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No. 11 BYU runs past Cincinnati to inch closer to Big 12 title game

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 10:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a chance to clinch a spot in the Big 12 championship game, either mathematically or effectively, the 11th-ranked BYU football ran, then ran so far, and ran so far away.

DeSimone scores go-ahead goal in 3rd, Mammoth beat slumping Rangers to stop 4-game skid

John Coon, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nick DeSimone scored the tiebreaking goal 7:32 into the third period and the Utah Mammoth beat the scuffling New York Rangers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak.

4 new Bangerter Highway interchanges open — saving drivers 8 minutes

Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drivers along Bangerter Highway can expect a smoother commute, as the Utah Department of Transportation said motorists will save about eight minutes thanks to the completion of four new interchanges.

European, Western leaders say Ukraine plan needs work, Trump signals scope for changes

Julia Payne and Anastasiia Malenko, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

European and other Western leaders said on Saturday a U.S. peace plan was a basis for talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, but needed "additional work."

Govs. Cox and Grisham advise city leaders on dealing with political violence, fostering civility

Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lighthearted start set the tone for a 30-minute conversation that blended humor with more serious topics, like political violence, between Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Spencer Cox.

Dampier scores late, Barton secures pick as Utah claims improbable win over K-State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kansas State's Joe Jackson is still running somewhere. But Utah senior Lander Barton secured the win.

US warns airlines of potential hazards when flying over Venezuela

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Aviation Administration warned major airlines on Friday of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela and urged them to exercise caution.

Layton residents advocate for off-leash dog park; city identifies potential site

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Layton is without an off-leash dog park. Some residents are advocating to change that.

Fátima Bosch's Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality

Fabiola Sánchez, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fátima Bosch Fernández's Miss Universe victory is being framed as the vindication of a disrespected contestant from a country where women have pushed their way into positions of power and are increasingly calling out traditional chauvinism.

West Jordan clothes designers among US, Canadian competitors vying to be Style Icon

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Jordan clothes designers Gustavo Gramejo and Gracie Newby Aubery are vying with other U.S. and Canadian competitors in the Style Icon fashion competition.

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Comedian Leanne Morgan fell off a ski lift in Utah — and took it as a sign from God

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

In her new comedy special, 'Unspeakable Things,' Morgan also talks about falling off a ski lift in Alta, and shares why her faith is so important to her.

Tracy Aviary is opening Utah's first nature-based preschool next year

Par Kermani, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wonder Bloom and Tracy Aviary have partnered to launch Utah's first licensed nature-based preschool, located at the aviary's 12-acre Nature Center at Pia Okwai in South Salt Lake.

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro detained by police over flight risk

Ricardo Brito and Luciana Magalhaes, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody on Saturday after a Supreme Court justice cited an escape risk linked to a planned supporters' vigil, ending months of house arrest as he appeals a coup-plot conviction.

Have You Seen This? Southern Utah University student walks marathon around campus

  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lindsey Wessling, a senior outdoor recreation major at Southern Utah University, recently completed what she's calling the "AFEC Marathon" by walking a marathon (173 laps) around the America First Event Center building. The challenge took her close to 9½ hours to complete. Would you attempt the AFEC Marathon?

6-year-old West Valley City girl reunited with family after being found

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 3:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 6-year-old girl who was believed to have been taken late Friday by an acquaintance was safely reunited with her family Saturday.

Running community remembers 'last-place finisher' who touched many hearts

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of runners stood in a moment of silence to remember Kimball Webb, well known for his last-place finishes.

Holiday blues? Here's what consumers say about holiday shopping plans

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 2:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite U.S. economic conditions that are pummeling consumers with persistent inflation, skyrocketing housing costs and a softening labor market, retail experts predict the 2025 holiday shopping season will easily top last year's spending volumes.

Larry H. Miller Company annual Thanksgiving event about more than serving meals

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Larry H. Miller uttered a phrase before he died in 2009 at age 64 that has stayed with the family and the billion-dollar company he built.

Utah lawmaker argues for kratom ban to protect public health against 'gas station heroin'

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah legislator just introduced a bill that would put a state ban on the controversial — and somewhat obscure — drug kratom. If passed, Utah would join at least seven other states in banning its sale altogether.

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Fill your heart with cheer at Utah's Odyssey Dance Theatre's Christmas Spectacular

Odyssey Dance  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Odyssey is once again raising the bar with a festive extravaganza that promises to be the ultimate holiday experience.

Hearing aids may reduce dementia risk by 61%, study says

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Only about one in five adults who could benefit from hearing aids actually uses them. But new research shows that treating hearing loss early may do more than improve hearing — it could also protect your brain.

At least 24 people dead, 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza test ceasefire

Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10. Health officials in Gaza report at least 24 people killed and at least 54 wounded, including children.

Hedengren runner-up as BYU women finish 2nd at NCAA cross country championships

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alabama's Doris Lemngole held off Hedengren in a course-record 18 minutes, 25.4 seconds to win a second consecutive individual title at Gans Creek cross country course in Columbia, Missouri.