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Utah Halloween Map 2025: Haunted houses, pumpkin patches and lights near you

Check out the interactive Halloween map to find the best Halloween haunts this spooky season.
9 months ago

Utah needs more consistency in domestic violence investigations across the state, DA says

On Thursday, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Alivia gave a message of hope to others that help is available and leaving an abusive relationship is possible.
9 months ago

Utah nonprofit dog rescue owner charged with animal cruelty

The owner of a nonprofit dog rescue operation in Herriman is facing criminal charges accusing her of not properly caring for the animals in her custody or seeking vet care when needed.
9 months ago

Reader poll: Utah’s favorite Halloween candies

KSL asked Utahns which treats are their favorites. This nonscientific research is very important because how else would you know what to pass out to your trick-or-treating neighbors?
9 months ago

Cottonwood Heights man charged with abusing, robbing his grandparents

Raymond Wesley Pease, 23, is charged in 4th District Court with multiple offenses involving his grandparents, including aggravated burglary, and illegal discharge of a firearm.
9 months ago

Audit: More stringent selection policies could lead to less ‘sensitive materials’ in school libraries

The audit found 95% of 22 reviewed books had sexual content, per Utah code.
9 months ago

Salt Lake City shatters 44-year-old October rain record. Is the all-time record next?

Salt Lake City has received more than four inches of rain this month, breaking an October rainfall record dating back to 1981, with more rain forecast.
9 months ago

‘Diesel Brothers’ star says he feels ‘vindicated’ after being released from federal custody

David William Sparks, from the TV show "Diesel Brothers" took to social media over the weekend to go on the offensive against lawyers representing the Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment group.
9 months ago

Woman injured by debris while leaving Salt Lake City music festival has died

Ava Ahlander, 23, originally from American Fork but residing in Seattle, died at a hospital after her organs were donated, a family representative said.
9 months ago

Benson Boone wears vest quilted by Utah mom

One Utah mom is on "cloud nine" after singer Benson Boone wore a vest she hand-quilted specially for him.
9 months ago

Draper City Council considers street name change to honor local girl who died

Elected officials in Draper are considering changing the name of one of its city streets. The renaming, if approved, would honor a local girl who died over the summer.
9 months ago

Plan to turn old store into off-campus student housing clears Salt Lake commission

Developers received the green light on a plan to turn an old office supply commercial space between downtown Salt Lake City and the University of Utah into an off-campus student housing hub.
9 months ago

Immigrant detention effort caught on video shows problems with ‘cross-deputization,’ lawyer says

An immigration attorney shared what they think a problem with 'cross-deputization' after an immigrant enforcement action was caught on camera.
9 months ago

Lagoon unveils plans for new Screamin’ Swing thrill ride

The amusement park, Lagoon unveiled plans Friday for a high-flying swing ride called the Nutcracker, set to open in 2026.
9 months ago

‘The case is done’: Immigration officials no longer seeking deportation of Utah violinist John Shin

Federal officials are no longer pursuing the deportation of John Shin, the North Salt Lake violinist who made headlines in August after he was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Colorado.
9 months ago

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk requests street clothes and no shackles during hearings

Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk have requested he be allowed to appear in court in civilian clothes, unshackled.
9 months ago

Banana Ball to return to Utah for 3 games in 2026 after last year’s sellouts

Banana Ball is set to return to Utah for 3 games next year, the zany baseball team announced on Thursday.
9 months ago

Riverton man chased, beat 14-year-old who doorbell ditched, charges say

A criminal charge was filed Wednesday against a Riverton man accused of assaulting a 14-year-old boy who rang his doorbell and ran away.
9 months ago

Flood watches ordered as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla head toward Utah

Heavy rain may improve drought but increase flooding risks, especially in slot canyons and burn scars.
9 months ago

Driver accused of hitting, killing woman in Murray crosswalk in July is arrested

Nathan Michael Portillo, 24, arrested for allegedly hitting and killing a woman in a crosswalk in July and driving off.
10 months ago

Utah transgender sports lawsuit dropped as US Supreme Court to hear similar cases

The dismissal follows the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear similar cases nationwide.
10 months ago

Latter-day Saints church building in Australia destroyed by fire

Australian news outlets reported a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was destroyed in a fire early Monday.
10 months ago

Former USU lineman Kingsley Holliday, accused of rape, pleads guilty to sexual battery

Holliday was charged in 1st District Court on multiple counts including aggravated kidnapping and rape. Last week, Holliday pleaded no contest to reduced charges.
10 months ago

Bluffdale mink farm to remain closed after city rejects its application to reopen

City leaders have denied a proposal to reopen a Bluffdale mink farm due to changes in the zoning code.
10 months ago