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

‘Time is critical’: Family searches for bone marrow donor for 3-year-old with aggressive brain disease

A family is asking for help from the community to find a bone marrow donor who could save the life of their 3-year-old, who was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive brain disease.
1 year ago

Man called 911 to report he set a car on fire, police say

A man was taken into custody Tuesday after police say he called Davis County Dispatch and said he lit a car on fire. The car was a Sunset City Police vehicle.
1 year ago

Search teams discover body of man missing in water at Willard Bay State Park

Search and rescue crews found the body of a man who reportedly fell off an inflatable raft at Willard Bay State Park on Saturday.
1 year ago

Pedestrian critically injured in Murray, police looking for driver

A pedestrian was hit by a truck while crossing a road in Murray late Thursday night. Police said the driver didn’t stop and hadn’t yet been located.
1 year ago

Accident sends motorcycle through window of Draper business

A motorcycle crashed through the window of a Draper business on Saturday after an accident with another vehicle, police said.
1 year ago

Monroe Canyon Fire continues to grow as cause remains unknown

The U.S. Forest Service reported Saturday that the Monroe Canyon Fire burning in Sevier and Piute Counties grew significantly the day before, and officials warned that hot and dry weather would lead to extreme fire activity over the weekend.
1 year ago

19-year-old motorcyclist dies on Cache County highway

A 19-year-old motorcyclist is dead after police say he crashed on state Route 101 in Blacksmith Fork Canyon, Cache County.
1 year ago

3 people found dead, including 1 child, in Millard County

Authorities found the bodies of three people in Flowell, Millard County, on Thursday. One was said to be a young child.
1 year ago

Delays reported on all 3 TRAX lines after truck hits train

A truck reportedly ran a red light around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday morning and hit a TRAX train. The Utah Transit Authority reported delays on all lines.
1 year ago

Man found dead after going missing in Yuba Lake

A man went missing at Yuba State Park Reservoir in Juab County Saturday. Emergency crews were still on scene at 6:45 p.m.
1 year ago

Man missing after cliff jumping in Causey Reservoir found dead

Search and rescue teams recovered the body of a man at Causey Reservoir Saturday evening after he was reportedly cliff jumping earlier that day.
1 year ago

West Jordan house fire believed to be arson as fourth victim dies in hospital

Officials provided an update Saturday, confirming the deadly West Jordan house fire the day prior was believed to be the result of arson.
1 year ago

Paddleboarder dies at Silver Lake Flat Reservoir after helping child

A man went missing and died after helping a 12-year-old girl at Silver Lake Flat Reservoir in American Fork Canyon Saturday afternoon.
1 year ago

Provo water main breaks, damages cars and businesses

A water main burst in Provo Saturday, resulting in damage to nearby cars and businesses, and causing a water outage in the area.
1 year ago

South Jordan teen found safe a second time

A South Jordan teenager was found safe after being reported missing and endangered Saturday after last being seen in Sandy, the South Jordan Police Department said.
1 year ago

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Causey Reservoir

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash near Causey Reservoir on Saturday. Police said he wasn't wearing a helmet.
1 year ago

Vandalism suspected after Timpanogos High’s field is scorched

The scorch mark on the Timpanogos High field will be "expensive to repair," officials said.
1 year ago

Train derailment causes diesel spill and fire near Salt Lake Airport, fire crews say

A train derailed near the Salt Lake Airport Friday, causing a fire and diesel spill, according to Salt Lake City Fire Department crews on scene.
1 year ago

Explosion reported at Herriman business, fire crews on scene

Fire crews were seen responding to a Herriman business Saturday night as flames and smoke were visible after reports of an explosion.
1 year ago

Man arrested after crashing, barricading inside vehicle in Heber, police say

A man was taken into police custody in Heber on July Fourth after police say he drove recklessly before crashing on Main Street, then barricaded himself inside his vehicle.
1 year ago

Forsyth Fire almost 50% contained, but ‘near critical fire weather’ persists

The Forsyth Fire was 47% contained on Saturday and had reached 13,689 acres in size, according to the latest report from the U.S. Forest Service.
1 year ago

West Wendover cancels fireworks display after multiple injured in accidental detonation

Multiple people sustained non-life-threatening injuries Friday morning after fireworks were accidentally detonated in West Wendover.
1 year ago

Crews extinguish multiple fires sparked ahead of July Fourth

Multiple brush fires were reported in Salt Lake County Thursday night on the eve of July Fourth. While one of the fires burned near structures, there were no reports of injuries or damage to homes.
1 year ago

Body found in Cedar Canyon in Iron County, sheriff’s office says

The Iron County Sheriff's Office said a 60-year-old woman was found dead in Cedar Canyon, outside of Cedar City.
1 year ago