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Utah Utes forward Alissa Pili scored a season-high 30 points in a win at Oregon.

Utah Basketball

Alissa Pili scores 30 as No. 7 Utah tops Oregon and moves into tie for Pac-12 lead

Pili scored a season-high while Jenna Johnson added 19 points and Kennady McQueen scored 16.

By Associated Press

The Petroliana Museum in Provo, located outside AAA Lakeside Storage, features collectibles related to the petroleum industry.

Travel

The 7 strangest places to visit in Provo, Utah

Provo is full of wonderful, strange and quirky history. Get off the beaten path and explore these hidden gems.

By Collin Leonard

A person walks near the Springmaid Pier Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Myrtle Beach.

U.S. & World

China responds with a threat after U.S. shoots down balloon

China said it would “take further actions” for “an obvious overreaction and a serious violation of international practice”

By Sarah Gambles

U.S. & World

Chinese surveillance balloon shot down by U.S. military

A similar balloon has also been spotted over Latin America

By Ashley Nash

tah Utes forward Alissa Pili (wearing whtie) looks for a pass

Utah Basketball

Alissa Pili, No. 7 Utah hold off Oregon State 75-73 in overtime

Alissa Pili scored 23 points and No. 7 Utah withstood a furious rally to defeat Oregon State 75-73 in overtime on Friday night.

By Associated Press

The Biden administration is faulting Russia for failing to allow on-the-ground nuclear inspections.

U.S. & World

Russia may be refusing nuclear arms inspections. Here’s why it matters

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty or New START is the only form of control over the world’s largest stocks of nuclear weapons.

By Hannah McKinlay

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila.

U.S. & World

U.S. is increasing military presence in the Philippines amid rising tensions with China over Taiwan

Much of the tension between China and Taiwan stems from the South China Sea and China’s increase in military bases in the area.

By Sarah Gambles

Menthol cigarettes and other tobacco products are displayed at a store in San Francisco.

Health

Survey: Half of U.S. adults want tobacco products banned by FDA

The CDC study says even more object to sale of menthol-flavored tobacco products

By Lois M. Collins

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Feb. 8, 2022.

Utah

U.S. surgeon general warns 13 is too young for social media

“You’re pitting a child against the world’s greatest product designers, and that’s just not a fair fight,” said U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.

By Hannah McKinlay

An LA 2028 sign is seen in front of a blazing Olympic cauldron at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Utah

Will next Olympics in the U.S. be affected by the controversy over Russian athlete status?

Fallout, including possible boycotts, could hurt the L.A. Olympics as well as Utah’s bid to host the Winter Games, expert says

By Lisa Riley Roche

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema arrives for a meeting of the Senate Homeland Security Committee at the Capitol.

Utah

Why Arizona’s U.S. Senate race could split Democrats

Democrats could have to choose between backing their party’s candidate or backing independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who left the party last year

By D. Hunter Schwarz

Utah coach Lynne Roberts and players on the bench celebrate an and-one call during game against Arizona in Salt Lake City.

Utah Utes

Utah women rolling heading down the home stretch

After sweeping USC and UCLA last weekend, No. 7 Utes hit the road for games against Oregon State and Oregon.

By Jeff Call

Utah

Utah’s ‘Mighty 5' park visitation drops nearly 7% in 2022

Visitation at Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks took a slight tumble in 2022.

By Carter Williams, KSL.com

A high altitude balloon floats over Billings, Mont.

U.S. & World

China’s response to a spy balloon flying over the U.S. prompted Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to cancel his trip to Beijing

Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, a Pentagon spokesperson, says the government has been watching the balloon for the last few days and that it does not represent a physical threat.

By Sarah Gambles

Utah Utes guard Gabe Madsen drives on Oregon State guard Dexter Akanno in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.

Utah Basketball

Utah guard Gabe Madsen sidelined for 4-6 weeks with lower leg injury

Utah guard Gabe Madsen will be out for 4-6 weeks with a lower leg injury, Utah head coach Craig Smith announced in a press release on Thursday.

By Joe Coles

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