Utah's public colleges may face budget cuts in 2025

Edinburgh Zoo blames fireworks for death of baby red panda

Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 15 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zookeepers have blamed fireworks on the annual Bonfire Night celebrations for the death of a baby red panda named Roxie.

1 arrested after shot fired during road rage confrontation in restaurant parking lot

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Thursday after police say he fired a round in a South Jordan Chick-fil-A parking lot following a road rage incident.

Pick Six Previews: Utah's defense to hold firm, but Colorado has an NFL QB

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are two strong defenses, but one team has NFL talent at quarterback, while the other has injuries and a limited playbook.

3 officers found justified in shooting, killing armed Riverton man

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 15 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three officers were legally justified in shooting and killing a Riverton man after he pointed what appeared to be a real gun at the officers, the district attorney announced Friday.

Proposed tax hike in Cache County draws ire from residents at packed hearing

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents flooded the Cache County council chambers Tuesday to protest a possible property tax increase that officials say is necessary to cover a $7 million shortfall.

Draper aquarium inviting public to meet, name new zebra shark

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is welcoming its newest resident — a beautiful zebra shark — with a naming contest.

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Diljeet Taylor and the power of believing

Krysyan Edler, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The phrase "I believe in you" has become the cornerstone of Diljeet Taylor's coaching, and it's made a difference in the lives of her athletes at BYU.

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Utah brothers' pillow uses science and common sense to help people sleep better

Twilla  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah brothers, Peter and Mark, created a pillow that is fully adjustable. It's like building your own pillow from the ground up.

Las Vegas man sentenced to 30 years for dark web drug trade, ordered to pay $20M

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Las Vegas man who sold over 300,000 oxycodone pills across "virtually every state" was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay millions Wednesday, after a Utah woman says she almost died from an overdose in 2018.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 12 of college football

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Green turf, red tape: Salt Lake City man fights the city to keep his artificial turf

Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City resident thought he was doing his part to conserve water when he replaced his front lawn with artificial grass. But now the city is telling him the turf must go.

Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X

Sarah Parvini, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Social media platform Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election. The social media site said Wednesday its total users have jumped to 15 million.

Pick Six Previews: With undefeated streak intact, BYU to add to it against Kansas

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

With three remaining Big 12 games, if BYU wins two they are guaranteed a trip to Dallas. They will knock one off the to-do list here Saturday night.

Plenty of claims but no proof at latest UFO congressional hearing

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet said his belief in unexplained aerial phenomena was confirmed nine years ago. A former Defense Department official provided written testimony, claiming a government-led coverup.

Southern Utah serial fraudster accused of bilking $20K from elderly homeowner, police say

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Charges continue to mount for an accused serial fraudster tied to several cases involving theft, deception and extortion, including the most recent case involving an elderly resident.

Man faces lengthy recovery after 50-foot fall down Iron County mine

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who fell 50 feet down an Iron County mineshaft is still facing a lengthy recovery, and his wife is hoping the community will continue to show its support.

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Open enrollment time: 6 tips to help you select the right health insurance for your family

Intermountain LiveWell  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The open enrollment period for health insurance is here and offers individuals and families until the opportunity to secure health coverage for the upcoming year. The deadline to complete your selection is Dec. 15.

Utah's delegation reacts to cabinet picks for President elect-Donald Trump

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

President-elect Donald Trump rocked the Republican-controlled Senate this week with a string of unorthodox Cabinet picks.

Kraft Heinz must face Mac & Cheese lawsuit, judge rules

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 7:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge said Kraft Heinz must face a proposed nationwide class action alleging that it defrauded consumers by claiming its Kraft macaroni and cheese, one of its best-known products, contains no artificial preservatives.