The stories that matter most in Utah, in a few sentences each, and who covered them.
The 5th annual Lauren McCluskey Race for Campus Safety took place at the University of Utah, bringing together over 800 people to raise awareness about relationship violence and stalking. The event, which included 1K, 5K, and 10K race options, supported the Lauren McCluskey Foundation's efforts to improve campus safety and accountability.
Covered by: ABC4 (YouTube), ABC 4, KJZZ, KSL, KUTV 2News
Floods in southeastern Utah displaced 150 residents and contaminated the San Juan River with E. coli, prompting an urgent call for donations. Local leaders and a nonprofit, Navajo Strong, are working to provide aid and supplies to affected communities.
Covered by: KUTV 2News, Fox 13, KJZZ, KSL, Salt Lake Tribune, San Juan Record, The Times-Independent (Moab)
Utah will begin enforcing its age verification law for adult websites starting Monday, aiming to prevent minors from accessing pornography online. The law allows the state to take action against non-compliant sites despite ongoing legal challenges.
Covered by: KSL News (YouTube), ABC 4, Fox 13, Fox 13 (YouTube), KSL, KSL's Inside Sources
Salt Lake County held its first-ever Saturday early voting on Halloween, giving voters additional time to cast their ballots. The event was organized to make voting easier for families planning to go trick-or-treating.
Covered by: ABC4 (YouTube), KSL
A study found that children are 10 times more likely to be struck by cars on Halloween compared to other nights, highlighting the increased risk for young pedestrians during the holiday.
Covered by: KUTV 2News, KJZZ
Written by Utah Relay from the reports linked above. The reporting belongs to the outlets named.