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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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Casa Del Tamal operator puts focus on family, tamales; US official visits Mexican restaurant
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Oct. 31 - 7:05 a.m. | Save Story
La Casa Del Tamal, where operator Cristina Olvera puts a focus on family and tamales, drew a visit this week from a U.S. Small Business Administration official.

'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.

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.

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

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.
Business & Tech »

Dockworkers worldwide strike against arms shipments and to demand better working conditions
- Casa Del Tamal operator puts focus on family, tamales; US official visits Mexican restaurant
- Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
- Salt Lake City commission voices concerns with proposed new LDS Hospital design
- What to know about the $6.3B hack on Binance, likely the biggest-ever crypto theft
Education »

Dartmouth provost resigns following accusations he used artificial intelligence for writing
- New live mascot to bring additional Aggie spirit at Utah State University
- The goal of a goal: Special Olympics Unified Soccer unites hundreds of high schoolers
- Here's how humanoid robots could fit into the future of defense, society
- Empty desks: Headcounts are down at several Utah colleges — but what about K-12 schools?
Environment »

Humans accidentally canceled the next ice age — but it's no reason to celebrate, scientists say
- Utah has received above-normal rain for the past 3½ months. Why is it still in drought?
- Church of Jesus Christ donates $3M to Utah's effort to remove phragmites along Great Salt Lake
- Study projects health impacts from proposed data center; O'Leary's team disputes findings
- Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says
Health »

Red Cross urges Utahns to check smoke alarms as daylight saving time ends
- Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
- Thwarting teen gambling may require more than talking to kids
- Salt Lake City commission voices concerns with proposed new LDS Hospital design
- Keep the candy and some healthy habits — 3 tricks for keeping the treats in check
Police & Courts »

'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
- 1 dead, 6 wounded in targeted shooting at California Spirit Halloween store, police say
- Rick Ross no longer faces felony charge in Miami Beach domestic violence case
- Fear struck Utah: Retired KSL reporter recalls beginning of Ted Bundy saga
- Elderly couple loses life savings to scammer posing as FBI agent
Politics »

Virginia, DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges
- 'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
- Paxton, Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat. Trump to campaign virtually
- Rubio says the US government did not facilitate Bolsonaro's flight to the US
- Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
Religion »

Former church building in Rush Valley prepares to reopen as museum
- Popemobile exhibition unveiled at the Vatican featuring the vehicle used since 1930
- Pamela Atkinson remembered: 'A living embodiment' of Christlike love
- Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
- 8 new hymns make 90 in 'Hymns for Home and Church' as cover is released, printing begins
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