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Brandon Sanderson fans optimistic as author begins writing Evermore Park's next chapter
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Oct. 13 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
Author Brandon Sanderson's planned purchase of the Evermore Park property is sparking excitement among fans, while longtime supporters of the attraction are feeling a mix of emotions.

Century-old history surfaces from beneath Pineview reservoir
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Oct. 13 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
The remnants of dozens of artesian wells that were constructed about a hundred years ago are surfacing after Pineview Reservoir was drawn down so workers could replace Ogden City's water pipeline.

Utah bookstore embraces all things spooky year-round
VideoAlexander Campbell, KSL | Updated Oct. 13 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
Tucked just off Main Street in Lehi, one independent bookstore is bringing spooky season to life all year long.

Dolly Parton's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 13 - 6:18 p.m. | Save Story
Dolly Parton's nephew and longtime head of security said in a Tennessee court filing that he was a close friend and ally of Parton's longtime manager Danny Nozell before Nozell took out a restraining order accusing him of threatening to do violence and destroy Parton's legacy and business empire.
Ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder
Steve Gorman and Luc Cohen, Reuters | Updated Oct. 13 - 5:58 p.m. | Save Story
A former gang leader was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, capping the prosecution of a long-unsolved murder that shaped the golden age of rap music.

Utah Tech University helps special needs community get into the Halloween spirit
KSL Staff | Posted Oct. 13 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Tech University helped people get into the spooky spirit this week by hosting an adaptive carnival for the special needs community.

'Art is essential to the human experience:' John Green's book tour comes to Utah
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
John Green's newest novel is a "love letter to movies," but also highlights his concerns over the commodification of creative projects and how private experiences turned into public discourse.

Have You Seen This? New cat species found in Bolivia
VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Oct. 13 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
Calling all cat lovers and friends of felines. You may have heard — a new species of wild cat was discovered in Bolivia last month.

US roller coaster fatalities dating back to 2003
Associated Press | Updated Oct. 13 - 3:09 p.m. | Save Story
A man who fell to his death from a roller coaster at an Atlanta-area amusement park was not the first to die on such a ride in recent years.

Utah ski resorts see first snow of the season
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story
Storms that wreaked havoc across Utah this past weekend dusted ski resorts in the state with the first snowfall of the season.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
Jessica Hill, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 13 - 1:28 p.m. | Save Story
Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur.

Utah is having a moment on 'The Voice,' as 4 locals compete
VideoLottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Dozens of singers are still in the running and four of those singers are from Utah, marking the strongest showing from the state "The Voice" has seen in a while.

A forgotten history of widescreen movies
VideoPeter Rosen, KSL | Updated Oct. 13 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
A Virginia inventor's early widescreen film technology helped pave the way for modern cinema, and his descendants are working to ensure his contributions to Hollywood history are recognized.
Soccer-Netflix secures rights to air 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra
David Latona, Reuters | Updated Oct. 13 - 6:54 a.m. | Save Story
Netflix said on Tuesday it had secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain, which is co-hosting the tournament, and Andorra.

Utah teen makes app that uses AI to detect potholes
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Oct. 13 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
A West High School student is looking to make roads safer through a smartphone app he developed that uses artificial intelligence to detect potholes.
'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34
Steve Gorman, Reuters | Updated Oct. 13 - 12:01 a.m. | Save Story
Actor RJ Mitte, whose personal experience living with cerebral palsy informed his role as Walter White Jr, the physically disabled son of a methamphetamine kingpin in the landmark television series "Breaking Bad," died on Monday at age 34.

'Rookie' from Utah recounts experience at Red Bull Rampage prior to event cancellation
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 12 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Red Bull Rampage celebrated its 25th anniversary over the weekend, but for half the male competitors of the freeride mountain bike event, the chance to compete this year was not to be.
Actor Selma Blair arrested and accused of abusing flight attendants
Reuters | Updated Oct. 12 - 9:18 p.m. | Save Story
Actor Selma Blair was arrested after flight attendants reported a "physically abusive passenger" on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's police department said on Monday.

Utah spam call complaints surge after years of declines
VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Oct. 12 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Complaints about unwanted phone calls dropped sharply in Utah for years. But new federal data show they are climbing again.
Arts & Entertainment »

Brandon Sanderson fans optimistic as author begins writing Evermore Park's next chapter
- Utah bookstore embraces all things spooky year-round
- Dolly Parton's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order
- Ex-gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur murder
- 'Art is essential to the human experience:' John Green's book tour comes to Utah
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Utah is having a moment on 'The Voice,' as 4 locals compete
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