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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. County Clerk Lannie Chapman said it allowed residents a chance to cast their vote before taking families trick-or-treating on Halloween.
Laura Darlene Northrup was sentenced to 15 years to life on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for the murder of her roommate, Stephanie Lynn Haskett-Carrasco. Northrup previously entered a guilty plea with a mental condition regarding the first-degree felony charge.
A woman was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering her roommate at a Salt Lake County shelter. Laura Darlene Northrup pleaded guilty to first-degree murder with a mental condition in July in connection to the May 2024 death of Stephanie Lynn Haskett-Carrasco.
A crash on Friday afternoon blocked two southbound lanes of Bangerter Highway in West Valley City. The Utah Department of Transportation reported the blockage at 1820 South, though details regarding injuries or vehicles involved were not immediately available.
An eight-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 15 in Bountiful caused significant traffic delays during the Friday morning commute. The incident occurred near the 500 West exit, resulting in lane closures and backups extending into Farmington.
Utah officials announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, that serial killer Ted Bundy was responsible for the 1974 murder of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith. The breakthrough came via DNA evidence linked to a previous Bundy victim in Lehi, finally closing a 52-year-old cold case on the anniversary of the discovery of Smith's body.
The Salt Lake County Board of Equalization is scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The session will address various agenda items including the approval of minutes and assessor recommendations.
No. 22 Weber State is scheduled to host No. 20 UC Davis at Stewart Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31. This Big Sky Conference matchup serves as a significant barometer for both teams as they seek to bolster their potential playoff resumes.
A volunteer-run haunted hotel in Vernal is hosting its final Halloween season before the structure is slated for demolition. The venue's closure marks the end of a local tradition as the city moves forward with long-term development goals.
Millions of dollars have been spent on Amendment B, which would require citizen-led initiatives that raise taxes to pass with at least 60% support. Supporters say Amendment B is critical to keeping taxes low, while opponents argue it's a power grab by the Legislature.
Halloween doesn’t have to be spooky to be fun. Students at South Valley School celebrated the holiday with costumes, games, and new connections as peer tutors from Herriman High School joined them for the festivities.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued through Monday morning as a cold front brings snow to mountain areas. The advisory predicts accumulating snow mainly above 8,000 feet, which could make travel difficult on mountain routes.
Multiple individuals in the Sanpete County area were recently memorialized in local obituaries. The announcements included details for Windy Gale Phillips Lambert, Roberta Teddy Braun Anderson, Lenard Bruce Flygare, Charles Raymond Pyne, JenaVee Cordon Smith, and Don C Hales.