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Jason Beck's positionless offensive scheme and how it can 'pickle the defense'

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whatever Jason Beck wants he gets. Reality is probably less definitive, but Beck has certainly been afforded more access to the full roster than others.

Will Utah expand glass recycling? New report outlines statewide opportunities

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has a fairly robust glass recycling "ecosystem," but state recycling experts provided four potential ways to increase it in the state.

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3 reasons you should buy your next powersports machine this September

Young Powersports and Goldenwest Credit Union  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some of the best moments on a machine happen in the fall and at Young Powersports, it's also known as one of the best times to purchase a new ride.

FBI chief Patel to appear before lawmakers demanding Epstein details

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI Director Kash Patel will face a House of Representatives panel on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers, who are expected to focus on his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

UVU schedules 'Vigil for Unity' as students return to campus

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The final step in Utah Valley University's phased reopening will be complete Wednesday morning when students return to class.

Trump files $15B defamation case against New York Times, Penguin Random House

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Tuesday filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and book publisher Penguin Random House in his latest legal strike on the media.

Davis County unveils revitalized Legacy Events Center, now the Western Sports Park

Par Kermani, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The grand opening of the revitalized Legacy Events Center, now called the Western Sports Park, marks a new beginning for Davis County.

Church announces plans to rebuild Provo MTC's cafeteria, administration buildings

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday announced plans to rebuild parts of the Missionary Training Center that house administrative offices and the cafeteria for missionaries of the faith.

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning director, actor and indie patriarch, dies at 89

Bob Thomas, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema, died in Utah on Tuesday at the age of 89.

California judge denies Menendez brothers' petition for new trial

Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California judge rejected a request for a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez on Tuesday, shutting down another possible path to freedom for the brothers who have been in prison for decades.

Spanish Fork home destroyed in fire

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Spanish Fork family was displaced after a house fire destroyed their home Tuesday evening, according to officials.

Utah's centenarians share what they have learned over 100 years

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fifty-six centenarians at the 37th annual Utah's Club Centenarians celebration in West Jordan on Tuesday shared words of wisdom as Gov. Spencer Cox and his wife shared theirs.

Remains of man missing since 2022 found in San Juan County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials have identified skeletal remains found in San Juan County as Jamey Eugene Holyoak, who went missing after last being seen in La Sal in 2022.

Salt Lake City wants to update its climate action plan before 2034 Winter Olympics

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is looking to update its climate policies and goals as it grows, and also prepares to host the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Utah football's first Big 12 injury report arrives Wednesday. Here's what to expect

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes will host Texas Tech Saturday morning in the Big 12 opener for both teams

House Republicans eye $88 million for security post-Kirk killing in stopgap funding bill

Bo Erickson, Nolan D. McCaskill and David Morgan, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House plans to vote this week on a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown that will include $88 million to bolster security for officials following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

As feds seek more immigration agents, Provo job fair draws foes of ongoing crackdown

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the federal government seeking as many as 10,000 new immigration agents, a Provo job fair drew a contingent of foes opposed to the ongoing immigration crackdown

Plenty to build on for Utah State in win over Air Force

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A breakthrough offensive performance, coupled with some big defensive plays, was a recipe for success for Utah State's football team in its Mountain West opener.

Trump arrives in Britain for second state visit

Elizabeth Piper and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump arrived in Britain late on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit at which the two nations will seal investment deals.

Troubling disparities in Utah maternal health outcomes

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maternal health in Utah isn't consistent, with outcome gaps for racial and ethnic minorities, women who give birth at later ages and those who live in rural communities.

TikTok lives: Trump announces deal for app to keep operating in US

Andrea Shalal and Deborah Mary Sophia, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States, with three sources saying the deal was similar to those from previous discussions.

New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand

Michael R. Sisak and Dave Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against him.

Utah crisis lines see uptick in calls after Charlie Kirk shooting — Here's where to get help

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fear, anxiety, grief and shock — these are some of the emotions many Utahns are processing in the wake of last week's shooting that killed Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.