Utah Local News

Mother-daughter duo creates pirate Halloween displays

Most Recent

Nonprofit temporarily closes its doors, impacting more than 20,000

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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.