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Big nights for Toffoli, Smith and Celebrini send Sharks to 6-3 win over Mammoth

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 11:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Toffoli had two goals and two assists as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Utah Mammoth 6-3.

Markkanen scores 29, George adds 28 in bounce-back game as Jazz outlast Rockets

Matthew Coles, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 11:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points and Keyonte George added 28 as the Utah Jazz outlasted the Houston Rockets 133-125.

3 charged in double killing outside West Valley Halloween party

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three men who police say opened fire on an SUV, killing two 17-year-olds inside, were each charged Monday with murder.

US Justice Dept weighs seeking new indictments of Trump foes Comey and James, sources say

Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department is weighing seeking new indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a federal judge dismissed both cases last week.

A broken calendar and a critical choice: The future of BYU and Kalani Sitake hangs in balance

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a week when BYU football should be focused on one of the biggest games in program history, the conversation in Provo has shifted somewhere entirely different.

Utah-based airline adds more Dallas flights ahead of Big 12 title game

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU fans seeking to make it to the Big 12 championship football game this weekend are getting some additional transportation options.

National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says

John Raby, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Virginia National Guard member who was shot last week in a brazen daytime attack in Washington, D.C., remains in serious condition but showed positive signs, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Monday.

It's Cyber Monday, but is that still a thing?

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The days of queueing up for "door buster" deals on Black Friday, and the occasional mayhem that sometimes ensued, are well behind us now, but is the recent king of holiday shopping — Cyber Monday — still a thing?

Some US Republicans want answers on Venezuela strikes, despite Trump

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some congressional Republicans expressed concern about U.S. military actions off Venezuela's coast and joined Democrats in pledging to look into possible multiple strikes on fishing boats.

'You belong in the room': Late Rep. Mia Love honored with Martha Hughes Cannon award

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Late U.S. Rep. Mia Love, of Utah, was honored Monday with the Martha Hughes Cannon Legacy Award, highlighting her trailblazing career as the first Black GOP woman elected to Congress.

US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.

Santaquin man charged with exploiting, extorting teens on social media

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Santaquin man has been charged with contacting teenage girls on Snapchat and convincing them to send explicit pictures, and in one case, sexually extorting a girl after receiving her photographs.

Have You Seen This? Black bear steals food delivery

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 3:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Home security footage captured the moment a bear robbed an unsuspecting homeowner of their food delivery.

Next stop for Utah influencer Whitney Leavitt: Broadway

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

On the heels of her appearance on "Dancing with the Stars," Utah influencer Whitney Leavitt is headed to Broadway.

Key BYU men's basketball guard out with major knee injury

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dawson Baker, the sixth-year senior guard, announced Monday that MRI results showed a complete tear of the ACL, torn lateral meniscus, additional PCL and MCL damage.

Patrick Kinahan: Sitake might be playing musical chairs with BYU, Penn State

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Known for his love of dancing, Kalani Sitake stayed in character when asked about his connection to the vacant Penn State head coaching position.

How to watch the last supermoon of the year

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The last supermoon of the year will shine soon in December skies.

No. 11 BYU trying to focus on Big 12 title game as Sitake talks with Penn State reportedly 'heat up'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Football Scoop reported Monday that talks between Sitake and Penn State continued to "heat up" since the Nittany Lions fired James Franklin a month ago.

Las Vegas man killed on snowy southern Utah road while checking on crashed drivers

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was checking on the drivers of two vehicles involved in a collision on a snow-packed road near Duck Creek Village was hit and killed by a third vehicle that slid into him on Sunday.

Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations theme 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House holiday decorations and her theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since she resumed the role of first lady.

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Directed in every step: Audrey Perry Martin's faith-filled road to BYU

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Taking stories and examples that can help people understand what you're trying to communicate is an incredible opportunity," says Perry Martin on her new role at BYU.

17 arrested, more than 50 dead roosters discovered in Provo cockfighting bust

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 1 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Seventeen people have been arrested in Provo following the discovery of an illegal cockfighting operation, according to police.

Keeping Team USA healthy at Italy's 2026 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is serious about reminding Team USA athletes to protect their health ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.