It's official: No. 11 BYU will play No. 5 Texas Tech for Big 12 title — after home finale with UCF

The Cougars didn't have to wait until after Saturday's 11 a.m. kickoff in Provo to clinch their first Big 12 championship game berth: Arizona did that for them Friday night.

Kyle Whittingham on the clock after Utah misses out on Big 12 title game

By virtue of Arizona's 23-7 win over Arizona State Friday night, the University of Utah has been eliminated from contention for the Big 12 championship game.

Photos: Salt Lake City's Temple Square is all aglow

Christmas lights were turned on for the first time Friday evening on Temple Square in Salt Lake City and will remain on until Jan. 1.

BYU's 'Big 3' score 70 as No. 9 Cougars top Dayton for 6-1 start

Richie Saunders poured in 29 points, Robert Wright III added 23 points, and AJ Dybantsa supplied 18 points as No. 9 BYU held off Dayton 83-79 in Florida.

Serial burglar who used tractor to steal from ATM pleads guilty to criminal charges

A Taylorsville man accused of committing a string of burglaries where he damaged property, including through use of a tractor, pleaded guilty to four criminal charges this week.

Here's how 2 Utah lawmakers want to hold social media accountable for harmful algorithms

Two Utah lawmakers are pushing to amend a law to hold tech companies accountable for harms caused by algorithmic recommendations on social media and other platforms.

Weekly poll: Which film franchise has overstayed its welcome?

In this week's KSL Poll, we want to know which franchises you feel have overstayed their welcome.

'Lonely and isolated': New USU report highlights sentiments of Utah's women of color

A report by Utah State University's Utah Women and Leadership Project finds that many women of color grapple with feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Pick Six Previews: With everything on the line, BYU to flex its strength against UCF

Everything is on the line for BYU: a Big 12 title spot, a boost to their playoff resume, and the first 11-win regular season since 2001.

Feds to build new campground near Capitol Reef National Park

Federal land managers say a new campground near Capitol Reef National Park should help to alleviate the impacts of growing visitation to Utah's outdoor gems.

Trump, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro spoke last week, New York Times reports

President Donald Trump spoke with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro last week and discussed a possible meeting between them in the U.S., the New York Times reported on Friday, citing multiple people with knowledge of the matter.

Accused National Guard attacker faces potential murder charge

The Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members, killing one, will face first-degree murder charges for an attack that prompted President Donald Trump to declare he would stop migrants from "third world countries."

Teacher by day, TikToker by lunch break: Lehi High teacher has 2.2M-person classroom

A Utah social studies teacher's social media side project HAS became a full-blown platform — but he still says he's a teacher first

Special delivery: Parents of baby born on I-15 grateful for unforgettable Thanksgiving experience

The family of a baby born on the I-15 freeway in Murray on Thanksgiving evening share details about the unusual experience.

Advisories issued for storm could produce valley snow, strong mountain totals in Utah

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of Utah's mountains ahead of a storm that could also produce the first valley snow of the season.

Kansas' Jalon Daniels throws 3 picks as No. 13 Utah pulls away for 10-win season

Kansas had all the momentum.

Starbucks workers' union expands strike to more stores on Black Friday

The Starbucks workers' union said on Friday it has expanded its indefinite strike demanding better pay and staffing to more than 120 stores from 65, while the coffee chain said the strike has had no major impact on its operations.

UDOT launches weather and information website geared to travelers to the Ogden Valley

UDOT has launched a weather and information website geared to travelers headed to the ski resorts and other attractions of the Ogden Valley in Weber County.

Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country's lead negotiator in talks with the U.S. The resignation on Friday came hours after Yermak's residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators.

Ogden's Christmas Village, with perhaps a half million lights, gets going Saturday

Ogden's Christmas Village, with perhaps a half million lights, gets going on Saturday with a parade, Santa Claus and fireworks.

The story behind the sparkle: A Modern Display Christmas decor quiz

Do you think you know the backstory of some of the most timeless elements of Christmas?

'Just silence': Families mourn elderly loved ones after Hong Kong inferno

The last message Chris Wong received from her 72-year-old mother was a kindly reminder to wrap up warm as colder temperatures hit Hong Kong.

Is divorce contagious? Notes on how to have a happy and lasting marriage

The decision to marry or divorce is made by individuals, but family and friends have significant influence.

US retailers are about to see if Black Friday benefits from a holiday halo effect

Black Friday no longer tempts people to leave Thanksgiving tables for midnight mall runs, but the annual sales event still brings more shoppers into stores than any day of the year and still rules as the U.S. retail industry's unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.

Utah's Cold Cases: Detectives revisit 1980 killing of corrections officer

The Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force are taking a new look at the homicide of Bryan Pickett, a corrections officer who was killed in 1980.

Representation matters as BYU freshman Benally excels in Cougars' 7-0 start

"She's as big in the Native American basketball world as pretty much anybody," BYU head coach Lee Cummard said of freshman point guard Sydney Benally, who has the Cougars off to a 7-0 start for just the fourth time in program history.

Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors

A visit to the Louvre museum in Paris is set to become significantly more expensive for travelers from outside Europe, with officials announcing plans to hike the price of tickets by 45%.

Gift giving for someone with dementia or their caregivers

If someone you love has Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia — and 7.4 million Americans including 38,300 Utahns do — gift giving can be a bit tricky.

Pick Six Previews: Ohio State to solve its Michigan problem in latest rivalry meeting

Ryan Day will solve his Michigan problem. Ohio State is the clear No. 1 team in Game Grader, No. 1 in the "last four games only" stat, and they have no discernible weaknesses.

Could this finally be Sears' last Black Friday?

Sears, once America's largest and most important retailer, could very be going into its last Christmas shopping season.

New research reveals urban raccoons across the US show early signs of domestication

The clever, adaptable urban raccoon may be evolving a shorter snout — a key physical trait of pets and other domesticated animals. The new finding describes what a biologist says could be the first account of domestication in its earliest stages.

Intermountain Health expert says lab test results are key to unlocking better health

Lab test results can help detect how your body processes are functioning and if there's anything that might indicate the presence or beginning of disease, even if you don't have any outward medical symptoms.

Accused National Guard attacker faces murder charge; Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration

The Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, killing one, will face first-degree murder charges for an attack that prompted President Donald Trump to declare he would stop migrants from "Third World Countries."

Amid visa worries and other disruptions, international students are flocking to Utah universities

It's been a year marked by well-publicized uncertainty, visa hold-ups and deportation fears — but international students remain keen on enrolling in Utah universities.