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Shopping for Halloween begins months in advance, with consumers loading up on decorations, treats, party supplies and costumes. But in the days that follow the holiday, much of that seasonal splurge ends up in a pile of waste. This year alone, Americans are expected to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween, according to the National Retail Foundation.
Senator John Curtis will spend two full days in Washington County this Thursday and Friday, Oct. The schedule includes meetings with community, business, student and civic groups across the county, along with a public, in-person town hall where residents can ask questions directly.
The Trailblazers celebrated in California and all the way back to St. George after Utah Tech’s football team finally tasted the sweet nectar of victory. Utah Tech defeated Cal Poly 43-26 on its home field on Oct. 24, seizing the first-ever Big Sky Conference victory for the Trailblazers (1-7 overall, 1-4 Big Sky).
Exactly 52 years after a Utah teenager's body was discovered in the woods by a hunter, authorities announced Tuesday that DNA connects serial killer Ted Bundy to her death. Bundy has been dead since 1989, but the tally of his confirmed victims continues to grow due to advances in DNA testing.
A livestock truck crashed on a ramp in Riverdale, causing the death of approximately 15 cattle. The roadway remained closed for cleanup as of Tuesday afternoon.
West Valley City police have identified 40-year-old Sebastian Cerda-Monti as the man killed during an officer-involved critical incident. The incident occurred Sunday morning after the man allegedly charged at an officer while armed.
A 22-year-old woman was critically injured in a motorcycle collision near the mouth of Ogden Canyon on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred at the intersection of Canyon Road and Valley Drive.