Oct. 7, 2008

• McCain, Obama clash over causes, cures of crisis14

• Ethics hearings to remain closed14

• Investigation leads to talk of legislative ethics reform8

• Investigation nearly complete in state treasurer's probe5

• Debate stakes higher for McCain; insults mount17

• Could Mitt fit in a McCain Cabinet?91

• Court says Bush aides need not talk to probers0

• Relgion, government can work together, Leavitt says6

• Libertarian attorney general candidate protesting exclusion from debates11

• Hatch introduces bill to thwart copper thefts9

Oct. 6, 2008

• Ethics meeting on complaints to remain closed17

• Palin defends terrorist comment about Obama52

• 7 Palin aides to testify in firing probe3

• GOP complains about Obama fundraising5

• Davis Demos holding 2 events this week5

• Biden halts campaign after in-law's death1

• Springsteen sings his heart out for Obama4

Oct. 5, 2008

• Onus on McCain to turn race around38

• Campaigns get personal, McCain called 'erratic'27

• Next president will be handed a fragile economy1

• Long-awaited visit to childhood home for Bush1

Oct. 4, 2008

• Panel set to meet in ethics probes17

• U.S. didn't hate Palin's performance; Utah loved her224

• Palins' assets exceed $1 million1

• Biden sends son, Guard off to Iraq2

• Comics have field day with debate3

• Palin questions McCain concession of Michigan1

• Biden, Palin draw huge ratings in debate13

• Matheson and Bishop vote against bailout7

• 6 try to halt Troopergate1

• Matheson finally starts airing a TV campaign ad0

• Election complaint filed against Mascaro8

Oct. 3, 2008

• VP debate: Rivals bare teeth in smiles162

• A.G.'s office may probe Hughes32

• Congress OKs historic bailout bill; Bush signs it102

• Matheson, Bishop oppose bailout, Cannon supports37

• House is winning converts to bailout22

• Some legislative candidates opt against answering News questionnaire19

• Utahns focus on Palin during matchup15

• Alaska judge won't block trooper probe2

• Officer escorts Hughes away from Capitol after argument6

• Obama taking wife to romantic dinner for 16th anniversary5

• Some facts cast adrift in v.p. debate0

• Elections complaint filed against Rep. Mascaro11

Oct. 2, 2008

• Feisty Palin stands her ground in Biden debate93

• Bailout hopes rise as more 'no' votes switch63

• Legislative ethics probe begins on 2 lawmakers101

• Matheson will still vote no to bailout; Bishop undecided52

• McCain, Obama camps get help from Utahns7

• Utah Jazz: Boozer impressed after meeting Obama27

• Candidates cordial during 3rd District debate25

• Palin will get chance to come back19

• Palin's uniquely Alaskan assets estimated at $1.2M1

• Obama has 'better answers,' Clinton says2

• Jordan board members flayed over 2 stipends19

• Legislators to propose more restrictive abortion law10

• Contractor never billed senator0

Oct. 1, 2008

• Bailout passes Senate; House foes soften106

• AP Poll: Obama pulls away to 7-point lead24

• Attorney general candidates trade barbs over ethics, trial experience15

• Governors, business up pressure for bailout bill2

• New poll: Obama pulls ahead in 3 key states11

• Salt Lake Council backs search for polling place to replace zoo over worries of bias6

• Senate OKs bill to double low-income energy aid2

• Does voting pose health risks?2

• Palin speaks, McCain camp clarifies6

• McCain's visit to Iowa cheers Republicans2

• Obama, McCain want $250K deposits insured1

• Bloomberg wants to overturn term-limits law1

• Provo, Orem to hold nights with candidates0

Sept. 30, 2008

• 2 of 3 Utah congressmen vote no on bill166

• Gubernatorial debate mostly civil36

• Utahn may be charged in U.S. attorneys' firings28

• Bush implores Congress to act to rescue markets25

• Pugmire keeps focus on Jensen's attendance2

• Romney endorses Dew in 2nd District race16

• LDS Church enlists callers on behalf of California's Prop. 8 10
• Details on new LDS temples revealed 16
• Ethics hearings to remain closed 14
• Utah higher-education enrollment jumps 8.5% 8
• Provo woman missing since Monday 0

• Utah Jazz: Lessons learned against L.A. 15
• Utah Jazz: Sore hamstring sidelines Boozer 44
• MLB: Red Sox eliminate 100-win Angels 10
• MLB playoffs: Bosox-Rays renew rivalry; Manny in middle of NLCS 0
• Man of the hour Larry Gelwix 36

• McCain, Obama clash over causes, cures of crisis 14
• Execs' posh retreat after bailout angers lawmakers 10
• Stocks tumble as Street worries about financials 8
• Utah ranks No. 25 for its eco efforts 20
• Sports and the economy — Will fans keep coming? 73