Crime, Police + Courts

Chad Daybell, right sits next to his attorney, John Prior, during his murder trial in Boise on Frid...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

‘Something wasn’t sitting well’: Funeral director expressed concerns about Tammy Daybell’s death

Family friends testified in Chad Daybell's murder trial Friday about comments he made in the days after his wife Tammy Daybell died.
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police tape pictured, two men were arrested in west jordan over cockfighting...
Pat Reavy, KSL.com

2 arrested in cockfighting case that began with a teen at school with a gun

Two men accused of engaging in game fowl fighting, commonly referred to as cockfighting, were arrested Thursday in West Jordan.
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Roy High School sign pictured, a student allegedly brought a gun to campus...
Clayre Scott

Roy High student facing charges after allegedly bringing gun to campus

The Weber School District said it received a tip on Thursday about a student at Roy High who brought a gun onto school property.
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tammy daybell is pictured...
ELIZA PACE

Evidence shows Tammy Daybell read email from Charles Vallow before his death

Testimony in the murder trial of Chad Daybell. focused on Tammy Daybell’s final days and experiences before her death.
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FILE: The New York Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned the sex crimes conviction against Harvey...
Eric Levenson, CNN

LISTEN: Appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes conviction, orders a new trial

The court, by a 4-3 vote, ruled the testimony of “prior bad acts” witnesses should not have been allowed.
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White pills spill out of an orange prescription bottle and onto a page that reads "RX"...
Mariah Maynes

Select Utah Walmart stores to host prescription drug disposal on Saturday

April 27 is the Drug Enforcement Administration's prescription drug-disposal day. Some Utah Walmart stores will participate.
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A composite sketch of a woman who the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's h...
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com

Duchesne County asking public to help identify woman whose remains were found 21 years ago

The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying the remains of a woman.
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FILE: An arson investigation is underway after several suspicious fires in Salt Lake City on Tuesda...
Britt Johnson

Salt Lake City Fire conduct arson investigation Tuesday morning

An arson investigation is underway after several suspicious fires in Salt Lake City on Tuesday.
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Brenda Dye, the Fremont County coroner, testified Wednesday about the reasons why she changed Tammy...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Coroner describes changing Tammy Daybell’s cause of death to homicide

Fremont County Coroner Brenda Dye changed Tammy Daybell's cause of death to homicide after participating in her autopsy.
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The U.S Supreme Court is photographed on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Washington. The Supreme Court is ...
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press

Supreme Court will consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

The Supreme Court has allowed the Idaho law to go into effect, even during emergencies, as the case played out.
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One of two controlled detonations of old dynamite is seen in Holladay on April 24, 2024. (KSL TV)...
MICHAEL HOUCK, KSL-TV

Crews detonate ‘ancient dynamite’ found in Holladay home

After a Holladay homeowner discovered 'ancient dynamite' on her property, authorities had to detonate it, rendering the home unlivable.
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Exterior image of the Ada County courthouse in Boise, Idaho, Monday April 3, 2023. As Chad Daybell'...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Ex-husband of Lori Daybell’s niece testifies about an attempt to kill him, identifying JJ’s body

Brandon Boudreaux noticed something was off when he turned onto his street in Gilbert, Arizona, on Oct. 2, 2019.
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FBI agent Douglas Hart, right, testifies Monday about texts between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Da...
EMILY ASHCRAFT, KSL.COM

‘Angels are angry’: FBI agent describes ‘manipulating’ texts between Lori and Chad Daybell

Testimonies from key people in Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell's life took the stand on Monday, who talked about strange messages from the couple.
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us supreme court shown, court hearing case on ghost guns...
MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press

Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers

The Supreme Court had previously intervened to keep regulation for gun ghosts in effect during a legal fight over the rules.
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former president trump, immunity...
MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and JAKE OFFENHARTZ

Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway

The opening statements in the hush money trial marked the first time that prosecutors have presented a criminal case against a former president to a jury.
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Sextortion demographics explained...
Sky Mundell, KSL.com |

Sextortion attempts occurring daily, Weber detective warns

Authorities in Weber County are urging parents to know the risks of allowing children unrestricted access to the internet after sextortion attempts.
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This composite image shows former President Donald Trump (center), Stormy Daniels (top left), Micha...
Kaanita Iyer, CNN

Here are the key players in Trump’s hush money trial

Donald Trump's hush money trial is expected to feature several high-profile witnesses, especially from his inner circle.
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A Draper police officer and two teenagers were in the hospital following a car wreck Saturday night...
Devin Oldroyd

Draper police officer, teenagers sent to hospital after car wreck

A Draper police officer and two teenagers were in the hospital following a car wreck Saturday night.
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The search is underway for 25-year-old Tobias Braaten who planned to hike on the Fernwood Trail Fri...
Devin Oldroyd

Fernwood Trail Hiker found Sunday

Tobias Braaten, who went missing near the Fernwood Trail on Saturday, was found safe, hungry, and "in good spirits" on Sunday.
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In this June 5, 2019, file photo, Morgan Wallen arrives at the CMT Music Awards on at the Bridgesto...
Associated Press

Recently arrested Morgan Wallen says he’s “not proud” of behavior

Country music star Morgan Wallen was charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.
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Texts shown during Chad Daybell's jury trial show he and Lori Daybell planned to be together in Haw...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Texts show Chad and Lori Daybell’s relationship days after death of Lori Daybell’s husband

Just days after Charles Vallow was shot and killed in his wife Lori Vallow Daybell’s home, she was exchanging sexual texts with Chad Daybell.
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The Unified Police Department is searching for a missing 13-year-old girl from Midvale Friday night...
Devin Oldroyd

Missing Midvale 13-year-old found safe

The Unified Police Department searched for a missing 13-year-old girl from Midvale Friday night who was eventually found.
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Alex Ye, an 18-year-old Maryland high school student, was arrested and charged with threat of mass ...
Chris Boyette, Braden Walker and Jillian Sykes, CNN

Maryland student arrested, 129-page document found detailing school shooting plan

A Maryland high school student was arrested and charged with threat of mass violence Wednesday.
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former president trump, immunity...
Associated Press

Trump’s legal team again asks appeals court to intervene in hush money case

A jury of 12 people and six alternates has been seated in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York.
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