Crime, Police + Courts
Elizabeth Weiler
Head on collision reported, State Route 73 closure
SALT LAKE CITY — Police are reporting a head-on collision resulting in life flight assistance. Spencer Cannon with Utah County Sheriff’s office said the collision occurred at SR 73 just east of Eagle Mountain Boulevard. Cannon said the highway will likely be shut down for at least half an hour. This is an ongoing story […]4 years ago
Nouran Salahieh, Holly Yan and Nick Valencia, CNN
A 6th Memphis officer is taken off the force after the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols
Grisly video showing Memphis police beating a 29-year-old Black man has spawned nationwide protests.4 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Officer-involved shooting in Iron County
A suspect in an Iron County officer-involved shooting Sunday evening sent the suspect to the hospital via Life Flight.4 years ago
Andy Rose and Nouran Salahieh, CNN
Man suspected of kidnapping and beating a woman in Oregon may be using dating apps to evade police
Originally Published: 29 JAN 23 12:31 ET Updated: 29 JAN 23 21:20 ET (CNN) — Authorities in southwestern Oregon are warning that a man suspected of kidnapping a woman and beating her unconscious may now be using dating apps to evade capture or find potential new victims, according to police. The suspect, 36-year-old Benjamin Obadiah […]4 years ago
Celina Tebor, Isa Kaufman-Geballe and Zoe Sottile, CNN
Man throws Molotov cocktail at New Jersey synagogue in arson attempt, police say
A man threw a Molotov cocktail at a New Jersey synagogue in an arson attempt on Sunday morning, police and the synagogue said.4 years ago
Nouran Salahieh, CNN
Protesters across the US decry police brutality after Tyre Nichols’ death
Protesters took to the streets to decry police brutality after the release of video depicting the violent beating that led to the death of Tyre Nichols.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Three vehicle crash in Sanpete County leaves one dead
One person is dead following a three vehicle crash in Sanpete County around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 28.4 years ago
Nouran Salahieh, Jamiel Lynch, Chuck Johnston, Shawn Nottingham, Andy Rose and Phil Gast, CNN
More protests today after release of video depicting the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols
Protesters across the US heldmarches & rallies on Saturday, one day after the release of video showing the police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Salt Lake City traffic stop leads to drug bust, illegal gun recovered
Salt Lake City police say a traffic stop Thursday resulted in a 21-year-old man being arrested for being in possession of illegal drugs and a firearm.4 years ago
Travis Caldwell, Jay Croft, Eric Bradner and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN
Memphis releases video showing police stop that led to Tyre Nichols’ death
Editor’s note: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence. (CNN) — The city of Memphis has released police body camera and surveillance video showing the January 7 traffic stop and violent police confrontation that led to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. During the initial encounter between Nichols and Memphis police, an officer can be seen […]4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Jordan High student killed in Sandy crosswalk by school bus
Sandy police said they do not yet know how or why the student was hit while walking in a crosswalk on Friday.4 years ago
Eliza Pace, KSL TV and Aimee Cobabe, KSL NewsRadio
Utah Senate approves changes to transgender care bill, passes on to Gov. Cox
SB16 bans gender-confirming surgeries for minors and also places a moratorium on puberty blockers for minors.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
“Major damage to home” after early morning explosion, fire in Lehi
Two people were injured in the blast and fire according to Lehi fire officials, who believe the blast happened in the basement.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah safety officials, NAACP, react to death of Tyre Nichols
The Utah agencies denounced the death of Tyre Nichols, a Black man that died in a hospital after an altercation with Memphis police.4 years ago
Travis Caldwell and Jay Croft, CNN
‘You’re going to see acts that defy humanity,’ police chief says of Tyre Nichols video
Police say they have not been able to find anything substantiating the probable cause for reckless driving by Nichols before his fatal encounter with police.4 years ago
Adam Small
Utah State Bar opposes resolution aimed at state trigger law
SALT LAKE CITY– The Utah State Bar Association announced that it stands opposed to HJR2, a resolution that could end a judge’s hold on the state abortion ban. In a memo obtained by KSL Newsradio, it states, “The Bar opposes HJR2 because of its effect on both access to justice and the administration of the […]4 years ago
Eric Levenson, Melissa Alonso and Chris Boyette, CNN
Five former Memphis police officers indicted on charges of murder
The former officers were each charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault among other charges.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Three teens in custody after fight, shooting at Taylorsville High
Shots were reportedly fired in the parking lot of Taylorsville High School on Thursday afternoon, leading to lockdown and lockout procedures.4 years ago
Allessandra Harris and Simone Seikaly
Speeches, silence, during Pro-Life Utah memorial at the Capitol
About 100 people including Utah lawmakers and religious leaders attended the memorial on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.4 years ago
Aya Elamroussi, Chris Boyette, Dakin Andone and Michelle Watson, CNN
School board votes to cut ties with superintendent weeks after 6-year-old allegedly shot teacher
Administrators were warned that the child had a gun the day when a teacher was shot at the front door of Richneck Elementary School4 years ago
Mark Jones
UHP: Semi rollover in Juab County has claimed at least one life
The Utah Highway Patrol says a semi rollover has resulted in the death of at least one person.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Investigation of fatal accident at Provo airport includes witness statements
A crash at the Provo airport left one dead and three passengers with injuries on Jan. 2, 2023, an investigation reveals witness statements of the incident.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Fatal crash on Mountain View Corridor causes significant delays
The West Valley City Police Department said a fatal crash on Northbound Mountain View Corridor has caused significant delays.4 years ago
