Crime, Police + Courts
Cassidy Wixom, KSL
Second person arrested in connection with West Point homicide investigation
Davis County announced the arrest of a second person involved in a West Point porch shooting in May that led to the death of a veteran.27 minutes ago
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com
Judge revokes bond for Idaho mom as her attorney argues vaccines, not murder, killed twins
A judge revoked bond Tuesday afternoon for an Idaho mother accused of murdering her twin toddlers despite her claims the children died from routine vaccinations.22 hours ago
Annette Campbell, KSL
Utah domestic violence advocates see summer increase in calls
Advocates for victims of domestic violence said summer often brings an increase in calls for help, with more survivors reaching out for services during school breaks and warmer months.2 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Dog collar, zip ties found at camp where woman was allegedly held captive, abused
A homeless man who police say held a woman against her will has been arrested for investigation of nearly three dozen charges.3 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
14-year-old boy charged with murder in Tooele County
A 14-year-old boy taken into custody in Tooele County after a 66-year-old man was found deceased has been charged with murder.3 days ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Cottonwood Heights woman found guilty of manslaughter, abuse after elderly mother’s death
A woman was found guilty of causing her elderly mother's death after prosecutors said she did not properly care for her 77-year-old mother.3 days ago
Pat Reavy and Carter Williams, KSL
Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire
Chairs purchased at Deseret Industries may be able to lead investigators in Juab County to the person or people who allegedly started the 42,000-acre Iron Fire.3 days ago
Emma Pitts, Deseret News
‘I would much rather our country look like this room’: Erika Kirk reflects on Robinson hearing
After spending a week in a Provo, Utah, courtroom for the preliminary hearing of Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of killing her husband, Erika Kirk stood in front of thousands of similarly aged Americans telling them they have a choice.3 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Valley Fair Mall employee stabbed by man allegedly targeting Muslims
A 48-year-old man arrested for allegedly stabbing another man multiple times at Valley Fair Mall on Monday claims he targeted the victim because of his faith.3 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
West Valley officer cleared in December shooting
A West Valley City police officer was legally justified in using deadly force in a police incident on Dec. 15, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office recently ruled.4 days ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL
Logan police searching for man wanted in domestic violence investigation
Logan police and county deputies are searching for a potentially armed man who is wanted in a domestic violence investigation.4 days ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL
1 man dead, another in police custody, after Springville stabbing Saturday
One man is dead, and another was arrested after a stabbing in Springville Saturday morning.5 days ago
Becky Bruce
Murray police fear there could be more victims in child sex abuse case
Murray Police have issued a warning that there could be more victims in a child sexual abuse investigation involving two 18-year-old men.7 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing ends — for now — will resume in September
The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson is expected to wrap up Friday morning in Provo. But it will still be several weeks before a decision is made on whether there is enough probable cause to bind him over for trial.7 days ago
Heather Peterson
Prevention and enforcement: Salt Lake County Sheriff touts successes in curbing gang activity
The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office touted successes in gang enforcement during the 36th annual Utah Gang Conference this week at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City.8 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
State rests in Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing
Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing continues with evidence including video interviews and messages.8 days ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Utah revokes Springville’s Provo Canyon School license
Provo Canyon School's Springville campus license has been revoked by the state of Utah after several recent and years-old allegations of abuse.10 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Was Charlie Kirk targeted for politics, religion or both? Debate shapes Day 2 of Robinson hearing
The second day of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing on his charge of capital murder in the death of Charlie Kirk begins Tuesday morning.10 days ago
Hannah Schoenbaum and Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Former officer describes finding a ‘sniper pad’ on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder.11 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Venezuelan advocates in Utah push for TPS after Supreme Court ruling, earthquakes
The Venezuelan Alliance of Utah wants federal officials to grant Venezuelans an 18-month TPS designation, arguing that returning people to Venezuela is not safe.11 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Videos, autopsy report submitted at Robinson prelim despite flurry of hearsay objections
Three videos of Charlie Kirk being shot, each taken from a different angle, were submitted as evidence in 4th District Court on Monday during day one of murder suspect, Tyler Robinson's, preliminary hearing.11 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Unlicensed contractor previously convicted faces new charges
A South Jordan man who served time in the Utah State Prison for defrauding clients who paid for kitchen remodels is accused of defrauding a woman who hired the contractor to build a water feature.14 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Appeals court allows Utah journalist’s lawsuit against the Legislature to move forward in part
A federal appeals court allowed parts of a lawsuit filed by an independent journalist against the Utah Legislature to move forward after a lower court dismissed the case last fall.15 days ago
