NCAA volleyball: BYU, Utah fall in 5-set tournament openers

The BYU women's volleyball's stay in a 14th consecutive NCAA Tournament was cut short for a second straight year Thursday evening.

Markkanen, George lead Jazz in rally past Brooklyn for come-from-behind win

Lauri Markkanen scores 30 with Keyonte George adding 29 as the Jazz score 42 points in the fourth to stun the Nets.

Skiers camp out for first chair at the start of Snowbasin's 85th season

Snowbasin Resort is kicking off its 85th season this weekend after a delayed start to winter sports statewide.

BYU football player dismissed from team after lewdness accusations in Provo

A football player for Brigham Young University has been dismissed from the team following accusations of committing lewd acts in Provo.

Utah Christmas lights map 2025 is live

Explore the 2025 Utah Christmas Lights Map from KSL. Submit your display, browse neighborhood lights, and find holiday events across Utah. It is updated throughout December.

BYU fans helped a Texas Tech family. Red Raider Nation is 'returning the favor' for Utah widow

Just a few weeks ago, BYU and Texas Tech fans came together to help a Red Raider family in crisis. Now, Texas Tech fans are trying to give some of that kindness back to a pair of Cougar fans after a tragic accident.

Voting underway to replace state Utah Sen. Daniel Thatcher in District 11

Voters in state Senate District 11 have until Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. to weigh in on who will replace Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party when he steps down ahead of the next general session.

Freshman Avery Hjelmstad goes for 22 as Utah beats Colorado State on the road

Facing a 3-point deficit late in the third quarter, freshman Avery Hjelmstad spotted up in the corner and drained a quick 3-pointer to tie up the game against Colorado State.

Over 100 projects now complete in Salt Lake City after road improvement bond

Utah's capital city is now all but finished with projects tied to a major road improvement bond, but not before drastically improving some of its worst-rated streets.

Pedestrian-car crashes are a growing concern, says Utah law enforcement

Four pedestrians have been hit and killed by a car since the last week of November, prompting Utah law enforcement to remind everyone to be alert for the holiday season.

Maloy's bipartisan bill aims to curb nonconsensual deepfake pornography

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy is cosponsoring a bill meant to limit the spread of nonconsensual deepfake pornography online.

What's coming to streaming in December

See what's coming to streaming in December on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video and HBO, including new shows, movies and series finales.

Freshmen learning on the fly for 8-1 BYU women's basketball

Hamlin had 14 points and two rebounds Wednesday, including the game-winning jumper as time expired to help BYU women's basketball hold on for a 56-54 win over Washington State and improve to 8-1.

West Jordan police searching for the driver after November crash killed 68-year-old woman

Police are searching for a car they suspect was involved in a crash on Nov. 18 that killed a 68-year-old woman.

Utah middle school teacher faces 22 charges in alleged sex abuse of student

A teacher and volleyball coach at Hawthorn Academy in West Jordan was charged Thursday with 22 crimes accusing her of sexually abusing a middle school student. Prosecutors believe there may be additional victims.

Make a difference this holiday season with donations to local pet shelters

Spread some seasonal cheer to our furry friends when you share time, talents or monetary donations with Utah animal shelters.

Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map

The Supreme Court revived on Thursday a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republicans to the House of Representatives, boosting President Donald Trump's quest for his party to keep control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot

The FBI arrested a 30-year-old Virginia man and charged him on Thursday with planting a pair of pipe bombs in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol.

Cyclist injured in SLC hit-and-run; white truck wanted

A Salt Lake City woman is recovering after a terrifying hit-and-run crash that was caught on camera. The victim is pleading for the public's help in finding the driver responsible.

Have You Seen This? Toddler prefers food served on dinosaur claws

As long as this kid's eating, I imagine his parents are happy to continue the strange dino-feeding tradition.

Why Salt Lake City is exploring a change to its housing definition of 'family'

Utah's capital city is considering a measure that would essentially revert to its original definition of family housing requirements as it seeks to address its housing challenges.

After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, here's how UVU students differ from other college students

"It evokes certain feelings and memories ... everyone's processing what happened," reflects UVU President Astrid Tuminez.

Utah football mailbag: What if Whittingham stays, Lane Kiffin vs. reporter, proper retirement news dumping, and more

The deadline for Whittingham to decide if he will coach in 2026 is Friday

Cache County man charged with automobile homicide in ATV rollover death

A Cache County man was arrested and charged this week with negligently causing the death of a woman while driving an ATV while intoxicated in August.

Video of US military strike shows survivors in 'clear distress,' lawmaker says

A senior lawmaker said a video shown to lawmakers Thursday of a military strike against a suspected drug vessel was "one of the most troubling things" he had seen as it showed survivors in clear distress when they were killed.

12-year-old girl dies after being hit by car in Roosevelt

A 12-year-old girl was killed in Roosevelt Wednesday after being hit by a car while in a crosswalk, police say.

Ex-psychologist pleads guilty to child sex crimes, may walk free within months behind bars

Ex-psychologist Robert Virgil Dindinger pleaded guilty to child exploitation and voyeurism under a deal recommending 364 days in jail and had been flagged by Utah's licensing board years earlier.

BYU's Kalani Sitake as coach of the year highlights All-Big 12 honors

The 10th-year head coach of his alma mater was named Big 12 Coach of the Year, the conference announced Thursday morning. Running back LJ Martin was also named Big 12 offensive player of the year, and true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier took league offensive freshman of the year honors.

How Utah Rep. Blake Moore helped craft the idea of a 'Trump Account'

The newly created "Trump Accounts," a children's savings account that accumulate interest until they become adults, received a boost this week, providing an extra cushion to an idea from Utah Rep. Blake Moore.

Raising learners, teaching learners: A Utah teacher's experience

For April Larsen, Utah Online School isn't just her workplace; it's been a meaningful part of her family's own educational journey.

Cache County couple arrested for investigation of murder in neglect case of toddler

A Utah couple has been arrested for allegedly neglecting their 18-month-old daughter who police say died from malnutrition and dehydration.

Day after signing 1st 5-star recruit, Utah football flips state's No. 1 player

A day after signing the first-ever five-star recruit in program history, Utah football added to its 2026 recruiting class Thursday after the No. 1-rated player in the state of Utah.

'Passionate and loving': North Ogden choir instructor leads final concert as cancer fight intensifies

A North Ogden choir instructor led her final concert at a Christmas program on Wednesday as her battle with cancer intensifies.

Kennedy advisers delay vote on dropping hepatitis B vaccine recommendation

Vaccine advisers to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday delayed a vote by a day on whether to scrap a broad recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine for children.

Annual clothing drive delivers warmth to Utah's needy as winter approaches

A statewide clothing drive amassed more than 500 bags of winter gear for Utah's most vulnerable.

From entrepreneurship to philanthropy: Thread Wallet's inspiring path

Utah-based Thread Wallets has experienced "mind-blowing" success since its humble beginnings 11 years ago in a parent's basement.

Utah property manager who pocketed rent money pleads no contest

A property manager who was accused of pocketing rent money and other payments from tenants, which nearly led to their evictions, pleaded no contest last month to criminal charges filed against her.

Freight train derailment causes significant UTA delays

TRAX lines were disrupted Thursday morning after a freight train derailed, Utah Transit Authority spokesman Gavin Gustafson said.

Child deaths projected to rise for first time this century, as aid cuts reverse decades of progress

The number of children who die before age 5 is expected to rise for the first time this century, amid sweeping cuts to global health funding by high-income countries, according to a new report from the Gates Foundation.

Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns

The ongoing federal crackdown on illegal immigration could adversely impact the construction sector, heavily reliant on foreign-born workers, a report warns.

How your income gets taxed in retirement: (It's more than you think)

You could owe far more in taxes on your retirement income than you think. Learn how you could avoid costly mistakes.

Utah businessman sent to prison for fraudulently obtaining $437K in COVID loans

A Utah businessman was sentenced to a year and a half in prison for fraudulently using almost half a million dollars of COVID-19 relief funds.

Obamacare subsidies are about to expire. Congress doesn't have a plan yet

Lawmakers in both the House and Senate met behind closed doors on Tuesday to discuss how to avoid a surge in health care premium costs at the end of this year when a slate of COVID-era Obamacare subsidies expire.

Utah could soon get a new state park and a new trail outlining Salt Lake history

Utah will consider adding a new state park in 2026, adding to a popular system that generated close to 13 million visits last year.

Peterka has 2 goals and 2 assists, Vejmelka gets first shutout of season as Mammoth beat Ducks

JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season.