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

Body found on Stucki Springs trail near St. George

Rescue workers had to use a helicopter to retrieve a body found on the Stucki Springs Trail outside St. George.
2 years ago

Home is a ‘total loss’ after fire in Tooele, family safe

The house fire happened Thursday morning in the area of 200 East and Birch Street in Tooele.
2 years ago

‘Fork in the road’: Federal employees offered pay if they quit

Millions of federal employees got an email with the subject line, "Fork in the road." The content: President Trump extended an offer to employees to take eight months' pay in exchange for leaving their jobs.
2 years ago

Nigel the owl home safe after getting stuck in museum downspout

Nigel the screech owl is back home after getting stuck in a downspout at the Springville Museum of Art about a week ago.
2 years ago

Large structure fire engulfs building in Ogden

A structure fire has broken out in Ogden at a new construction site. 
2 years ago

Santaquin officer stabbed multiple times in Genola, standoff ensues

A man was arrested in Utah County after police say he stabbed an officer several times, leading to an hours-long standoff.
2 years ago

An inside look at one of Utah’s booming industries: Biotech

Utahns are used to hearing about Silicon Slopes, but another type of tech industry is making big waves in Utah's economy as well.
2 years ago

Car vs motorcycle hit-and-run leaves two injured in Salt Lake City

Two people were hurt after a car and motorcycle collided on Main Street in Salt Lake City Saturday evening. Police said they were searching for a hit-and-run driver.
2 years ago

I-15 in Spanish Fork closes briefly after 14-car crash

Interstate 15 in Spanish Fork was closed for half an hour on Saturday after a 14-car crash — the second accident with 10 or more vehicles to take place on the freeway on Saturday morning.
2 years ago

West High principal’s leave not related to safety issues, district says

Following rumors about West High School Principal Dr. Jared Wright’s administrative leave, the Salt Lake City School District released a statement.
2 years ago

Arrest made after USU hazmat evacuation

One person has been arrested after a "hazmat situation" at Utah State University dormitory on Thursday night.
2 years ago

Man steals car, drives in circles in airport parking lot, police say

Officers arrested a man they said stole a car in West Valley City, then drove to the Salt Lake City International Airport on Wednesday.
2 years ago

Stop for illegal tint leaves man arrested with 14 driver’s licenses

A routine traffic stop on Wednesday led police to arrest one man. They say he had fourteen other people’s driver’s licenses on him in St. George.
2 years ago

Double stabbing leaves two injured, one arrested in St. George

A double stabbing in St. George left two people injured and one person was arrested after the stabbing took place.
2 years ago

Power outage affects 1185 customers in Holladay

Up to 1,185 customers are without power in Holladay on Saturday after a rough snowstorm hit Utah. Power is expected to be restored at noon.
2 years ago

Two arrested, one at large after spike strip stops fleeing car

Two were arrested and one person is at large after police used a spike strip to stop a fleeing car on Friday night.
2 years ago

Man shot, killed by police after firing on officers

A man was shot and killed by South Jordan Police on Friday night after firing on officers. Police say the man started the shootout.
2 years ago

Five engines respond to Salt Lake City fire at vacant home

The Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to a house fire at a vacant property in Salt Lake City on New Year’s Day.
2 years ago

Dense fog causes advisory in Uintah County

Uintah County was struck by some dense, dangerous fog on Saturday, prompting warnings on dangerous driving conditions.
2 years ago

Mission President Jason Michael Soulier passes away in France

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Saturday that Mission President Jason Michael Soulier has passed away.
2 years ago

Retired fire chief Steve Foote has died, South Salt Lake Fire says

South Salt Lake Fire Department announced that retired fire chief Steve Foote has died, he was the youngest fire chief in Utah.
2 years ago

Up to a foot of snow coming to parts of northern Utah, NWS says

Parts of Northern Utah is expected to receive up to a foot of snow on Saturday afternoon going into Sunday.
2 years ago

I-80 rollover injures one, likely caused by weather, police say

Police say weather was likely a factor resulting in a accidental rollover that occurred on Saturday on I-80.
2 years ago

DNA sequencing identifies remains in 30 year cold case

A 30-year-old cold case was solved after DNA sequencing brought police to an answer on the identification of a man.
2 years ago