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Salt Lake County clerk reminds voters of key deadlines as early voting begins

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Early voting is underway, and Salt Lake County clerk Lannie Chapman is reminding voters to be aware of important deadlines and changes to mail-in ballot rules ahead of Election Day.

7 homes, 4 businesses flooded in Bluff as residents return after evacuation

VideoKennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:21 p.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.

US Marine indicted over alleged murder of woman in Okinawa

Lex Harvey, Yumi Asada, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 8:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Japanese prosecutors have indicted a U.S. Marine on suspicion of murdering and robbing a woman in Okinawa earlier this month, multiple Japanese media outlets have reported.

Massive rock fall closes Bridal Veil Falls trail until at least spring

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A massive rockfall near Bridal Veil Falls forced the closure of part of the Provo Canyon Trail on Friday after boulders the size of cars crashed down the mountainside.

Average price of gasoline during Trump's term now exceeds Biden's, as midterms loom

Georgina McCartney, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans have paid more for gasoline and diesel at the pump on average during President Donald Trump's second term than under his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, according to AAA.

Moab mountain lion sighting prompts wildlife safety reminders

VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 7:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources tranquilized and relocated a mountain lion after it showed up at a business in Moab on Monday.

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

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 7:12 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.

Utah County nonprofit to close Heber City food pantry; announces layoffs

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Less than a week after announcing it needed $100,000 to remain operational through the end of the month, a Utah County nonprofit said it will close a food pantry location in Heber City.

UN panel: Russia is committing crimes against humanity by targeting civilians in Ukraine

Ivana Kottasová, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking civilian infrastructure – including vital energy systems – in Ukraine, an independent UN investigations panel said on Monday.

18-year-old sentenced to jail for assault with a hammer, but judge said crime was 'worthy of prison'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old was ordered to spend time in jail and on probation for hitting another man with a hammer in the face, causing significant injuries.

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Groundbreaking announced for Lehi temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that Elder John A. McCune, from the Utah Area Presidency, will preside at the groundbreaking for the Lehi Utah Temple on Dec. 5.

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.

Salt Lake City cracked down on unruly parties a year ago. Here's what happened next

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City police and leaders say an ordinance change to crack down on rowdy parties has helped reduce multiple offenses, but more adjustments could be made.

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.

Man, woman who helped suspected immigrant escape authorities face 4 days in jail

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man and woman who helped a man believed to be in the country illegally escape authorities last year now face four days in jail each.

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.

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

VideoCameron 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.