Crime, Police + Courts
John Wojcik
Suspect connected to Salt Lake homicide taken into custody
A SWAT standoff in Magna has ended with a suspect being taken into custody. Cops say the suspect is connected to a homicide in Salt Lake earlier this week.5 years ago
Mary Richards
AMBER Alert canceled, missing 6-year-old boy found safe
Salt Lake City police canceled an AMBER Alert Wednesday morning for a missing 6-year-old boy after they say his father took him to avoid losing custody.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Many leads but no answers in search for body of Joyce Yost
Five years after Joyce Yost disappeared, the anniversary of the tragedy brought fresh attention -- but no resolution about what happened to her body.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Willard Peart: 4th Utahn federally charged for participating in Capitol riot
Willard Peart of Toquerville attended the Trump rally on Jan. 6, 2021 then walked to the Capitol building, not initially intending to enter.5 years ago
Saige Miller and Colby Walker
Historic Native American petroglyph known as ‘The Birthing Scene’ vandalized
A historic and ancient petroglyph near Moab known as "The Birthing Scene" or "Birthing Rock" has been vandalized with vulgar language and drawings.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Provo woman arrested after reportedly leaving a toddler in American Fork hotel
A Provo woman is booked into jail for child abuse and drug possession after her toddler was found wandering alone outside an American Fork hotel.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Man sentenced for DUI crash that seriously injured four teens in Logan
The man accused of drinking, driving and causing a crash that severely injured four teens in Logan Canyon is sentenced to prison.5 years ago
Saige Miller
VIDEO: South Ogden police investigating two reported attempted kidnappings
The South Ogden Police Department is investigating two separate attempted kidnappings in a town with a little over 17,00 residents.5 years ago
Jessica Schneider and Devan Cole, CNN
Justice Department to launch investigation into the Louisville Police Department
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday announced a Justice Department investigation into the practices of the Louisville Police Department.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Early morning shooting in Salt Lake near 9th South & 5th West leaves one dead
One person is dead after being shot early Monday morning in Salt Lake City. Cops say the fatal shooting happened near 9th South & 5th West.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
New West Valley City parking ordinance facing criticism online
The West Valley City Council passed a new ordinance on April 6th prohibiting parking within five feet of a driveway.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Bald eagle found shot in Summit County, wildlife officers looking for shooter
The injured eagle was captured by a Utah Highway Patrol trooper near the Weber River after someone called to report seeing the bird.5 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Semi transporting PVC glue catches fire on southbound I-15 in Sandy
Police and fire crews responded to a semi trailer fire on I-15 in the southbound lane near 9100 South at 3:42 a.m. Sunday morning.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
‘Dirt into gold’ scam lands two Utah men in federal prison
Two Utah men who reportedly claimed they could turn dirt into gold, which seems completely unbelievable, are now in federal prison.5 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Vigil to be held for 19-year-old who died in wrong-way crash on I-15
A vigil will be held for 19-year-old Gwendolyn Doner who died after another driver hit her car in a wrong-way crash on a northbound I-15 ramp.5 years ago
Paul Nelson and Cami Mondeaux
Police identify, arrest suspect in Murray shooting caught on video
Police said they were able to quickly identify and locate Patrick Koaneil Brown with help from a cell phone video of the Murray shooting from a witness.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Man who pleaded guilty in multi-state adoption scheme sentenced
SALT LAKE CITY — A former Arizona county official who pleaded guilty in a multi-state adoption fraud scheme was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison Wednesday. A multi-state adoption scheme Paul Petersen served as the Maricopa County, Arizona assessor at the time of his arrest. He pleaded guilty last year to the illegal […]5 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
COLD: Lovell found guilty in rape trial, at which Joyce Yost would never appear
A new episode of the podcast, COLD, details the disappearance of Joyce Yost just ten days before she was set to testify at the rape trial of her assailant.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Leaders, community activists react to guilty verdict in death of George Floyd
Soon after the judge announced the verdict, Utah leaders began voicing their thoughts on the decision, and reflected on the life of George Floyd.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Processing evidence kits backlog changes how sexual assault cases are prosecuted in Utah
At one time, there were more than 3,000 sexual assault evidence kits, also known as rape kits, waiting to be processed in Utah. Now it's done in weeks.5 years ago
AMY FORLITI, STEPHEN GROVES and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press
Murder case against ex-cop in Floyd’s death goes to the jury
Twelve jurors are beginning deliberations in a city on edge against another round of unrest.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Utah State University football player faces 8 charges, including rape
The Utah State University football player arrested for sexual assault is facing eight different charges, including rape, a first-degree felony.5 years ago
