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Jacob Freeman

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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

Brush fire in Spanish Fork ‘suspicious,’ city says

Flames rose near a Spanish Fork neighborhood after a brush fire sparked on Tuesday.
5 months ago

1 killed in garage fire in Ogden

A person died in a fire in a detached garage in Ogden on Tuesday morning, fire officials said.
5 months ago

Man suspected in Wisconsin homicide arrested in Ogden

A man who was wanted in connection with a murder in Wisconsin was found and arrested in Ogden.
5 months ago

Man dies after fire at home in West Jordan

A man is dead after his house caught fire in West Jordan early Thursday morning, a fire chief said.
5 months ago

Student killed in rollover crash near Cyprus High School

A person was killed in a rollover crash in West Valley City on Tuesday.
5 months ago

Police searching for man after missing woman was found dead in RV

woman was found dead in a camper trailer in Draper, and police said on Tuesday that they were searching for a man whom they called a person of interest.
5 months ago

Utah religious leader targeted in Sandy shooting speaks out

A person fired several shots at a religious leader in Sandy on Monday night while he was in his car. He wasn't hurt, and police were still searching for the shooter on Tuesday.
5 months ago

Avalanche watch issued for much of Utah as heavy snow expected

The Utah Avalanche Center issued an avalanche watch on Monday morning, as heavy snow is expected across much of Utah in the coming days.
5 months ago

Body of woman found by hikers outside Bountiful, police say

A group of young teens found a woman's body while on a hike outside Bountiful on Monday morning, police said.
5 months ago

Fire crews respond to burning apartment in Salt Lake City; residents evacuated

Firefighters evacuated residents and put out a fire in a Salt Lake City apartment complex on Wednesday morning.
6 months ago

Teenager shot, 2 teens arrested in gang-related shooting in Kearns

A teenager was shot after a fight at a Kearns park on Sunday, police said. Two more teens were arrested, and police said it was a gang-related incident.
6 months ago

Salt Lake City shows off plans for revamp of Fairmont Park

Plans to upgrade a popular city park in Sugar House came a step closer to fruition on Wednesday when Salt Lake City unveiled its final design.
6 months ago

Tooele police identify man shot and killed by police on Wednesday

A man was shot multiple times at a gas station in Tooele on Tuesday night, and police said they were still searching for anyone connected.
6 months ago

Woman hit by truck near elementary school, in critical condition

A woman was hit while walking in a crosswalk near Uintah Elementary School on Monday. Police said she was in "extremely critical condition."
6 months ago

Utah’s snowpack hits record low average

Utah's snowpack, measured on Jan. 31, was the lowest ever recorded on that date, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
6 months ago

Business fire in West Jordan causes ‘significant damage’

A fire burned in a business park in West Jordan Wednesday morning, drawing a response from several fire departments.
6 months ago

Driver hits parked car after driving 115 mph with lights off, police say

A 19-year-old was arrested and accused of DUI on Sunday after police say he drove on Pony Express Parkway in Utah County at 115 mph, eventually crashing into a parked car.
6 months ago

Man charged in 2024 murder ‘remains sole suspect’ after he claims innocence, police chief says

The Vernal Police Chief said on Thursday that the man charged with killing a woman in 2024 "remains the sole suspect responsible" for her death after he claimed he was innocent in a media interview.
6 months ago

Shelter-in-place order in Layton is lifted after reports of gunshots

Police told residents in a Layton neighborhood to shelter in place on Thursday.
7 months ago

Southbound I-15 closed in Nephi as UHP reports several crashes

Several crashes were reported on the freeway in Nephi on Monday. The Utah Highway Patrol asked drivers to avoid the area if possible as southbound Interstate 15 was closed.
7 months ago

Suspect arrested as shelter-in-place lifted in Spanish Fork

A shelter-in-place order was issued for a Spanish Fork neighborhood on Saturday. A large number of police personnel were seen in the area.
7 months ago

Making a money-related New Year’s resolution? Here’s some tips

It's time to make your New Year's resolutions, and many of us will make ones about money.
7 months ago

Semitruck rolls on westbound I-215 in Murray, blocking all lanes

A semitruck rolled and blocked all westbound lanes on Interstate 215 in Murray near the Interstate 15 interchange on Monday.
7 months ago

Man accused of hitting officer with golf club day after fleeing police

A man was arrested in Cedar City on Sunday after police say he hit an officer with a golf club multiple times and tried to hit others. He allegedly fled a traffic stop the day before.
7 months ago