In Sitake, BYU believes it has a coach who can compete for championships — and much more

Sitake reportedly turned down an offer of $11 million to be the next coach at Penn State, an offer sources confirmed to KSL.com that BYU did not match. But the extension finalized Tuesday wasn't about salaries.

Peru bound: Delta preparing for its maiden flight from Salt Lake City to South America

Countless Utahns enjoy connections to South America. Now those connections get closer, as Delta Air Lines will launch a historic first direct flight from Utah to South America on Thursday.

Cal guards combine for 48 points to pull away late from Runnin' Utes

Guards Dai Dai Ames and Justin Pippen, the son of Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen, were simply too much to handle Tuesday night.

Republican wins House election in Tennessee, bolstering party majority

Voters in Tennessee elected Republican Matt Van Epps to fill a vacant House of Representatives seat, media outlets projected on Tuesday, padding the party's narrow lead.

Lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela

Lawmakers said on Tuesday they would file a new resolution to force a vote on President Donald Trump's aggression against Venezuela if the administration carries out a strike within the country.

Murray shooting leaves man in his 50s injured

A shooting in Murray left one person with injuries that did not appear life-threatening, near Wheeler Historic Farm on Tuesday. Police are still searching for suspects.

Search for missing autistic Utah man grows; mother pleads for help finding him

The mother of August Beckwith, who went missing last month, has been leading the charge in the search to find him.

Dell family to donate $6B to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million children

Entrepreneur Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, said they will deposit $250 in the individual investment accounts of 25 million American children in a $6.25 billion philanthropic pledge.

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt shares fears about AI at Utah conference

Joseph Gordon-Levitt felt well-positioned to speak up about concerns he had about the risks of artificial intelligence as it rose to mainstream prominence. The actor has a background in the tech industry through the founding of his company, HITRECORD.

Humankind reckoning: Cox announces Utah's 'pro-human' AI initiative

Utah Gov Spencer Cox announced Tuesday the launch of Utah's "pro-human" AI initiative to "drive breakthroughs in human-centered innovation and advance human flourishing."

The holiday spirit lives on Netflix. Here's what coming

The epic conclusion to the hit series "Stranger Things" is likely the highlight of the holiday season for many viewers on Netflix this December.

Pinterest endorses Lee's bill requiring teens to get parents' permission before downloading apps

Top officials at Pinterest are endorsing a bill by Utah Sen. Mike Lee to increase verification measures for children to download social media platforms and other apps on their digital devices.

BYU stays put, Utah drops again in penultimate College Football Playoff rankings

The biggest news surrounding BYU this week had nothing to do with what takes place on the field, or its upcoming rematch with Texas Tech on Saturday in the Big 12 title game.

San Francisco sues Kraft, Mondelez over ultra-processed foods

The city of San Francisco sued Kraft, Mondelez, Coca-Cola and other makers of ultra-processed foods on Tuesday, accusing them of knowingly sickening California residents with addictive and harmful products.

Utah father accused of torturing children given 'hard no' to release from jail

Micah Smith, 31, of South Jordan, appeared virtually in 3rd District Court Tuesday morning where a protective order was issued. Smith was also denied a release on bail.

US vaccine committee to vote this week on delay of hepatitis B shots

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s handpicked vaccine advisory committee will vote later this week on whether to delay hepatitis B shots for most American children.

Have You Seen This? The disappearing corkscrew

You've got to tip your hat to these intrepid individuals who come up with incredible tricks.

Utah 2034 Olympic brand designer explains meaning behind logo, responds to criticism

According to Molly Mazzolini, the creative designer behind the Utah 2034 branding, there is more meaning in the design than many people might notice at first.

Kalani Sitake to stay with BYU on new deal after drawing Penn State interest

Call him the Wolf of Kalshi: Sitake is not leaving.

What's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in December

Here's a look at what's coming to Hulu and Disney+ in December.

Are Texas Tech and BYU both playoff teams, regardless of Saturday? Big 12 makes case

The Cougars, who stayed at No. 11 in this week's AP Top 25, are the lowest-ranked one-loss team by the selection committee and also trail 10-2 Oklahoma and 10-2 Alabama.

Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty in court appearance from hospital bed

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to first-degree murder and assault charges.

Family mourns wrong-way crash victims as UDOT investigates why detection system failed to work

As families mourn the death of two teenagers following a crash involving a wrong-way driver, UDOT is investigating why a wrong-way detection system didn't appear to work.

Director Jon M. Chu brings 'Wicked' magic to the Giving Machines

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu and his daughter quietly made a donation to the Light the World Giving Machine at The Grove on Los Angeles

Mass killings in 2025 in the US hit the lowest level since 2006

A shooting last weekend at a children's birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing this year — the lowest number recorded since 2006.

Jazz, Mammoth to join forces in 'paying it forward.' Here's how Utahns can participate, too

"Pay it Forward Day" is recognized globally in late April, but the owners of the Utah Jazz and Mammoth are hoping to make it more of a Christmas season tradition.

Major milestone: US gas prices drop below $3 a gallon for first time since May 2021

The last time gasoline was this cheap, 4% inflation seemed alarming, JD Vance was still a private citizen and the United States had only just begun its messy withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Man driving wrong way on I-15 was 3 times over legal alcohol limit, troopers say

A man was arrested Saturday for investigation of DUI and driving the wrong way on I-15 near downtown Salt Lake City.

Why Utah plans to discontinue public parking at Salt Lake courthouse in 2026

Utah's court system says it's ending public parking at one of its busiest courthouses over safety concerns.

Trump frees Honduran leader convicted on cocaine charges, sparks outcry from Democrats

President Donald Trump, who cast himself as a foe of illegal drugs, pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, freeing him from a 45-year sentence for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States.

Are electricity rates getting another hike in Utah?

Another electricity rate hike is being proposed by Rocky Mountain Power to offset the cost of wildfires in Utah. But critics are wondering when the prices of electricity will stop increasing.

US envoy Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow to meet Putin on ending war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law Jared Kushner were due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for talks on a possible way to end the war in Ukraine.

Man accused of kidnapping 4-week-old baby in Idaho Falls Costco

A 24-year-old man has been charged following social media outrage after a woman posted about him allegedly stealing her shopping cart with her newborn baby inside at the Idaho Falls Costco.

New state liquor store opens in Roy

A new state liquor store opened in Roy, replacing an older location in the city and becoming the second new outlet to launch in Weber County since October.

Immigrant advocacy group decries Salvadoran day laborer's death in confrontation with police

A Utah immigrant advocacy group is decrying the death of a Salvadoran day laborer in a confrontation with Salt Lake City police in late October.