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

Man in critical condition after car crash into McDonald’s

A man is in critical condition after he crashed the vehicle he was driving into a McDonald's in Kearns on early Saturday.
2 years ago

Man charged after accidentally shooting friend, police say

Police say an accidental shooting occurred in Salt Lake City on Friday evening after a man allegedly accidentally shot his friend.
2 years ago

Woman rescued from hike near Goblin Valley after breaking her leg on Thanksgiving

A woman was rescued on Thanksgiving Day after breaking her leg while hiking near Goblin Valley.
2 years ago