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Party at the Polls brings Utah voters together
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City held a "Party at the Polls" on Friday, part of a nationwide initiative using community gatherings, entertainment and food to make voting more accessible and encourage participation.

Thwarting teen gambling may require more than talking to kids
Staff | Posted Oct. 30 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple studies found online betting and gambling is a growing problem among teenagers.

ICE officer charged with assault for striking a man with a car in Houston
Anna Wilder, Jack Brook and Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 30 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Utah single mom turns birthday party hobby into thriving events business with reality TV clients
VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
Kenzie Bates never thought anyone would pay her to do what she loves. Now her client list includes stars of reality TV.

Salt Lake City commission voices concerns with proposed new LDS Hospital design
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Health officials and members of the Salt Lake City Planning Commission appeared to be at odds about some elements of a planned "urban hospital" near downtown.

Woman sentenced to prison for killing roommate after pleading guilty with mental condition
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
A woman was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday after admitting that she killed her roommate at a Sandy shelter. The roommate's children and grandchildren spoke about their loss.

What to know about the $6.3B hack on Binance, likely the biggest-ever crypto theft
Kaitlyn Huamani and Chan Ho-him, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 30 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, said Friday that hackers stole more than $6 billion in what appears to be the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.

Keep the candy and some healthy habits — 3 tricks for keeping the treats in check
VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Nutritionist Ali Essig shares three simple strategies for letting kids enjoy Halloween and still build in some healthy habits.

Driver critically injured after semi-truck veers off road on eastbound I-80 in Parleys Canyon
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:55 p.m. | Save Story
A semi-truck driver is critically injured after the vehicle veered off the road on eastbound I-80 in Parleys Canyon on Friday night.

Dartmouth provost resigns following accusations he used artificial intelligence for writing
Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
A top administrator at Dartmouth College has resigned after a faculty committee found he used artificial intelligence to shape his writing, including in a guest column in The Washington Post on AI cheating.

Utah 5-year-old with Down syndrome walks Messi on the field, scores goals with Beckham
VideoArianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Huddy Droubay, a 5-year-old with Down syndrome from Syracuse, was invited to an Inter Miami game where he got to meet David Beckham and walk Lionel Messi onto the field.

Utah to start enforcing its law requiring porn sites to verify ages of users
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 6:56 p.m. | Save Story
Utah plans to start enforcing its age verification laws for adult websites on Monday, seeking to crack down on companies that allow minors to view pornography online.

Pamela Atkinson remembered: 'A living embodiment' of Christlike love
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 30 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Family, friends and dignitaries gathered to remember Pamela Atkinson on Friday, with many calling her a "living embodiment" of Christlike love.

Pick Six Previews: Utah avoids upset in Cincinnati, rolls to 8-0 record
VideoBrett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 30 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
There has been a clear trend of "hangover games" where a team pulling an AP top 10 upset comes out flat the following game, going just 5-7 straight-up and 4-8 against-the-spread this season.

FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 30 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it is ordering Delta Air Lines, Walmart and other companies to provide detailed information on how they use consumers' data when they're setting prices.

Daybreak Halloween map helps families plan trick-or-treat routes
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 5:58 p.m. | Save Story
Families looking for the best Halloween displays in Daybreak can now use an online map and mobile app to plan their trick-or-treating routes and discover participating homes.

Las Vegas children's hospital groundbreaking brings hope to southern Utah family
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
A new children's hospital planned for Las Vegas could make it easier for southern Utah families to access specialized pediatric care closer to home.

Judge puts off decision in Comey case as prosecutors pursue new indictment
Eric Tucker and Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 30 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge put off a decision Friday on whether to dismiss a placeholder criminal case filed against former FBI Director James Comey.

Amendment B fight attracts big money ahead of Election Day
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 4:51 p.m. | Save Story
Millions of dollars have been spent on Amendment B, which would require citizen-led initiatives that raise taxes to pass with at least 60% support.

AAA offers $10 Lyft credits for Halloween weekend
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
AAA Utah is partnering with the Utah Department of Public Safety and the Utah Restaurant Association to offer $10 Lyft credits to help prevent impaired driving.

Tooele residents honored with Heart of Service award
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
More than 30 Tooele Valley residents were nominated to receive the Heart of Service awards as part of the America250 celebrations in Utah. The Tooele City Council will honor recipients on Wednesday.

Man accused of stealing jewelry then making high-value purchases
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
A man who family members say 'suddenly' came into a large amount of money and spent it on high-end items has been arrested in a burglary investigation.

Woman sentenced to probation after driving semitruck recklessly on I-15
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
A woman driving a semitruck "all over" I-15 without a license was ordered to spend two years on probation and pay $1,000. Court records say she will likely be deported.
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