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Nonprofit temporarily closes its doors, impacting more than 20,000
Sarah Earnshaw, KSL | Posted Oct. 31 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
Starting Sunday, Nov. 1, families will no longer be able to receive help from Community Action Services and Food Bank.

7-year-old critically injured after being struck on Spanish Fork Parkway
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Oct. 31 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
A 7-year-old boy "wearing dark clothing and a mask" is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on North Spanish Fork Parkway on Saturday night, police say.

Family identifies Ogden Canyon crash victim, prepares to say goodbye
Garna Mejia, KSL | Updated Oct. 31 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
The family of the 22-year-old woman critically injured in a motorcycle crash near the mouth of Ogden Canyon earlier this week said she is not expected to survive.

Longtime homeless cleanup nonprofit shuts down, leaving 125 unemployed
Katie McKellar, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Oct. 31 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Despite efforts to save it, longtime Utah social enterprise nonprofit Advantage Services is shutting down amid financial struggles.

Race for Campus Safety draws record turnout as awareness of relationship violence grows
Sarah Earnshaw, KSL | Posted Oct. 31 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
More than 800 people participated Saturday in the 2026 Race for Campus Safety at the University of Utah, marking the event's largest turnout since it began in 2022.

St. George woman donates wind phone to help individuals 'talk' to loved ones lost
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 31 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Shaelynn Del Toro, of St. George, installed a wind phone, after her uncle died unexpectedly in 2025, to give anyone who has lost loved ones a place to "talk" to them.

Man sentenced for assault, attempted kidnapping of woman who said he wanted to 'mark her'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Oct. 31 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man who tried to "mark" a woman with a stick and a hammer, according to charges, will be spending a year in jail and three years on probation after the domestic violence incident.

Weber State students press to resurrect centers geared to Latino, Black and other students
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Oct. 31 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Three Weber State students are pressing to resurrect the cultural centers geared to Latino, Black, LGBTQ and other students after their elimination in the wake of HB261.

Don't give up on buying your first home, Utahns advised
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 31 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Board of Realtors wants more young Utahns to look at buying despite high costs. To help, a state official said new initiatives to build more starter homes may be coming soon.

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.
Business & Tech »

Longtime homeless cleanup nonprofit shuts down, leaving 125 unemployed
- 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
Education »

Race for Campus Safety draws record turnout as awareness of relationship violence grows
- 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
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 »

7-year-old critically injured after being struck on Spanish Fork Parkway
- Family identifies Ogden Canyon crash victim, prepares to say goodbye
- Race for Campus Safety draws record turnout as awareness of relationship violence grows
- Man sentenced for assault, attempted kidnapping of woman who said he wanted to 'mark her'
- 'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Politics »

Republicans on defense in Texas while Democrats in Michigan can't get on the same page
- Rubio says the US government did not facilitate Bolsonaro's flight to the US
- 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
- 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
Science »



