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When it comes to celebrating Halloween, how dedicated can someone be? Some are dedicated enough to brave freezing temperatures. Newsline reporter Emma Benson went to Cornbelly's last night to see what all the fun was about.

Temperatures are dropping, and so is your tire pressure. Newsline reporter Andrea Cabrera found out how these low temperatures affect our vehicles.

Halloween is tomorrow, and as daylight savings and colder weather approach, it's important for children to stay safe and warm outside. Newsline reporter Jillie Denna tells us how trick-or-treaters and parents can prepare.

A cougar was spotted roaming around in a Herriman neighborhood just yesterday. A woman who encountered the big cat just feet away from her called the police, and now the community is taking necessary precautions. Ashley Ward reports.

TAYLORSVILLE -- Personal DNA testing is becoming more popular than it ever has been. 23 and Me and Ancestry DNA, are some of the most popular DNA test kits available online, but how do these kits work and how is a simple sample of saliva helping fight crime?

Highland -- Friday around noon Lone Peak Police contacted the high school, alerting them of a possible threat. The school immediately went into a lockdown. Three hours later, the school and premises were all cleared.

ANTELOPE STATE PARK -- The annual bison round-up is critical in ensuring the health of one of the nation’s largest and oldest public bison herds. Park ranger Chris Haramoto says that the bison population on Antelope Island 'can be anywhere from 700 to 750 depending on how many calves are born in the spring. We’ll narrow that down to around 500 that we will have remaining after the roundup.'

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH -- The University of Utah is taking extra safety measures following the murder of student-athlete Lauren McCluskey last year. Officials are creating and planning to implement a new safety team to handle all threats on campus.

Three BYU alums jumped feet first into a shark tank, and ended with the deal of their life. A physical therapy ball was their bait. Newsline reporter Tori Gurr found out more on this televised experience.

A Provo shelter has been revamped for homeless youth. Reporter Kevin Hatch tells us more about this renovation project.

Families flocked, flew, and slithered their way to the Bean museum last night. The museum puts shows on for families every Monday night, but last night's event was full of creepier creatures than usual. Newsline reporter Bela Erekson went to find out what all the howl was about.

Provo's local artists are sharing their love for stained glass. Newsline reporter Mandy Welker went to the Wild Horse Timber studio in Springville to see how stained glass art is made.