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Ex-FBI chief James Comey charged again by Trump administration's DOJ

Andrew ​Goudsward, Ismail Shakil and Costas ​Pitas, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 5:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former FBI ​Director James Comey is facing a third ‌criminal case from the Trump ⁠administration, ​the latest ⁠accusing him of sharing ‌sensitive national ‌security information.

Get a taste of Greece at historic Pocatello church's Fall Fest

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Both longtime fans of Greek food and first-timers can enjoy authentic Greek food at Pocatello's Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, friends and community on Nov. 7.

Bridge demolition underway on I-215 as UDOT project reaches 60% completion

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A project to replace aging bridge decks and improve pavement on I-215 has reached 60% completion, UDOT says, and the completion is expected in summer 2027.

Meta eyes record $95 billion equity raise to fund AI expansion

Jaspreet Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta Platforms said on Monday it plans to raise up to $95 billion in its largest-ever equity fundraising, as the social media giant spends ​aggressively on its AI infrastructure expansion.

Have You Seen This? Dogs show off costumes on Halloween bus

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of dogs showed off their Halloween costumes on a party bus in Georgia.

Elderly couple cut out of tree after crash on I-15 in Washington County

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were cut from a tree after crashing their car near I-15 in Washington County on Monday.

Man sentenced to 59 years for murder of his Utah wife in Alaska

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zarrius Hildabrand was sentenced to 59 years in prison on Friday for killing his wife, a Utah native, while they were stationed in Alaska in the U.S. Army.

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Mountain Green luxury townhomes offer life in an outdoor paradise

VideoPeaks Townhomes  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

At Peaks Townhomes you can experience mountain living — with a touch of modern luxury — while spending more time outdoors and less time commuting to and from the mountains.

Pat McAfee says he 'hates' University of Utah after latest 'College GameDay' appearance

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was an uncomfortable Saturday morning for ESPN personality Pat McAfee, the "College GameDay" analyst said Monday on his self-titled daily show.

A Brewers fan has collected all 330 stadium bobblehead giveaways. 326 are autographed

James Groh, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jake Paulson has collected all of the Brewers stadium giveaway bobbleheads since 2001. That's 330 bobbleheads.

Final exhibit to mark end of an era for Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

Cameron Elliott, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art is saying a bittersweet goodbye as it prepares to demolish the building that has served as its gallery since 1979.

Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Peltola asks judge to toss lawsuit over certification

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mary Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate in a pivotal Alaska race that could determine control of the chamber, asked a federal judge to dismiss the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking to block state certification if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.

E-bike rider critically injured after vehicle runs red light in Salt Lake, police say

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person was critically injured after police said a vehicle ran a red light light and hit the person who was on an e-bike in Salt Lake City on Monday.

Weber County man arrested after allegedly placing signage identifying license plate readers

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Weber County man was arrested Sunday for allegedly placing signage identifying license plate readers and his backers decried the detention.

TV info, kickoff time revealed for top-10 BYU-Utah rivalry game

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

We have a kickoff time for the highly anticipated top-10 rivalry matchup coming up between BYU and Utah.

Serbia's political veteran Vucic outplayed all opponents. Then came the students

Jovana Gec, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Serbia's populist leader Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday the conceded defeat of his right-wing Serbian Progressive Party to a grassroots movement of university students.

Pending U.S. home sales hit a new low, fewer homes under contract in Utah

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the four weeks ending Oct. 18, the number of homes for sale with an offer was down 14.4% from the same period a year ago, according to Redfin.

Utahns should watch out for deer on the roads as nights grow longer, DWR says

Annie Knox, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Starting Nov. 1, Utah roads will get darker earlier when daylight saving time ends. State wildlife managers urge drivers to keep their eyes peeled to avoid hitting big game.

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Turn your home into a Halloween party hotspot

RC Willey  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bring the family to RC Willey's Treat Trail for an evening of spooky fun on Oct. 28 from 5–7 p.m.

Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the " Star Trek " television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.

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Americans split on AI but agree on one thing

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

New Deseret News/Hinckley Institute polls find closely divided views of artificial intelligence, while majorities favor both state and federal regulation.

The connection between having in-person friends and problematic social media use

Kara Alaimo, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Do you spend too much time on social media? Is it interfering with other parts of your life? New research suggests what could be driving your behavior.

Empty desks: Headcounts are down at several Utah colleges — but what about K-12 schools?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

As anticipated, fewer kids are attending Utah's public K-12 schools. The total enrollment in the Beehive State's elementary and secondary schools is down 2.4%.