Crime, Police + Courts

Family demands answers, claims Orem PD isn't acknowledging daughter was injured in shooting...
Paul Nelson

Family demands answers, claims Orem PD isn’t acknowledging daughter was injured in shooting

amily members of another person who was reportedly in the car are furious that the Orem PD aren’t even mentioning her.
6 years ago
This photo combo of images taken Thursday, May 7, 2020, and provided by the Glynn County Detention ...
RUSS BYNUM and BEN NADLER Associated Press

Father, son charged with killing black man Ahmaud Arbery

A white father and son accused of fatally shooting a black man who was running in their Georgia neighborhood have been taken into custody and charged with murder.
6 years ago
inmates release...
Curt Gresseth

Utah prosecutor weighs in on suit demanding release of inmates

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill joined Lee Lonsberry on Live Mic to discuss a lawsuit seeking the release of inmates during the pandemic.
6 years ago
Ahmaud Arbery...
Eliott C. McLaughlin, Jason Morris and Angela Barajas, CNN

Georgia community demands answers and justice over the killing over Ahmaud Arbery

A community in Georgia is searching for answers and justice after Ahmaud Arbery was shot three times while out on a jog. No arrests have been made by law enforcement.
6 years ago
dropping criminal case Flynn...
MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

Justice Department is dropping Michael Flynn’s criminal case

The Justice Department said it is dropping the criminal case against President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn.
6 years ago
Betsy DeVos resigns...
Annie Grayer and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

DeVos finalizes regulations giving more rights to those accused of sexual assault on college campuses

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos formally announces new protections for those accused of campus sexual harassment and assault.
6 years ago
Buttigieg endorsement...
Cami Mondeaux

Police: Man faces 10 charges in shooting of West Jordan couple

The man accused of killing Tony and Katherine Butterfield of West Jordan last month now faces 10 charges in connection with their murder.
6 years ago
Ginsburg...
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

Justice Ginsburg in hospital with infection, court says

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, but plans to take part in the court's arguments by telephone Wednesday, the Supreme Court said.
6 years ago
BYU winter semester BYU Fall, Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to Utah County college students...
John Wojcik

Housing hiccups: BYU begins arbitrations between students, landlords

Arbitrations are beginning for COVID-19-related housing disputes between BYU students and landlords. The process will be overseen by a third-party retired judge.
6 years ago
Heber City Police warn of new scam in Wasatch County, Consumer advocates are warning about stimulus...
Ryan Meeks

Heber City Police warn of new scam in Wasatch County

The Heber City Police Department reported a new scam that is happening in Wasatch County from people claiming to be from Heber Light and Power.
6 years ago
WVC police investigating a stabbing alongside U-111 Saturday morning...
Mark Jackson

WVC police believe not all is as it seems in early Saturday stabbing

olice are investigating a stabbing this morning.  Lt. Amy Mauer is confirming it happened alongside Highway U-111, near 50th South 8400 West.
6 years ago
coronavirus cure...
Heather Kelly

Utah-based company selling alleged cure for coronavirus is stopped

A YouTube video making its rounds on social media claimed it had the cure for the new coronavirus, before federal judges issued to shut down the site.
6 years ago
Intoxicated driver runs into railroad crossing signal in Roy, road closed...
Mark Jackson

Intoxicated driver runs into railroad crossing signal in Roy, road closed

Roy police say an intoxicated driver has crashed into a railroad crossing signal just before 7:30 Saturday morning, causing it to be destroyed. 
6 years ago
protestors COVID-19 reopen businesses...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Can cops arrest coronavirus protesters?

Coronavirus protestors have begun to appear across the country, eager to get the nation back to work.
6 years ago
(Albert Enoch Johnson mug shot.  Courtesy West Jordan Police Department)...
Colby Walker and Paul Nelson

West Jordan double homicide ‘person of interest’ in custody

The West Jordan Police Department reports that Albert Johnson, the person of interest in a double homicide that took place in West Jordan has been taken into custody.
6 years ago
protestors COVID-19 reopen businesses...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Protest organizer says shutting businesses will bring rioting

Protest organizer says continuing to shutter business will cause more harm than good in the long run.
6 years ago
Sina Johnson (29), Salt Lake County Jail...
Colby Walker

Wife of West Jordan double homicide suspect arrested

The wife of the man accused of killing a West Jordan couple has been arrested after she allegedly helped him escape according to court documents.
6 years ago
West Jordan murder...
Mary Richards

UPDATE: West Jordan police identify a suspect in double-murder

West Jordan police say progress is being made in the search for the suspect who killed Tony and Katherine Butterfield Saturday night.
6 years ago
Amber Alert canceled after police take birth mother into custody...
Marc Giauque

Amber Alert is canceled after police take birth mother into custody

Early Sunday morning, police issued an Amber Alert for an abducted child whose birth mother was the suspect in the abduction.
6 years ago
West Jordan...
Becky Bruce

Two dead in West Jordan homicide, suspect sought (updated)

According to police in West Jordan, the homicide victims are a husband and wife found inside the home near 3200 W. 6920 S.
6 years ago
Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. Arches is looking for input from the public to solve an over...
Saige Miller

Police arrest campers near Arches National Park

Police arrested campers in Grand County near Arches National Park on multiple charges including illegal camping and the possession of drug paraphernalia.
6 years ago
snake oil coronavirus cures...
Lee Lonsberry

Live Mic: Be wary of snake oil ‘cures’ for coronavirus

Be careful opening your wallet to those who claim to have a treatment for coronavirus. Snake oil won't cure it - and anyone who says it will is conning you.
6 years ago
District Attorney Sim Gill...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Beware of scammers and their schemes during COVID-19 pandemic

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill warns of scammers and schemes intended to swindle you during the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago
utah diverse...
Paul Nelson

Federal government suing Utah for reportedly misusing grant money

Whistleblower’s complaint leads to the federal government suing Utah.  The suit claims Utah officials lied to the feds to get grants, then misused the money.
6 years ago