Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua tops 1,000 yards with catch of the year candidate

Puka Nacua has been making unreal catches look routine since he was a sophomore in high school, but the third-year Rams wide out may have even topped himself Sunday afternoon.

Utahns prefer Republicans' approach to cost of living, bucking national trends

Utahns are more likely to trust Republicans to reduce the cost of living in the United States, while nationally, respondents were more likely to trust Democrats, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted by Morning Consult.

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people glued to their smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.

How a phone call turned into 40 years helping homeless people

After four decades, Zions Bancorporation chairman and CEO Harris Simmons is stepping down as chairman of Shelter the Homeless but will remain on the board

Holiday party brings Utah military families together

Some military families in Utah welcomed in the holiday season in a special way. They gathered at a Christmas party in Layton on Sunday to meet Santa Claus and enjoy cookies.

Cardio drumming class in St. George offers unique form of exercise

It's rare to find a studio that offers cardio drumming, but St. George seems to be a hot spot for the rare group exercise opportunity.

Pope Leo: Palestinian state 'only' solution to Israeli conflict

Pope Leo said on Sunday that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state, reaffirming the Vatican's position.

Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro

President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had spoken with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but he did not provide details on what the two leaders discussed.

4 Utah women's volleyball teams are in the NCAA Tournament

Four of the 64 teams that heard their names called into the 2025 NCAA women's volleyball tournament bracket Sunday were from the state of Utah.

Multiple crashes close part of US 6

Multiple crashes on U.S. 6 on Sunday night led to some westbound lanes being closed.

Idaho teen competes for USA powerlifting team at the world championship, sets world record

Colter Rammell was invited to lift for the USA powerlifting team at the WPC World Powerlifting Championship and recently returned home from the competition in Durban, South Africa.

Bernie Sanders makes endorsement in Utah's new first district race

Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from Vermont, is backing Nate Blouin, a first-term state senator from Millcreek, in the race for Utah's newly redrawn first district, his campaign announced Friday.

Houston Rockets dominate Utah Jazz for fifth straight road victory

Kevin Durant scored 25 points in his return from a two-game absence, leading the Houston Rockets to a 129-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.

Americans believe Trump exercises too much power. Here's what Utahns think

A majority of U.S. voters think the American presidency is exercising too much power, while fewer than 1 in 10 think the president isn't wielding enough, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

When it makes sense to help your adult kids financially — and when it doesn't

The impulse to help your children never goes away. But when they are independent adults, weighing whether to offer them financial help is not a simple decision.

LJ Martin wants to lead No. 11 BYU to the CFP. Then he has a decision to make

Martin ran for 95 yards and a career-best three touchdowns on 22 carries in the Cougars' regular-season finale, finishing 5 yards shy of what would've been the seventh 100-yard rushing game.

National Guard shooting suspect radicalized in US, homeland secretary says

Authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until after he came to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday.

BYU stays put for another week in latest AP Top 25 as Utah drops again

BYU punched its ticket to the Big 12 championship game over the weekend and kept a shot at a College Football Playoff appearance alive.

Travel back in time with a tour of Snowflake's historic pioneer homes

This Arizona town has more than 100 historic homes.

The power of Utah college sports is more than money

It's no secret that Division I college athletics in Utah are a pretty big deal, driven by thousands of premier athletes across two dozen sports that generate tens of millions in ticket sales and hundreds of million dollars in revenue every year.

What big shows are coming to Utah next year?

As the year winds down, entertainment venues across Utah are starting to announce concert lineups for 2026.

Gov. Cox's popularity holds strong with GOP, dips among Democrats, poll says

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox continues to enjoy a positive approval rating by a 15 percentage-point margin, with 50% of registered voters in Utah saying they approve of his performance and 35% saying they disapprove.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ohio State win highlights entertaining rivalry weekend

As far as rivalry weekend went, it lived up to the hype.

Governments endorse greater protections for sharks amid concerns about overfishing

Governments at a wildlife trade conference have adopted greater protections for over 70 species of sharks and rays amid concerns that overfishing is driving some to the brink of extinction.

Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says

The number of people confirmed killed in Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip has passed the 70,000 mark, the enclave's health ministry said on Saturday.

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country's president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel.

Clearfield police begin new mental health officer program to help people in crisis

The Clearfield Police Department is launching a new mental health officer program aimed at giving people in crisis the kind of help that goes beyond a single 911 call.

It started with a jar. 20 years later, 'Christmas Jars' is a book series, a film — and a movement

As Jason Wright's bestselling novel "Christmas Jars" turns 20 — and with a new "Christmas Jars Cookbook" out to commemorate the occasion — he talked to the Deseret News about what the anniversary means to him.