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

Diesel Brothers’ David Sparks arrested in Utah on contempt of court accusation

David Sparks of TV show Diesel Brothers and YouTube channel HeavyDSparks was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Tuesday amid legal issues stemming from his alleged failure to pay plaintiffs in a 2021 case.
11 months ago

2 hospitalized after plane crash outside Evanston

Two people were hospitalized after a small plane crashed in Uinta County, Wyoming, on Saturday afternoon.
11 months ago

Woman saved from sinking car in Deer Valley Pond

First responders in Park City pulled an unresponsive woman out of a sinking car on Friday. They performed CPR on her, and police said she was in stable condition.
11 months ago

Landslide closes Bluffdale road, police urge drivers to avoid area

A landslide forced the closure of a portion of 14600 South in Bluffdale Friday.
11 months ago

Gov. Cox calls state Legislature into special session over redistricting, other matters

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Friday morning that the Utah Legislature had been called into a special session to "address several matters of state business."
11 months ago

Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car in a Salt Lake City crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a truck while in a crosswalk in the area of 2000 West 500 South Friday morning, police said.
11 months ago

Motorcyclist in critical condition after hitting U-turning vehicle, police say

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after striking a vehicle making a U-turn on Thursday night in West Valley City.
11 months ago

House fire destroys home and kills pets in Washington County

Emergency crews respond to a house fire in Central, Washington County, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (Central Fire)
11 months ago

Suspicious package ‘all clear’ after USU evacuation ahead of TPUSA event

A building on the Utah State University campus was evacuated Tuesday ahead of the scheduled Turning Point USA event. The building was not where the event was taking place.
11 months ago

Brigham City Police investigating fatal hit-and-run

A woman was hit and killed in Brigham City late Monday night, and police said the next morning that they had not identified a driver.
11 months ago

Man arrested after selling drugs to undercover agent, fleeing officers, police say

A man was taken into custody Thursday after police say he escaped from officers for a time after selling drugs to an undercover agent in Salt Lake City.
11 months ago

Another arrest made in Midvale homicide case

Another person has been taken into custody in connection with a suspected homicide that took place in Midvale on Sept. 18.
11 months ago

Utah joins 18 states in suit over ‘deceptive’ charity fundraising, AG’s office says

The Utah Attorney General's Office said Friday that organization Kars-R-Us is accused of conducting national charity fraud. Utah and 18 other states are taking action, and they're joined by the Federal Trade Commission.
11 months ago

Avian flu discovered at turkey farm in Sanpete County, officials say

Agriculture officials confirmed Friday that a "highly pathogenic" avian flu was discovered in a commercial turkey facility in Sanpete County.
11 months ago

Student dies from gunshot wound on field trip in Provo Canyon, officials say

The Alpine School District said counseling was available to students Wednesday, after a ninth-grader was reportedly injured by a self-inflicted gunshot while on a field trip.
11 months ago

Police looking for driver they say fled scene after hitting woman in Roy

Police officers were searching for a black SUV they say hit a woman in the front yard of a home and then fled the scene on Tuesday morning.
11 months ago

Teen stabbed at homecoming dance in Spanish Fork, police say

A 17-year-old was stabbed at a homecoming dance at Maple Mountain High School in Spanish Fork Saturday night, police said.
11 months ago

14-year-old arrested in connection with Midvale homicide

A 14-year-old has been taken into custody in connection with a suspected homicide that took place in Midvale on Thursday, police said.
11 months ago

2 young girls found in refrigerated trailer at scene of Lindon accident, police say

A crash in Lindon on Wednesday involving a semitruck led police officers to make a concerning discovery: Police documents say two young girls were inside the semi's refrigerated trailer at the time of the accident.
11 months ago

Motorcyclist in critical condition after collision with car in West Valley

A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Wednesday after colliding with a car in West Valley City.
11 months ago

2-year-old hit by reversing pickup truck dies in hospital, Layton police confirm

A 2-year-old was taken to the hospital in critical condition Friday after police say the child was hit by a reversing pickup truck at a car wash.
12 months ago

Crash leaves motorcyclist in ‘extremely critical condition’ in West Valley City

A road was closed in West Valley City following an accident that left a motorcyclist in extremely critical condition Friday morning.
12 months ago

Police searching for suspects after stabbing on SLCC campus, school says

Police are searching for multiple people who are suspected of stabbing a 16-year-old at Salt Lake Community College.
12 months ago

Man arrested, suspected of murder after victim dies from Weber County shooting

One person is dead after being shot in Weber County on Sunday.
12 months ago