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Chicago police say DNA ties a former detective to decades-old unsolved killing of 8-year-old girl
Cybele Mayes-osterman, Report for America, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 13 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Chicago police say DNA evidence ties one of their former homicide detectives to the decades-old murder of an 8-year-old girl who was abducted as she was walking to church more than 65 years ago.

Episcopal Diocese of Utah to hold annual convention at St. Mark's Cathedral
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 13 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Episcopal Diocese of Utah will be holding its annual convention on Friday and Saturday, allowing clergy and members from 22 different congregations in Utah to vote on church matters "from the pew."

Utah woman says supplement advertised for $22 cost her nearly $200. Now she can't get a refund
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Updated Oct. 13 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
A Murray woman says she was charged nearly $200 for a knee pain supplement advertised for just $22. Now, she says repeated promises of a refund have gone nowhere.

Police identify 5 dead in apparent Richmond carbon monoxide poisoning
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Oct. 13 - 8:56 p.m. | Save Story
The Cache County Sheriff's Office released the names of the five people who died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Richmond on Saturday.

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.

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.

New license plate aims to chip away at Utah's school lunch debt
VideoKennedy Camarena and Britt Johnson, KSL | Posted Oct. 13 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
The "Feed Utah Kids" license place is being sold by the Department of Motor Vehicles to chip away at Utah's school lunch debt.

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.
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