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Moab 240 cut short after 70 runners and volunteers were rescued

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An ultramarathon in Moab was cut short following the rescue of 70 runners and volunteers who were stranded due to floodwaters.

This sweet spot is plunging into fall with chocolate-covered goodness

Nate Eaton, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chocolate Plunge recently opened a new location in Idaho Falls, joining its original store in Rexburg with a menu full of chocolate-covered treats and decadent drinks.

In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump's calls for the industry to police itself on safety

Garance Burke, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tech Week is in full bloom in San Francisco, packing the city's restaurants this week with venture capitalists and AI founders ebullient about the White House's stance on regulating artificial intelligence.

Critical Minerals Agenda comes for America's 'Forgotten Wildlife Corridor'

Wyatt Myskow, Inside Climate News and Johanna Hansel and Carla Samon Ros, Columbia Journalism Investigations  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration is fast-tracking lithium mining projects in the West, raising concerns that weakened environmental protections could threaten vulnerable wildlife, water supplies and tribal lands.

BYU stays put ahead of big matchup, with Utah moving up in AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only nine teams in the FBS remain undefeated this season, and two reside in the state of Utah.

Where's the beef? This rancher hopes it stays in Utah

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Korey Wright is a Utah rancher with a rather ambitious goal: He'd like Utah cows to be eaten by Utah people. Not just some of the cows. If he had his way, all of them.

Isaias moves north into Appalachians and mid-Atlantic; Southern California battered by Rachel

Sophie Bates and Kate Brumback, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

The remnants of Isaias have brought heavy rain and flooding risks to parts of the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic region. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Rachel has battered Southern California with rain and waves.

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Nevada could buck the blue wave. Here's how

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

As always, the Silver State is a wildcard.

First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City finds 'creative uses' for historic building

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City serves as the unofficial "Sunnyside Avenue Community Center," bringing people together to worship, pray, learn and serve in a variety of ways.

Halloween spider web decorations can trap and kill bats, experts warn

Kayla Moeller, KOVR  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 10:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fake spider webs may be a popular Halloween decoration, but wildlife experts are warning that the stretchy material can trap and kill bats, birds and other animals.

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Taylorsville event gathers winter coats, Halloween costumes for families in need

Allison Lyons, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 10:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds gathered in Taylorsville for the "Coats, Costumes, Cookies and Cocoa" event, not letting the rainy weather stop them.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A new No. 1 is crowned as top of rankings sees shakeup

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

College football delivered an entertaining product over the weekend — with wild surprises and solidifying results to shakeup the hierarchy of the sport.

Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach 'energy ceasefire' but gives no details

Collin Binkley, Susie Blann and Elise Morton, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy ceasefire," though details are unclear.

6 people rescued from three-alarm house fire in West Valley City

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Six people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a three-alarm house fire left one home a total loss and severely damaged a neighboring home overnight, according to a Facebook post from the West Valley City Fire Department.

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Man stabbed during large fight near Salt Lake City nightclub

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man in his 20s was stabbed in the abdomen during a large fight involving more than 50 people near a Salt Lake City nightclub early Sunday, police said.

Lawmakers roll out policy agenda they hope survives no matter who wins control of Congress

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even though the dynamics of Congress could drastically change next year, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is hoping work can still get done as they rolled out their agendas.

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Fun ways to get moving before winter arrives

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're looking to try something new, find a fitness community or simply spend more time outdoors, there are plenty of ways to get moving this fall.

The moderate money network quietly reshaping Utah Republican politics

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

An ecosystem of center-right nonprofit groups emerged in Utah over the past three years before quickly becoming one of the most influential forces in Republican politics, shaping campaigns for Congress and school boards alike.

Instant Takeaways: Wayshawn Parker powers Utah past Kansas 41-24

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 12:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wayshawn Parker gave Utah the separation it had spent much of the night struggling to create.

5 dead in apparent carbon monoxide poisoning incident in Cache County

VideoErin Cox, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 11:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five people, ranging in age from 5 to 43, were discovered dead at an apartment complex in Richmond, Cache County, on Saturday afternoon.

From childhood poverty to life of service: Remembering Pamela Atkinson

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 11:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pamela Joan Collin Atkinson, longtime counselor to government officials, friend to the homeless, nurse educator and community advocate, died Saturday. She was 93.

Wayshawn Parker rushes for 171 yards as No. 12 Utah stays undefeated in win over Kansas

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 11:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coming off its bye week, No. 12 Utah made easy work of Kansas in the opening quarter in the team's return to Rice-Eccles Stadium, jumping out to a 14-0 lead.

Rep. Moore acknowledges gas prices, Iran war complicate GOP economic pitch in midterms

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore says he still has faith in Republicans' chances in November's midterm elections, though he added high gas prices and the war in Iran have complicated things.