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Utah bookstore embraces all things spooky year-round

VideoAlexander Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tucked just off Main Street in Lehi, one independent bookstore is bringing spooky season to life all year long.

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Man shot by Murray police dies

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

An armed man possibly experiencing a mental health crisis has died after being shot by Murray police on Tuesday.

Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev says drones struck two ships in the Black Sea, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations.

Provo father accused of abusing teen daughter for not completing her squats

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man was charged with aggravated child abuse for allegedly hitting his daughter with a jump rope when she refused to finish her exercises.

University of Utah purchases 14 acres in Power District to relocate Salt Lake City clinic

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah is taking a swing at Salt Lake City's forthcoming Power District, as it relocates one of its medical clinics.

Russia hits no energy targets in Ukraine for first time since Trump's 'truce'

Olena Harmash and Daniel Flynn, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia hit no Ukrainian energy targets on Tuesday for the first time since President Donald Trump's weekend announcement of an "energy ceasefire."

Ballots mailed as voters face new election requirements: What you need to know

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the November general election just a few weeks away, some voters may want to know where and how they can vote.

Utah County to host European-inspired Christmas market in downtown Provo

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 6:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County Commissioner Skyler Beltran announced the county's plans to host the Utah Valley Christkindlmarkt, a German-inspired Christmas village this December in Provo.

Feeding the hot hand: Wayshawn Parker emerging as go-to offensive weapon for Utes

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rice-Eccles Stadium erupted in celebration as its star running back raised his hands and faced the MUSS in what served as a statement to a 17-point win over Kansas.

The leap second is on the chopping block — and timekeeping could change forever

Katie Hunt, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 6:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

International timekeepers are on track to vote on eliminating what's known as a leap second — a tiny, but many say important, link between Earth's rotation and the world's time standard.

Utah man accused of operating multiple investment fraud schemes facing federal charges

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parker James Wilde, 29, of Draper, was charged in federal court with securities fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.

Watch live: Blake Moore, Peter Crosby take debate stage in Utah's 2nd District race

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, will face Democrat Peter Crosby in a debate Tuesday evening as both men campaign to represent northern Utah in the state's 2nd Congressional District.

Author Brandon Sanderson to buy Evermore Park land, repurpose into company headquarters

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 5:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah author Brandon Sanderson, who was previously in the center of rumors about the future of Evermore Park in Pleasant Grove, announced Tuesday his plans to buy the commercial property.

Six Flags closes 9 North American roller coasters after families watch man fall to his death

Kate Brumback, Russ Bynum, Kathy Mccormack And John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say an Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from his seat and struck other patrons before landing below.

Saudis tell Sanaa residents around oil facility to evacuate, and other Middle East developments

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Saudi-led coalition is asking residents in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, to evacuate from around a Yemeni oil company facility ahead of "operations" at the site.

Man ordered to stand trial for shooting, killing of peaceful protester at 'No Kings' protest

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge ordered Matthew Scott Alder to stand trial for manslaughter on Tuesday for the killing of Afa Ah Loo after hearing evidence.

Utah Tech University helps special needs community get into the Halloween spirit

KSL Staff  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Tech University helped people get into the spooky spirit this week by hosting an adaptive carnival for the special needs community.

Cornell bans fraternity parties for rest of academic year after alleged gang rape

Maria Tsvetkova, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cornell University will ban parties and social events at fraternity houses until the ​end of the academic year, its president said on Tuesday, responding to the outcry over an alleged gang rape on campus in 2024.

'Art is essential to the human experience:' John Green's book tour comes to Utah

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

John Green's newest novel is a "love letter to movies," but also highlights his concerns over the commodification of creative projects and how private experiences turned into public discourse.

Ogden starts upgrades along 25th Street commercial sector, prompting a mix of responses

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden started a series of improvements along a commercial segment of 25th Street, the focus of ongoing upgrades, generating a mix of responses from merchants.

Deadly Washington Terrace fire sparked by brush-cutting along rail corridor, probe finds

VideoTim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 4:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A deadly fire in Washington Terrace in July was sparked by brush-cutting operations along a rail corridor, according to the probe into the incident.

Jury selection begins in federal death penalty trial of Buffalo, NY, supermarket mass shooter

Terry Tang and Ted Shaffrey, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jury selection is set to begin on Tuesday in the federal hate crimes trial of Payton Gendron, accused of the Buffalo, New York, supermarket shooting in 2022.

Roy petitioners get enough signatures to force vote on future of 34.25% tax hike

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roy petitioners upset over the 34.25% tax hike the City Council approved in August have gotten enough signatures to force a vote on whether to keep the increase.