How this standout defensive back from an SEC school landed at BYU
More than a few observers at one of BYU’s preseason training camp practices last week had to scramble to find their…
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BYU lands commitment from former Michigan State big man Jaxon Kohler
At long last, BYU has added a big-time big man. Former Michigan State center Jaxon Kohler has committed to the Cougars,…
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ICE proposes legal insurance plan for officers who make immigration arrests
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is proposing a plan to subsidize legal liability insurance for local police…
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DOE and EPA leaders visited Utah — here’s what they said about the state’s energy
Since President Donald Trump took office nearly two years ago, the energy sector has flipped the previous…
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Church says trademark lawsuit is about eliminating confusion caused by podcaster
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints noted in a court filing today that it is not trying to stop a podcaster…
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Melissa Holyoak has a message for Gov. Cox: Forget about gender
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has three women on his list of 12 nominees to fill the Utah Supreme Court’s two vacancies. That…
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Why a tree in Idaho will be a ‘BIG gift’ to the nation this year
Christmas is four months away, but plans are already in motion to decorate the nation’s Capitol. Each year, a tree is…
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DOJ accuses 17 Iranians of ‘massive’ cyber theft campaign
The Department of Justice unsealed a 14-count superseding indictment Tuesday charging 17 people with conducting…
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Trump’s DOE is betting big on Utah’s energy future
Things have changed at the Department of Energy since the Biden administration. Curt Coccodrilli, the acting assistant…
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The Manti-La Sal National Forest announced that all lands within the Monticello Ranger District are now open to the…
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A big shakeup could soon hit the NHL’s Central Division
Everyone expects things to be the same as they were the previous year. Look at any NHL expert’s season predictions and…
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Opinion: Don’t turn neighbor against neighbor in fight against drought
If people in the West are going to beat the drought, they can best do it by working together, not by fighting with…
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Former Cougar greats left a blueprint for maximizing BYU’s big tight ends
It’s first down and goal at the Oklahoma 6-yard line with 3:08 to play. Upset-minded BYU, who trailed the No. 3 Sooners…
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Surrogate mother sued by biological parents after refusing abortion
A legal battle continues over an infant boy born in Texas after his surrogate mother refused to terminate the baby at…
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Zion becomes first national park to get all-terrain wheelchair for public use
Zion National Park just became the first national park to be the owner of accessibility equipment available for public…
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The Bizarro World of college sports has taken yet another turn
In the new Bizarro World of college sports, where everything is upside down, the inmates are running the asylum. The…
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Utah’s Jordan River: September is a Month to Connect and Care
This roughly 50-mile ribbon of river, parks, trails and natural lands that winds its way through 16 cities across Utah,…
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Utah sues Freddie Whittingham, claiming that former tight ends coach breached contract
The University of Utah is suing Freddie Whittingham, claiming that the former Utes tight ends coach breached his…
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Innocent texting or infidelity? Americans have different ideas on cheating
A new survey says that 1 in 7 Americans who are married or in a relationship have feelings for someone who isn’t their…
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University of Utah heralds opening of Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
University of Utah’s medical students of the future will spend more time with hands-on learning that starts earlier and…
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Gov. Cox is now a proud grandpa
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is now officially a grandpa. The governor’s first grandchild, a boy, was born on Wednesday, Cox…
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Utah-based Bricks and Minifigs reaches settlement with family whose allegations went viral
Wednesday, corporate Bricks and Minifigs announced it and the Mansell family have settled their lawsuits outside of…
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Trump threatens ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran, asks allies for help
President Donald Trump issued a strong threat against Iran, saying the U.S. will be implementing a “crushing” economic…
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Ogden Valley leaders OK 512.6% tax hike, but Utah Supreme Court still has to weigh in
Ogden Valley officials narrowly approved a budget plan calling for a 512.6% tax hike, but the Utah Supreme Court still…
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Opinion: The rising cost of healthcare in Utah
Are you one of the majority of Utahns who have faced increasing healthcare costs? Whether it be higher deductibles,…
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New Missouri Historic Sites website offers resources, information for visitors
Many key events in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints occurred while members lived in…
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Deseret News archives: Devastating Western wildfires in 1910 forced many changes
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 20, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events…
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Feds officially acknowledge Utah immigrant detention center plans have been abandoned
In a court filing, federal officials acknowledge that plans for an immigrant detention center in Salt Lake City have…
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Match review: Solans breaks club rookie record in loss to Dallas FC
Real Salt Lake fell to FC Dallas in a 3-4 loss on Wednesday night in Sandy, Utah. The game closed out a five-game…
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He starred for BYU and Utah State, then tested NFL waters. Now he’s reportedly entering the transfer portal
At the end of July, a Colorado judge ruled that collegiate athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 and…
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Online hawks called Sen. Curtis’ migrant worker bill ‘amnesty.’ Here’s what local GOP voters actually think
Utah Sen. John Curtis faced angry online immigration hawks earlier this month when he announced legislation to create a…
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‘No microwaving an offensive lineman’: BYU OL coach TJ Woods has developed an experienced, mature group of blockers
If there was a position group for the BYU football team last year that probably didn’t receive enough praise for the…
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Utah has scores of public high schools — which one is No. 1?
Class discussions utilizing the Socratic method. Capstone projects. Faculty-judged “Last Lectures.” That’s a list of…
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The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is back, and it’s close to Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy’s heart
Back in the summer of 2014, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral on the internet and led to $115 million being…
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Can Elijah Reed be exactly what Sharrieff Shah is looking for at corner?
New Utah cornerback Elijah Reed could be exactly what position coach Sharrieff Shah was looking for in the transfer…
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John Curtis says he remembers Vietnam when thinking about Iran
When asked about what Congress should do with Iran, Sen. John Curtis immediately pivoted to talking about a memory…
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