse case

A Roy firefighter facing child sexual abuse charges will stay behind bars for now.

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hours

Alaska Airlines says its operations have resumed after it had to ground its planes for hours because of an information technology outage.

Pick Six Previews: BYU continues winning streak against a trending down Iowa State

The defense, and this program, look completely different. Iowa State lost star power on defense, has lost two straight Big 12 contests, and is trending down in my Game Grader ratings.

Spanish Fork hospital CEO shares journey with breast cancer — and the test that caught it

Megan Johnson, who spent years caring for patients, encouraged other women to get a mammogram after her unexpected journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Here's why the sides of some Utah roads are turning green

A seed mix applied by Utah Department of Transportation crews on the sides of some Utah roads aims to prevent erosion.

Trump says all trade talks with Canada are terminated

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that all trade talks with Canada were terminated following what he called a "fraudulent advertisement" featuring former President Ronald Reagan.

Idaho hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense near Island Park, Idaho

Officials said a big game hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in self-defense in Island Park on Saturday morning, according to a statement from Idaho Fish and Game.