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No. 6 Utah extends pick-6 streak, rolls in blowout victory over Cincinnati on Halloween

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 5:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

By the time the clock hit zeros at the halftime break Saturday afternoon, a majority of Nippert Stadium was empty. Halloween parties, at that point, seemed more interesting for the home crowd.

Salt Lake County hosts first-ever Halloween early voting

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents in Salt Lake County had the chance to vote in person ahead of Election Day for the first time on a Saturday this weekend — and it fell on Halloween.

Utah Jazz end homestand with blowout loss to Trail Blazers

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz's slow start to the season extended through the early homestand as they fell to 1-5 with a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.

Online registry highlights Utah's haunted 'real estate'

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kris Bowen acknowledged that sometimes a property's spooky secrets are something to be celebrated, which is why he created "Utah's Real Haunted Houses: The Registry."

'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

Dave Collins, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump's multibillion-dollar lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

1 dead, 6 wounded in targeted shooting at California Spirit Halloween store, police say

Sydney Bishop, Karina Tsui, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was killed and six others injured after a shooting inside a shopping mall at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, on Friday night, police said.

Paxton, Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat. Trump to campaign virtually

Bill Barrow, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump is taking time off from the in-person campaign trail for virtual rallies. That leaves the campaign trail to Senate and House candidates.

Have You Seen This? Toppling tree nearly takes out man at festival

VideoGrant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

This unusual scene took place at a traditional celebration in Austria that marks the end of the maypole season.

Red Cross urges Utahns to check smoke alarms as daylight saving time ends

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American Red Cross is reminding Utahns to check their smoke alarms as daylight saving time ends this weekend and the risk of home fires increases during the colder months.

'More exciting than the finish': How NYC Marathon volunteer has helped runners for over 50 years

Elissa Candiotti, WCBS via CNN  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 1:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ask Joanne Navarra and she'll tell you the real magic of the New York City Marathon happens at the start, where the full spectrum of the human experience unfolds.

G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta meeting head to an ending without consensus on key issues

Matthew Lee, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Top diplomats from the Group of 20 largest world economies are wrapping up two days of talks Saturday without reaching consensus on several critical global security issues after divisions, notably over Russia's war with Ukraine, overshadowed the start of the Atlanta meeting.

Former church building in Rush Valley prepares to reopen as museum

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Clover Ward meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was restored over a period of five years, thanks to more than 4,000 hours of volunteer labor, spearheaded by John and Carol Cluff.

Dockworkers worldwide strike against arms shipments and to demand better working conditions

Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dockworkers in Europe and beyond were striking on Friday as part of an international campaign against arms shipments and for better working conditions, unions said.

Advisories issued as more rain, snow return to Utah, including areas recovering from floods

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Various advisories have been issued as an atmospheric river and cold front are forecast to collide over the state this weekend.

Evacuees reunite with family at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border after fleeing Oleshky

Derek Gatopoulos and Efrem Lukatsky, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky have crossed into Ukrainian-held territory. The rescue operation happened during the most substantial truce since Russia's invasion of Ukraine over four years ago.

Popemobile exhibition unveiled at the Vatican featuring the vehicle used since 1930

Francesco Sportelli And Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile. The now-iconic vehicle has allowed popes to get close to the faithful at home and abroad for nearly a century.

Halloween through the years: A look back at Utah's spooky season traditions

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

From trick-or-treating and costume parades to candy safety and haunted graveyards, KSL archive footage reveals how Halloween traditions in Utah have evolved over the decades.

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How a 24-team College Football Playoff could change the Big 12

Na'Andre Emerson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 24-team College Football Playoff could give the Big 12 more bids and opportunities, but Ben Portnoy explains the potential costs and risks.

New study casts doubt on theory about the role comets played in kick-starting life on Earth

Jacopo Prisco, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The popular theory that comets were crucial in kick-starting life on Earth billions of years ago may not hold up, according to new computer simulations that counter decades of scientific thinking.

Iranian leader threatens immediate response to potential attack, and other Mideast news

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iran's supreme leader threatened an immediate response to a potential attack as diplomatic efforts continue in an effort to reduce the threat of a return to all-out war.

Fear struck Utah: Retired KSL reporter recalls beginning of Ted Bundy saga

VideoDave Cawley, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former KSL reporter Lynn Packer describes the start of KSL's coverage of the disappearances and murders of teenage girls in Utah in 1974.

From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is November spotlight

Jessica Hill, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

November marks the start of National Native American Heritage Month. It's a time to celebrate the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S.

'A bucket-list hike': Summiting Mount Timpanogos beyond peak season

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most hikers tackle Mount Timpanogos during the warmer months of spring and summer. But Utah County resident Josh Abbott said the most rewarding experiences come after snow begins.