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Salt Lake City Christmas tradition ends after 30 years as owner faces health challenges
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
Forrest Nunley, the man behind a beloved Christmas house tradition in the Salt Lake Valley, is turning off the lights for good.

Boil order lifted in Cedar City
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
A boil order for Cedar City was lifted on Saturday night after new tests for E. coli contamination came back negative.

Friends remember Park City pilot Ryan Cutter
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 9:18 p.m. | Save Story
Friends and colleagues gathered Saturday to remember Ryan Cutter, a 46-year-old Park City helicopter pilot who died while fighting a wildfire in California.

'We need help': Homeless cleanup nonprofit furloughs employees, faces full shutdown
Katie McKellar, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Oct. 24 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
A longtime Utah social enterprise nonprofit has furloughed almost all of its staff — and it's days away from shutting down completely if it doesn't get cash by the end of the month.

Utah's annual Reading Marathon begins with kickoff event to promote childhood literacy
Sarah Earnshaw, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
PBS Utah launched its 34th annual Reading Marathon with a kickoff event Saturday at the Salt Lake City Public Library.

Portion of state Route 29 in Emery County closed due to road collapse
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
A portion of state Route 29 near the Cottonwood Canyon was closed at 11:59 p.m. on Friday after flooding collapsed part of the road. The closure is expected to last at least a week.

New accuser alleges abuse at the hands of former East Layton police officer
VideoDave Cawley, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Reporting by KSL's COLD podcast uncovers previously unreported claims of child sex abuse by former officer Thomas Jackson.

What are Tony Finau's favorite kinds of books?
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 24 - 12:22 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the Utah Chamber and a six-time PGA Tour winner gathered together Tuesday morning for a little golf — and something much bigger.

8 people injured in crash in Hurricane
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Eight people were injured following a two-vehicle crash in Hurricane early Saturday. Seven of the eight injured were taken to the hospital, including two who sustained serious injuries.

BYU student tackles immigration and practical effects in short film
Diana Jones and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
James Cutler tells how he turned a true story about his twin's struggles with immigration bureaucracy into a short film at FilmQuest.

French artist installs imaginative, spiraling wooden sculpture in Ogden plaza
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
A massive, spiraling wooden contraption is starting to take form in an Ogden plaza, marking a French artist's first U.S.-based installation.

These airports offer easy access to ski areas
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 24 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
Utah has a lot going for it when it comes to skiing and snowboarding — including the Salt Lake City International Airport, which was recently ranked near the top for access to ski areas.

More than cameras and a crowd: Inside ESPN's 'College GameDay'
Na'Andre Emerson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 24 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
The cameras are rolling, the crowd is watching and Pat McAfee is doing what Pat McAfee does best. But just beyond the cameras, another operation is unfolding.

Woman gets probation for lying to police after fatal shooting at Salt Lake party
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
The final charges related to a "friendly fire" fatal shooting at a party are now resolved after Tommi Tiara Jude Gallegos pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and was ordered to spend a year on probation.

Bridal Veil Falls trail closes for season following rockslide, officials say
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Oct. 23 - 11:06 p.m. | Save Story
Utah County officials said Friday night that the Bridal Veil Falls section of the Provo Canyon Trail is closed for the winter following a rockslide below the falls area.

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
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
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
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.
Business & Tech »

'We need help': Homeless cleanup nonprofit furloughs employees, faces full shutdown
Education »

Utah's annual Reading Marathon begins with kickoff event to promote childhood literacy
- Top education official warns against declaring the U. a 'sanctuary' campus for immigrant students
- USU researchers tap machine learning, game cameras to inform recreation area management
- Utah higher education institutions provide value, students leave money on table, economist says
- Audit: More accountability needed for tenured faculty at Utah higher education institutions
Religion »

First Presbyterian Church to host 40th annual Scottish heritage events
- Leaders of church fear historic Japantown will remain 'Japandock' despite Smith's vision
- Pope Leo will not need further therapy after his operation, doctors say
- After painting portraits of 183 fallen missionaries, Utah artist honors couple who helped make it possible
- Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
Science »

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine restored
- 'The most complicated launch campaign ever': NASA lays out mad dash to test lunar landers
- SoftBank-backed OPay eyes up to $4.4 billion US IPO valuation
- Salt Lake County prosecutors using AI to review evidence; DA says humans remain in control
- PwC confirms cybersecurity incident involving employee learning records




