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Arlington-bound: No. 11 BYU overcomes slow start to down UCF in regular-season finale

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

By the end of early afternoon, BYU — and its star tailback LJ Martin — were sprinting past UCF in the regular-season finale.

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed

Phil Stewart, Mrinmay Dey, Idrees Ali and Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Saturday the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety," but gave no further details, stirring anxiety and confusion.

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In a 28-year career in humanitarian work, here's what Sharon Eubank has learned — and wants to share

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the head of the humanitarian arm of the Church of Jesus Christ, Eubank knows how important it is to give aid and help others on a large scale. But she's also seen the impact of "small things."

Have You Seen This? Human tower comes tumbling down

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

I hope that castells continue for many years to come. Larger-than-life traditions like this really are a treasure.

2 killed in wrong-way crash on I-15 in Salt Lake City; driver arrested for investigation of DUI

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 2:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were killed after a wrong-way driver crashed head-on into their vehicle on I-15 early Saturday.

Poll reveals what Utahns think about betting on sports

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 2:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Since the Supreme Court lifted a ban on commercial sports betting in 2018, 38 states have legalized it in some form, but not Utah. A recent poll showed what the state thought of sports betting.

China launches nationwide fire safety inspection following Hong Kong fire

Ziyi Tang and Joe Cash, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 1:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

China announced a sweeping inspection of fire-safety standards in high-rise buildings nationwide on Saturday after a deadly fire in Hong Kong left at least 128 people dead.

More bad decisions, execution cost Utah State victory once again

Mark Greenwood for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the second time in three games, Utah State's poor coaching decisions and critical moment execution cost them a win

Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran president for 2024 drug trafficking sentence

Josh Boak and Christopher Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will be pardoning former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who in 2024 was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison.

Study highlights Salt Lake City's east-west struggles. What will be done about it?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Initial information collected as part of a study of Salt Lake City's east-west transportation divide underscores the challenges that exist in Utah's capital city.

Teen who survived shark attack on finding strength, becoming a champion for amputees

Brittany Decker, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lulu Gribbin, a teen from Alabama, is known around the country for surviving a shark attack. She has spent every day since then proving her resilience and using her story to advocate for others.

Festival of Trees: 55 years of giving back to Primary Children's Hospital

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 10:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year, the Festival of Trees is taking place Dec. 3-6 at the Mountain American Expo Center in Sandy. The event is put together by a board of 80 volunteers.

Data shows Salt Lake City parking ticket 'hot spots'

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a city with a full-time population of close to 220,000, KSL-TV has learned compliance officers wrote nearly 400,000 parking tickets over a roughly six-year period from 2019 to 2025.

Accused National Guard attacker faces murder charge; Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration

Jasper Ward, Bhargav Acharya, Tim Reid and Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, killing one, will face first-degree murder charges for an attack that prompted President Donald Trump to declare he would stop migrants from "Third World Countries."

Provo man accused of collecting, distributing child sex abuse material

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man is facing four felony charges accusing him of collecting child sex abuse material and making disturbing comments about abusing children online.

Black Friday online sales hit record $11.8 billion, Adobe reports

Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

American shoppers spent a record $11.8 billion online on Black Friday, up 9.1% from last year, final data from Adobe Analytics showed.

How running with a purpose has transformed lives behind bars

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of men incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility ran 26.2 miles — not for medals, but for mental health and human connection.

It's official: No. 11 BYU will play No. 5 Texas Tech for Big 12 title — after home finale with UCF

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars didn't have to wait until after Saturday's 11 a.m. kickoff in Provo to clinch their first Big 12 championship game berth: Arizona did that for them Friday night.

Kyle Whittingham on the clock after Utah misses out on Big 12 title game

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

By virtue of Arizona's 23-7 win over Arizona State Friday night, the University of Utah has been eliminated from contention for the Big 12 championship game.

Photos: Salt Lake City's Temple Square is all aglow

KSL.com Staff  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Christmas lights were turned on for the first time Friday evening on Temple Square in Salt Lake City and will remain on until Jan. 1.

BYU's 'Big 3' score 70 as No. 9 Cougars top Dayton for 6-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richie Saunders poured in 29 points, Robert Wright III added 23 points, and AJ Dybantsa supplied 18 points as No. 9 BYU held off Dayton 83-79 in Florida.

Serial burglar who used tractor to steal from ATM pleads guilty to criminal charges

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville man accused of committing a string of burglaries where he damaged property, including through use of a tractor, pleaded guilty to four criminal charges this week.

Here's how 2 Utah lawmakers want to hold social media accountable for harmful algorithms

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah lawmakers are pushing to amend a law to hold tech companies accountable for harms caused by algorithmic recommendations on social media and other platforms.