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Make-A-Wish Utah brings Halloween magic to children with critical illnesses

Make-A-Wish Utah brings Halloween magic to children with critical illnesses

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Make-A-Wish Utah hosted its annual Wish Family Trick-or-Treat event on Friday, creating a Disney-inspired afternoon for children with critical illnesses and their families.
Summit County's children justice center receives national accreditation

Summit County's children justice center receives national accreditation

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Summit County Children's Justice Center was approved for national accreditation this week, marking the first Utah agency to receive it in 20 years.
Utah fans camp out as 'College GameDay' returns for second straight week

Utah fans camp out as 'College GameDay' returns for second straight week

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students have spent days camping out for a chance to secure their spot for ESPN's College Gameday, experience its atmosphere and potentially compete for a million-dollar kick.
Family of Utah murder victim asks parole board to release man convicted in case

Family of Utah murder victim asks parole board to release man convicted in case

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Years after Jay Wolfinjer's death, his daughter and mother share why they forgave one convicted man and why they plan to oppose another inmate's parole.
What to know about the candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District

What to know about the candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meet incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell, who will face off on Nov. 3 for Utah's 3rd Congressional District seat.
Follow along with KSL on Election Day 2026

Follow along with KSL on Election Day 2026

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 8:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's midterm elections are on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and KSL will be tracking the votes.
Helicopters to spray for cheatgrass, seed land near Bear Lake

Helicopters to spray for cheatgrass, seed land near Bear Lake

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Helicopters will apply herbicide and seed areas near Bear Lake later this month as Idaho officials work to control invasive grasses, restore habitat and reduce wildfire risk.
Some 2,800 Brazilians in Utah eligible to cast ballots in Brazil's presidential contest

Some 2,800 Brazilians in Utah eligible to cast ballots in Brazil's presidential contest

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 8:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Around 2,800 Brazilians in Utah will be able to cast ballots on Sunday in Brazil's hotly contested presidential race at a polling site in Millcreek.
Salt Lake City nonprofit works to prevent overdoses, reduce stigma surrounding addiction

Salt Lake City nonprofit works to prevent overdoses, reduce stigma surrounding addiction

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project works to prevent overdoses, reduce stigma surrounding addiction and connect people with treatment and recovery resources.
Firefighters warn about carbon monoxide hazard

Firefighters warn about carbon monoxide hazard

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters on Thursday were cautioning about carbon monoxide poisoning, saying this is the time of year the unseen hazard tends to catch people by surprise.
Parts of Utah emerge from moderate drought for first time in 7 months

Parts of Utah emerge from moderate drought for first time in 7 months

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Storms that moved through Utah this week caused serious flooding in southern Utah, but they also pulled some parts of the state out of moderate drought for the first time in months.
The DOJ is sending election monitors to Utah. The state's voters already trust the process

The DOJ is sending election monitors to Utah. The state's voters already trust the process

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters are overwhelmingly confident in the state's election process, new polling shows. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, who oversees state elections, doesn't want that to change — even as the Justice Department said it will send officials to monitor the midterms next month.
St. George man charged with lewdness, endangering police K-9 during arrest attempt

St. George man charged with lewdness, endangering police K-9 during arrest attempt

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was charged in Washington County Thursday on three counts, including endangering a police service dog.
Trial dates for Tyler Robinson may be included in November scheduling order

Trial dates for Tyler Robinson may be included in November scheduling order

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 6:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson, the man facing death penalty charges after being accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in court Friday, where attorneys discussed how long the process will take in preparation for scheduling a trial.
Hurricane woman escapes as onslaught of mud enters home

Hurricane woman escapes as onslaught of mud enters home

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elizabeth Lucas said she feared for her safety as an onslaught of mud and water rushed into her home Thursday, pushing around furniture and appliances.
Judge blocks fed effort to obtain Utah voter rolls

Judge blocks fed effort to obtain Utah voter rolls

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to Utah's voter rolls, siding with the state's lieutenant governor.
Some Utah County voters incorrectly received notice telling them to include copy of ID with ballot

Some Utah County voters incorrectly received notice telling them to include copy of ID with ballot

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Clerk's Office inadvertently sent mailers to some registered voters incorrectly stating that they needed to return a copy of their ID with their mail-in ballot or it would be rejected.
Boil order issued for parts of Cedar City due to E. coli detection

Boil order issued for parts of Cedar City due to E. coli detection

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A boil order has been issued for parts of Cedar City Friday due to recently detected "total coliform and E. coli bacteria" at a residence.
Former Syracuse students sue school district over alleged sexual harassment

Former Syracuse students sue school district over alleged sexual harassment

VideoCassidy Wixom and Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two former Syracuse High students allege in a Title IX suit that school officials knew about sexual harassment allegations related to nude images of underage girls and did nothing.