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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%.

Netanyahu faces reckoning for Oct. 7 in Israel's first vote since attack

Maayan Lubell and Michal Yaakov Itzhaki, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 9:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gal Cohen walks along a memorial wall engraved with the names of the men, women and children slain in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on his kibbutz. For him, the ​idea that the man leading Israel, then and since, may be re-elected on Tuesday is painful.

New market space, restaurant part of plan for new history-themed Salt Lake City trail

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The group behind a new history-themed trail now being constructed near the Utah Capitol says it envisions transformations to historic buildings along the path, which can bring new restaurants and events to Capitol Hill.

Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub

Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chris Brown has avoided prison time for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

Though many doubted, Utah football answered the call in first major test of season

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's safe to say the Utah football team was made very well aware of the comments made against the team, doubting their ability to compete with Houston.

Democrats, watchdogs to deploy counter-effort of observers at polls on Election Day

Steve Peoples and Ali Swenson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats and outside watchdogs are planning a massive presence at the polls on Election Day after the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would send its own last week.

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic files papers to sell shares to the public for the first time

Barbara Ortutay and Bernard Condon, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.

Evacuation notice lifted for Bluff residents in San Juan County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

An evacuation notice was lifted on Monday for the town of Bluff after floodwaters threatened the area on Sunday night, triggering an emergency evacuation.

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Intermountain Health wants women to prioritize mammograms with simplified online scheduling

Intermountain Health  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thanks to recent upgrades at Intermountain Health, it's easy for women to schedule an appointment for their annual screening mammogram.

Eric Bauza, voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and other Looney Tunes stars, dies at 46

Laura Sharman, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Eric Bauza, the voice actor behind the modern-day Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, among other iconic animated characters, has died at age 46, according to his family and official health records.

Where Salt Lake City, Delta Center and Jazz Bear rank among NBA fans

VideoDennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

When the Utah Jazz host the New Orleans Pelicans in their home opener Friday night, Salt Lake City will be hoppin', Delta Center will be rockin', and Bear will be boppin'.

25 must-visit destinations for 2027, according to National Geographic

Maureen O'Hare, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 6:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

National Geographic's 2027 list of 25 must-visit destinations for the year ahead is one of its most timely and experience-driven recommendations yet.

Salt Lake County prosecutors using AI to review evidence; DA says humans remain in control

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

As prosecutors from across the country gather in Salt Lake City, officials are sharing how artificial intelligence is changing criminal investigations — and why they say safeguards are essential.

Locals in the NFL: Jaylen Warren, Devaughn Vele take center stage in Week 7 action

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 10:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Locals Jaylen Warren and Devaughn Vele took center stage as the NFL set its eyes on Paris, France to open the Week 7 Sunday slate.

Latinos backing Dem House hopefuls more engaged this cycle than GOP, study says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latinos backing Democratic House hopefuls are more engaged this election cycle than those backing Republican candidates, a Pew report says.

Ireland changed its approach to business to keep its children home

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the members of a Utah trade mission make their way across Ireland, their Irish hosts have lined up to welcome them with their lovely, lilting accents and friendly, open way.

'You Can See Everything' surges with $19.5M at box office; 'Clayface' takes No. 1

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The biggest success story in theaters this week was A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

Navajo Nation, San Juan County communities ordered to evacuate due to potential flooding

VideoKennedy Camarena and Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth were ordered to evacuate Saturday night as the San Juan River water levels continued to rise.