Digital Writer & Producer for KSL NewsRadio & KSL TV

Jacob Freeman

About

Jacob Freeman writes and produces digital content for KSL TV and KSL NewsRadio in Salt Lake City. A Utah native, Jacob brings a deep understanding of the state’s culture, geography, and politics. He is committed to reporting the stories that matter most to Utahns.

Prior to joining KSL, Jacob worked as an investigative reporter, using government records and expert insights to uncover critical issues in Utah’s criminal justice system. His bylines have appeared in several local outlets, including the Salt Lake Tribune, Amplify Utah, Wasatch Magazine, the Utah Investigative Journalism Project, and the Daily Utah Chronicle.

Expertise

Crime and policing
Addiction and recovery
Outdoors and recreation

Education

University of Utah – Bachelor of Science in Journalism

Amber Alert issued, then canceled, for non-family abduction out of South Salt Lake

An Amber Alert was issued Friday afternoon for a non-family abduction that happened in South Salt Lake the day before. However, the alert was canceled shortly after.

2 months ago

Motorcyclist dies in crash with semitruck in Herriman

A motorcyclist is dead after police say he crashed into a semitruck in Herriman Monday morning.

2 months ago

1 killed, 4 hospitalized in Ogden house fire

A person was killed and four more were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in an Ogden home early Friday morning.

2 months ago

Chief justice of Utah Supreme Court set to retire

Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant will retire at the end of August, according to a release from the Utah Judiciary. He is the longest serving chief justice in the state's history.

2 months ago

Measles cases identified at Wasatch County schools; health official says exposures possible

Wasatch County health officials warned parents on Thursday that they identified positive measles case at Timpanogos Middle School and Old Mill Elementary School.

2 months ago

Motorcyclist hit, killed while stopped on U.S. 6 in Utah County, police say

A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night after they were hit by another vehicle while stopped on U.S. 6 between Santaquin and Eureka.

3 months ago

6 hospitalized after crash in Logan intersection

Six people were taken to the hospital in various conditions on Saturday after a crash at an intersection in Logan.

3 months ago

Woman critically injured by suspected DUI driver fleeing after crash, police say

A woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition in Provo on Saturday after a head-on crash. Police say the driver of the car that hit her was suspected of driving under the influence, and was fleeing after another crash.

3 months ago

Nurse found guilty of manslaughter ordered to serve up to 15 years

A nurse who was found guilty of manslaughter and obstruction of justice after her friend died of an insulin overdose was ordered to serve up to 15 years in prison on Monday.

3 months ago

Lockdown lifted after police find ‘no credible threat’ at Provo High School

Provo High School was put on lockdown Monday morning after police said they were investigating a suspicious call. The lockdown was lifted just before 10 a.m.

3 months ago

‘A punch to the gut’: Cold snap leaves Utah fruit farmers reeling

Utah's mid-April cold snap has had dire consequences for local farmers. The operations manager of Manning Orchards, in Fruit Heights, said his fruit trees won't yield a single fruit this year.

3 months ago

2 taken into custody in Wyoming after 1 person was killed in Salt Lake City hotel

One person is dead and two are in custody in Wyoming after a shooting at a hotel in Salt Lake City on Monday morning.

3 months ago

Police investigating after shooting in Salt Lake City’s west side injures 1

A man was shot in Salt Lake City late Sunday night, police said, and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.